“The moment I walked into the Renaissance, the team handed me a cold bottle of water. After arriving on a hot, sunny day, that small gesture meant so much and the welcome only got better. Tahyka at reception was personable, warm, and genuinely hospitable. She noticed it was my birthday, and then Riangelo appeared with his amazing smile, personality, and a birthday plate! This dynamic duo also let me know I’d been upgraded to a Majesty room. Talk about a welcome.
This was my first solo trip to……
“The mangrove resort was very clean, there were tons of staff walking around cleaning up dishes picking up trash and straightening things up. Our room was always cleaned and snacks and drinks were replenished daily. Max was the bellboy that helped us the most giving us tips on best times to go to town and the Thursday night fireworks and answers to general questions about gas stations and grocery stores. It seemed like he was always there with a big smile and a fist bump.
If I had to give a……
“Lionsdive is a well maintained older property with a protected bay for amazing snorkelling. We loved the fact that it felt safe to take long walks at night along the property and off onto the Mambo beach area.
Sunset dinner at the Hemmingways was very nice.”
“The beach is beautiful, very clean with lots of chairs available . Unfortunately there is no bar service close to the beach and no staff come around to take orders, so you have to walk quite far to the main pool area to get a cocktail. The rooms are very outdated and furniture, drapery and bed skirt is very old and shows its wear. The bathroom is very old, dark and dingy. Restaurants are open air except for one which is only open for dinner. Buffet listed theme nights on the app but it……
“This hotel is in a great location, have a beautiful beach. Excellent food in the restaurant close to the pool and beach. The staff very attentive and helpful. Definitely, I will come back to Avila Beach Hotel”