The Kala Resort Samui(4.5 stars)

210/8 Moo 4, Tambol Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310 Thailand Show map

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23 hotel reviews

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  • Hotel in general
    4.1
  • Room
    4.9
  • Service
    4.6
  • Location
    4.1
  • Food and Drinks
    4.6
  • Sport & entertain
    4.3
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Chris
The Kala unique and stunning experience
  • Recommended hotel
  • Friends
  • Beach holiday
  • October 2012
This is a stunning resort ideal for a total unwind, it has a laid back serene atmosphere with staff who will go the distance to make the most of your stay. The rooms are magnificent with stunning views and beautifully appointed. The setting is idyllic and the facilities superb. The resort is 10 minutes away from the action areas but transport is provided for those who want to experience the craziness of Lamai or Chaweng. 3 to 4 days at this luxurious retreat will recharge the soul and spirit. read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.5
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    4.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    4.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    4.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    2.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.3
    Quality of the beach
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    6.0
  • Hotel
    4.5
    Family friendliness
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    1.0
  • Location
    5.6
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Distance to the beach
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Jane
The Kala delivers 'The Experience'
  • Recommended hotel
  • Singles
  • Beach holiday
  • August 2012
Had a wonderful time staying at The Kala. All staff are friendly, and as I was travelling alone, they made me feel very welcome and at home. The rooms are very spacious and have a miminalist feel, with stunning views of the gulf. Breakfast could have more options, but the lunches and dinners were more adequate. If you are looking to spoil yourself and have some peace and quiet in a very tranquil resort, then The Kala is for you! read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.5
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.8
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.7
    Quality of the beach
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    6.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Family friendliness
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    2.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    4.0
    Distance to the beach
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    4.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Daniel
A wonderful time at The Kala
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Beach holiday
  • January 2012
Thank you for a wonderfull stay. It has been a stay that we at any time can recommand for other couples that want a bit of all the best. The service at The Kala has been so much more than anyone can ask for. read more
  • Room
    5.8
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    6.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0
    Quality of the beach
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
  • Location
    5.2
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Distance to the beach
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Jürgen
Samui on a cliff
  • Recommended hotel
  • Friends
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • April 2011
Several two-story wings of the building with rooms and two-story Villas built into the hillside, mostly full of view of the sea, very good Condition, meticulously clean. guest structure: Mostly young audience. We had a catering service overnight stay with breakfast booked. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    Stunning diagonal 180 °-all round views from the very spacious Rooms on sea, Chaweng in the far and Inselhang . balcony. Fantastic wood parquet and middle standing King bed with rückwärtigem credenza/Secretary in wood. open Construction to the bathroom in wood with hatch. Bath in solid Natural stone-very nice! flat screen, coffee-and tea making facilities.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    a restaurant, a bar. excellent kitchen with interesting Setvariationen for breakfast, very good authentic Thai cuisine during the day and evenings. pleasant atmosphere and view of the sea a table. Before departure, we even got a bottle of exquisite French red wine a steal!

  • Service
    6.0

    very friendly and competent staff with comparatively good English. cleaning of the rooms spotless, laundry service, on the same day!

  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0

    Well-intentioned include Philippe stark chairs pool with Infinity- character. poolChairs by two paths in a bit crowded location. pool Service. Below the pools on the paths to the sea more on Holzplateaus available-spectacular views massive Rock. one-time Service from bar/ restaurant by there-mounted telephone boxes possible!

  • Hotel
    5.0

    Several two-story wings of the building with rooms and two-story Villas built into the hillside, mostly full of view of the sea, very good Condition, meticulously clean. guest structure: Mostly young audience. We had a catering service overnight stay with breakfast booked.

  • Location
    5.0

    Due to the hillside location not sandy beach. unsteady Holzplateaus on rock replace the conventional beach. Two Entrance possibilities via steps and stairs into the sea (only for schwindelfreie crazy rate!) beach the neighbouring coral cove chalet only with own kayaks reachable. To chaweng/chaweng Noi there is approximately 5 minutes' drive with the taxi to All conceivable purchaseand entertainment possibilities.

