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Reviews of Villa Gonatouki

3 out of 5
Villa Gonatouki
Tagaydrt - Douar El Ghazoua, Essaouira

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and accommodating. Bruno offered us to check out anytime we want and arranged a fishing trip on the spot with his caretaker Mostafa. The road is dirt road for 2 Km otherwise excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Bruno E on 31 Jul 2019
It was a great pleasure to welcome you and your wonderful family. 20 years ago,they told me here that they will make the road in October. But they didn't say which year! But 2 days ago they inaugurated the beginning of the works. We wait…the end. Mostafa was happy to go and fish with you. Like all the team he his happy when our guests are happy. We hope to see you again here or in Detroit. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Bruno E on 27 Apr 2019
Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

William, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Villa Gonatouki manages to combine a friendly, easygoing atmosphere and a wonderful quirkiness with beautiful decor, luxury and excellent service. The owners and their staff were wonderful hosts, attentive without being overbearing. We felt like house guests in a very unique holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Bruno E on 20 Mar 2019
Thank you very much William for this very nice review. It was a pleasure to welcome you always smiling and happy. We are very happy when you say "it's a very unique hoiday home" because we want to give something special that our guests will remember during a long time. We'll be very happy to see you again, you belong to the Gonatouki's Family now. We wish you the best for the future. The team and Bruno

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is more like a large guest house than a hotel. Bruno and his staff provide friendly personal attention, and you are living in a house he built for his own family. It's excellent for a quiet family holiday, or for groups doing yoga, meditation etc. But it is isolated, so not suitable if you mainly want to visit the town or the beaches, unless you have your own transport (though taxis are available).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Bruno E on 28 Feb 2019
Thank you very much for your nice review. Yes we are very happy to welcome families, groups and couples who want to have a romantical time. We are exactly 15 mn/car from Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki, we are just in the middle. You are welcome when you want because it was such a pleasure to meet you

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovingly managed at the villa, from Bruno’s construction of the building five years ago to the selection and training of his staff, quality of breakfasts with home made Moroccan breads, design, location and maintenance of swimming pools, amd the hammam and the first rate massages, it’s very casual and fairly priced. Having a rental car made its somewhat remote location easier, and being a small distance from Essaouira perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

janette

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Peaceful Paradise
Bruno was a lovely and very helpful host and the Villa had a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for people wanting accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Essaouira.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Bruno E on 7 Nov 2018
Thank you Janette. The atmosphere is important here to feel well. Yes, Gonatouki is a relaxing place. I wish you all the best for the future.

10/10 Excellent

ZHUANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay
Was such amazing experience to stay! With the best Bruno and everyone in the house! Pool is amazing! Meal is super tasty! Its not in the downtown but it’s prefect for m to get away everything and enjoy this vibe! But plus to my trip! Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Bruno E on 24 Oct 2018
Thank you very much Terry for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to welcome you always positive and smiling. Yes there are good vibes here and that's a wonderful place to be relax, to visit around Essaouira and to go to the medina. We'll be happy to see you another time and in any case I will go to Shanghai and contact you. All the best for the future! Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Bruno on 14 Jul 2018
Thank you for for your cotation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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FABULOUS
Everything about our entire experience was amazing. The villa, the pool, the room, the food, the staff and of course Bruno. I would 100% recommend this to everyone. Our family of three (9 year daughter) had an amazing two nights and wished it was longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Bruno on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you very much for your nice review. We were very happy to accommodate you with your smiles. We hope to see you you again because people like you we can welcome every day! We wish you all the best Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, Santa Cruz, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquility & New Friends at Villa Gonatouki
From the moment we arrived, we felt more like family than guests st Villa Gonatouki. The French proprietor, Bruno, greeted us with a huge smile, gave us a tour of his lovely home that feels like a castle, and introduced us to the wonderful staff. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated, as is the entire property. We met the other two families staying there and by the evening meal, we were all like old friends drinking wine and sharing travel stories and tips. The breakfasts on the terrace are lovely and delicious and definitely do stay at least once for a dinner as well. We had tajine one night and traditional couscous another. Our only regret is that we only stayed three nights and we should have stayed a week! We are looking forward to returning and will definitely be sending friends and family!!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Bruno on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We love when you say "we felt more like family than guests". The whole staff considers you as friends and now you belong to the Gonatouki family. As our guests have an open mind it's easy to speak with the others. But if you want to stay quiet and relax it's possible too. Please come back, we'll be so happy to see you again. Love from the staff and Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Birthe, London - United Kingdom

