KarenAHtravels
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This was our second visit to The Pullman we stayed in Late June 24 and had such a great time we really wanted to repeat it. I can’t ignore one of my main issues with the resort and that’s the transfer, I understand it is out of their control but we landed at 5.10am and didn’t depart on the domestic flight until 11.45am over 6 hours stuck in the lounge in Male! Once at the resort the excitement softens the long transfer.|We stayed 4 nights in a ocean pool villa and 5 nights in an ocean pool suite, both rooms were lovely I definitely preferred the outlook of the pool villa and it’s crystal clear waters, the ocean suite had a view of sea grass only and I wouldn’t pay the extra again to stay in this room for that reason.|Since our last visit there have been a few changes to the all inclusive making it less attractive and less ‘inclusive’. You can no longer dine at the hub without paying for the food, this is such a shame as we really enjoyed it on our previous visit, we aren’t fans of buffets which only left souk oven as an option for lunch and the menu doesn’t differ from the evening menu, so with nine nights it was very repetitive.|The island is stunningly beautiful especially panorama beach. We hired bikes for the duration which is the best way to get around the island. I had a few issues with loose parts and the brakes, the bikes are getting worn and looking ready for replacing. |The food across all outlets is excellent so too are the drinks on the all inc. we loved the new menu on set days at Phat Chaameleon as last year it was solely vegetarian. |I’d like to give a special mention to a few of the staff…Milan and DJ Lupe in Saffron Affair were superb once again, so friendly and attentive we loved Listening to DJ’s music who would Taylor it to his audience, and real credit to the hotel! Milan makes the best cocktails on the island and I am missing them already. Vikas on reception was another super helpful member of staff who went above and beyond to help make our stay so enjoyable, thank you Vikas you are a star ⭐️ |Not all the staff were as attentive as the above and the souk oven at all meal times seemed understaffed, sometimes the food would arrive before you got a drink.|We did have a really enjoyable holiday, I’d recommend the dolphin cruise this was superb! |This is an honest review based on it being a return trip, lots of things we still loved but a few of the changes are making it less ‘inclusive’