Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

Neighborhood: Waikiki
2365 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

Avg. Attribute Rating: 3.4 (out of 5 stars)

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-10 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-08 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"Easily the most beautiful hotel in Waikiki, a combination of classic elegance, Hawaiian charm, and oceanfront romantic beauty. The staff could not hav"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.2
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • ServiceService 2.8
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-23 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Our party took 2 rooms; one in the beautifully restored original wing (the oldest grand hotel in Waikiki) and the other in one of the newer additions."...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • EntertainmentEntertainment 4.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-09 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"I don't normally stay at a 5-star hotel because of the cost, but this hotel was definitely worth the cost. The oceanfront suite was beautiful with ama"...Read Full Review

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  • ViewView 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.2
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.8
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-04-15 at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"We use hotels.com often. Staff is always very friendly and tried to help work out any issues. Very professional, I highly recommend using hotels.com R"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • RomanticRomantic 4.3
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed Mason O at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"This is a top notch hotel. The oldest hotel on Waikiki, and one of only 3 actually right on the beach. The hotel is old, but they have done a great jo"...Read Full Review

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  • TraditionalTraditional 3.9
  • HistoricalHistorical 3.6
  • FoodFood 3.5
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • ParkingParking 2.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest at Hotels.com on September 3rd 2009
"Centrally located...fabulous views...historic relevance...fantastic service and accommodations..."...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
  • ServiceService 3.0
  • ViewView 3.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on June 4th 2009
"Stayed a few nights in an ocean view room in the historic wing. The exterior exudes elegance and grace and the interior isnt too shabby either. The fr"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 0.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on June 4th 2009
"Driving down world famous Kalakau Ave, directly behind Waikiki Beach is a sight unlike any in the world. Couture shopping, diverse dining, tiki torche"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 5.0
  • BeachBeach 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on June 2nd 2009
"3.5 out 5 . My first reaction to the hotel lobby was great. The hotel has a classic , stylish look. I handed the guy the keys to my rental and he info"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 27th 2009
"We recently returned from our fourth stay at the Moana. Its my husband's favorite hotel in the world so we start our Hawaii vacations there. I always"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 18th 2009
"Spent three nights here. It's a beautiful looking hotel right on Waikiki Beach. Plenty of things to do in the area. It's not a relaxingsecluded hotel"...Read Full Review

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  • ParkingParking 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.7
  • BeachBeach 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 12nd 2009
"I arrived at Moana Surfrider on April 30th and I was greeted with a lei and a cold drink. Malia who works at the front desk ROCKS! She made sure that"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 2.7
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.7
  • ServiceService 2.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 5th 2009
"The best thing I can say about this hotel is the view. We were in the short tower, which was built sometime in the 70's. The rooms were a bit on the s"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 5.0
  • BedBed 3.0
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 3.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 4th 2009
"Having to stay in Waikiki for 3 nights before coming home I decided that I would spend the extra cash and stay at the Surfrider or the Pink Palace. I"...Read Full Review

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  • ParkingParking 3.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 3rd 2009
"I've been to Oahu many times and have always wanted to say at the Westin. Reason 1: The hotel is beautiful Reason 2: Location (across from the market"...Read Full Review

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  • RomanticRomantic 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • BeachBeach 2.7
  • ParkingParking 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 29th 2009
"Once again, I have to preface this by saying that my husband is a Starwood employee, but that does not influence my opinion of properties. I'm the pic"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 28th 2009
"I must admit it has been over ten years since I last was in Waikiki and I did not have fond memories of this area of Oahu. After staying at the Moana"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.9
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 26th 2009
"Platinum SPG member here and I go to Hawaii every year to see familyfriends. I was upgraded to a "tower room" even though I know that the hotel has 40"...Read Full Review

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  • BedBed 5.0
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 26th 2009
"seriously, the best westin service i have ever had. attempted an early check-in, however our room wasn't ready. and how does the staff take care of us"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 5.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • ServiceService 3.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 23rd 2009
"We stayed at the Moana Surfrider during our honeymoon and on arrival were delighted with such a beautiful quaint looking hotel with a great location r"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.8
  • RomanticRomantic 3.5
  • BeachBeach 2.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 21st 2009
"We were so looking forward to staying at this hotel given it's iconic status. We arrived very early in the morning and were greeted with leis and cold"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 3.5
  • ServiceService 2.8
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.7
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 19th 2009
"Stayed here as the first of three hotels in hawaii. and whilst this is a lovely hotel, with lovely staff, we were disappointed with the room. The Moan"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 5.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 5.0
  • ServiceService 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 15th 2009
"My husband and I stayed at the Moana Surfrider in November 2007 (sorry for the delayed report) as part of our honeymoon. It was brilliant, loved every"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.4
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.1
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 10th 2009
"The hotel is beautifully appointed, with a great beach bar outside. The views of Waikiki Beach are great, as is the mellow nightly entertainment. Love"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • ViewView 5.0
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Reviewed by EmmyTiger at Yahoo Local on April 9th 2009
"The hotel is beautifully appointed, with a great beach bar outside. The views of Waikiki Beach are great, as is the mellow nightly entertainment. Love"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • ViewView 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 8th 2009
"There can't be many English couples like us, who have come back to the Moana for three years on the bounce. We always spend a week on one of the other"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 2nd 2009
"This is basically three different hotels: 1. the original (Banyan wing). Rooms here have retain a lot of the character of the old hotel, while having"...Read Full Review

