DawoodAlJarrah
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I stayed at Marinedda Thalasso & Spa with my wife for three nights, and here is a summary of my review:||Pros⬆️:|1. Very Large Resort: The property is huge, with many facilities including tennis and padel courts, big parking space, golf carts moving around the resort, spacious rooms, and a very wide beach. It gives a feeling of openness and plenty of space.||2. Excellent Pizzeria: The restaurant, especially the pizzeria, was excellent. We had dinner there and the food was perfect, both in taste and quality. The staff at the pizzeria were also very friendly and welcoming, which made the dining experience even better.||3. Friendly Staff Everywhere: The staff were always smiling, welcoming, and helpful, which made the stay more enjoyable and relaxing.||Cons⬇️:|1. Beach Beds Policy: About 80% of the beach beds are reservable and require an extra charge, while only 20% are free for hotel guests. Since the free ones are quickly taken, it often feels like you are forced to pay extra to enjoy the beach. Given the high room rates, this policy was very disappointing.||2. Reservation System for Restaurants: Almost everything required a reservation. Without one, your only options were to eat outside the property or order room service. For such a large resort with so many tables, it was unusual and inconvenient to have to plan meals two or three days in advance. This took away from the feeling of relaxation, as it felt like scheduling every step instead of enjoying the holiday freely.||3. Sea View was not as Expected: I had a sea view suite, but what I got was only a partial sea view. Although the view was nice, it did not overlook the full sea or beach area as expected.||Recommendation:|If you stay here, I recommend taking a walk outside the resort to Isola Rossa, where you’ll find beautiful restaurants with lots of variety and much more affordable prices.|