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Archived reviews

These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
Lisa
We can not recommend this hotel highly enough! archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Other stay
  • February 2011
This hotel has actually been built INTO the cliffs with trees and greenery all around giving the resort such a peaceful, earthy feel. The views of Chaweng and the ocean are so beautiful you can lose yourself for hours. There is a private deck that I absolutely loved where we sat sipping sipping the yummiest cocktails and making friends with other guests. This resort definitely maintains all the standards you expect with regard to cleanliness, amenities and service, but I must say its the little extra touches that stood out for me. The attention to detail and the warmth of ... the staff made our time there just that bit more special and I can confidently say that because of that, this resort is one of the best places I have stayed. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    We stayed in a deluxe seaview room with fantastic views!! The set up in the room was very earthy and beautiful, very clean with a king size comfortable bed and a fantastic shower with an oversized nozzle directly above you. Very cosy. Minibar was re-stocked daily with complimentary bottled water, and after making up your room they would burn this beautiful oil so everytime you walked in your room it smelt devine.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    The only negative if I absolutely HAD to have one would be that some of the meal portions were quite small. I have a large appetite so sometimes I would have liked a little more. But other than that, the variety is great and the food was very flavoursome. The food for our wedding however, was absolutely flawless. Absolutely delicious!!! You will not be disappointed!

  • Service
    6.0

    This section needs more stars!!! From the moment we stepped foot on this resort, we were taken aback at the thoughtfulness and consideration of the staff. Each one of them eager to help and please you in any way that they can. I have never before experienced the level of professionalism and warmth that I felt when dealing with the staff of The Kala Samui. They go out of their way, and perform jobs beyond their requirements to ensure your stay is as perfect as possible. We travelled here to have our wedding on the deck of the Kala. On that note I MUST put out a special mention to our wedding planner, Maria, her assistant, Pat and of course the Manager, Nuan, who from start to finish planned and produced the most amazing wedding day anyone could ever wish for. Absolutely perfect setting, right on the water, gorgeous! If you want a memorable and romatic, pristine and picturesque wedding day to remember - this is the place to do it. I could not have dreamed a more beautiful place to hold the most important day of your life! I must also put out special mention for Jan, Yod, Peanut, and Moi, who through our whole stay were the PERFECT hosts. What gentle souls these guys were. The attention and professionalism to their work was unmatched by any that I have experienced. Each, in their own way, made us feel so special and so welcome that they really did make our stay what it was. In our experience, the warmth and gentleness of the staff makes you feel as though you are part of the family. I will never forget these special people and can not thank them enough for making our wedding and our whole stay on Koh Samui the most amazing memory of our lives! They truly are remarkable people and I only hope I will get to see them all again.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    6.0

    They have a two peice band that plays three nights a week that are just fantastic! Well worth going down for a glass of wine or a cocktail and having a listen. I actually had them play at my wedding and was so grateful for the beautiful music they produces. It really set the scene and suited the beautiful surroundings. Just amazing! The resort has the use of complimentary fishing equipment, we did go fishing one morning but we never really got the chance to catch anything as the line kept getting snagged. We think it was a bit too choppy to be fishing that day. There is also snorkelling equipment and kayak equipment available, both of which we didnt get to do, but we will definitely be doing it next time. There is also an Island trip that they do which we didnt get to go on, but one of the other families we met there went on it and highly recommeded it. A day on a private island with a picnic... Sounds great! The pool was beautiful!!! Perfect tempreature and a great place to make new friends (sipping cocktails down there can be dangerously fun). Whenever we werent sure of what to do we would go and ask the staff at the lobby and they were always filled with ideas. I DEFINATELY recommend you go elephant trekking to the waterfalls, grab a map, a scooter and enjoy the ride. This was fantastic and we ended up with some amazing pictures. Also, you MUST try the remedial full body massage at the Agarin Spa... HEAVEN!!!