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Just lovely for a relaxing holiday
It felt like having your own villa due to the size of the house- my young adult daughters also found it amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay in Essouria
Bruno has and amazing Villa and was an amazing host. Best hospitality in Morocco.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Worth to visit again
Amazing. Would stay here again and next time for some more nights. Would also recommend doing the Hammam and massage, it was really great. Better to travel by rental car as it’s 15min away from the center and more flexible instead of always calling a taxi when you would like to go somewhere. The whole team is so nice and friendly, we had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitly the place to go
Despite the not perfect weather conditions we very much enjoyed the stay at this Riad. Bruno and his Team made this vacation a memorable one. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and we also enjoyed the dinners that were prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special Place
This is a great place to stay in the beautiful countryside outside of Essaouria. Bruno and his team are fantastic and the property is beautiful. If you are looking for a quiet few days, come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Bruno E on 16 Feb 2018
Thank you very much Kristen.It was a pleasure to accommodate you. Everybody at Gonatouki will be very happy to see you again. All the best for the future The team and Bruno

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place we stayed in Morocco
This was the best place we stayed in Morocco, it’s really very beautiful, although out of town. You feel like your staying in a private villa. There are two pools, one of which is heated. Although your out of town, they have a driver who I think charged €9 to get into the town. The slightly more expensive rooms have a huge private terrace. These are the ones to go for. Meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Fresh sardines for lunch served on our terrace by the wonderful staff. The evening meal was downstairs in front of the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Bruno on 30 Jan 2018
Thank you very much David for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to accommodate you. In fact the 2 swimming pools are heated but we made a few reparation on one during you were on the spot. Thank you to write "You feel like your staying in a private villa" because we are very happy when people feel at home. We hope to see you soon because people like you, we love to welcome every day. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Cate, bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing beautiful paradise
We loved staying at Gonatouki. Bruno is a great host. Cati made the most delicious breakfasts, especially the doughnuts! Malika cooked the most amazing suppers. It was magical sitting by the fire eating delicious food. Dounia is a wonderful host who builds great fires and good conversation. The entrance is incredible , like walking into a castle. The eternity pool was the highlight for me. Swimming out looking out to sea made my whole holiday. Peace and quiet. The two dogs made it feel like home, along with Bruno and staff (didn't feel like staff) made us feel 'part of the family'. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our holiday so perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Bruno E on 29 Dec 2017
Thank you very much for your very nice review Cate. It was such a pleasure to welcome you with Al. The team is very happy to read you didn't feel like staff but feel part of the family. That's sure, you belong to the Gonatouki family. The girls appreciate you remember their name. Yes the swimming pools are nice and the corridor to swimm is fantastic. And 29° during the winter, that's so good! We really hope to see you again because people like you we can welcome every day! Best wishes for the New Year The staff and Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible 48 hours
The most beautiful place with the most welcoming and kind staff especially Dunia. Only there for 2 nights but so relaxing and could easily stay there for longer. Would recommend hiring a car though if staying for more than 2 nights as 15mins from Essaouira
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Bruno E on 5 Dec 2017
Thank you very much for you very kind review, Hannah. Yes we have a wonderful staff who wants always to help the guests. They do everything with their heart. And Dounia who manages the contact is a wonderful woman. She told me to send you a big kiss. The whole staff will be happy to see you again and I will be please too because they said you are very nice. Kind Regards Bruno

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dreamzje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay at Gonatouki
We stayed at villa Gonatouki in September this year and highly recommend it! Bruno was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble. He is very knowledgable about the local area having lived there for years and went out of his way to help us hire a car and weigh our cases for the flight home! The rooms are clean and spacious and the there are plenty of living areas to choose from downstairs. All in all this was one of the best places we stayed at during our trip and I rate it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
happy vibes in an amazing place.
Couldn't say enough about Villa Gonatiki. Meant to stay for 4 days but extended for a week the minute we arrived. The house is gorgeous and Bruno and the team couldn't make your stay any better if they tried. Comfort scientists! 👍 They take such great care of you with everything it's so hard to leave. We're hoping to get married there next year which is how much we loved the place. Thanks to Bruno and the team for giving us such an amazing holiday. Faye and dave

10/10 Excellent

HeleneWilfred, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful hotel
Very enjoyable stay, friendly host and great staff. Clean, comfortable en-suite bedrooms Good meals 3x a day

