Marina Palace vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are frequently described as old, worn, with broken fixtures, bad smells and outdated furniture or carpets. A few reviews mention acceptable or clean rooms, but overall the accommodation shows wear and needs refurbishment.

Issues with room amenities, such as broken TV and hairdryer, and concerns over lack of supplies.

The apartment was spacious and pleasant.

Rooms described as very basic, not meeting expectations.

Many guests report poor cleanliness: dirty carpets, stained rooms, cockroaches, rusty/dirty bathrooms and a generally neglected appearance in parts of the hotel. Some isolated mentions of clean rooms, but overall cleanliness is inconsistent and a frequent complaint.

Concerns regarding room cleanliness and maintenance noted, such as unclean mirrors and irregular cleaning.

The swimming pool wasn’t clean and there were a few issues with cleanliness in the apartment.

Reviews indicated filthy facilities and unclean pool areas.

Location is repeatedly praised: close to the centre, restaurants and about 500 m from the beach; guests highlight tranquillity and convenience of the site.

Great location mentioned in several reviews, easy access to activities and nearby attractions.

Great proximity to beach, pool, and city.

Ideal for accessing the new medina and beach.

Service is mixed but often competent: a number of guests note rude or inattentive restaurant staff, while others praise the owner, administrative staff and certain employees as pleasant and professional. Overall the front-office/management appear reliable despite lapses in restaurant service.

Staff described as friendly and attentive, with specific praise for individuals like Freddie from the Animation team.

The host was very accommodating and courteous, allowing extra check-out time.

Mixed experiences; some staff reported as rude, but some waiters noted as good.

Food receives frequent criticism: poor breakfast (bad coffee, weak juices, bad omelettes), buffet described as mediocre and limited. A few guests note variety in half-board options, but overall F&B quality is below expectations.

Food praised by many guests, although some mentioned it could be improved.

Food services not explicitly mentioned, assigned target rating.

Food quality was criticized, with mentions of cold food and poor beverage service.

Amenities include a family pool, garden and private parking; however the pool and some facilities are reported dirty or poorly maintained, there is no covered pool or water-park, animation is limited and some rooms lack Wi‑Fi. Mixed but present.

Good entertainment and activities available, although distribution of VIP privileges noted.

The amenities were decent but the swimming pool had accessibility issues.

Pool and amenity issues noted, but good animation staff mentioned.

Multiple guests feel prices are high for the quality provided (old facilities, inconsistent cleanliness and food). Some guests still find the location and pool justify the price, giving a middling score.

Good pricing for services offered, although not all guests felt it fully met their expectations.

Overall good value considering the location and services offered.

General sentiment indicates pricing does not match quality of service and facilities.