This place is truly exquisite. Each room has a different name, offers a different experience, and will appeal to a different kind of guest. The Pillars have outdoor showers on the lower level and are equipped with a balchony overlooking the ocean. *Pine Pillar is the only one of the “Pillars” that has A/C.
“Bungalow”, where we stayed, features a large patio, a queen-sized bed, and a moon roof. Save for the roof, it’s nestled mostly under a canopy of trees, near the “Garden” villas, and adjacent to “Long House”, which overlooks the cove and bridge. If you enjoy the sound of crashing waves at night, you’ll want to choose “Cove Cottage”. However, its proximity to the property’s most Instagrammable features (the cove and bridge) may attract loitering by scantily clad guests endeavouring to take photos of other scantily clad guests, from the vantage point of your room. Pros and cons.
The staff were all courteous and accommodating. Unlike your average all-inclusive, you won’t spend 30-40 minutes in the lobby waiting to check in, and you won’t be subjected to solicitation or haggling by outside vendors on the beach. (There’s no beach here.)
Tensing Pen was designed for the more discerning among us, and appeals to young professionals and empty nesters alike. We appeared to be the youngest guests present (late 20s, early 30s), and we didn’t come across anyone or anything that we found obnoxious.
Our only regret was ‘not staying longer’.