TravellingHelenSA
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I have stayed at this hotel 5 times already and would not change it. The staff greeted us warmly, was assisted very quickly, and our baggage delivered to our rooms. We stayed in Room D14 and B14. These rooms are very close to the restaurant, the Monkey Pool Swim Up Bar (the have a drinks special in the afternoon and the lovely barman gives you peanuts to snack on) and the pool near to the beach. So, very conveniently situated. The bedrooms were spacious, 2 bottles of water a day was supplied - free of charge, an umbrella, hairdryer and a few refreshments which was in the fridge in case you needed it but that is chargeable. Shampoo, conditioner and soap was provided in the shower. The rooms were always clean. Swimming towels are provided at the pool when needed. Breakfast was plentiful with something for everyones needs. Coffee, tea, juices, Thai selection of food, bacon, eggs, cereal, breads, yogurt, fruit, pancakes, and a lot more. The hotel is situated next door to the Arc Bar. At no time did any noise from there disturb us. As you walk out of the hotel, on the right hand side is a basic cafe that you can get beers, cold drinks, ice cream etc. - very convenient. There is a restaurant called Galanga on the opposite side of the road which I recommend highly. We found a lovely taxi driver which we would hire her either for the day or a few hrs. Everything is within reach, whether it be the Central Festival Shop - you can get everything there that you need or the local bars and places to buy clothes. The staff at the hotel was always helpful - you could ask them to phone for a taxi or a hotel- and at no trouble they would assist you. I cannot find a fault. Even Sue the elderly lady that owns the hotel would take her walk everyday and greet everyone to say how she appreciated us staying there.|Do not hesitate to stay at this stunning hotel. Thank you to all the staff that made us feel special. We werent just a number.|Rooms We stayed in D14 and B14 - very near the restaurant, the pool near the beach and the Monkey Upswim bar. Very convenient.|Nearby activities: Massages offered at the pool near the beach. Jet ski which we also used with no problem just a short walk from the beach.|Safety Felt: extremely safe at the hotel.|Walkability: We within walking distance to shops, The Central Festival, taxis right outside the hotel, bars. I would say we were in the centre of everything.|Food and drinks: The hotel provided a variety of food at breakfast. There was always something for everyone. You can have lunch and dinner there too. Dinner is set out on the beach which was amazing. A restaurant which I can recommend is directly across the road as you walk out of the hotel on the left hand side called Galanga.|Noteworthy details" We also made use of the massage place across the road on the left hand side - did not do massages but had our hair washed and blow dryed which they did an amazing job.|Thank you to all the staff that are always so friendly and helpful. |See you next time Helen Barnard, Vanessa Udell and Daniel Barnard