"I booked Holiday Gardens after looking at other reviews. Since it had excellent reviews I had high expectations. I was not disappointed with the place, the management or the service. The owner/manager Ahmad and his team are always available, always helpful and prompt and very important always smiling. Since the island is small and only those really interested in snorkelling and diving come one spends a lot of time walking round the island - takes only about 30 mins - or in the hotel between...
"I booked Holiday Gardens after looking at other reviews. Since it had excellent reviews I had high expectations. I was not disappointed with the place, the management or the service. The owner/manager Ahmad and his team are always available, always helpful and prompt and very important always smiling. Since the island is small and only those really interested in snorkelling and diving come one spends a lot of time walking round the island - takes only about 30 mins - or in the hotel between...
"Nice hotel with good facilities and food.
Location is very peaceful. Hotel is very nicely designed.
It offers nice veg food options.
Beach is clean and surrounded by corals and very nice views.
It offers good water sports options and other activities.
"
"Nice hotel with good facilities and food.
Location is very peaceful. Hotel is very nicely designed.
It offers nice veg food options.
Beach is clean and surrounded by corals and very nice views.
It offers good water sports options and other activities.
"
"This place seems like somebody used to care but not any more. Despite prior notice there was no-one to meet us off the ferry as the guy had fallen asleep. He then walked us to the place, photocopied our passports with his phone and someone nodded to our room. That was the last we saw of anyone in charge. We had paid for breakfast but there was no sign of that or any facilities to provide it. The room itself was dirty, empty for a long time and clearly just given a quick clean 5 minutes before...
"This place seems like somebody used to care but not any more. Despite prior notice there was no-one to meet us off the ferry as the guy had fallen asleep. He then walked us to the place, photocopied our passports with his phone and someone nodded to our room. That was the last we saw of anyone in charge. We had paid for breakfast but there was no sign of that or any facilities to provide it. The room itself was dirty, empty for a long time and clearly just given a quick clean 5 minutes before...
"We stayed in a private beach villa, and it was the best experience! We spent 5 days here for our honeymoon and had absolutely no complaints about the service.
Breakfast is included, but I highly recommend getting their dinner package — you won’t regret it!
If you get the chance, definitely try scuba diving. My wife doesn’t know how to swim, but Rits and Shattu from the diving team guided us throughout the experience and made us feel comfortable. We went 11 metres deep, and it was absolutely...
"We stayed in a private beach villa, and it was the best experience! We spent 5 days here for our honeymoon and had absolutely no complaints about the service.
Breakfast is included, but I highly recommend getting their dinner package — you won’t regret it!
If you get the chance, definitely try scuba diving. My wife doesn’t know how to swim, but Rits and Shattu from the diving team guided us throughout the experience and made us feel comfortable. We went 11 metres deep, and it was absolutely...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This is a great property. Period. It is an island-hotel with 70 rooms only.
When I think about all-inclusives, I generally categorize them in 3 big groups:
1. Party all day. Adults only, fun and drinks happening all day long. Plenty of eating options.
2. Family oriented. Games, a lot of kids around. Many pools, eating options.
3. Quiet. Can be family or adults, but it means relaxing at the beach, food served at fixed ours, nobody really partying, most guests in bed well before...
This is a great property. Period. It is an island-hotel with 70 rooms only.
When I think about all-inclusives, I generally categorize them in 3 big groups:
1. Party all day. Adults only, fun and drinks happening all day long. Plenty of eating options.
2. Family oriented. Games, a lot of kids around. Many pools, eating options.
3. Quiet. Can be family or adults, but it means relaxing at the beach, food served at fixed ours, nobody really partying, most guests in bed well before...
Rodrigo
Reviewed September 1, 2022Reviewed September 1, 2022
This is a truly beautiful island and we stayed in one of the over water bungalows which were on the smaller side but clean and comfortable. The water is amazing and the food on the island (we were half board) was very good.
The spa is great and prices not too high.
The only thing that lets this place down is the Dive Center, the staff are RUDE (except the young Spanish guy) the dive manager a small German guy was unbelievably rude and obnoxious. It stopped my husband from doing any further...
This is a truly beautiful island and we stayed in one of the over water bungalows which were on the smaller side but clean and comfortable. The water is amazing and the food on the island (we were half board) was very good.
The spa is great and prices not too high.
The only thing that lets this place down is the Dive Center, the staff are RUDE (except the young Spanish guy) the dive manager a small German guy was unbelievably rude and obnoxious. It stopped my husband from doing any further...
The place is pretty nice, but what really makes it great is the staff. They were extremely friendly and accommodating. Very relaxed about things. Just a nice "at home" vibe
The place is pretty nice, but what really makes it great is the staff. They were extremely friendly and accommodating. Very relaxed about things. Just a nice "at home" vibe
Great place to spend a perfect honeymoon. Outstanding service although quite expensive. Don't thing that the hotel room rate with breakfast is everything. Be prepared to spend some money on activities and meals. The cheapest meal for 2 would not be under usd 200, all the way up to 700 usd and beyond, depending on your what you want. Overall great place. Don't think getting out of the island is quite simple, special transfer arrangements is required for any transfers, and these run from 250 usd...
Great place to spend a perfect honeymoon. Outstanding service although quite expensive. Don't thing that the hotel room rate with breakfast is everything. Be prepared to spend some money on activities and meals. The cheapest meal for 2 would not be under usd 200, all the way up to 700 usd and beyond, depending on your what you want. Overall great place. Don't think getting out of the island is quite simple, special transfer arrangements is required for any transfers, and these run from 250 usd...
Edward
Reviewed October 29, 2016Reviewed October 29, 2016