Afrika Pearl & Spa

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Sundeck
Private beach, beach umbrellas, beach massages, scuba diving
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, P.O Box 5664, Diani Beach, 80401
  • Place, Colobus Conservation
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galu Kinondo Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

Afrika Pearl & Spa places you next to Galu Kinondo Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Colobus Conservation. This 17-room, 4-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Colobus Conservation - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Diani Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Tiwi Beach - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 58 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lala Galu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tapa Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Afrika Pearl & Spa

Guests of Afrika Pearl & Spa have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60.00 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect to find cable TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Ceiling fans, safes, and desks are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pearly Sand Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Ropes course
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Afrika Pearl Hotel Ukunda
Afrika Pearl Hotel
Afrika Pearl Ukunda
Afrika Pearl
Afrika Pearl Hotel Diani Beach
Afrika Pearl Diani Beach
Afrika Pearl Spa
Afrika Pearl & Spa Hotel
Afrika Pearl & Spa Diani Beach
Afrika Pearl & Spa Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

Afrika Pearl & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Afrika Pearl & Spa?

This hotel is located in Diani Beach, just steps from Galu Kinondo Beach. You'll also find Diani Beach and Colobus Conservation less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

Does Afrika Pearl & Spa feature a casino on the premises?

No, Afrika Pearl & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Afrika Pearl & Spa?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, a beach bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Afrika Pearl & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Afrika Pearl & Spa serves free buffet breakfast at Pearly Sand Restaurant each morning.

Will Afrika Pearl & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Afrika Pearl & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Afrika Pearl & Spa?

The closest major airport to Afrika Pearl & Spa is Ukunda (UKA), which is 3.8 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), which is located 28.9 mi away (94-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Afrika Pearl & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean and garden views.

Does Afrika Pearl & Spa offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Afrika Pearl & Spa.

Afrika Pearl & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gareth G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warning! The hotel is now Eleven Pearl, new owner and when you arrive they will not be aware of your booking! It will take a while to sort this situation out and will be stressful. The hotel and location is great though
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel n'existe pas!! Hotels.com ne rembourse pas!!

Cet hôtel n'existe pas!! Malgré plusieurs réclamations, hotels.com ne veut pas me rembourser!! J'ai donc payé Hotels.com pour un hotel qui n'existe pas ET j'ai dû REPAYER pour pouvoir quand même dormir dans une chambre d'un autre hôtel. Bref, FUYEZ cet hôtel fantôme !!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing for the price. I travel frequently and I rarely give such a high rating. It is a small resort right in the beach in a pristene area with a bar just feet from the ocean. The staff was amazing. The only thing that could be improved was the speed of the service on drinks. There is a jungle side pool and a nature walk area that was a huge bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Signe Marseen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt sted.

Et fantastisk sted med heldigvis flest søde mennesker. Der var dog en dame, der ikke brød sig om børn og skældte mine børn ud ( 8 og 4 år). De havde et lille fitnessrum, hvor vi havde købt en familiepakke, så vi alle kunne være der. Min datter på 8 år gik ud og vaskede hænder før hun ville bruge maskinerne (hun er elitegymnastik og har et stort kendskab til tingene). I det samme kom denne dame og skældte hende ud og uden begrundelse smed de børnene ud. Vi har klaget, men en øv måde at slutte ferie af på, på et ellers pragtfuldt hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonne situation

Séjour très agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle sur la plage de Diani . Personnel très sympathique et la direction très efficace. L’accès à la salle de sports est payant c’est un peu dommage étant donné l’infrastructure. le transfert entre Mombasa et Diani est long pensez à atterrir à ukunda
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peacefulness. Scenery. Food. Comfortable room and bef.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Med

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Strand ist unglaublich, die Anlage direkt da dran ist ebenfalls schön und zu empfehlen. Großer Minuspunkt (und für uns auch der Grund, weshalb wir nur eine Nacht blieben) sind die aggressiven Beachboys am Strand. Wirklich jedes Mal wenn man sich zum Strand begibt, wird man von Ihnen belästigt. Sie lassen auch nicht ab und bleiben penetrant bis man im Wasser ist, was insbesondere bei Ebbe ne Weile dauern kann. Das gleiche Spiel dann auch auf den Rückweg. Entspannen ist so nicht möglich.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine wunderschöne Bungalowanlage mit ausnamslos hervorragendem Personal, super hilfsbereit, nett freundlich, gute Lage. Es gibt absolut keine Kritikpunkte.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel au top . Hôtel à taille humaine chambre vue ocean superbe ! Repas et petit dej très bon . 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot after a 10 day safari! Africa Pearl is a small resort that had just the right amount of comfort and services. Location was perfect, away from the huge resorts, but an easy walk along the beach to get to other restaurants or away from everyone. Quiet and secure, the staff was friendly and professional. Michael the manager and the grounds crew were especially helpful. Michael extended our checkout time which was extra nice and the guys brought us fresh coconuts every day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Pearl that Shines!

