I'm sorry, my review is for Hesperia Playa El Aqua
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I'm sorry, my review is for Hesperia Playa El Aqua
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I will not describe flights and transits, suffice it to say that the journey from St. Petersburg to the hotel was 22 hours. Provided that everything was without delay. The journey from the airport to the hotel took about 45 minutes. The reception desk is right on the street. The hotel consists of many bungalows and a more modern building (similar to the two-story buildings of Turkey or Egypt).
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I will not describe flights and transits, suffice it to say that the journey from St. Petersburg to the hotel was 22 hours. Provided that everything was without delay. The journey from the airport to the hotel took about 45 minutes. The reception desk is right on the street. The hotel consists of many bungalows and a more modern building (similar to the two-story buildings of Turkey or Egypt). We were settled in a bungalow, but the air conditioner did not work there, and creepy huge bugs crawled on the floor. Without any problems, we were moved to a new building, very decent (large rooms, good plumbing), though we had to communicate in international sign language - not all hotel staff understand English, more precisely, only one.... )) . There are several small pools with bars and several children's pools on the territory of the hotel. The hotel area is not very large and not to say that it is very green. The beach is across the road and dirty! Sun loungers on the beach, even for money, and then the problem is to take them - they are simply not enough for everyone. Who did not have time to come early - hides in the shade of palm trees. . )) Sellers of pearls and all sorts of trinkets ALWAYS walk along the beach, very intrusive. As for food, this is a separate issue: there are 2 restaurants (all inclusive) on the territory - one is the main one, the second is Italian. So it's impossible to eat in any of them. Absolutely tasteless food. No pasta, no rice, no meat - it's impossible to eat at all. And I won’t even describe some exotic dishes like fried bananas. Decent - only desserts and fruits. The Italian restaurant is just a mockery of Italian cuisine. Outside the hotel there are several restaurants, but not to say that the cuisine is very impressive. Well, on the positive side - the most excellent sea, very clean and warm, turquoise and huge waves (the ladies just need a one-piece swimsuit))), great weather, iguanas running around the territory, which my daughter was delighted with. The hotel is far from the large settlement of Parlamara (about 40 minutes by taxi). There is no life near the hotel, and it is not recommended to go out.
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Well, what can I say, the hotel, judging objectively, is the best on the island, the only five on Margarita, although our agencies say that there are 2 or even 3 fives there, it’s actually not like that, I personally drove and made sure) but let’s just say, for they are quite worthy of fours, and then in Venezuela you won’t see much difference between 4 and 5, the only thing is the territory and a more comfortable hotel) Hesperia, in my opinion, is a great place if you want to relax and unwind, everything contributes to such a vacation, and even everything else, for the entire time of our stay, not a single Russian appeared in this hotel)) it’s already worth visiting such a place) although .
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Well, what can I say, the hotel, judging objectively, is the best on the island, the only five on Margarita, although our agencies say that there are 2 or even 3 fives there, it’s actually not like that, I personally drove and made sure) but let’s just say, for they are quite worthy of fours, and then in Venezuela you won’t see much difference between 4 and 5, the only thing is the territory and a more comfortable hotel)
Hesperia, in my opinion, is a great place if you want to relax and unwind, everything contributes to such a vacation, and even everything else, for the entire time of our stay, not a single Russian appeared in this hotel)) it’s already worth visiting such a place) although . . ours are better than Italian pigs...
