I needed a weekend getaway, so I made a last-minute reservation at this resort. I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful landscaping - being surrounded by nature and hearing birds chirping created a very pleasant atmosphere.
I really like the design and color scheme of the room. The addition of an outdoor shower and bathtub is a great way to cool off from the heat.
One major highlight is the food. Although the dinner buffet didn't offer a wide variety, the taste was excellent. They even have a special corner for kids with food and desserts. When we ordered lunch, we absolutely loved the seafood pizza (we recently ordered seafood pizza at a competitor 5-star hotel and paid a much higher price, but it wasn't as tasty as here). Our little one wanted penne pasta with tomato sauce, and it was also delicious. The tomato sauce had a slight sweetness and wasn't too acidic, which our son really enjoyed.
Any issues we encountered were promptly addressed by the hotel staff. They genuinely care about your concerns, which is commendable.
As for the kids club, it depends on personal preference. Since our son and we love the longbeach kids club, it's hard not to compare. Here, the kids club is small with limited activities. However, I believe they could improve the service at the kids club. That being said, they do have a swimming pool (not heated), an outdoor jungle gym with rock climbing and a slide, board games, Legos, building blocks, pretend play sets, and books. Ms. Aroomaye did a great job entertaining the kids. It was also a nice touch to receive gifts like a welcoming t-shirt and apron/chef hat for the pastry session the kids had. Saturday ended with a movie night, which our little one really enjoyed.
The staff was overall polite, welcoming, and provided great service. Special thanks to Mr. Raj and his colleagues.
The pool is definitely a major highlight, especially since it's heated.
Will I visit again? Most likely :) Should you book with them? Yes, if you're looking for a relaxing retreat at a luxury resort.
P.S. I didn't have the chance to use the spa facility for a massage, but they do have a nice hot and cold bath, as well as a hammam.