EDFICO CARIHUELA 59
EDFICO CARIHUELA 59, Avenida Carlota Alessandri, 29260 Torremolinos, Spain- Memorial
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Exotic Gardens and Outdoor Pool
Experience a tropical oasis just steps away from Carihuela Beach at Arcos de Montemar. Enjoy the lush exotic gardens and relax by the inviting outdoor pool, creating a perfect setting for your getaway.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Unwind in air-conditioned rooms adorned with oak furniture and private balconies. Stay entertained with a flat-screen TV, stay connected with free WiFi, and feel secure with a minibar and safe. The private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries adds a touch of luxury to your stay.
Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore the vibrant city center of Torremolinos and the bustling town of Benalmádena, both just a short drive away. With a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have everything you need for a memorable vacation.
Book your stay at Arcos de Montemar now and indulge in a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and relaxation.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
204-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
19 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Soundproofed room
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television
Food & Drink - Kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
204-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
19 m2
City View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Trato exquisito.! Buffet muy completo ( a destacar el flan casero 😜) La zona de la piscina muy muy tranquila . Todo el personal muy amable . Sin duda repetiré el año que viene
Exceptional staff, clean, good location, great cocktails
Email said room had balcony but it didnt- room 311, informed staff
Excelente ubicación, trato del personal y condiciones del cuarto
No poderme quedar más tiempo
L’accueil du personnel Le charme de l’établissement Le buffet petit déjeuner
Il manquerait une bouilloire dans la chambre
Sehr schönes Hotel und außergewöhnlich freundliches Personal
La atención de Susana y todo el personal (no recuerdo todos los nombres)
The staff!!! So friendly and helpful.
The pool requires some maintenance, missing tiles in the pool itself. Lack of hand soap in pool toilet, dispenser was filled on request, but dispenser did not work.
Nice little hotel. Friendly staff. Clean rooms and a nice breakfast. Bit further away from torremolinos centre. But easy to get to town centre. I was glad my room had air conditioning as I visited during summer when it was very warm outside.
Distance from city centre
Todo en general, de hecho viajo bastante y me he alojado en hoteles de 4* que están por debajo de éste
The hotel was really lovely, good central location. Breakfast was very plentiful and lots of variety. Staff so friendly and helpful. Really pleased with the hotel
Wasn’t really anything we didn’t like.
Me Encantó
Nada todo genial
This is real treasure of a traditional Spanish hote, a few minutes walk from the beach and the chiringuitos. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. We only had breakfast there, choice was excellent and the quality superb. We will definitely return !
Nothing not to like about this charming place.
Családias kis hotel ,nagyon kedves személyzettel .Tisztaság nagyon rendben volt.Parkoló 50m -re található egy zárt garázsban,ami nagyon megkönnyítette a parkolást.Mivel nagyon nehéz parkolni a városban.
Nem volt.
Proximité et propre
Rien
Un hotel de playa muy correcto,a solo un paso de la arena. Si buscas relax, este es tu hotel; la zona de la piscina es súper tranquila. Las habitaciones son limpias y cuentan con una terraza. Lo mejor de todo, sin duda, es el trato buenísimo de todo el personal. Mención especial para Raquel en recepción y para la chica del snack-bar, que son encantadoras y te hacen sentir como en casa. ¡Para repetir seguro!
Atención excelente, llegamos a las 9 de la mañana y el check-in era a las 14:00 y aun asi nos dejaron utilizar sus instalaciones (piscina y baños para cambiarnos) Después se acercaron a la piscina a la 13:00 para decirnos que tenían una habitación lista nos dieron un apartamento mucho mas grande de la habitación que teníamos por el mismo precio y con los mismos servicios y nos regalaron dos consumiciones Al hacer el check-out lo mismo Pudimos aprovechar la piscina hasta el último momento Nos fuimos encantados! El buffet con todo lo justo y necesario y las camas muy cómodas Esta claro que si volvemos será al mismo hotel
Nada! Todo perfecto
Petit déjeuner très bien garni Plage magnifique Personnel très sympathique
They do the simple things very well. A place of good value with excellent staff.
No complaints. Be very difficult to find fault here.
Everything was perfect and the staff were probably the nicest team, I've ever encountered!
