6/10 Okay
Anne, Mascarene
Travelled with group
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In our room the bathroom fan was broken. Staff agreed to have it looked at, but didn't do it. Opening the window it almost fell out because the hinge was broken. The shower had no curtain and didn't slope to the drain, so water ran out into the bathroom. The combination oven and microwave needed a 40 page manual to operate it, which was only available in dutch. The location was extremely noisy with car wash generator running nearby, mufflerless motorcycles racing on the street and jets landing.
There was only one restaurant in walking distance. It was way overpriced, though the food was good. Mosquitoes were a problem from 5pm on.
On the plus side the apartment rooms were large & clean and there was a large fridge, a clothes washer and large balcony with lots of outside seating. There was air-conditioning in the bedrooms.
The beach was closeby with beach shoes needed on the sharp coral gravel, not all fine sand. Marine life was plentiful making snorkeling great. Entering and exiting the water to snorkel was very tricky, with pounding surf on the sharp coral beaches. The hotel had a ladder down to the water which helped getting in, but it was deceivingly slippery with algal growth. Pool towels were provided. A fee of $50 was threatened for any lost ones. We rented a pickup truck for our stay to tour the island, get to stores & restaurants. A truck was needed to go in the national park; roads-tracks there were very rough. We reserved a month ahead & almost missed out.
Anne
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025