10/10 Excellent

fiona, manchester

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Lovely hotel, fantastic staff, great food
The host Bruno makes this hotel a delight. He is so friendly, and goes out of the way to make you feel welcome. The food is all home cooked, and really delicious. There is a choice of two warm swimming pools and wifi. Great to spend a few relaxing days, or as a base for something more exciting. My daughter (7) cried when we left. We will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt like a Queen in my own castle
Amazing castle-like experience. We were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves for the first two nights. The owner was away and we knew this in advance as he emailed us, however, his staff went out of their way to help us in every way. My mother is mobility challenged and the room I booked would have been too difficult for her. At no extra price he made arrangements for another room that could be reached after only a few stairs and close to where we parked. The grounds are amazing and we had our choice of where we wanted to eat. We ate breakfast and dinner here each day and the food was wonderful. The location is about 15-20 minutes from the beach/town, depending on what car you drive. You definitely need transport to stay here. We had a normal car and therefore had to take the unpaved road very slowly, so it would be faster if you had a 4 x 4.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away of home
Great place to stay. Great staff. Great view. Very relaxing. It is out of town so you need ideally a car but I guess not a must. I recommend it 100 percent.

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Chesham, UK

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Heaven in Essaouria
We booked this beauty so we could get some much needed chill time after the madness of Marrakech & the shopping we did in Essaouria's medina. We loved being near the coast so much in Essaouria we were almost sad to leave there & begin our journey to Villa Gonatouki up and away in the rural pastures. But we were even sadder to leave there! It's gorgeous! Beautifully & interestingly decorated. And that infinity pool. As soon as you walk in the door you see that infinity pool stretching out ahead of you. It was the most welcoming sight! Bruno was away so the delightful Philippe looked after us. And she was so so helpful & friendly. We ate in the villa for our 2 night stay & the food was spectacular! We loved doing the hammam (you do the treatments yourself but after having a few pro ones, I found that pretty fun!). I also opted for a relaxation massage - and that was pretty much the best decision I made ever. It was fantastic! So relaxing. The pools are gorgeous, we loved playing and hanging out with the friendly dogs (we are so jealous of their very lovely home life!). It's good if you can speak a bit of French here, I could understand but couldn't speak to well but Phillippe was very helpful translating. In conclusion, I cannot recommend this place enough. If you need a break and a rest. This is the place to get away from it all.

10/10 Excellent

Ana, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Finest place to stay in Essaouira
It was my first trip to Morocco, and I also invited my mother along. Bruno and his tea have been very helpful in organizing everything for us, and giving us contacts, information, directions and suggestions. When it comes to the Riad itself - it's very special what they built over there... So private yet easy to reach, so exclusive yet relaxed, so luxurious yet without any opulence. I am already looking forward to my next trip to Gonatouki!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Palace Feeling
WOW....after a few nights in Marrakech, this was a dream come true. The Villa is stunning and filled with so many nooks and crannies that you can explore for a while before settling down at the pool. Bruno was away, but Sarah was there to run the show and she was EXCEPTIONAL. All the ladies that run the house are lovely and work HARD. The only issue we had was that a few of the nights were extremely hot, and there were no spare fans / AC. I will return in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Portsmouth

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A slice of paradise
Beautiful villa in a quiet location, perfect for relaxing, doing very little and sitting by the pool. Amazing staff who go the extra mile to ensure your comfort and great food, they even made me a birthday cake!

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Exeter, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic getaway
This hotel was a lovely place to relax after 4 nights in the heart of Essaouira. We were warmly welcomed by Bruno and his fabulous team; Bruno was incredibly helpful throughout our stay and making sure we were comfortable and could feel at home. The room was spacious, clean and thoroughly equipped! We ate our dinners and lunches here, and were very pleased we did! The food was a wonderful surprise each time with a variety of typical moroccan meals and excellent value for money. The 2 pools were clean and the perfect place to chill out by with views of the coast. Overall a fantastic villa to relax and enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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“R and R at the Villa Gonatouki”
“R and R at the Villa Gonatouki” After a bumby ride down a un-made road we arrived at Villa Gonatouki. A superb looking property. We were greeted by our host Bruno who made us feel very welcome. We were given a tour of our Home for the next four nights. All is well here with superb traditional food home cooked, comfortable accommodation along with a host of other pleasurables including swimming pools, Hot room, Spa treatments to include one of the best Tonic Massage ive had and staff who are on hand to provide us with a host of drinks, cake and homemade biscuits. Views as far as the eye can see. Thank you to all the team and to Bruno for being available and for the warm welcome we received. ask the team about the hand made shoes /sandles. Our stay was relaxing and comfortable. We will return . Stayed June 2015

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit disapoined
Our comfort room was not in he best shape and was not clean. Many hairs of the dogs on he floor, dirty courtains. The room needed some repairs after we arrived.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, great pool, amazing staff and a great place to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

stephen, Tewkesbury

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Excellent Riad with charming host.
Large stylish Riad with 2 heated swimming pools. Access is the worst aspect, down an unmade track but well worth the effort. Charming French owner with good English. Staff friendly and helpful. Recommended for a base for this part of Morocco if you have a car.

