When we got out of the plane at 10 in the morning the heat was unbelievable. Being used to the heat in SA I didn't think it would be so much different. Well that is why when I walked into the foyer of the hotel it felt like an oasis in the dessert.
My first impressions were definitely made by an unbelievable need for aircon.
I like nice-looking buildings. So you can see for yourself it is a "pretty" building.
The staff may not always be fluent in English but they try very hard and are very helpful and professional.
They started off by putting us in the wrong room. We complained. They put us in a sea-facing room.
They said they will take it up with the travel agent and we never heard anything again.
Problem solved easily.
Second problem. The toilet in the new room doesn't flush. Few minutes later - problem solved.
Third problem. Nighttime. Kids need a bath.
No water. Call reception. Few minutes later problem solved.
So yes everything wasn't perfect but they went out of their way to accomodate us.
You can even order another pillow if you don't like the one on your bed.
Most of the rooms have a little balcony with a beautiful seaview.
The gardens are pretty and well maintained.
The pool is a bliss and at nighttime the water is absolutely fabulous.
There is even a gym with the newest equipment but with the amount of time we spent walking around we didn't feel the need to use it. Maybe we should have because the breakfast, included in the room price, is brilliant. Being use to a bowl of Muesli or a yoghurt for breakfast I started off well. They have Muesli and yogurt and I thought adding some fruit to this won't harm. By the end of the week I had muesli, yoghurt and fruit but also a pancake with a mushroom mix and some sweets with the coffee. Maybe that is why they have the gym.
Unique Qualities: Great pool. Good security. They even have guards on the beach to keep the vendors from entering the pool area. Great service. Nice views over the sea from rooms and pool area. Every room has it's own safe which makes life so much easier. Airport shuttle. Ice machine on every floor. Believe me this was very welcome.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$20-40
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Phone: 258-1-495050
Address: Holiday Inn - Avenida de Marginal
Directions: 7 km from the airport on the beach.
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/mpmto
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