  • Hotel
    6.0

    This hotel has actually been built INTO the cliffs with trees and greenery all around giving the resort such a peaceful, earthy feel. The views of Chaweng and the ocean are so beautiful you can lose yourself for hours. There is a private deck that I absolutely loved where we sat sipping sipping the yummiest cocktails and making friends with other guests. This resort definitely maintains all the standards you expect with regard to cleanliness, amenities and service, but I must say its the little extra touches that stood out for me. The attention to detail and the warmth of the staff made our time there just that bit more special and I can confidently say that because of that, this resort is one of the best places I have stayed.

  • Location
    6.0

    This resort is set on the Cliffs of Chaweng Noi, approximately a 10-15 minute scooter ride away from main street Chaweng. My advice would be to hire a scooter for the length of your stay, located literally a one minute walk from the entrance of The Kala. If you are going to hire a scooter, its probably best to hire one longer than one day as it works out cheaper and you use it ALOT more than you think you will as there is so much to do and see. But please be careful, you will notice alot of bandaged foreigners walking around, ALL of whom (that we asked) got there injuries from scooter accidents and in most cases it wasn't their fault, people just dont see you on the streets as there are so many scooters everywhere. There is GREAT shopping at Chaweing and loads of bars and restaurants, but when shopping, definately be ready to with the local vendors. NEVER pay what they are first asking for!!! As for the resort, from the moment you walk in to the foyer, the views absolutley stop you in your tracks. There is a clear view of the beautiful blue ocean as far as the eye can see and you can also see the lights of Chaweng. But Chaweng is very busy (and smelly) so whenever we went to town it was great to be able to come back to this hotel and just relax without all the hustle and bustle and noise of Chaweng.

