We loved the quiet elegance of this resort. It’s beautifully run - the staff are very attentive. English isn’t widely spoken but we managed to understand each other very well.
The rooms are lovely, our only issue was that the bed was way too soft -- we aren't used to this and found it difficult to sleep for extended periods of time.
The food was fabulous, with a wide variety of healthy and decadent options. And the bar and dining areas were very beautifully set up - more like a private home rather than a hotel.
The actual spa is under renovation and will soon make way for a wellness centre, but there’s nothing to complain about the set up of the temporary spa - it’s really good. The other facilities are understated but beautifully maintained, with lush gardens throughout.
Best of all, though it is by no means small, it feels personal, intimate and customised to your needs. With great WiFi, which means both work and Netflix have been easily accessible.
We only explored two things on the island -- the morning market and the evening market. We were completely turned off by how dirty the whole island is. Even the sea in front of the hotel was dirty, though the staff were very quick to pick up any garbage that floated to short. The situation is very bad and will hardly make the island sustainable in the long term. If we do come back, it will only be to enjoy the facilities at La Veranda, the rest of the island that we experienced was pretty awful.