The hotel is in great position to go to various places, close to bus stops. It is a clean and bright. Beatrix and all the staff were helpful and polite and went uf their way to accomadate anything you needed
Vi havde virkelig set frem til at bo her, men på grund af en alvorlig hændelse blev vi desværre forhindret i at komme. Vi var derfor nødsaget til at afbestille vores booking på selve ankomstdagen, og vi kontaktede hotellet for at forklare vores situation. Hotellet var utrolig imødekommende, forstående og sympatiske. De valgte desuden at refundere halvdelen af vores udgifter, hvilket var en utrolig generøs gestus og noget, vi satte meget stor pris på. Tusind tak for jeres fantastiske service og forståelse. Vi håber helt klart at få mulighed for at besøge jer en anden gang, så vi kan opleve stedet, som vi oprindeligt havde glædet os så meget til. Bedste service og stor anbefaling herfra! 🙏
El personal es maravilloso ,muy agradables
A good hotel with helpful and polite staff. The hotel has everything guests need to relax, away from loud music and tipsy crowds.
Mukavan kokoinen hotelli. Siisti ja turvallinen.
Room was great. Bed was huge so our three year old slept beside us no problem. Staff were lovely and very accommodating.
Air-conditioning only went to 18° so we were sweating the first night but we got used to it so all good.
Central location with amazing staff always a pleasure to stay there
Could do with a bit of work around pool where some of the tiles are missing but it’s something that will probably completed out of season
L’emplacement, la gentillesse du personnel
J’ai ressenti un inconfort avec les ressorts du matelas mais nous n’avons pas tous la même sensibilité
Seré breve.... Le da muchas vueltas a un hotel de 4 estrellas... Excelente todo.
Tasty breakfast, friendly staff. HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY BETWEEN 6pm & 7pm. Small hotel so no noise. Not far from airport. Fridge in bedroom. Able to get ironing board from reception. Aldi & Lidl just down the street
Uphill walk to train station, but bus stop outside door of hotel. No tea or coffee making in bedroom
Fue una estancia fugaz, pero muy cómoda, agradable y personal encantador. Ubicación perfecta para ir a la playa, comercios y bares. Las habitaciones amplias y el desayuno variado y de buena calidad. Repetiremos pero más tiempo para poder disfrutarlo mejor.
Nada, todo ha estado por encima de las expectativas.
Bel hôtel avec le personnel au petit soin, dès personnes à la réception, femmes de ménages, jardiniers, barman et un plus pour la personne au petit déjeuner, super sympas toujours un mot pour tous les clients chaque matin ! Emplacement tees bien proche de la mer, des commerces et du bus. Taxi là en même pas deux minutes à 4h du matin sans réservation préalable.
Todo perfecto. El 2x1 en bebidas de 6 a 7 y el trato del personal.
La almohada muy grande
The friendly service, they really go the extra mile.
Nothing
Extremely clean. Window facing a calm court.
Room was a bit small.
Como hotel é muito bom, mas os funcionários é quem merece o mérito, a simpatia nunca vi igual noutro hotel, sem dúvida nenhuma que será uma próxima referência a voltar caso volte a Málaga Obrigado pela simpatia e por tudo dos dias que passei lá
Não tenho nada a apontar
El personal del hotel es muy agradable y servicial
The staff was very friendly and every helpful. The receptionist went out of her way to find a solution to my inquiry for a bigger room, in the midst of full season. I appreciated that very, very much. Many, many thanks!
Schöne kleine Unterkunft. Zimmer groß genug, perfekte Lage Richtung Strand, sowie für Ausflüge. Bushaltestelle und Aldi vor der Tür Sehr gutes Frühstück und überall sehr nettes Personal.
Clean, spacious rooms. Staff incredibly friendly. Perfect location!
El personal y la ubicación
Al igual que el año anterior fue una experiencia maravillosa
Me gustó todo
Quietness, lovely small Spanish hotel mainly couples or young family’s. All staff were so lovely and helpful. Very clean. Lovely terrace area. Happy hour 😊
Towels were paper thin and small bath towels … their pool towels were better quality. Very busy road in front of hotel a bit noisy.
Sin duda el personal, es magnífico, encantador muy eficientes, siempre con una sonrisa en la cara y muy muy muy amables. Cualquier duda, cualquier problema siempre te ayudan. Una maravilla.
Close to the beach and lots of restaurants in the area! The staff it’s very nice and attentive!
Paper thin walls, our bed wasn’t comfortable!
Czystość, cisza i spokój, dobrze wygłuszone pokoje, smaczne śniadania i bliskość świetnej plaży, a także dobra komunikacja autobusowa z Malagą.
