Pretty good place to stay. The morning buffets are set up in such a way so that somebody serves you and that slows the process down considerably. (But saves some money for the restaurant...). The place is set up for corporations and families.... The whirlpools/saunas are separated by sexes. The whirlpool is very small.... The fitness center is very small but not many people use it... There is an unheated pool you can use to do laps... The other pool is heated and is comfortable to hang out or for families...
I used the hotel for its swimming pool and sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. I initially paid for use of the items above for 2 weeks. When I wanted to add a week, they doubled the price and claimed first that it’s now higher occupancy. Then they said later that it was misquoted the first time! On principle, I did not renew as those are deceptive and dishonest business practices. Also, the lap pool is way to cold to swim in. (75 degrees F, which is freezing to a normal human) The “heated “ pool is also very cold in the morning hours. It gets heated if there’s sunshine. But there’s more; The sauna is a joke. You can stay 20 minutes in it and still not break a sweat! It’s just warm. I reported it to the Managers but it seems they are trying to save on electricity so instead they keep it set low but claim to have a sauna! I even pointed out “normal and customary” temperatures based on a google search and showed them. A simple thermometer would end the debate but they don’t want you to see the temperature. Now, the steam room; Walk in and it’s off. You need to depress a button on the wall and keep your finger firmly pressed on it to make steam come out. Once you remove your finger, the steam stops. Really, who is going to stand there with their finger firmly on the button for 3 minutes. Thirty seconds or even a minute doesn’t do the trick. The tiled walls are COLD! The gym / workout area is a joke as well. I have more space in my own room than this “gym”. There’s a few machines and that’s it! No space to stretch or have yoga mats anywhere. No ventilation. To call that a “gym” is just more misleading advertising. Overall, the facilities are poorly lacking in upkeep. The door to the sauna has a handle that will pinch or even break a finger as it does not allow a hand to grip it and shut it properly. There is also a sharp metal contraption near the jacuzzi sticking out from the wall. What is it doing there? The water slide by the pool is rusty at the base and wobbly when on it. Anyone over 150 lbs is taking a chance. If you want a real 5 star hotel in Antigua, the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo is the place to go. That’s equivalent to a Hilton or JW Marriott. Howard S.…
We pay monthly for our kids to swim in this hotel and the pools are advertised to be heated, but they are almost always freezing. They are also often not clean. They need to improve their pool maintenance.
If you're with young kids or just want a good night sleep, DO NOT stay here! They have an outdoor event center with an event on most nights and played music you can hear from your room (as if you were at the party). When asked to be moved, they refused. Also, they don't allow you to bring any outdoor food or drinks and check your bags when you come in from a day out- they let me in bc they were gifts.
This is a very cozy, beautiful and relaxing hotel. The professional and friendly services made it a super charming place that you must visit! I experienced great customer services here, especially from Andrea at the front desk. She patiently answered my questions, and guided me to enjoy all the services provided by the hotel. Her outstanding service is supported by all departments of this hotel. What a great team work to provide visitors a pleasant stay! This property has very nice pools, spa, garden, restaurant, etc. If you love plant and bird, you definitely want to walk around this place several times a day. I will certainly visit this lovely place again!
This resort is amazing. My 2-week experience was incredible. From check-in to check-out, everything I wanted or needed was accommodated. Before I even arrived, I was sent a form for ordering any groceries I might like for my stay. At check-in, staff were warm and friendly. My 2-bedroom accommodations were antiseptically clean but extremely comfortable and welcoming. There was a beautiful courtyard with a fountain and several benches just outside my door; a walkway canopied with vines and flowering plants led to the lobby and main facility. The restaurant was superb, and the breakfast buffet every morning was varied, fresh and delicious. The grounds were immaculately kept and everyone I met, from waiter to groundskeeper, was cheerful and friendly. The ATM on site was great; I never had to exchange money at the guarded banks in Antigua and the front desk made change with smaller bills when asked. It was an amazing stay at an amazing place, but the staff are really what made the day. A couple days in one of them recognized me at La Bodegano, called my name, and gave me a hug of greeting!! It was superb and I will go back if at all possible-- I miss Daniel, Isabel and Elena especially!…
This is a review of two bedroom time share unit. Hotel grounds were beautiful but our unit (301) was not optimal. Living room did not have a window or any decoration giving it a claustrophobic feel. Bedroom windows were facing the parking lot. The unit was clean and there was daily cleaning which was satisfactory (they don't do dishes). People at the reception, restaurant and the concierge spoke good English and were friendly. We were there in September which is the peak of the rainy season. It rained every day in the afternoon. However, mornings were very pleasant. It is not a good time of the year to climb volcanoes. However, Antigua has a ton of good restaurants and cafes. One can walk from to hotel to the city but it is not a pleasant walk. Lots of cars, uneven sidewalks and wet. However, there is a free shuttle from the hotel to the city and back which works very well (10AM-6PM). We also used UBER which is cheap and worked well. In general this a good accommodation for 4 people. It would be too crowded for six people.…
Let me start by saying this hotel is beautiful! The grounds are truly gorgeous. However I have a few concerns. First, the check in experience took quite a while which I’m not sure why that is when there were three people at the counter. I had an appointment at the spa at 6 pm and was told each treatment would take 50 minutes to an hour. To be fair, I arrived at 6:03 pm. However when I arrived there seemed to be some confusion as the employees were whispering to each other and appeared to be unsure of who was going to do what. The massage didn’t start until 6:26 and I had a facial scheduled right after. I was told the treatments were finished at 7:39 pm. Obviously this was not even at least 50 minutes per treatment. The massage was fine but the facial felt extremely rushed. I asked for it to be billed to the room but there was some reason (unsure) why they couldn’t so I had to go back to my room and get my card. I literally had just used the bathroom and grabbed my card, no sooner than 5 minutes And I’m getting a cal saying they’re waiting for my payment at the spa. Again, very rushed. Lastly, I went to the restaurant on site, again, very beautiful and had nice music playing. However, they don’t have half of the items on the menu which was very frustrating as I looked at the menu online and knew what I wanted to order. On top of that the service was terrible. I consistently had to ask the sever to come to my table, ask where’s my drink, can you bring this, etc. very poor experience overall and would not stay here again. Beautiful room though.…
2020 stocked in the country! Soleil Hotel cared about me. They care about their customers. I'm returning July 2022 to Soleil. They are my family now. I love their attention & care for their customers.
The room wasn’t properly cleaned. Even the bathroom was poorly cleaned. I wasn’t able to take a hot shower, because the water was cold, and the shower head was so old that the water came out with very little pressure. Additionally, they have plans open to the general public that allows for people who are not guests to use the premises. This means that the pool area is overcrowded. In general, I wouldn’t recommend the hotel, given the fact that it’s not cheap and you can get much better options in Antigua for the same price.
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