Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

4.0 star property

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3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View | View from room
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Marina Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23302
  • Place, Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Cana Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Juanillo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Studio with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2766 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3875 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2766 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Punta Cana

Located in Cap Cana Marina, Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is within 2 miles (3 km) of popular attractions such as Punta Cana Beach and Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park. This 86-room, 4-star resort has a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Punta Cana Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Juanillo Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Punta Espada Golf Course - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bavaro Beach - 32 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chinola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Mercado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shutters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waves Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym.
32-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer jetted tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Private hot tubs, microwaves, and minibars are also available.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Waves. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Punta Palmera, Snack Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Pet weight must not exceed 44 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 300.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • 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 and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

This resort is situated in Cap Cana Marina, close to Punta Cana Beach and Juanillo Beach. You'll also find Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and El Dorado Water Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Waves is the resort's spa and services include beach massages, hot stone massages, and mud baths.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats feature a casino on the premises?

No, Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

This waterfront resort offers many amenities for couples, including a private hot tub as well as a private beach and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have a hot tub?

No, but this resort offers jetted bathtubs in all guestrooms.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Punta Palmera, Snack Bar.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this resort for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

The closest major airport to Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ), which is 7 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer either a furnished balcony and a furnished patio where guests can enjoy ocean and garden views.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats if that's in your vacation plans.

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 183 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully experience recommended to go alone with your partner. our anfrition orlando was the best. all very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Cap Cana great hotel

Nice place to stay close to the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a quiet & clean place its perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy retreat. Very quiet, with private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquilo y bien ubicado

Si la idea es alejarse y estar en silencio este es el lugar perfecto, la piscina está muy bonita mi hijo la disfrutó bastante y la playa esta bien, la mantienen muy limpia y segura. Las habitaciones son cómodas, la cama relajante. Hay un jacuzzi y la habitación tiene cocina y los utensilios, realmente muy práctico. No doy todos los puntos por esos pequeños detalles que me disgustaron bastante: primero el personal es amable.. Muy amable de hecho, pero saben muy poco de la zona, así que no saben recomendar, no hay personas que conozcan de tours y los folletos en el lobby estan viejos. En mi habitación faltó el agua caliente, lo solicite una vez y lo repararon de inmediato, sin embargo, al otro día volvió a fallar y no hicieron el mínimo intento de repararlo o cambiar mi habitación.. No les importó. Tuve un problema de parqueo con un inquilino propietario, el hotel me asignó un espacio que ya era privado avise del problema y me asignaron otro. Además no había desayuno ni restaurante, ofrecían un traslado gratuito a uno cercano, no fuimos pues no tuvimos tiempo. Lo recomiendo para los que pasan la mayor parte del tiempo fuera del hotel y llegan a este a descanzar y pasar un rato de descanso en la piscina.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es bonito , las habitaciones comodas y limpias ,buenos colchones, se duerme super bien , la piscina es expectacular y muy bien tratada el agua , algunas areas comunes del parqueo y de otras areas deberias estar mas acogedoras .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
not a restaurant or lounge on the premises. transportation to rooms from parking lot did not operate late hours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and beaches different properties to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff is no friendly,the breakfast 😖,they don’t have nothing interesting in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good properties, stayed in 2 different rooms, very specious and we'll equipped. Minor issues like back door didn't close properly, but overall great stay. It is very quiet, if that is what you are after is perfect. Breakfast is good and staff are nice, it does take a while, you have to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is beautiful, quiet, with a large room and a high ceiling. Gorgeous views. Maria, the front desk attendant was incredibly helpful. The drawback about this place is how far it is from the true center of Punta Cana. It's about 30 minutes away and a taxi to downtown will cost $40 one way. We decided to get a rental car for $70 instead since it has free parking. A few minor things that were bothersome included the fact that there's no phone in the room, the shower did not drain properly, the lock box did not work, the power outlets by the bed did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

Migue

Bien para una estadia corta

Lugar tranquilo. Con pocos servicios. El desayuno debe mejorar y la formalidad del servicio también.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely will recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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6/10 Okay

Federico

Liked: Staff & service
Loe empleados muy atentos y diligentes, muy buena ubicacion . Las habitaciones deben de ser remodeladas y colocar mejores ropas de camas y almohadas .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Coming back!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful Price and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Great Place to Stay

The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The pool area was very nice. The beach had a lot of seaweed, but it could have been this time of year. Breakfast was good. I stayed on two different occasions and was very pleased overall. The hospitality offered by Maria was awesome. Be sure and visit the API restaurant and beach area - this is included in your stay at Punta Palmera Cap Cana.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Hermoso lugar

Precioso lugar, apartamento muy cómodo y bien equipado. El lugar es muy tranquilo y la piscina maravillosa. El mar es bellísimo, además de que es muy agradable caminar por la playa. Se puede llegar caminandopor la playa a API Beach y a La Marina de Cap Cana
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is beautiful and the employees is really nice, everything clean and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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4/10 Poor

Stacey W.

Look elsewhere

The property was out of the way and it felt like a ghost town. There was a lot of work going on at the property and one whole side of it was in complete disrepair and looked like the work had been abandoned long ago. The beach chairs were all broken. When I brought this to the attention of management they refused to acknowledge that more than the lobby was being repaired. When I walked outside I could look up to other balconies and see holes in them. The parking garage was leaking all over. With all of this being said, I found the resort to be safe and quiet. The kitchen sink was so tiny that it was totally inadequate for washing dishes. Paper towels or napkins were not provided. The tap water was not suitable for drinking which I didn’t know until we arrived. After the cleaning service our room smelled like a dead rat. Marisimo (?) was very kind and helped us with some excursions. He is a great person, which is the only reason for the 2 stars. I don’t believe the price was fair for the resort. I would hesitate to book here again without fully investigating the area and state of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente ambiente para relajarse y disfrutar de la belleza del mar y del entorno en Cap Cana.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

CLAUDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the beach chairs were damaged and some broken, I had to carry myself one of the pool chairs to the beach because there was no staff available to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Tolles Hotel super Personal

Sehr angenehme und hilfsbereite Leute. Unser Flug hatte 12 Std. Verspätung sie haben alles organisiert für unsere Ankunft am nächsten Morgen um 05.00 toller Empfang und ein Upgrade bekolmmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Hector

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

Un lugar en progreso

El lugar esta muy bien, esta todavia bajo contrición la playa le falta mantemiento, la segunda playa frente a Epi restaurante esta muy bien, le falta señalización dentro Cap cana en general, la marina esta muy bien un poco over price en los restaurantes los precios son como si fuera un restaurante en New York, los precios en los menús son en $ pero presentan la factura en moneda local lo cual no tiene logica para mi.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general bien, pero noté poca señalización en el area de Cap Cana y nos perdimos para llegar, al igual que el letrero del Condominio y Recepción poco visibles. Nos hospedaron en un apartamento un poco alejado de los parqueos y durante la noche sufrí de un fuerte dolor de cabeza, no tenia ningún tipo de analgésico y no supe a quien recurrir pues el area es un poco solitaria. En otra ocasión quizás lo pueda disfrutar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

beat ever!

I loved every part if my trip. !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019