Daima Villas

Pros +

• Very relaxing and quiet place
• It was peaceful and comfortable, with very nice and helpful staff. Beautiful accommodation, which was well decorated and designed. The location was quiet, and easy to walk to the beach from there.
• My initial impression of the hotel differed significantly from the online photographs. The neglected pool area, with its weedy edges, cloudy water, and faded, weathered furniture, was a disappointing first sight. Check-in was pleasant, with friendly staff and a welcome drink. However, our first-floor room, situated beside a common area, was underwhelming. It resembled a basic backpacker accommodation: small, musty, and dimly lit, lacking windows. While clean, it lacked the advertised vibrancy. The room offered functional amenities, including effective air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a mosquito net, ample electrical outlets, complimentary water and toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities. The bathroom, despite a small window, had a poorly fitting door and a shower without a cubicle. The mildly salty water lacked hot water on our first morning, requiring manual activation. Breakfast was a redeeming factor, offering a good selection of freshly prepared options with jam, toast, coffee, and juice. Our first evening meal, however, was a major letdown. The prawn curry, served with a few minuscule, likely frozen shrimp hidden among vegetables, was far from satisfactory. The accompanying fries were excellent, but the curry itself was a poor value. When we expressed our disappointment to the waiter, who consulted the chef, we were told the dish should contain six prawns. This was unacceptable given their size and quality. While the second night's burger was adequate, the fries were inferior. Overall, this hotel fell short of expectations and didn't align with the positive reviews we'd seen.

Cons -

• The breakfast was OK, but the selection/choices could be improved slightly.
• * Misleading photos: Hotel did not match online images. * Neglected pool: Weedy, cloudy, and worn furniture. * Dingy room: Small, musty, and lacking windows. * Poor maintenance: Faulty bathroom door, no initial hot water. * Disappointing meal: Minimal, low-quality prawns in curry.