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  • TraditionalTraditional 3.9
  • HistoricalHistorical 3.5
  • BedBed 2.7
  • ModernModern 2.5
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on April 1st 2009
"Paid for oceanfront room on Diamond Head side of hotel wtwo beds, they said they had none when we checked in (these had balconys) except for a handcap"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • ParkingParking 4.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 30th 2009
"My parents, son (age 9) and I recently traveled to Oahu for Spring Break. We stayed for a few days at Waikiki Beach,and also spent a few days on the N"...Read Full Review

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  • BeachBeach 2.7
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 0.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 29th 2009
"We spend Christmas and the week around it at this hotel. The outside is beautiful, and the white New-England style is perfect for a sunny vacation. Ou"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • ModernModern 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 28th 2009
"We stayed at the Moana Surfrider for the last 4 days of our honeymoon (our first 6 days were in Maui). There is never anything bad that I have to say"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 24th 2009
"This was our second trip to Oahu. On our first trip, my husband and I stayed at the Aqua Bamboo (great hotel now that the renovations are done) which"...Read Full Review

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  • BudgetBudget 2.7
  • BeachBeach 2.6
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.5
  • RomanticRomantic 1.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 20th 2009
"We stayed a the Surfrider only two nights on our honeymoon. The front desk staff was nice enough to upgrade our room to an oceanview. We were greeted"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.2
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 19th 2009
"I came here with some girlfriends of mine and we loved this hotel! It's located right on the beach, right in the middle of the main street on Waikiki"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.7
  • BeachBeach 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 15th 2009
"We arrived at Moana Surfrider after traveling around the States. We were very much looking forward to our stay here. We had booked a City View room an"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 15th 2009
"We stayed here two nights capping a wonderful 25th anniversary vacation week. The room was in the remodeled section, just a short walk to the elevator"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 14th 2009
"I did a lot of research before hand. Westin hotels are great because their heavenly beds are so comfortable. Right when we arrived at hotel it was so"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ModernModern 4.5
  • RomanticRomantic 4.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 9th 2009
"Stayed for 6 nights in March, 2009. It was our third visit, and our best yet. We were upgraded (due to SPG Platinum status) to a beautiful seventh flo"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 5.0
  • ViewView 5.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 9th 2009
"While this is a beautiful hotel, I can't say the same for the stay. What other travelers have said about the noise level in the rooms facing the stree"...Read Full Review

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  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 7th 2009
"This was our second stay - loved it so much last year we decided to come back again when we found a last minute unbeatable package deal. Pay the extra"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.3
  • ParkingParking 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 6th 2009
"I stayed for 10 days with my 3 daughters. We booked an ocean front room and were upgraded to a suite because my husband is a starwood platinum member"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 3rd 2009
"My husband and I stayed for a week in July and it was perfect. The hotel is charming, yet it has all the ammenities you expect of a Westin. It is wort"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • FoodFood 4.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 28th 2009
"We stayed at the Moana for the second time to celebrate our 1st anniversary. Based on our previous stay, we wanted to stay again in the Banyon wing (w"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.6
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.1
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 28th 2009
"I really wanted to like this hotel, but I didn't. The open lobby is awesome because you can hear the water and feel the breeze inside of the hotel. Th"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 25th 2009
"A close friend was getting married at the Moana and since I was part of the bridal party, I figured it was easiest to stay at this hotel. And not that"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 3.0
  • BeachBeach 2.7
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.7
  • RomanticRomantic 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 17th 2009
"We arrived early from a 10hr flight and our room wasnt ready, happy to wait.. I mentioned that I needed somewhere to quickly get changed ( bathroom et"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.7
  • BedBed 2.7
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.6
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 13rd 2009
"We mad a non cancellable booking for 6 nights. I specifically wanted to stay on the old historic building with "ocean front". Upon arrval the staff wa"...Read Full Review

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  • HistoricalHistorical 4.5
  • TraditionalTraditional 4.5
  • ServiceService 1.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 1.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 12nd 2009
"The cocktails sitting outside under the banyan tree in the open air barrestaurant were delicious and large! We spent a very happy labour day afternoon"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.9
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on February 11st 2009
"My husband I frequently stay as this hotel although we love it (which keeps us coming back), there are a few things that are disappointing. Firstly, e"...Read Full Review

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