Amanecer: A Retreat and Spa

Oromised a ride from the airport. Never arrived. Cost 60 bucks for a cab. When we did get there it was very noisy Lots of barking dogs, ten crowing r oosters in the early AM. Hardly got any sleep, even after a long day of travel

Amanecer Issues Room big but fittings old and worn. No TV. No tea and coffee facilities. Food options inadequate. A single simple cheap local dish of tinned fish and cabbage at breakfast and a single choice basic cheap dinner. No other choices. On Wednesday there were no kitchen staff. The maintenance guy served a cling foil wrapped breakfast. Staff are very friendly but have no hotel skills or experience. There’s very rarely anyone around. We’re the only guests and left to look after ourselves. No one has cleaned or tidied the room so far (3 days). They did so once asked and put in a TV There was no breakfast and no staff on Friday morning. The shower is luke warm. Via Facebook, and from a distance, Brendon has provided useful support for a taxi and tour guide. Basic shortcomings occur. No butter at breakfast, flat batteries in the TV controller in the very basic public room. There’s no bar. We have to walk out to a very basic local bar for a drink. The price paid is massively excessive for the services provided.

The drive seemed long but the view was scenic, the staff were courteous, the room was large, clean and spacious-not fancy, no AC but didn't need it because of the large windows and lots of fresh air. The view from the room was breathtaking and the pool was clean and calming. Breakfast was nice and simple. Overall the stay was relaxing and the staff made me comfortable.