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6.6
/10
Pleasant
271 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Sarah

10.0
/ 10
Great location - near to bus station and lots of bars and restaurants. Good variety at breakfast and very friendly & helpful staff. Have been coming to this hotel for years and would recommend.

Andrew

10.0
/ 10
Staff are great, good location, good meals, comfy beds. Myself and the lad enjoyed our stay

Nicholas

10.0
/ 10
The hotel is set up to ensure you can get a good nights sleep and keep well fed but not charging you too much. They want you to engage with the local community and enjoy the local amenities
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Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, Malta, Saint Paul’s Bay, SPB 05

Main Facilities

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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Canifor Hotel is located in area / city St. Paul's Bay. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Canifor Hotel

Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, Malta, Saint Paul’s Bay, SPB 05
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General
In St. Paul's Bay (Qawra)

Location
A stay at Canifor Hotel places you in the heart of St. Paul's Bay, within a 15-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Golden Sands Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Mellieha Bay.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Malta Classic Car Collection - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bugibba Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bugibba Square - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Salina National Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Church of St Paul's Bonfire - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Xemxija Bay - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Palazzo Parisio & Gardens - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Gnejna Bay - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Selmun Palace - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Golden Bay - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Golden Sands Beach - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Mellieha Church - 9.6 km / 6 mi
St. Paul's Cathedral - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Ta' Qali National Stadium - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Mater Dei Hospital - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi

The preferred airport for Canifor Hotel is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi

Facilities
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Canifor Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 170 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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Exterior

Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Barbecue
  • Sauna

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

General

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Nearby Facilities

  • Hair salon
  • ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room
  • Fitness center

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Canifor Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
02:00 - 12:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Pets Not Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 02:00 - 12:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Canifor Hotel
170
Number of floors in Canifor Hotel
5
Another facilities in Canifor Hotel
Outdoor pool, Indoor pool, Library, Barbecue, Sauna

Frequently asked question in Canifor Hotel

What are available facilities at Canifor Hotel?
There are top facilites at Canifor Hotel such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Canifor Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Canifor Hotel is starting from 02:00 - 12:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Canifor Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Canifor Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does Canifor Hotel have?
Canifor Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Canifor Hotel have?
Canifor Hotel has 5 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Canifor Hotel

6.6
Pleasant
From 271 reviews
Cleanliness

6.4

Room Comfort

6.4

Location

7.0

Service and Facilites

6.6

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Traveler Reviews Canifor Hotel

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Lawrence
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Very good breakfast….clean tidy room…good visit
Sarah
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location - near to bus station and lots of bars and restaurants. Good variety at breakfast and very friendly & helpful staff. Have been coming to this hotel for years and would recommend.
Aimee
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Overall, the hotel is more on par with a 3* rating. The most important aspect to mention was at 00:30 during the night (we stayed 1 night) a man entered the room, whilst we and my 5 year old were asleep - and once in, it woke me up and I was met with ' I am security' and when I said 'hello?!' the door closed. This was most frightening, as a solo-female traveller, with a young child. Additionally, in the room, the towels and bed sheets had holes in - and the bathroom sink was blocked. However, the room was clean. You do have to pay extra to obtain the TV remote, safe, and for tea/coffee etc. The pool was fine though the hotel rents rooms to large groups of teenagers and the pool was crowded with these therefore it wasn't very safe for my son to swim for long. I had booked half board - the breakfast was ok and included coffee; the dinner was very basic. You have to pay for the drinks at dinner - not even water was included. It was cheap and clean, however, I did not feel safe at night and for that, we will not be returning.
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Andrew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Staff are great, good location, good meals, comfy beds. Myself and the lad enjoyed our stay
arinze
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Staff freindly food breakfaat an dinner buffee vreat room.needs updating
Kazem
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Ok property no issues
Beverley
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Room clean and tidy, staff very help. This is a budget hotel and the price we paid was perfectly acceptable, food aplenty, evening entertainment (not to everyone's taste!) Great location for exploring
Gerald
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Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Yes
Sharon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Terrific
Sharon
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Breakfast was excellent
Nicholas
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is set up to ensure you can get a good nights sleep and keep well fed but not charging you too much. They want you to engage with the local community and enjoy the local amenities
Wares
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Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Where do I even start? Firstly, the rooms had a ton of mold in them, and they were not properly cleaned. This was unsafe, especially with asthma sufferers. Secondly, the breakfast is lacking many basic options, very limited food options. Protein options are primarily pork and eggs. Thirdly, the cleaners did a terrible job with our room multiple times. Particularly the occasion where they didn’t even bother putting the bedding in properly, meaning that the actual bedding inside wasn’t covered. Additionally, after calling reception through the provided phone, they said there is nothing they can do as they are only two people and there are no cleaners available. This should not be my problem. This is the hotel’s problem. Make sure your cleaners do their job PROPERLY and this wouldn’t be an issue. Fourthly, the bedding itself was ABSOLUTELY terrible. I have had the worst sleep I have ever had abroad the past 4 days. The bedding continuously comes undone due to the lack of an ACTUAL cover, meaning it’s simply open for it to rip apart and get loose (provided the cleaners even do their job properly in the first place). The mattress was shockingly poor, there were constant stains and dirt on the bed, and the pillows were horrible. Never in my life did I think I would have such a poor experience sleeping in a hotel. SLEEPING IN A HOTEL. Worst bed, covers, mattress and pillows and nothing comes close. Fifthly, the door lock doesn’t work, and there isn’t even a remote for the TV.
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Philip
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff. Hotel looks overdue a refit. Room generally clean except the room fan looked filthy. Gym pointless. Indoor pool small. Breakfast not bad but not great either. If you're on a budget its ok but there are better places to stay
Krzysztof
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

