Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Property class: 5 and above

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A modern outdoor pool area with a view of the sea, a lounge with a sofa and a coffee table, and a glass-enclosed space with a view of the interior.
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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a hot tub, and a table with two chairs.
A modern outdoor seating area with a bar adjacent to a scenic view of the sea.
A modern multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $1,000
$885 nightly
$1,000 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Explore the area

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km 3 Ruta Nacional 159, Playa Penca, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Penca
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Bermúdez
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed Mobility/Hear Access Roll In Shwr

  • Bay view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Qn Ocean Mobility/Hearing Access RI Shower

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View 1 King Room

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bahia View 1 King Room

  • Bay view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bahia View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1959 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View 2 Queens Room

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bahia View 2 Queens Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bahia View 2 Queens Room- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean View 2 Queens Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Bay view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Bay view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential 4 Bedroom Private Villa - Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 1959 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedrm Suite- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Bahia, Plunge)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Ocean Plunge)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Residence)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Residence)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

House, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Estate, 3-Level)

  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Bahia, Infinity Pool)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Ocean, Infinity Pool)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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With a stay at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Playa Penca. .This beach resort is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Coco Beach and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa Penca - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Bermúdez - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 15 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar El Ancla - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Finca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda Teresita - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Waldorf Astoria Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 188 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 10 outdoor pools and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Sardinal? This resort has 4980 square feet (463 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CRC 35 to 45 for adults and CRC 18 to 23 for children
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,980 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Built in 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 CRC 130500 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 12 percent

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 35 to 45 for adults, and CRC 18 to 23 for children
  • Pet fee: CRC 130500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Sardinal
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort Sardinal

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, not far from airport, awesome service and a pleasant staff to be around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Great facility. Has so many pools.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! But apart from the location, the experience of the hotel doesn’t match the premium price it charges. We don’t recommend it and won’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, territory, and the room was simply fantastic. The beach is well kept and amazing. The restaurants on site offered very tasty healthy quality food. Staff was superbly attentive and each time we came to eat remembered our names. Very personal service and complimentary beers in the room every day. Would definetly go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, wonderful staff…my only gripe would be that there isn’t an adults only pool. When getting away from kids, it would be nice to have an adults only area with no kids allowed. All in all though, we loved it. Room was great, food was amazing, and service was top notch. We’ll still be back…possibly just with our kids next time instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very private. Clean. Pool was great. Employees were great. Food was good. Room was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and beach. The restaurant food for dinner had too many odd flavors placed together giving the entrees a terrible taste and increased richness. Very expensive food, not many options as well. The staff were amazing and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for our 10 year wedding anniversary. First time to Costa Rica. Could not have had a better experience. The campus was spotless and verdant. The staff were unfailingly helpful and accommodating. The concierge staff were excellent and thoughtful. The food was delicious. And the views were stunning. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is good, very new and clean. Not so private tho because the beach is public. the staff is friendly. But receptionists make you feel miserable and look down at you even if you stay in the best suite. This is someone unexpected in a 5 star property and especially in friendly Latin American country . Very disappointing won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had an absolutely amazing stay at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The property is stunning, perfectly perched on the cliffs with breathtaking views overlooking the ocean. Every detail of the resort is beautiful, but what truly made our trip unforgettable was the incredible staff. Every single team member was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and always eager to help in any way they could. They made us feel at home from the very beginning. A special thank you to our personal concierge, Adonay, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. He helped us secure dinner reservations, arranged an amazing boat excursion, and even organized a rental car for a day. Having him as our concierge was such a blessing and made our vacation completely stress-free. I’d also like to recognize the outstanding pool staff. They were always attentive and made sure every day by the pool was relaxing and enjoyable. A special thank you to Ecelio, Jean Paul, and Sandro, who consistently went above and beyond with their exceptional service. Although I’ve mentioned a few names, every staff member we encountered made us feel genuinely cared for and welcomed. That level of hospitality is what sets this resort apart. I highly recommend the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique. It far exceeded our expectations, and we can’t wait to return! Room 424 Thank you, Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, hope to see you soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We have just finished a week's vacation at the hotel. It should be noted that the property is very beautiful, with an amazing view of the sea, but there are a few minuses that are important to note. The hotel is built of several parts on different levels and it is very inconvenient to walk from the rooms to the pool and restaurants. Yes, there is a golf cart shuttle service, but you have to call to reserve. We were there during a period when the weather was very hot, very humid, in the restaurant that functions as a dining room, the air conditioning is almost not noticeable, so it is unpleasant to eat there, the kitchen is not run efficiently, the dishes are delayed much longer than normal. Although the hotel is very, very expensive, the spa is not included in the price, using the sauna costs a hundred dollars per person per day, simply outrageous. There are no umbrellas in the pools and it is difficult to avoid the strong sun.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check-in experience wasn’t the best, my room was not ready and I had to wait almost 2 hours with my kids after we’ve been traveling all day for the room to be ready. We were escorted to the pool area to wait there. We were not even offered water while we waited, I had to keep asking people if they knew when my room would be ready because I wasn’t getting any updates related to my room. My my room was OK and it had an amazing view, I do not like area rugs in rooms. The area rug that was under our beds was dirty and stained. I could tell nobody had vacuumed it. there were hairs in the sink that were not ours housekeeping came around every day, but did the bare minimum I asked for the floor we clean one day after our day because there was sand everywhere from us going to the beach and they would just keep fixing our bed and emptying the trash, but not cleaning the floors. Besides that staff was amazing, everyone was really nice. Julio went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable since day one and throughout our stay the food was very, very good. The only thing I didn’t like was when I went to have dinner or tried to have dinner at Tico Tica, they asked me if I had a reservation, which I did not have yet there were multiple tables empty and they wanted me to wait an hour. That was a downer. I also had a massage done and it was amazing. Overall, I don’t know if I wouldn’t necessarily stay in this hotel again. It was just an ok experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and room! The pools are plentiful and never felt crowded—we saw a monkey! Treat yourself to an evening sunset by the lobby bar—breathtaking! The beach is ona beautiful cove. My kids enjoyed the rocky areas for “tidepooling” for hermit crabs, fish, etc. There is a nice reef right off the beach where daily snorkeling activities are available. We saw a puffer fish, some colorful tropical fish and a spotted ray. Note the beach is public, but the locals are friendly and not loud. There are no loungers down close to the ocean (a little higher up on the sand close to the property, but not many people sat there). It was a tad of an annoyance to see 9 jet skis in the cove almost everyday. They are for rental. My family did enjoy them one day, however, 2 or three would suffice. 9 surely took away from the tropical island feel and I looked forward to each evening when they disappeared. The room was luxurious and had everything you needed. We did purchase a 2 queens room with a small plunge pool—in hindsight sight we did not use it much and we noticed these pools were only on the first floors (preventing a better view). It did seem like there were only a few larger suites with a corner pool on the upper floors of buildings). The dining was pretty good. The breakfast spread at TicoTica was great and unexpected. We enjoyed Peacock Alley to watch the World Cup USA game—a great vibe. Kids enjoyed the pool with the slide and the teen room was cool. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alejandro and Yucsan are the reason I would return to this Waldorf property. Extremely helpful and clearly passionate about their jobs. I’m self employed so I know first hand how difficult it is to find staff of this caliber. Wonderful experience thanks to truly wonderful people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025