Ashley Hill
Google
This was my most disappointing stay anywhere in the USA. I tried to contact them after my stay and sent 10 emails as I like to resolve issues privately, but all their correspondence is automated and they did not respond.
We stayed at the Hale Manaluna "lodge/suite" from July 5th to 7th, 2025. Given my background in hospitality and extensive travel experience, I had high expectations for what was the most expensive accommodation I have ever booked. Unfortunately, my experience was far from the standard one would expect for a property at this price point.
Booking and Expectations:
We had been gifted an $800 voucher by family members who selected the facility for a weekend getaway, which made the experience even more disheartening. Upon arrival, we were shown to our “lodge,” not through a private entrance in the forest, but directly from the reception area, which was not what we had imagined for a “private luxury villa in the rainforest.”
After realizing this wasn’t what we expected, I attempted to address my concerns with the receptionist, but she had already left for the day, and there was no one available to speak to when we checked out.
Accommodation Quality:
For $1172 over two nights, I was expecting far better conditions. Here are some of the issues we encountered during our stay:
Kitchenette: What was described as a “spacious kitchenette” was nothing more than a shelf inside a wardrobe with basic appliances running off a power strip. These appliances overloaded easily, and we were unable to use them simultaneously.
Room Amenities: There was no drinking water provided in the room, and the bathrobes smelled musty and had clearly been worn many times. Additionally, there were no slippers for the cold floor, and the standard lamp and ceiling light did not work.
Spa & Hygiene: The “private jetted spa bath” filled with brown water, and the outdoor spa was unsanitary with milky water.
Breakfast: The breakfast options were subpar, with eggshells in the burrito, a lack of variety, and limited fruit (just one mandarin, one kiwi, and a few pieces of pineapple), with no juice or fresh milk for coffee.
I also note that there were no iPod players, no telephone, and no staff present when I attempted to reach out.
Attempts to address the issues went in answered. I would seriously re consider anyone looking to stay here.
I believe that this experience falls far short of the expectations set by the marketing and the price point. Given the poor quality of the facilities, the absence of basic amenities, and the lack of attention to customer service
Updated after response:
I gave you plenty of time to respond privately, but you only eventually responded publicly. Yet again sub-par customer engagement.