This was a 'solo' trip, there were heavy downpours of rain and it was the beginning of their off-season and yet I can say I had an amazing time... loved the ambience of the place, staff super helpful and location tops. I had no vehicle but with the constant flow of tuktuks on the road out front, travel to anywhere was never a problem. Afrika Pearl, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay me and my wife stay here after at our marrige i can realy recomend it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Rémi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très agréable séjour a l’Afrika Pearl and spa. L’acceuil au top, calme, et propre.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Célia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hôtel

Hôtel très beau et très agréable, au pied de la plage ! Personnel souriant et aidant. Cocktails excellents ! Seule note négative : la nourriture de l'hôtel, je recommande de prendre les repas ailleurs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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6/10 Okay

Thorsten

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Very good location at beach

Altogether nice hotel, friendly staff, a hit poor on the breakfast side and partly on buffet dinner. However as it was half board booking, price/performance ratio was ok. There had been a negative incident with a staff molesting my friend which was reported to management.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely small traditional hotel on beach

friendly , relaxing , small hotel on the beach Traditional African Feel with friendly staff and great views of teh white sandy beach
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Gunilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi hade en mycket bra vistelse på Afrika Pearl. Vi blev uppgraderade till två Beach frontrum, det ena lite mindre och mörkare men det andra som var ett familjerum var fantastiskt fint. Bra städning. Restaurangen var kanske inte fyrstjärnig men god mat och väldigt bra service. Hotellområdet är mysigt med en makalös sida mot stranden och en lummig sida med pool. Fyra olika apor hittade vi på hotellet och såklart åsnan Kombo som skötte gräsklippningen! Vi är mycket nöjda med vår vistelse!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for rest and long strolls on the beach. Rooms with ocean view was a dream come through
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay, amazing views

Our stay was so relaxing! There isn`t too much rooms so it was very quiet. Only monkeys were making some noice on the roof. The view from the room to the beach was so amazing. Take the sea view if possible, its worth it I promise! The food was okay, but we recommend to try other restaurants also. The breakfast was thought very good. Beach bar was our favorite spot, very comfy sofas and the best view. The sfaff were very friendly and helpful. Massage was amazing. Our room was cleaned every day very perfectly! Hotels own donkey was funny and cute. There is some annoying beach boys, but not so many than we saw elsewhere. Price for the gym is pointless.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel right on the Indian Ocean

Beautiful little boutique hotel, right on the beach for long walks on the amazing sand beaches and dips in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Great service and food in the restaurant or at the beach bar. Pool for refreshing swims in a tropically vegetated oasis, teaming with birds and monkeys. Great place to base and explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt läge och grym pesonal som gjorde sitt yttersta för att vi skulle trivas. Aktivtetsledaren Albert var en i personalen som uppskattades perhört mycket framförallt av våra barn
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erittäin maukas aamiainen ja ihana biitsi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing.

Room condition was particularly poor. Lack of privacy, poor lighting. No ability to lock the door from inside the room. Shower was open to main room with only an old, tired, shower curtain about 1/4 of the way around the shower, toilet also had no door. When we requested the manager to provide a different room, we were informed that all rooms were occupied, even though 30 mins earlier were told buffet dinner would be substituted by a la carte menu because there were not enough guests at the hotel! Food ordered took way too long to be served, poor quality, tasteless and cold. We left, and stayed at another hotel within minutes of this facility, with no refund and no regrets!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very setene location

Great hotel in a perfect location. Very secluded and quiet. The service was excellent. From the train in Mombasa it took almost 2 hours to get to the hotel but the location was nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and shower. Lovely staff and good meals. The place is magic, paradise beach. Really good to relax. Clean place. Great experience. I recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017