W pokoju, brak wody butelkowanej lub dystrybutora wody pitnej w hotelu, Za mało gniazdek elektrycznych przy łóżkach. I duży minus za brak dobrej a w przypadku jednej z Pań w recepcji, zupełny brak znajomości języka angielskiego. Rezerwacja przez Booking nie wymagała płatności i oznaczono płatność w hotelu. Opóźniony lot sprawił, że dotarliśmy o 5 rano do hotelu a brak znajomości języka angielskiego w recepcji znacznie przedłużył meldunek.
Beautiful yard, very friendly staff and nice location. Loved the “feeling” of the hotel.
It’s very clean, traditionally Spanish, and has a charm that many of the more standard five-star hotels simply don’t have. The air conditioning in the room was excellent, and everyone, from the reception staff and bar staff to the chambermaids, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely too. I would definitely stay here again.
Can’t think of anything.
Small, convenient, peaceful and perfect location
It’s a little dated but this adds to the charm along with genuine friendly caring staff
Le personnel est top. Serviable et surtout attentif.
Staff and hotel
Air con not the best
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Todo. Muy limpio, tranquilo. Personal muy amable servicial y agradable. El desayuno bufé muy completo.
Todo perfecto!
La tranquilidad y calma.
The peacefulness and how comfortable the staff made you feel
The pool was getting a bit dirty 2 days the pool man wasn’t there and it was a bit grubby with bins overflowing beds dirty floor wasn’t clean the pool had things floating in it
Tiszta, kényelmes szoba, nagyon kedves, segítőkész személyzet.
Nem tudok olyat mondani
En general todo, el personal, las instalaciones y la ubicación.
Staff very helpful and friendly. Location was excellent with beach very close
My room was a little small
Bien cuidado, limpio y personal súper amable. A 5 min de la zona de playa y chiringuitos y demas.... desayuno buffet súper bien
Quizas el alrededor del hotel pero no es culpa del hotel solo que torremolinos esta poco cuidada en general
Beautiful clean hotel
Noise from other rooms
Nice staff at the reception. Very tasty breakfest with big choice. Electric cattle in the room, power outlet at the bed, small fridge in the room. Shower with anti-slip mat. Swiming pool. Balcony with shadow. Happy hour. Spain won the World football championship! 😊
First days when I was in the room whithout balcony. There was no air circulation in the yard on the ground floor. Room was very small, but price for the room was not that small. When I change the room for the room with balcony, everything was OK.
El personal, muy atento y siempre disponible.
Muy bien organizado y atendido. Personal muy amable, cordial y eficiente. Nos ha gustado todo. El servicio de cafetería abierto todo el día, con atención perfecta y que sirven también en la piscina.
Nos gustó todo.
Limpieza, ubicación y trato del personal
Que a estas alturas se permita fumar en una piscina y los trabajadores no digan nada, tanto mantenimiento como camarero pasaban por la zona y lo permitían, también no existían carteles prohibiendo fumar ni donde estaba la zona habilitada. Poco personal, en el desayuno, la misma persona recogía las mesas, reponía el buffet, sacaba la comida, etc en hora punta escaseaba la comida y las mesas estaban sin recoger ( por cierto, la mujer muy amable pero no da para mas ).
We stayed in a self catering apartment which is actually across the road from the hotel. You can still use all the facilities at the hotel. The apartment was really good, well equipped. Air con was a game changer. Fit 4 people in really well. But beware, there is absolutely NO outside space to sit. No balcony or terrace at all. There is a washing machine you can use to dry your clothes, but if you enjoy sitting out having a drink in the evening these are not the place to stay. The swimming pool area is ok. Quite small, and could do with a bit of a re vamp. There were some missing tiles off the pool, and it was just a bit ‘sad’. The lady behind reception was brilliant and everyone was really helpful. We had a great time, and would recommend, but if you’re the kind of people that like a pool holiday this isn’t the place for you.
L hotel est bien situé,ils m ont changé la chambre avec une chambre très spacieuse avec balcon.le personnel est aimable et serviable.le petit déjeuner est correct.y a la proximité de la plage,les magasins et l arrêt de bus.
