Jacarandas Beach

“Great budget hotel ”

Great budget hotel On arrival, I had a challenge due to my phone being water damaged and as the gate was locked I had to contact reception via phone to gain access to the key lock box. The number advertised to call wouldn't work, I had to remove the 00 and replace with a +. I could just about … more

Great budget hotel On arrival, I had a challenge due to my phone being water damaged and as the gate was locked I had to contact reception via phone to gain access to the key lock box. The number advertised to call wouldn't work, I had to remove the 00 and replace with a +. I could just about make out the key code from the voice on the other end of the phone, room number and floor. Upon checking in the room, I found it spacious and considerably clean, it was around 10:30pm on arrival and ventured into town for a quick bite to eat, which only takes 5-10 mins walk. The room doesn't have an oven, but an electric hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and fridge. Luckily I'd packed my travel iron as the room didn't have one. On the morning I ventured to the beach, again only 5 mins away. I spent most days on the beach as I'm not a pool person but the pool area looked fine. You have two keys, one for the main gate and one for your room. Be careful not to forget your key as your door looks behind you. I asked reception for a fan and one appeared. My room was cleaned 6/7 days. I only noticed on the last night that the main TV didn't work, but as I've not watched TV I wanted to catch up on the local news. The bedroom also has a TV. Most people Ive spoke with have all said it's a decent hotel and great location, just a little dated. But I've stayed in much worse before and overall I would return for the location. I travelled solo, felt very safe in this hotel. I emailed prior to arrival directly with the hotel and arranged any floor but the ground floor. This enabled me to keep the doors open at night for fresh air. But the room didn't get to hot. You got used to the fans going off at the neighbours hotel. There's a supermarket very close by that I'd use for water and snacks. Upon check out 11am, I was given a key to reception as the door would be locked to enable me to gain access to my suitcase case, shower, loo and a towel. Overall, give this place a chance if your after a central, no fuss holiday. I will book again as mentioned. Staff are helpful and the phone is always answered. Many thanks for my wonderful stay.

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