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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Bicycling
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $182
$157 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (San Diego View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony) | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

You'll be centrally located in San Diego with a stay at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Petco Park. .This boutique hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Waterfront Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Petco Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 1 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 211 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 14 meeting rooms available for events.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast and dinner.
The Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Leave of Absence - This restaurant is located by the pool and specializes in pizza. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Leave of Absence
  • The Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 35
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property's resort fee includes a daily USD 10 food and beverage credit which can be used in the on-site restaurant or for in-room dining.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, quiet rooms and modern amenities, helpful staff, great location and pool to boot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Homero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location. Rooms are spacious and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful, room was perfect and hotel was situated well with great decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire stay was enjoyable and they really take care and appreciate their customers. I highly recommend to anyone staying
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony suite had amazing views of the bay. Great location for bday weekend in the Gaslamp. Bar food was mid, but drinks were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and view are amazing, by far the best place to stay in SD. Staff is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rooms, but in a rough area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was great. The noise level was a bit much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ghulam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice location, clean rooms, and frienly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and we have really love our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room. Nice pool
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff throughout stay and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was able to upgrade to a beautiful suite for an additional $30. Bed was extremely comfortable and staff was very friendly! Gorgeous location next door to the Blue Note. Only thing to give a heads up on is overnight parking is pretty pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spotless courteous and clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our balcony room was absolutely beautiful. The people working the front desk were incredibly kind too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super pet friendly, amazing service, $20 daily credit to room is a nice touch!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aeleeny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night and overall I really liked it. The room was a bit small for my liking, but it was very clean and the bathroom was beautiful — it had an amazing view of the city which I loved. The location is a big plus since it’s walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shops. They also offer valet parking which was super convenient. I would definitely stay here again and I do recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite other reviews I found the neighborhood safe. Room was comfortable and staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly staff, clean premises and room. Really nice view, and was super quiet at night. Honestly, it was well worth the price. They give you $20 a night as part of your destination/resort fee so it off balances the it somewhat. It's an excellent place, flat out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every moment was amazing, from the friendly hotel staff, the respectful housekeepers, the comfy quiet poolside, convenient location, and the private yet peaceful rooms. We had an amazing time and would love to continue using this hotel as our makeshift vacation getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026