Insight Resort 4*– Reviews

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Rating 7.910
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13 reviews
№1 in the hotel rating Galle
7.6 Rooms
8.0 Service
8.6 Cleanliness
7.4 Food
7.8 Amenities
A small cozy hotel on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the traditional fishing village of Ahangama, famous for its unique pole fishermen. Opened in 1989, last renovated in 2015. The hotel is suitable for a relaxing budget holiday.More →
аватар Maksim814156
 •  traveled 5 years ago
Rating 8.0
I liked the hotel according to the reviews, I decided to go there. The room was clean and tidy, everything worked. The breakfasts were not very good. The territory is clean, there was a pool, it took 2 minutes to go to the beach, there was a reef, we chose such a hotel. The hotel matched the description. … More ▾ I liked the hotel according to the reviews, I decided to go there. The room was clean and tidy, everything worked. The breakfasts were not very good. The territory is clean, there was a pool, it took 2 minutes to go to the beach, there was a reef, we chose such a hotel. The hotel matched the description. Hotel staff are nice and understanding. Near cafes, shops, supermarkets, they have to go 5 minutes.
аватар tatyana.volovik
We rested at the beginning of July 2017. Since it was not the season for this coast, the hotel was almost empty - about 12 guests) Just a paradise for those who love solitude) The hotel itself is very beautiful, the staff is very helpful and caring, always ready to help. The local flavor of the hotel is complemented by two dashing chipmunks a la Chip and Dale, fearlessly chasing around, and a couple of iguanas. … More ▾ We rested at the beginning of July 2017. Since it was not the season for this coast, the hotel was almost empty - about 12 guests) Just a paradise for those who love solitude)
The hotel itself is very beautiful, the staff is very helpful and caring, always ready to help. The local flavor of the hotel is complemented by two dashing chipmunks a la Chip and Dale, fearlessly chasing around, and a couple of iguanas.
The kitchen is a buffet, I personally didn’t have enough normal meat, since the local one is very spicy !!! ) We only paid for breakfast, I can’t say anything about dinner, although I once tried seafood soup for dinner - it’s just gorgeous, real jam)
Rooms are clean and spacious, cleaned every day. The room has a safe, air conditioning, TV, kettle. The only negative is that the huge window does not open AT ALL, apparently because of the local fauna outside the window.
Since we were out of season and practically all the rooms were empty, we were given a room with an ocean view, although our ticket was an economy class. Many thanks to the hotel staff)
Near the hotel - a village with many shops. We had dinner at a local eatery ten minutes walk from the hotel, called a "restaurant", in fact - a dining room for locals -. But we really liked the quality of the food and the service, so we mostly ate there. In the store they took only fruits (how delicious they are there)))
We went on excursions with the local beach-boy Sarat - many thanks to him for all kinds of support) I was generally shocked by the benevolent attitude of the local population towards tourists - absolutely everyone we met on our way tried to help us disinterestedly in a wide variety of situations)
I really want to return to Sri Lanka again, and if possible to the same hotel)
Thanks everyone)
аватар
 •  traveled 8 years ago
Rating 9.0
We are right now in the hotel, I am writing a review from the room. Wi-fi throughout the entire hotel and in the rooms, the speed is excellent & # 128077; The hotel is super, worth the money, firstly, of course, the location is located in the south of the island, there are no waves, or rather there are, but they are not big, as already mentioned above , waves break on reefs, in general, the ocean is class !! ! You can safely go and swim, the wave will not overflow, if you go a little further, to the left of the place where everyone bathes, you can swim with a mask and look at sea urchins and fish, we also collected a bunch of beautiful shells in the water, the beach is clean, the scourge of battles no, there are women who set up a couple of shops there and invite you to look, buy something from them, but they are absolutely harmless, the most important thing is that they smile just as sweetly in response and say that you will come later, in a couple of days they will fall behind and will only greet you and it’s banal to ask how you are doing, the coolest thing in this country is that no one sticks to you, doesn’t impose on you, doesn’t touch or pull, in general you walk in full buzz and don’t feel any tension, it’s cozy and comfortable here, and most importantly warm ocean, beautiful beaches. … More ▾ We are right now in the hotel, I am writing a review from the room. Wi-fi throughout