The hotel was a pleasant surprise

Written: 14 december 2011
Travel time: 3 — 10 december 2011
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 8.0
Cleanliness: 8.0
Food: 7.0
Amenities: 9.0
Rested 03-10.12. 2011, a company of 4 people (two couples)
After reading the reviews, we went with some apprehension. But rest just fine!
I think the period (not the most popular season) and our positive attitude also played a role.
Territory: Large, beautiful, well-groomed. Lots of greenery, flower beds, ornamental ponds, cozy places.
Four swimming pools, one heated, with water slides.
Next to the hotel is the SOHO square, where there are fountains, cafes, shops and so on. entertainment. The square itself is decorated with sculptures, lanterns, etc. , it is very pleasant to walk around.
Rooms: Upon check-in, they took a "suite" for an extra charge. Both we and our friends had good rooms. The furniture is not new, but quite decent and comfortable. The plumbing/appliances worked without problems. Everything was well thought out and comfortable.

Cleaning: No complaints. The rooms were cleaned every day. And the hotel grounds too. In the morning, we observed that the cleaners even washed the railings of balconies, columns of street lamps.
Food: no "frills", but quite decent. Nobody left hungry. Fresh vegetables and fruits in sufficient quantity and assortment. Good baking. Loved the fish and lamb dishes. Delicious first courses. There were dietary dishes, even dietary sugar separately on the tables. I also recommend trying "Country-style Calamari", vegetable saute, "tinted (? ) eggplant/zucchini".
The main thing is not to be lazy and try - you will definitely find something to your taste.
Local alcohol "none". But, if there is a "duty free" near the hotel (within 48 hours after arrival, 3 bottles per passport), we solve the issue : )
Animation: weak-weak. But we were not bored anyway.
True, in the evenings near the main restaurant there was live music. Nice and friendly, we love it.
Staff: We were pleasantly surprised. Everyone was polite and efficient, often even without a "tip". M. b. because there were not so many vacationers as in the "high season". And, most importantly, we ourselves were polite and correct.
(I watched how the managers' faces turned to stone when the drunken and steamy guest addressed him, "Hey, you are there, move... etc. ")
In general, "how backfires... "
Beach: large, several levels. Beds and towels are relatively new and clean. We had no problems with the place and sunbeds, no matter what time we came.
Entrance to the sea on two pontoons, and immediately into the depths. For young children or adults who are not good swimmers, this should be taken into account.
Lifeguards were on duty. And one lifeguard was often on duty at the site of one of the pontoons.
THE SEA IS THE MOST AMAZING!! ! Beautiful coral reef! We were simply blown away by the number and variety of fish.
Right in the middle, between the pontoons, lives a giant moray eel, about 1.2 m! True, it would be worth warning vacationers about this. And then when this "cutie" swam right at me, the adrenaline rush was still the same...
Be sure to bring masks and snorkels! And an underwater camera.

Weather: and in this we were lucky. The sea was +26 (they found out by the thermometer on the diving watch). Air - I don't know, but it was sunny and warm. The wind blew almost constantly, but not strong. We did not experience discomfort from the wind.
True, immediately upon leaving the water it can be cold. Those who are heat-loving should take towels with them.
In general, the hotel is quite acceptable. I would gladly return again.
Recommended criteria:
- price-quality ratio
- beautiful and large territory
- Proximity to SOHO
- amazingly beautiful reef and underwater world!!!
If you are positive and want to have a good rest - this hotel is worth a closer look.
If it is important for you that "the toilet bowl should have a golden border", and that everyone "bows from the waist", because "all paid for" - consider other options and hotels.
Have a good holiday everyone!
Translated automatically from Russian. View original