Tout est bien
Acogedor limpio y muy bien situado
La wifi no era demasiado buena
The management tried to find a solution for refund. That's why I am putting a rating of 5 instead of 1 Nothing more
They proposed me a horrible ground-floor room like a prison cell, under the prexte that I booked a single room. Why should I be penalized because I am travelling alone?? Why shoud I accept to stay in a horrible room and waste my holidays? They refused to provide another room, saying that the hotel was full and warning me that even if I spend one night there, I would not be garanteed to have another room the day after. They made loose 2h and I had to find another hotel, with a lastminute reservation at a high price. I was totally disapointed by this hotel. They should not propose these horrible prison cells located at ground floor. Or at least they should provide more details about single rooms. They refuse to recognize that the room was dark and sordid.
Breakfast!!!! Everything was totally excellent
The hotel was very clean and the staff were lovely
The sunbeds at the pool,very uncomfortable
Hôtel propre, bien situé et avec un personnel très sympathique.
La literie était de mauvaise qualité.
Solo pasamos una noche, la habitación era algo pequeña pero para una o dos noches genial. El personal del hotel un encanto desde la recepcionista, el personal del desayuno, las limpiadoras. El desayuno muy completo y con mucha variedad. Volvería a repetir.
Excellent staff, nice rooms with very comfortable bed,good choice of breakfast, nice pool. Nice calm place to stay.
Balcony wasn't great no view due to wall. But everything else perfect
The chilled atmosphere of the hotel and the lovely staff
The breakfast during our stay could have been better. The bar prices are quite high 6 euro for a pint of lager is steep whereas you could get a pint of lager overlooking the beach for 2 euro 50!
Все было идеально!
- Fremragende & spændende morgenbuffet - Venligt, hjælpsomt & nærværende personale - Glimrende & hyggeligt pool område - Glimrende beliggenhed mht strand, shopping & restauranter - Lydisolering i værelse glimrende - Godt fungerende aircondition - Fint og enkelt hotel værelse med balkon - Havde bestilt el kedel til værelset, og den stod i værelset ved ankomst - Mini bar / køleskab tilgængelig ( tomt, så man selv kunne købe ind til det ) - Velholdt hotel samt fælles områder .
- WIFI ustabil, og man blev logget ud hele tiden - Kun 3 stik kontakter i værelset - Ligger ud til en tungt trafikeret vej, der gav nogen støj ( dog var lydisolering på værelset fin fin )
Second visit and a great relaxing break. Stayed for four nights Room spacious with fridge and TV Hotel was very clean, both the bedrooms and bar and area were you had breakfast. Good choice at breakfast time with fruit or fried options, just help yourself. Bar very reasonable and the early evening two for one a real treat What makes this hotel is it’s wonderful, friendly, welcoming staff Hope to come back again Thanks for a great time
Gentillesse et disponibilité du personnel ( Beatrix, Maria Teresa, Ibrahim, Suzanna....) toutes catégories! Excellent buffet Proche plage Carihuela 500m. Piscine au top Snack et bar en continu toute la journée. Décoration
Impossible de maintenir la climatisation allumée une fois parti de la chambre. Climatisation un peu bruyante.
Beliggenhet Personale
Det luktet vondt på rommet mitt. Den vonde lukten satt seg i klærne mine. Flere ganger problemer med air condtion. De vasket rommet mitt ekstra godt men det luktet vondt
Had a short 4 night stay at the hotel with breakfast. The staff are 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The hotel is lovely and clean. The pool is nice and relaxing. Could do with some soft music on. If you want to to go to Toremelinos you won’t go wrong with this hotel
We had a very pleasant 7 night stay here. The room was nice and had a fridge and a small balcony. The hotel has a very authentic family run feel and has a very relaxed atmosphere. The pool was small but we always found sun loungers. Breakfast was a bit mixed, as some days it was decent and others days it was a struggle to get something beyond a fry up. The staff here are great, big shout out to Beatrix who is an absolute star and nothing was too much trouble. The lady who works breakfast and serves drinks around the pool was wonderful and helped me by speaking Spanish very slowly. All in all a very pleasant experience.
A great friendly hotel, sitting close to the beach and main strip but far enough away to be quiet at night. Aldi shop a few meters away for supplies and essentials. It is a quiet and very relaxed hotel more for those seeking peace and quiet. There is a nice well stocked bar with in and outdoor seating, which closes at mid night. It’s not a noisy bar with quiet music and a TV. The pool is not large and has several sun beds around it. It can get busy and most mornings there was a queue waiting for it to open, however the beach is only a 5 - 10 minutes walk away. The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean, plenty of plugs and decent WiFi. The balconies are not big but comfortable enough for a couple. Good shower with plenty of hot water and a good hair dryer. The staff help make this hotel a winner. Sergio and Beatrix cannot be any more helpful or friendly. My one and only issue is the lack of of gluten free beers.