the entire hotel and in the rooms, the speed is excellent & # 128077; The hotel is super, worth the money, firstly, of course, the location is located in the south of the island, there are no waves, or rather there are, but they are not big, as already mentioned above , waves break on reefs, in general, the ocean is class !! ! You can safely go and swim, the wave will not overflow, if you go a little further, to the left of the place where everyone bathes, you can swim with a mask and look at sea urchins and fish, we also collected a bunch of beautiful shells in the water, the beach is clean, the scourge of battles no, there are women who set up a couple of shops there and invite you to look, buy something from them, but they are absolutely harmless, the most important thing is that they smile just as sweetly in response and say that you will come later, in a couple of days they will fall behind and will only greet you and it’s banal to ask how you are doing, the coolest thing in this country is that no one sticks to you, doesn’t impose on you, doesn’t touch or pull, in general you walk in full buzz and don’t feel any tension, it’s cozy and comfortable here, and most importantly warm ocean, beautiful beaches. In all stores, the price is fixed, which is also very pleasing, and the same everywhere, you can bargain only in shops with souvenirs. The hotel itself has very good service and friendly staff. Cleaned up every day. Water 1 bottle per person per day, food is excellent, we have breakfast and dinner included, we like it if breakfast is more or less the same, then dinner is always varied. The only caveat, when you take a ticket from a tour operator, check what number they offer you, it is very strict with this, some of the guys had problems with this. There are 4 types of rooms, sea view through the restaurant, sea view through the garden, sea view without balcony and deluxe with balcony, and accordingly the price also varies from that. If you arrive in Sri Lanka, smile and they will answer you the same, before that you were in 6 Asian countries, the conclusion is that you should come here, and it is in this hotel that relaxation and a mini paradise await you. This long flight is worth it to see this country. We took a 3-day tour into the interior of the island and one mini-excursion. We liked everything, and by the way, when you come to this hotel, you will be surprised that it has only 2 stars, you can safely give 4. And now there are a lot of Russians in this hotel. Have a nice rest
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аватар Sesa-lana
 •  traveled 8 years ago
Rating 8.0
About the pluses, which are many. The hotel is really wonderful. No wonder the Germans, French, British, Japanese and other people hang out there. The rooms are comfortable and cute. They are licked every day (even the beds are moved when they are washed). They give out 5 snow-white towels for two for different needs. … More ▾ About the pluses, which are many.
The hotel is really wonderful. No wonder the Germans, French, British, Japanese and other people hang out there. The rooms are comfortable and cute. They are licked every day (even the beds are moved when they are washed). They give out 5 snow-white towels for two for different needs. I asked for an extra pillow and a sheet - they immediately brought it. There is soap, shower caps, small bottles of gel-shampoo-conditioner. We didn't use it, but I think they fill them up when they run out. Because toilet paper rolls were changed from half-used to whole. The room has a refrigerator, air conditioner, fumigator, kettle, cups and spoons. Every day they give out 2 bottles of water (if the previous ones are drunk), they report bags of tea, instant coffee, milk, sugar - all separately. If you need other dishes - I think they will give. There is no hair dryer. I brought mine, never needed it.
Nobody lies on the beach (for some reason it will be lower), they rest under palm trees next to the pool. You crawl out - a beach boy rushes towards you, rolls a sunbed, puts a mattress, covers it with a towel, puts chairs next to it. If necessary, he can let the spare dry off. If the hotel is full, there may not be enough sunbeds. In such a situation, the beach boy put a stack of 2 mattresses in a pile. Later, elderly German women crawled out. Apparently, there are already few mattresses left - they put one at a time. I saw them pointing at our doubles and cursing. Near the pool there is where to wash from salt water and sand. There is a decent toilet. The pool is small, well maintained and clean, like everything in the hotel. Squirrels jump on palm trees, crabs along the shore. Sea urchins, as it turned out, come across not only among the stones under water (swimmed with a mask, saw black prickly monsters). On the last day, I stepped on this dirty trick in the sand. Fortunately, only 3 needles caught. She came out and, limping, went to the bed.
