“A beautiful resort that failed to deliver a premium experience.”
The hotel sits in a stunning tropical garden and the grounds look impressive thanks to the staff’s hard work. The beach is very attractive and the house reef offers fantastic snorkeling. The on‑site restaurant was surprisingly good and reasonably priced, a pleasant surprise given the overall cost of the resort. Unfortunately, our stay was significantly affected by undisclosed circumstances. We had booked an Ocean View room, but our terrace faced a new hotel construction site. Construction started as early as 5:00 a.m., making it impossible to enjoy a quiet night’s sleep or spend time on the terrace during the day. Water pipeline renovation works were also happening directly in front of our room. Excavators, construction equipment, and piles of soil dominated the view from our windows throughout the stay. On one of the days, the water supply was completely interrupted, leaving us unable to use the private bathroom. Drinking water was provided only upon check‑in, after which guests were expected to use tap water. Even after the water service was restored, the water coming from the taps was brown and visibly contaminated, making it unsuitable for drinking. We repeatedly requested a room change, but despite management being fully aware of both the nearby construction activity and the maintenance schedule, we were informed that no alternative room could be offered unless we paid for an upgrade. Many reviews mention that the rooms feel outdated, and I agree. The resort was built in the 1980s, and many interiors still reflect that era. What is most disappointing is not the age of the property itself, but the way the situation was handled. For a resort charging well over USD 500 per night, guests should not be placed in rooms directly facing active construction sites while also experiencing significant disruptions to water supply and basic comfort. I expected a much higher standard of guest care from the hotel's management.
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