Boa localização, ótimo pequeno almoço, simpatia dos funcionários.
Close to sea
Bathroom ground surface was very slippery, risky glass seperator...
A simpatia do staff, fomos pelo segundo ano e mais uma vez foram todos simpáticos e prestáveis
Hotel pequeño, a pocos minutos de la playa. Habitación triple amplia con una cama de matrimonio de 150 y cama individual de 105. Una mini nevera y amplia terraza con mesa y sillas de jardín.
Que no hubiese bidé en el baño y hubiera preferido plato de ducha en lugar de bañera.
Todo el personal es maravilloso. Se esfuerzan porque tengas una estancia agradable. Relación calidad y precio.
The staff were very friendly helpful and lovely , will definitely be going back to see them all 👌
WiFi very slow , and very poor around the pool
La propreté et la gentillesse du personnel surtout Béatrice et Brahim .. Aussi le Mr du comptoir Alberto qu'on remercie énormément.. On reviendra sans doute
Rien.. Tout était parfait
La atención .
El desayuno podría ser mejor, pero no estuvo mal
El personal es muy simpático, está muy limpio, es cómodo y la piscina muy agradable. Está cerca del paseo marítimo
A very nice stay at hotel montemar. We stayed in the apartments which are located just across the road from the hotel. There were only two of us so we were made up with the amount of space. Really clean, modern, excellent cooking facilities, lovely shower and very comfortable double beds. The hotel is only a 2 minute walk to ALDI which was so ideal! If I was to give one critique it would be the lack of buzz around the pool. A bit of background music would have been lovely. It was a bit too quiet for us but completely understand many people would find this very appealing so that is just based on personal preference.
Trato, piscina, desayuno.
Todo perfecto.
Bardzo miła obsługa, która pomoże w każdej sytuacji. Śniadania smaczne, jednak monotonne. Czyściutko, codziennie sprzątane. Możliwość skorzystania z basenu i leżaków w ogrodzie daje wytchnienie od upałów. Lokalisacja super, blisko do plaży, sklepów i knajpek.
Niewygodne poduszki, mało warzyw na śniadaniu (tylko pomodory)
El trato de Raquel la recepcionista
Me gustó todo
This hotel is nice and small and very traditionally Spanish which is exactly what I like. Very friendly hotel, nothing is too difficult for the staff. Check in was quick and easy as was check out. Rooms were cleaned every day and the whole hotel was cleaned constantly including outdoor areas. Breakfast was really good and varied and you can also take it outside if you like. The pool area and terraces are lovely areas to relax
Jó elhelyezkedés, 18:00-tól happy hour, a személyzet hibátlan.
A szobánk a földszinten volt, közel a recepcióhoz/lobbyhoz (az ajtó hangszigetelése oylan, mint egy trópusi nádkunyhóban), ahol nem az volt az elsődleges cél, hogy ne legyenek hangosak.
Amazing staff and very clean place also great location and very comfortable beds too
Pool was too small
Un personnel agreable, merci
Recently returned from a wonderful stay at Arcos de Montemar. We were made to feel so welcome & comfortable in this lovely little gem of a hotel. The location is great-a short walk to the beach front & bars & shops. Bonus of an Aldi close by. The rooms & the whole hotel are immaculately clean both indoors & the pool & outside areas are well maintained. The staff are a credit to the hotel-everyone so friendly & helpful. From the reception staff-the lovely Beatrix and Sergio, to the bar staff & cleaners & kitchen staff. Thank you to you all for making our stay so special. Looking forward to another visit soon
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Cleanliness
9.21/10Majority of reviews indicated rooms were clean and well-serviced.
Service
9.18/10Staff were consistently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.22/10Convenient location near the beach and local amenities.
Room Quality
8.67/10Rooms were noted for comfort and cleanliness, though some concerns raised about noise.
Amenities
8.7/10Nice amenities including a pool and breakfast, but some heard noise issues.
Value for Money
9.16/10Many felt the hotel provided great value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.71/10Breakfasts received positive mentions, though some concerns about variety.
Overall Experience
9.18/10Overall experience was very positive; guests felt satisfied with their stay.