I thought it just hit a rock. A guy from the staff immediately ran up to me, examined my leg and led me to remove the needles. He takes out a huge knife, just right to cut off his leg. Well, I think. . now I will be a skiff. But he squeezed them out with the blunt side of the blade. You can’t take it out, they crumble like corals. Conclusion - take special slippers! ! ! I really liked the food: something familiar to Europeans, but a lot of local dishes. In the evenings, sometimes: sometimes modestly, a few dishes to choose from, and sometimes real debauchery on the ocean, with fish, crabs, and so on. sea ​ ​ reptiles with live guitar and singing. There was always a buffet in the morning without exception. And of course, there are always local fruits and some desserts (the British instilled in the Sri Lankans a love for various puddings). We ate so much that we almost didn't have lunch. We tried food in local eateries and unusual fruits. Yes, you are not allowed to bring your own alcohol into the restaurant. Local and so expensive, and the restaurant is even more expensive.
What kind is he talking about. Who is cheating in this situation? I tend to suspect the operator. They give a low price with a sea view, people are happy and buy. But it wasn't here. What is paid, they settle there. I figured it out on my return. And then we were dragged to a room on the 2nd floor of the old building, where the staff works under the terrace: rattling dishes, sorting out towels, etc. , etc. And he also runs back and forth along the terrace and is interested in what you are doing in the room . If you left the room, he lifts his head together and examines you with interest. I went to swear (especially since there is essentially no view of the ocean there). I swore in Russian, and my husband did an intelligent and polite translation (((I think the face burning with indignation, waving his hands and a loud voice made the staff suspect that the translation was not complete. As a result, we were taken to show the number closer to the road, where it is very rare someone sniffs in front of the window.
The view of the sea (even if it is partial) somehow smoothly left the agenda. But I didn't let up. And then they explained to us that such rooms are more expensive! ! ! Ok, we dragged ourselves to look. At first, we were presented with a room where a tree grew to the full extent of the window opening. That is, without exaggeration - a room with a view of the crown of a tree! Okay, we don’t want a tree - they took it higher, where it has not yet grown. These rooms are bright, larger and I would be willing to pay 15 USD extra. e. per day, if the windows were somehow opened. But no - the feeling that you are enclosed in an unvented tin can. Plus, construction work has not yet been completed and workers sit on the floors day and night, knocking, painting, etc. From my point of view, because of all these nuances, the rooms in the old and new buildings are equivalent. So why pay more? For a room with a balcony and a really great view of the ocean, which I was hoping to get initially, I had to pay an extra $ 25. e.
per day, which did not fit into the budget. We ended up staying in the old building. That is, you need to close this issue when buying a tour. By the way, through the operator it still turns out much cheaper than through booking. Our 8 nights with flight, transfer and half board cost about 1420 USD for two. e. On booking, only such a room with half board costs 824 c. u. e. But again, if you book through booking, then paying extra for a balcony on the spot is much more profitable. And, by the way, if you pay for a visa via the Internet, it costs 35 USD. e. on the face and do not need to stand in line at the airport.
2. Beach. He is general. No, the locals don't go there. But there live two sellers of beach clothes (by the way, not bad and cheap), stray dogs covered with lichens and sometimes tuk-tuks of different degrees of obsession drop by. All three categories are not allowed outside the hotel fence. Therefore, grandmothers hang on the fence all the time and attack from there. But dogs do not know about the ban.
They are little by little chased by hotel workers, but tourists sometimes feed them, which pushes the dogs to systematically penetrate from the beach into the territory of the hotel itself. Seeing a tourist, they try to sit down in plain sight and ...begin to itch furiously. Therefore, the choice of a tourist is a sunbed by the pool. On the issue of dogs, there is a proposal to the management: get your own dog, well-groomed and healthy, to please the eye and chase strangers. And the last thing: it is worth approaching the end of the hotel territory (and the beach extends much further), right under the wall is a mountain of rotting garbage. Guys, clean it up and make sure it doesn't form again! ! ! This is not difficult, but it has a very negative effect on the perception of the surrounding landscape. Yes, this is already outside the territory, but every single vacationer sees this disgrace!
