3/5 Chris H. 5 years ago on Google • 141 reviews
We
found
this
hotel
online,
and
have
to
say
we
were
a
little
disappointed.
We
didn’t
fully
appreciate
the
trek
from
the
airport
either.
On
arrival,
you
are
met
with
a
very
grand
entrance.
This
is
very
Arabic
in
design,
and
gave
us
the
thoughts
that
we
have
made
the
right
choice.
We
were
very
happy
with
the
arrival
and
reception.
We
were
given
complimentary
coconut
drinks,
which
was
much
needed
after
the
drive
from
the
airport.
It
was
at
this
point
that
we
were
shown
to
our
rooms.
This
is
where
it
fell
down
for
me,
as
the
rooms
were
old
and
dated.
Not
what
was
expected
after
the
entrance.
Woodwork
worn
and
in
need
of
re-varnishing.
The
sealant
around
the
bath,
shower
and
sink
was
discoloured
and
in
need
of
being
done
in
this
century.
Floor
and
shower
tiles
were
broken
or
cracked.
I
went
to
use
the
shower
and
was
met
with
a
piddle
of
cold
water,
no
end
of
fiddling
with
the
taps
could
change
the
water
temp.
This
was
brought
to
the
front
desks
attention,
and
a
workman
was
tasked
almost
straight
away.
I
had
a
cold
shower
that
first
night,
and
was
looking
forward
to
a
hot
shower
in
the
morning.
What
I
got
was
a
tepid
shower.
Evening
meal
the
first
night
and
breakfast
the
following
morning
was
very
nice.
Welcomed
by
a
smiling
server,
and
shown
to
a
table.
Plenary
of
choice
for
both
meals
covering
all
things
meat
and
vegetarian.
Handy
as
my
colleague
is
a
vegetarian.
Plenty
of
selection
for
alcoholic
and
non
alcoholic
drinks,
again
with
great
bar
staff.
The
exterior
of
the
building
where
we
were
sleeping
looked
like
it
hadn’t
been
painted
since
the
1930’s.
Which
is
a
shame
as
a
lick
of
paint
would
transform
the
exterior
area
facing
the
pool.
The
pool
was
a
great
area
to
relax,
with
views
out
over
the
beach
and
sea.
There
was
a
bar
service
around
the
pool
as
well,
so
no
need
to
go
to
the
bar
in
the
main
hotel
area.
We
went
for
a
swim
in
the
sea,
and
was
told
that
if
we
wanted
to
walk
along
the
beach,
we
would
need
an
escort.
This
was
a
bit
of
a
shock,
but
better
forewarned.
Swimming
directly
out
front
of
the
hotel
was
fine,
as
security
is
already
there.
There
is
an
abandoned
cargo
ship,
run
aground
about
150
from
the
hotel.
We
swam
around
it
and
back,
with
most
of
the
time
walking
with
our
feet
on
the
ground.
On
the
second
night
we
got
talking
to
the
general
manager.
During
our
conversation
it
transpires
that
the
hotel
normally
caters
for
conferences.
That
being
it’s
main
client,
although
they
do
have
a
healthy
smattering
of
singles
&
couples.
He
was
very
nice
and
accommodating
and
offered
his
services
if
we
had
any
needs.
Plus’
are
the
hotel
staff,
who
I
have
to
say
were
brilliant.
Nothing
was
a
hassle,
and
always
with
a
smile.
If
only
they
would
invest
in
the
tired
areas
of
the
hotel,
then
this
would
be
a
great
vacation
destination
as
well,
not
just
conferences.
Would
I
come
back
again?
Probably
not
