As is often the case with 3-star hotels, I expected the public areas to be freshly renovated and the rooms to feel dated. However, to my pleasant surprise, our family room (253) was simple but nicely refurbished.
A few minor downsides: the room was very hot on arrival, though a free-standing A/C had been set up. After mentioning this to reception, they promptly brought a Dyson Cool fan, which worked very well. The bathroom sink was slow to drain, which was a bit inconvenient. The wife in the room was very slow, only one device can connect at a time.
The swimming pool and spa facilities aren’t particularly modern, but everything was clean and well maintained, which made for an enjoyable experience. The gardens—both natural and formal—were lovely to stroll through and clearly well cared for.
We had dinner at the bar; the menu was limited and on the pricey side for what you get, though I feel this is very common in many places. A thoughtful touch was the eco-bag with used coffee grounds provided for guests to use as garden fertiliser—such a lovely, sustainable idea.
Overall, it was a pleasant stay, and we’d happily return in the future. Many thanks to the team!