аватар Ole4ka_one
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9.0
And so! At first, minus-och long ride from Colombo, about 4 hours, but then everything is super! Firstly, the location is really the first line, the first is only the ocean) The hotel does not roll for 2 *, I would give 4 stably! The rooms are beautiful, clean! cleaning every day, the bed is changed on … More ▾ And so! At first, minus-och long ride from Colombo, about 4 hours, but then everything is super! Firstly, the location is really the first line, the first is only the ocean) The hotel does not roll for 2 *, I would give 4 stably! The rooms are beautiful, clean! cleaning every day, the bed is changed on demand, the bathroom is excellent!
The food in the hotel restaurant is all very tasty, the main thing is to ask for 'know spicy' - the food is sooooo spicy, but insanely interesting and tasty, the waiters and staff are very kind and friendly!
And now the beach is wow, clean, beautiful, no people!
Near the hotel there is a bazaar nearby - it’s convenient - you can buy fruits) and the feature of the bar in the hotel - you can drink fresh juices economically - buy at the market - pay 400 rupees - $ 4 - and they make fresh))))
And yet, the May off-season is a great time to relax, rain, water and air are of the same temperature, and tropical rain falls for about 5 minutes, then the sun! )
аватар
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9.0
The hotel is great! For an overnight stay and breakfast is 1000% suitable. The breakfasts are excellent. There are plenty of fruits and fresh fruits. They left a tip of 100-200 rupees and lived in cleanliness and order. The staff is great. The wildlife watcher on site works great. Some chipmunks, crabs and monitor lizards. … More ▾ The hotel is great! For an overnight stay and breakfast is 1000% suitable. The breakfasts are excellent. There are plenty of fruits and fresh fruits. They left a tip of 100-200 rupees and lived in cleanliness and order. The staff is great. The wildlife watcher on site works great. Some chipmunks, crabs and monitor lizards. No snakes were seen even at night. Turtles swim up to the shore, turtles crawl out of the sand)) there are a lot of miracles, all of them cannot be counted. In 7 days we saw a third of the island. Danu provided us with all excursions. Knows a little Russian, better than other scourge fights. Speaks English. He knows the whole island very well. Guiding everywhere and on all issues. Highly recommend. And we were lucky on the safari. We saw a lot of animals, including a Leopard, even two. One came out to meet us on the road, the other basked nearby under a tree. Great vacation! !
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аватар Anna-sh
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 8.0
I chose this hotel based on location and reviews. The place - because on both sides of the embankment there is where to go and what to see. Check-in happened at about 8-00 on arrival, and had time to have breakfast. The staff is attentive and friendly. Settled in a room on the second floor, overlooking the ocean - spacious, bright, there is a safe and an electric kettle. … More ▾ I chose this hotel based on location and reviews. The place - because on both sides of the embankment there is where to go and what to see. Check-in happened at about 8-00 on arrival, and had time to have breakfast. The staff is attentive and friendly. Settled in a room on the second floor, overlooking the ocean - spacious, bright, there is a safe and an electric kettle. Breakfasts are light and tasty, and most importantly, a lot of fresh fruits and fresh juices. Nearby, the ocean roars and beckons, clean fluffy sand, crabs, palm trees, chipmunks, fishermen on poles, surfers, warm refreshing wind - everything pleases the eye and touches. Except pesky beachboys with their "look!!! " and notebooks with recommendations - they only interfered with us...
