Layou Vacations from $490

Beautiful serene property right off the ocean and a river. The ocean is not a beach for swimming but the resort has a pool. Peaceful lush environment. An amazing staff all around. Sernita was very friendly and always went out of her way to satisfy our needs. Ellen was very knowledgeable about the island’s plants and allowed us to harvest to make our own unique teas. We also received world class massages. The one downside would be the food. Average at best. All in all a beautiful island and it was the perfect getaway.

Given the ratings/reviews & my experience with similar caliber properties around the world, I was disappointed in certain things. The security guard at the front gate of the property was extremely rude. Didn't welcome us but asked what we were doing there. Our driver was very taken back by his behavior & said he's never seen anyone so rude at this establishment. Two days prior to arrival, I was sent an email form w/ one of the questions asking when we'd be arriving. I selected the noon-2pm option & we arrived at 12:30pm. We were told that we were going to have to wait until 3pm to be taken to our villa. Check in had been advertised as 3pm, so I'm not exactly sure why they even provided a noon-2pm option on the form - it was misleading & set wrong expectations. They took our luggage to the villa & told us we could utilize the pool or beach while we waited. Well, our bathing suits were in our luggage so they had to fetch our luggage so we could change into our bathing suits. 3pm rolls around and no word. We ask at the pool bar & someone comes to us at 3:15pm to let us know we would be picked up in about 15min. Having to wait until AFTER the advertised check in time when we had been waiting 3hrs was extremely irritating. Another disappointment was the lack of bathroom toiletries that would be default at other places of this cost. Blackout blinds on 3 walls of windows but not the 4th in the bedroom. The view, privacy, activities, & hostess were great.

What impressed me most was the feet dim lights when going to the bathroom areas. The AC was very cold fridge worked very well The bed was clean and firm. You got robe slippers and chargers for phones. The food was amazing with heavy duty silverware different not like the regular plain silverware. What I found need to slightly adjust is the outdoor set up it was to close to other sitting areas the tables were to big so it looked cluttered. Lastly I was on the top floor I believe I was probably the only person at the premium level and at nights the took off the lights in the corridor walkway which I think they should kerp on it was dark walking in that area. Other than that Great service and most importantly CLEAN. I guess it was still new hopefully they upkeep the level.

So the hotel is fab! Clean! And pretty. My only only only issue: the females attitude. There were other people both males and females complaining how they were rude, most questioned was it the culture??? I’m from Dominica and no. It’s not. They did not help out nor were they kind. Let me specify: it was not rhe females at the front desk check in area. It was the other resturant and bars. We got a chance to meet Mr. Bedminister and he made us feel safe and at home! He had great energy! I will return next year for sure but I hope the females get a training on their approach towards the visitors.

Cottage dated, but lovely location, great manager who is very helpful and knowledgeable. Very good for the price.