6/10 Okay
Ian
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel, although difficult to find due to the address being nearly identical to another one of their (abandoned-looking) locations, was clean and welcoming. The staff were friendly and got us checked in quickly.
The hotel’s age is evident. It seems like its heyday ended as soon as the nearby Kalahari opened, offering more premium lodging for families. The decor and architecture look to be from around the 70s, and plenty of the hotel is broken down. The room we stayed in reminded me more of my grandmother’s apartment than a hotel room. The walls were thin enough to hear the TV in the neighboring room.
The pool’s siding was moldy and the floor of the pool was falling apart. The water was visibly unclean, so I’m glad it was filled with fresh chlorine.
Inversely, the room WAS closer to an apartment than a hotel room. It consisted of a main living room, a bedroom, and an uncramped bathroom. We stayed in a *mini* room; I’d love to see how big the other rooms are!
The pool, despite its shortcomings, was devoid of other visitors, meaning the three of us had free rein to goof off in the area, which holds plenty of pool toys. There’s also a hot tub large enough for three adults. The water gets nice and hot, and the jets are strong.
I saw updated rooms on the Google listing, showing that they are indeed renovating the hotel, albeit slowly. I’d love to see how this affordable hotel looks once the renovations are done.
Ian
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