аватар
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9.0
Rested with a child from 15 to 30 March. The territory is small, but quite cozy and picturesque. Near 10 meters the beach and a strong warm ocean. We had no problems with the waves, we swam all the time and with pleasure - the only thing is that there is an undercurrent that constantly takes you to the right along the coast, so you need to take this into account. … More ▾ Rested with a child from 15 to 30 March. The territory is small, but quite cozy and picturesque. Near 10 meters the beach and a strong warm ocean. We had no problems with the waves, we swam all the time and with pleasure - the only thing is that there is an undercurrent that constantly takes you to the right along the coast, so you need to take this into account. . . The staff is friendly and attentive. There are free entertainment games: tennis, volleyball, darts. Room with ocean view, daily cleaning, linen changed once a week. Juices (2 types), tea, coffee, pastries, cold cuts, fruits (bananas, papaya, pineapples), fish, meat, potato cutlets, scrambled eggs, lentils, grilled vegetables, etc. were served for breakfast - in general, we there was something to eat. . . By the way, there is an electric kettle and a safe in the room. Opposite the hotel is a school, where children sing and dance every morning before classes. Near the hotel on the right there is a store with a fix. prices, bazaar, magazigalle do nchiki, feeders - what anyone needs. A convenient place for traveling - we traveled all the nearby sights, traveled exclusively on buses, which are deservedly called "kings of the roads" - whoever traveled will understand me. . . In general, the impression is positive and we will definitely return to this little paradise. The only thing that spoiled the overall impression was the constant obsessive pestering of beach-boys and tuk-tukers, until they realized that we were doing fine without them and did not need their services.
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аватар
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9.0
Cleanliness, order, security. Local adequate, do not annoy. The staff is friendly, they portray such joy on their faces at the sight of you that self-esteem involuntarily rises. Breakfast is varied, a large selection of new Sri Lankan dishes, wonderful fresh. You can have dinner in your room. The portions are really big. … More ▾ Cleanliness, order, security. Local adequate, do not annoy. The staff is friendly, they portray such joy on their faces at the sight of you that self-esteem involuntarily rises. Breakfast is varied, a large selection of new Sri Lankan dishes, wonderful fresh. You can have dinner in your room. The portions are really big. Two evenings - one dish. For five days WI FI fooled. Thanks to Probat, he organized successful excursions. On the safari, all the declared animals were seen, except for the mythical jaguar (which, look under the tree, wagged its tail, licked its lips), whales in Mirissa. If not for Probat, half of the miracles would not have been seen. The ocean is a miracle. Never went to the pool. Cool strong waves on the right, where the fishermen are on the perches, but you have to be careful. A couple of times I almost threw on the stones. Funny saleswomen, make friends with them, buy something cheap. The reaction to your appearance on the beach before the end of the tour will eclipse all costs. At night we were woken up to see how the turtle lays its eggs. Right there where the fishermen are. The hotel is not 4 stars. Although everything in my room was brand new, clean, the windows were opened and everything was just a PARADISE DELIGHT. Thank you hotel, thank you Probat. Kazakhstan.
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аватар
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 7.0
We rested at the Insight hotel from 26.01. to 5.02. The hotel is normal, cozy for your money. . it would have been better if there was a fridge, but thanks for that. There were no thefts in the room, the staff is a little infantile, but this is rather the mentality of the Sri Lankans. Cleaned every day, If you tell me to change the towels, they will change. … More ▾ We rested at the Insight hotel from 26.01. to 5.02. The hotel is normal, cozy for your money. . it would have been better if there was a fridge, but thanks for that. There were no thefts in the room, the staff is a little infantile, but this is rather the mentality of the Sri Lankans. Cleaned every day, If you tell me to change the towels, they will change. The pool is moderately chlorinated, almost not felt. 2 beachboys are constantly on duty on the beach, constantly competing. We met Danu, I recommend. A normal guy, negotiable, a little in Russian, a little in English, he knows all the routes, you can plan both long-distance and short-range excursions, he will tell you the options. The hotel is quiet, more for a family holiday, in the evening there was a disco, with well-chosen music. on other days in the evenings - playing the guitar, it was also drums. Dinner at the hotel is about 1800 rupees per person, we ate either in a restaurant 2 km away (did Dana by tuk-tuk), or in a local village (there are 2 restaurants in which the interior is not very good, but the food is cheaper and very tasty. Since the speed on the roads is low, the time on the roads is long, for example, we got to Kandy for 6 hours and also back, then long-distance excursions are problematic. . The country is poor, especially striking for those who have been to Thailand. A joyful fruit experience both in price and quantity.
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avatar aliona_sunny
Hello! We are planning to visit this hotel. Tell me, maybe someone was here, are there enough restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner (we plan to take breakfast only), and how much will food outside the hotel cost per person? What excursions are better to take from this area - what sights are closer?