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No bad
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Friends and Family with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is not a 4* hotel. Liiterally just left this hotel. l Would not recommend to stay in this hotel. Like other reviews, location is great, some of the staff are friendly. I only booked for breakfast, which was fine. However, the young students that were staying there (around 40) were extremely disruptive, running up and down the corridors banging and shouting. This was constant from 8.30-10.30 and then between 2am and 3.30am. Reception staff not interested. We had to go out and speak to them ourselves. Whilst we were there the hotel had to repair one room twice as doors had been broken. You don't see the 'teachers' anywhere. We found out that the hotel 'houses' students wanting to learn English on a weekly basis. When we left the hotel to fly home, so did these students, but another lot were arriving. This hotel may have been a 4* a couple of years ago, but I would rate as a 1 or 2* - this would be due to the students damaging the rooms. This hotel either needs to put all the students on one floor or have the whole hotel as a student accommodation. If you are already booked into this hotel and your room is either 200 or 300 something, ask to change, as it seems the students at this hotel are allocated rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
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carmelo
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago

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Our stay at the canifor hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff is very helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautifully .I will go back again.Overall the hotel exceeded all our expectations we highly recomended
Nicholas
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
karen
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

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Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
Peter
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our first room smelled so bad on poison( later discovered that there's so many little bugs) tha we had to ask for another one. To their credit they did change it immediately. The room was old and outdated . No safe deposit box , horrible bed, bed sheet would have been frrom ww2 same with the pillows.Towels were old as well. The ceiling fan was shaking at low and high speed the air-conditioning wasn't cooling as it should but making a loud noise. Had full board paid but used it only once as i wasn't impressed(different taste maybe but some people were eating).don't know how it got rated 4 stars but this is definitely the worst hotel that we stayed in. Do not do the same mistake as i did thinking its a 4 star should be good.
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Nicholas
8.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel and staff just works next door made it noisy from 7.30am.
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6.6
Pleasant
From 271 reviews
Cleanliness

6.4

Room Comfort

6.4

Location

7.0

Service and Facilites

6.6

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Traveler Reviews Canifor Hotel