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Sabrina
Only limited recommendable archived
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • September 2010
We rate the hotel only partly recommendable. The appearance of the hotel is really beautiful (location, decor, etc.). The positive comments we agree for the most part, however they have the positive impression strong amounts: The location (right on the main street) is annoying, both day as well as at night you can hear street noise, even though our pool villa even closer to the ocean than facing the street was (standard rooms are located in the direction of the road). We were in advance aware, that the hotel had no own beach in front of the hotel, but ... that the nearest Beach on the main street (noisy) is located, has so far been described here. This beach is open to the public and not 'clean' (very many cigarette butts, broken glass in part). There is no supermarket in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The restaurants, within walking distance from the hotel, are very limited. Furthermore, you must, in order to achieve this is, on the busy, dark entl eyes Main street, which is quite adventurous. In the evenings of ability to pay 150-200 baht more hotel for two people with a public taxi. Hundred Baht only rarely have we paid (and that's just the tough, tiring day of negotiations.) -the air conditioning in our pool villa was very good. Unfortunately the noise level of the home be optimized, so that we every night had to sleep with earplugs. The attempt, with only a fan (which, by the way, not to the standard of the pool villa is) to sleep, was unfortunately in vain, because the mobile fan was beautiful to look at, but unfortunately ancient and thus was blasting. Conclusion: we were absolutely no activities moaner, were not for the first time in Thailand and we read prior to booking the reviews and indeed we are stay at this hotel be rather disappointed, since we had hoped for 'other'. read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.3
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    4.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0
    Quality of the beach
    3.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    4.0
  • Hotel
    3.3
    Family friendliness
    1.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    1.0
  • Location
    3.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    2.0
    Distance to the beach
    3.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    3.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    3.0
    Other leisure activities available
    4.0
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Eva
Design hotel of the extra class archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Families
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • July 2010
One of the most beautiful honey moon hotels that I have ever seen-fantastic view of the bungalows the only two benefits-in the basement in the Roman-style swimming pool and first floor bedroom with all comfort-bathtub sunk in the floor with a view of the sea and beautiful details with clams koko nut bowls, and hotel I can only recommend it-it is a inside tip for couples who have a different holiday want to do a little bit out of the hustle and bustle-super nice! The service and the staff was great-they anticipate your every wish from-I will definitely book this ... hotel again allows -a dream! read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    6.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.3
    Quality of the beach
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
    Child care or playground
    4.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    3.0
  • Hotel
    4.8
    Family friendliness
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    1.0
  • Location
    4.4
    Proximity to shopping areas
    4.0
    Distance to the beach
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    4.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    4.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Martina
Fantastic quiet beach holiday archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • May 2010
We have beautiful 13 days and nights in this hotel spent. Although there are only three à la carte breakfast choice, you could combine anywhere. The staff tried hard, to fulfill every wish of the guests. We had a very nice room (number 421) with a nice balcony and partial large picture windows. The room were cleaned every day and cleaned, just great! The hotel was only three days really good visited, because larger groups or even a wedding company the check-in process was easy. In these days there was a breakfast buffet in the morning, which we enjoyed a ... lot. Whom it in the bay coral cove was too quiet, can simply with a shared taxi to thong Thakian Bay or with the hotel shuttle to eleven o'clock for lamai beach. The sand is white and the water is warm and great for swimming. If you look for a nice dinner in a great atmosphere allows would, the best about ten minute walk uphill to the villa la moon. The food is great. We did not eat in the hotel, because it was too expensive us. The food we were in the evening either in lamai beach road or in Chaweng, but also the restaurant in the bay coral cove or in the thong Takian Bay were very good and cheap. We wish a beautiful holiday! read more
  • Room
    5.3
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0
    Quality of the beach
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    5.0
  • Hotel
    5.5
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Distance to the beach
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Björn
great hotel, unfortunately without beach archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • September 2009
It is a great hotel, his five stars value. There is no reason to complain, except that there is no beach (but we knew) and the fact that the hotel was on the street and no opportunities for shopping or restaurants nearby are. The noise the road from time to time with. It was kept in limits. Since the bungalows/villas at the bottom of the road, it is acceptable. Rooms, restaurant, food, etc. are immaculate. Only the breakfast is a bit sparse. There is a shuttle to the beach nearby, but is not recommended, as this beach is not very ... well maintained. read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.8
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.5
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    3.3
    Quality of the beach
    2.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
    Child care or playground
    2.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    3.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Family friendliness
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    3.0
  • Location
    1.6
    Proximity to shopping areas
    1.0
    Distance to the beach
    1.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    2.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    1.0
    Other leisure activities available
    3.0
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Markus
Top, better it is not archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • June 2009
The Slogen the Kala is: 'where the State quiet time'! This applies to one hundred %! If you want a hotel the absolute top notch higher, off the Chaweng tourism are looking for, this is the place to be! The location is on a hill, unique, already at the the entrance of the hotel (the outside nearly overlooked), energising the air! If you, like us, has a pool villa, there are few improvements! The villa is a single storey maisonette, in the lower area is the great pool (enough even to swim) and shower and massage table, above the great ... bedroom with half of the room Panoramaglas (the view of the bay you stagger), bathroom and shower and balcony (no beds, only chairs) was great, room decor (flatscreen, DVD, CD, coffee making facilities.) anyway! The pool is a little small, but who needs it with a pool villa! The standard room we could see also, but no comparison to the pool villa! We loved the breakfast also very good, not a buffet, but ordered a la carte (only three breakfast variants, since it is prepared in 1 week might be a bit boring), but top quality, and the view from the restaurant makes the rest great location (between lamai and Chaweng) on the island (with scooter: three minutes to Chaweng Noi beach, seven minutes to Chaweng beach, ten minutes to lamai beach). The hotel does not have its own beach (hillside, has nice deck chairs, no possibility without circumstance to get into the sea), it was clear in advance and therefore no problem, the masses of tourists, which lost, was worth it to us! In the hotel you feel like you're in an oasis of calm and serenity to float, everything is down to the smallest detail you want just top stylish and didn't want to leave. The restaurant (with cheap prices for this category = 260 baht for 1 main course) was simply superb delicious, as well, that we even three times verzichtetn, else to eat! We'll be back, promised! read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    6.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    5.5
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    4.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    6.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
  • Hotel
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    5.8
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Distance to the beach
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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