10/10 Excellent

vickie, Australia

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An amazing villa the photos don't do it justice
We arrived here after celebrating my 60th in Marakesh and what a haven. We were greeted by Bruno, the owner, a lovely man who made us so welcome and were shown around the house, which is truely amazing. We had a two year old with us who is into everything but never once did we have to apologise for her. The staff were all very friendly and the rooms spacious and interesting. We took three rooms which all shared the same terrace which was very handy. My daughter had the best massage she said she had ever had. Breakfast was delicious as was dinner. I cannot fault this Villa and it is very rare for us to go to the same place more than once but I would happily go back there year after year. We were all very sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Frank & Lynne, Bournemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Holiday in Morocco
My wife and self second visit to Morocco and this hotel made the perfect start. Bruno the owner and his team were polite, helpful and willing to assist at all times. Bruno, the owner saved our holiday from becoming a disaster and having to return to UK as I had left necessary medication at home and without hesitation had a member of his staff travel to the town and purchase much needed pills Food and service were excellent at all times

10/10 Excellent

anne marie, Dundrum N.Ireland

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Fabulous Villa Gonatouki A real jewel in Morocco.
An oasis of comfort and tranquility, we arrived from Marrakesh and instantly loved this huge spacious villa. It is immaculate and well kept by Monsieur Bruno and his fabulous team, nothing is any trouble from kids wanting chips to a lift into Essouria....Bruno gave us maps and directions along with tips for restaurants and shopping...we enjoyed an incredibly high standard of four course dinners and the staff are always smiling and happy to see you. I can't recommend this wonderful place enough..We will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

John, Scotland

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Nice family run hotel
Really enjoyed my stay here. Great design in the Moroccian style French owner very helpful with any request Speaks excellent English

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Leicester

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Like living with a friend!
We had a thoroughly wonderful 5 days at Villa Gonatouki and would definitely recommend it to all types, as it caters for couples, families & large groups. Bruno has built up the Vila, which is stunning and runs it himself to great effect; he will gladly sort all your needs and is a remarkable host with lots of stories to entertain you with. The rooms are brilliantly decorated and the balconies with seated areas and large tables capture the sunlight most of the day. The 2 pools are lovely, if a little chilly but the ‘indoor outdoor’ pool provides great views over to the coastline. The food is amazing and a quality you would expect at high end restaurants! The homemade breads were delicious at breakfast  The room we stayed in was beautiful & spacious with a very large bathroom and sun terrace which was perfect for sunbathing in the afternoons.

10/10 Excellent

Adam, London

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Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Gonatouki... the hotel itself was lovely, the rooms were excellent and the staff were extremely accommodating to our every need. This hotel has a very personal feel and we would recommend it to anybody travelling through Essaouira unreservedly; you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Winding down
After a 4 days stay in hectic Marrakesh and a quick 2 days excurision via the unmissable Atlas near Asni, we were desperate for a 'do nothing' scenario. Villa Gonatuki offered exactly that. Don't worry, finding it will be a challenge, as many places in Morocco, once there, you wil forget all about it. The man of the house was unable to host us on our dates but regardless, his staff were very able and ever so kind to meet each and every request.

6/10 Okay

Sherif, London

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Nice Hideaway
Stay at Gonatouki was made pleasant by Bruno who took very good care of us and was very hospitable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Isolated hotel, a bit drive from town. Wonderful for relaxing, quiet escape.

10/10 Excellent

Jean, USA

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A little drive outside of Essouira, but worth it!
Since the email from the owner was lost in Spam filter we had a difficult time finding the place. But we didn't have the gps, just a taxi driver who didn't speak our language, nor us his. But once we were there we were welcomed enthusiastically, given a free upgrade to our room and we soon felt we should have stayed more than three nights. The food is fabulous, probably better than any place in town, even the breakfasts were good albiet the traditional Moroccan breads, jams and fruit. A car would be helpful at this location although you can get a ride or taxi for about 18 euros round trip to Essouira.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

kiwikaz, london

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Fantastic resort
We decided to stay here on very short notice and can not say anything but positive things about this hotel. The staff we're amazing and the photos on the website did not do this venue justice. The rooms were amazing and really well appointed. We only stayed for two nights but wish we had stayed for longer. We will be going back.

8/10 Good

Sheila, BC Canada

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A Different Kind of Hotel
This is an amazing home. It is very large with wonderful rooms and atmosphere. The owner was not present when we stayed but his staff made us very welcome and cooked us delicious food. You definitely need a car as the Villa is located down a very poor road. The location is very quiet. It does however need a little bit of TLC to bring it up to top quality.