10 years ago  •  6 subscribers 11 answers
avatar Mariia2009
Hello! Can anyone who has stayed here tell us a little more about the trip from this hotel to Galle? Where exactly to take the bus? How often do they go? Where to get off in Galle? And, accordingly, sit back? What can you see there, except for the famous fortress (and how far is it to go from the "landing place")? Shopping is not interesting. What other excursions (so to speak, natural directions) can be taken from the hotel? I read that in those parts you can go to see whales, to turtle farms, up the river through the jungle, etc. - but I'm not sure that it is available from this hotel, it's still far from other resort centers. (Those sights in the center of the island will have already been explored before arriving at this hotel) Thanks for any information!
11 years ago  •  4 subscribers 3 answers
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Небольшой уютный отель на южном побережье Шри-Ланки, расположен в традиционной рыбацкой деревне Ахангама, известной своими уникальными рыбаками на шестах. Открыт в 1989 году, последняя реновация проведена в 2015 году. Отель подходит для спокойного бюджетного отдыха.

Location Отель расположен в местечке Ахангама на побережье острова Шри-Ланка, в 20 мин езды от центра города Хиккадува, в 132 км от Коломбо. Расстояние до международного аэропорта Бандаранайке — 170 км.
Description of the beach Пляж с мелким белым песком расположен непосредственно за территорией отеля.
  • 1st line
  • city ​​beach
  • sand beach
  • coral reef
In a hotel

Круглосуточная стойка регистрации, экскурсионное бюро, услуги по глажке одежды (платно), зона отдыха с телевизором и небольшой библиотекой, конференц-зал (до 50-100 чел.), 1 основной ресторан, предлагает блюда местной и западной кухни, специализируется на блюдах из морепродуктов (шведский стол, a la carte, 7:00-22:00), 2 бара: бар у бассейна, снек-бар, зона отдыха с телевизором и небольшой библиотекой, 1 открытый бассейн: длина — 15 м, ширина — 9,1 м, глубина — 0,9-1,8 м (полотенца, шезлонги, матрасы — бесплатно), сад.

  • restaurant
  • cafe/bar
  • open pool
  • conference hall/banquet hall
  • parking  FREE 
  • car rental
  • safe  FREE 
  • free wi-fi
  • laundry
  • facilities for people with disabilities
  • non-smoking rooms
  • currency exchange
  • payment by payment cards
For kids Детское отделение в главном бассейне.
  • children's swimming pool
  • playground
Entertainment and sports Аюрведические оздоровительные процедуры — платно, массаж (платно). Настольные игры (бесплатно), шахматы (бесплатно), дартс, крикет, фрисби, бадминтон (бесплатно), водное поло (бесплатно), снорклинг (оборудование — платно), оборудование для занятий водными видами спорта (платно).
  • table tennis  FREE 
  • volleyball  FREE 
  • water activities
Description of rooms

В отеле 53 номера. Состоит из двух 2-этажных корпусов.

In the rooms

Цифровой сейф (бесплатно), кондиционер (бесплатно), вентилятор (потолочный), спутниковое ТВ, Wi-Fi (бесплатно), мини-бар (платно), набор для приготовления чая и кофе, ванная комната с душем, банные принадлежности, фен (по запросу на ресепшн, бесплатно), гладильная доска / утюг (по запросу), балкон (не во всех номерах). Уборка номера: ежедневно.

  • bath / shower
  • hair dryer
  • $
  • safe  FREE 
  • air conditioner  FREE 
  • fan
  • cable/satellite TV
  • phone
  • internet wi-fi  FREE 
  • tea/coffee maker
  • balcony/terrace
The address 67, Matara Road, Ahangama, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Phones: Tel: +94 91 2283296, +94 76 8900717
Website: Insight Resort
FAQ
Какой пляж у отеля?
Отель располагается на 1-й пляжной линии. Рядом с отелем находится городской песчаный пляж. Для любителей рыбок есть прекрасный коралловый риф.
Какие развлечения есть в отеле?
В отеле есть водные развлечения.
Какие возможности для детей есть в отеле?
Отель располагает детским бассейном с небольшой глубиной, детской площадкой с горкой и качелями.