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We chose The Westin mainly because we were traveling with children and the hotel is often highly recommended for families. To make sure the kids were well taken care of, we also booked half board.||The welcome upon arrival was excellent and very professional. Check-in was smooth and efficient, which made a great first impression.||The room itself was very spacious, modern, well maintained, and spotlessly clean. It was well equipped and lacked nothing in terms of amenities.|We had a terrace with what is described as a “sea view.” While you can see water, it is more accurate to say it overlooks the marina harbor rather than an open beach. Due to the surrounding construction sites around the marina, sitting outside on the terrace was unfortunately not very pleasant.|After the first night, we noticed that the air conditioning was extremely loud, even on the lowest setting. This significantly affected sleep quality.||The resort is very large and includes three Marriott Bonvoy hotels (Westin, Le Méridien, and W). Guests from all three hotels can access the restaurants and facilities.|The beach areas and pools are beautifully designed, clean, and well maintained. However, prices at the bars are extremely high unless you book an all-inclusive package. For example, a single scoop of ice cream at the beach bar costs around €12.|The lobby and lobby bar area are stunning and create a very relaxing atmosphere.||The breakfast buffet is excellent, offering a huge variety and very good quality. Everything is freshly prepared, with a wide selection of eggs, fresh juices, smoothies, and more.|With half board, you can choose your second meal as either lunch or dinner. However, only water is included with these meals. Soft drinks or other beverages are charged separately. Prices are quite high (e.g., €12 for a 0.3L homemade lemonade or €7 for a 0.3L Pepsi).|You can also dine in selected à la carte restaurants instead of the buffet, but half board guests are limited to a reduced menu. Choosing other dishes requires an additional surcharge, and even water is no longer included. Overall, the concept strongly encourages guests to book all-inclusive.||One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. The service was outstanding.|Said Afrooz and Naeem from the Housekeeping noticed that we were washing baby bottles and proactively provided a bottle sanitizer. They also brought us a drying rack after seeing children’s laundry drying in the bathroom. These thoughtful details made a big difference. Also the staff from the restaurant "Minas Kitchen" were amazing. Each one of them TOP!||For families with children, the hotel is excellent. The kids club is particularly impressive, with very friendly staff and a wide range of activities and play options.||The location is convenient. Marina Gate is about a 20-minute walk as is JBR around 35 minutes. West Beach requires a short drive, but it is still nearby.||While the hotel has many strong points—especially the staff, cleanliness, and child-friendly facilities—I personally would not return. The very loud air conditioning, extremely high food and drink prices without an all-inclusive package, and the surrounding construction sites around the marina significantly reduced the overall experience.|This hotel may still be a good fit for families who plan to book all-inclusive and are less sensitive to noise and construction in the area.