Sheharyar Valliani
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We stayed for 2 nights at The Lovina, mainly to experience the dolphin watching.
We booked the dolphin + snorkeling tour through the resort, but unfortunately it was very disappointing. We had to meet at 5:45 AM and after more than an hour on the boat, we only saw 1–2 dolphins from very far away. The boat just kept roaming around for about 30 minutes before heading back. The snorkeling stop on the way back was also poorly managed, the guide simply gave us masks and told us to jump in, with zero explanation or help. It was our very first time snorkeling, and without any guidance it turned into a really uncomfortable experience (water going into nose and mouth). Definitely not worth booking through the hotel.
That said, the resort itself is fantastic. Beautiful rooms, amazing views, and an overall peaceful vibe. The Sunset Bar is perfect for evenings, the food is delicious, and the whole setting feels very relaxing and special.
A couple of small downsides: they only provide two small bottles of water per day in the room (extra bottles are charged), and when we asked to reheat our leftover pizza, they asked us to bring it to the restaurant ourselves. Small things, but they stand out in a place that otherwise feels like a luxury experience.
Overall, The Lovina is an amazing resort to stay at, but I would avoid booking tours through them. With a few improvements in service and details, it would’ve been a clear 5/5.