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Top reviews
Lawrence
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good breakfast….clean tidy room…good visit
Sarah
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location - near to bus station and lots of bars and restaurants. Good variety at breakfast and very friendly & helpful staff. Have been coming to this hotel for years and would recommend.
Aimee
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall, the hotel is more on par with a 3* rating. The most important aspect to mention was at 00:30 during the night (we stayed 1 night) a man entered the room, whilst we and my 5 year old were asleep - and once in, it woke me up and I was met with ' I am security' and when I said 'hello?!' the door closed. This was most frightening, as a solo-female traveller, with a young child. Additionally, in the room, the towels and bed sheets had holes in - and the bathroom sink was blocked. However, the room was clean. You do have to pay extra to obtain the TV remote, safe, and for tea/coffee etc. The pool was fine though the hotel rents rooms to large groups of teenagers and the pool was crowded with these therefore it wasn't very safe for my son to swim for long. I had booked half board - the breakfast was ok and included coffee; the dinner was very basic. You have to pay for the drinks at dinner - not even water was included. It was cheap and clean, however, I did not feel safe at night and for that, we will not be returning.
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Andrew
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff are great, good location, good meals, comfy beds. Myself and the lad enjoyed our stay
arinze
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff freindly food breakfaat an dinner buffee vreat room.needs updating
Kazem
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ok property no issues
Beverley
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room clean and tidy, staff very help. This is a budget hotel and the price we paid was perfectly acceptable, food aplenty, evening entertainment (not to everyone's taste!) Great location for exploring
Gerald
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Yes
Sharon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Terrific
Sharon
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was excellent
Nicholas
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is set up to ensure you can get a good nights sleep and keep well fed but not charging you too much. They want you to engage with the local community and enjoy the local amenities
Wares
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Where do I even start? Firstly, the rooms had a ton of mold in them, and they were not properly cleaned. This was unsafe, especially with asthma sufferers. Secondly, the breakfast is lacking many basic options, very limited food options. Protein options are primarily pork and eggs. Thirdly, the cleaners did a terrible job with our room multiple times. Particularly the occasion where they didn’t even bother putting the bedding in properly, meaning that the actual bedding inside wasn’t covered. Additionally, after calling reception through the provided phone, they said there is nothing they can do as they are only two people and there are no cleaners available. This should not be my problem. This is the hotel’s problem. Make sure your cleaners do their job PROPERLY and this wouldn’t be an issue. Fourthly, the bedding itself was ABSOLUTELY terrible. I have had the worst sleep I have ever had abroad the past 4 days. The bedding continuously comes undone due to the lack of an ACTUAL cover, meaning it’s simply open for it to rip apart and get loose (provided the cleaners even do their job properly in the first place). The mattress was shockingly poor, there were constant stains and dirt on the bed, and the pillows were horrible. Never in my life did I think I would have such a poor experience sleeping in a hotel. SLEEPING IN A HOTEL. Worst bed, covers, mattress and pillows and nothing comes close. Fifthly, the door lock doesn’t work, and there isn’t even a remote for the TV.
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Philip
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff. Hotel looks overdue a refit. Room generally clean except the room fan looked filthy. Gym pointless. Indoor pool small. Breakfast not bad but not great either. If you're on a budget its ok but there are better places to stay
Krzysztof
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

No bad
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is not a 4* hotel. Liiterally just left this hotel. l Would not recommend to stay in this hotel. Like other reviews, location is great, some of the staff are friendly. I only booked for breakfast, which was fine. However, the young students that were staying there (around 40) were extremely disruptive, running up and down the corridors banging and shouting. This was constant from 8.30-10.30 and then between 2am and 3.30am. Reception staff not interested. We had to go out and speak to them ourselves. Whilst we were there the hotel had to repair one room twice as doors had been broken. You don't see the 'teachers' anywhere. We found out that the hotel 'houses' students wanting to learn English on a weekly basis. When we left the hotel to fly home, so did these students, but another lot were arriving. This hotel may have been a 4* a couple of years ago, but I would rate as a 1 or 2* - this would be due to the students damaging the rooms. This hotel either needs to put all the students on one floor or have the whole hotel as a student accommodation. If you are already booked into this hotel and your room is either 200 or 300 something, ask to change, as it seems the students at this hotel are allocated rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
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carmelo
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our stay at the canifor hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff is very helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautifully .I will go back again.Overall the hotel exceeded all our expectations we highly recomended
Nicholas
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
karen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
Peter
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our first room smelled so bad on poison( later discovered that there's so many little bugs) tha we had to ask for another one. To their credit they did change it immediately. The room was old and outdated . No safe deposit box , horrible bed, bed sheet would have been frrom ww2 same with the pillows.Towels were old as well. The ceiling fan was shaking at low and high speed the air-conditioning wasn't cooling as it should but making a loud noise. Had full board paid but used it only once as i wasn't impressed(different taste maybe but some people were eating).don't know how it got rated 4 stars but this is definitely the worst hotel that we stayed in. Do not do the same mistake as i did thinking its a 4 star should be good.
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Nicholas
8.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel and staff just works next door made it noisy from 7.30am.
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