Hotel:
The hotel is magnificent, it has everything you need, beautiful, well-groomed, large territory, golf courses (the only hotel that has such a luxury): ), on the territory there is a beautiful pond in which a huge fish is splashing) if I were the owner of the hotel, I would definitely organized fishing there))) but I left it in the comments, who knows, maybe they will take into account the wishes of the guests))) also on the way to the sea (150 meters) cute iguanas sit on the grass, chew grass))
There are two pools, one for children, the other for adults, there is enough space for everyone, both at sea and by the pool, the only warning is that sunbeds and awnings with Hesperia’s inscription are free of charge, but there are also local businessmen who have installed additional awnings, so they ask for about 30 bolivars for them))) we sat down on the first day just under it)) so keep in mind) well, probably in the season they are in great demand)
The sea is good, with its own beach (although there is only one hotel nearby, Dunas))) but on the weekend a lot of locals come to the beach, as it is considered the calmest and cleanest . . but it should be noted that in November the sea was the first two days of our stay, calm, the rest of the days there were waves, but they did not interfere at all, on the contrary, many frolicked in them like children))
There is a bar by the sea, under a canopy, drinks are served there, although everything is arranged in such a way that it is possible that they are fed there in the season))
There is also a bar by the pool, where the boy prepares wonderful cocktails) pina colada, daiquiri, caipirinho (hurricane, too much lime)) and margarita) so I advise) beer is also quite edible))) not adjustable and very intoxicated))
And the bar is right next to the hotel, remote, there is like pizza and potatoes, beer, wine) but we didn’t go there)
As for the main restaurant, in my opinion there is not too much food, for a hotel of this level, it could have been more, but on the other hand, everything was varied and you won’t get too much)))) every evening themed dinners from different countries)
And in my opinion, one big minus for the hotel is that drinks throughout the territory start working from 11 am to 12 am ((although for the All system, it’s very strange)) but this, in principle, was enough, although those who like to drink in the morning, you will have to stock up in the hotel shop, but it is advisable to do this in the evening, because. their working day begins at any time convenient for them) or it may not start at all, because. rain, for Venezuelans, is a good reason not to go to work)))
About the rain: it was every night) the sun was shining in the morning, but the last two days of our stay, it rained unchildishly until lunch)) so it happens, but if the sun appears, then all the puddles disappear in a moment) and one more plus of this hotel, it is very advantageously located, that is, there are mountains around it that trap clouds, and behind them it can rain all day, although this is rare)
There is animation, a couple of funny guys, but such, not pushy, they might have had fun to the fullest, only the audience is not too active))) although the company gathered a couple of times and had fun playing darts and bocchu)) there was aqua aerobics) always with a bang water volleyball is on
In the evening at the reception you can sit and listen to live music . . and there is not much entertainment, but it's not bad, whoever needs it goes to Porlamar and hangs out there until the morning)
Number:
deserves special praise, it’s just huge, there is a bath and a shower room, also of immense size . . everything you need is there, so I can’t say anything bad . . the only negative is that there is no Russian TV, but I also pointed this out to them in the comments, so it’s possible You're in luck ; )
For athletes and lovers of a healthy lifestyle, there is also something to their liking... a gym, a sauna, a jacuzzi))
There is nothing more to add about the hotel itself, it is the best on the island, but I repeat, it is located in the middle of nowhere, the city of Juan Griego, 40 minutes from the center of Porlamar, but the taxi is cheap, 50 bolivars one way, plus, ask him to take you back to such- that time, he takes and takes another half a dollar, so a hundred, at the black rate, a penny) agree on the black rate on the spot, with guides or closer, so as not to deceive . . we changed at 4.2 per dollar, and on white not profitable, they give 2.2 per dollar, so keep that in mind)) and paying with credit cards is also not very profitable, a large percentage, better stock up on cash and hold your bag tight)))
safe in the hotel, by the way, it surprised me, paid, 3 dolar per day) but at the official rate of a penny))
tips throughout Venezuela, already included in the bill)) 10%, but if suddenly you don’t have enough money to pay, then they don’t really worry, they let you go without problems, because everything that is a problem for them, they prefer to solve it instantly )))
and in general, I did not understand their financial activities, because. how much I bought in shops, they always forgot to take money for something)) for example, I bought cigars, the price is 200 bolivars, so the seller didn’t check them for me)) well, of course, I didn’t really insist)) and so with everything) ) at the disco they took 6 beers (they have a capacity of 0.2))) they brought the bill for 3)) then they ordered a dozen more, the bill for 2))) in general, hell knows how they keep accounts)) but I liked it))
Excursions:
Be sure to Canaima, an amazing place, but who is lucky, we were unlucky, there were clouds and we didn’t see the world’s largest Angel Falls (((but we saw and walked under a powerful jet inside the Sapo waterfall (since the full-flowing season, we couldn’t cross it all ) and swept along the Orinoco River)) in general I advise . .
But I note that the prices for excursions are a lot, for example, one-day Canaima from 350 dollars)
archipelago Los Roques 500 dolars) well, everything like that)
Another overview of Margarita, interestingly, the price of a penny is 90 dolars per person . .
And also visit the night Margarita, go to the most famous club Signor Frogs)
Tipping maids and bartenders from 5 to 10 bolivars, she also left a driver in taxis and buses) but optional)
Well, what can I say... everything is super, I liked everything, Venezuela is worth a visit, but my paradise is Cuba !! ! I have never seen a better place anywhere)))
And in general, advice to beginners, first Venezuela, then Cuba)
Hesperia, in my opinion, is a great place if you want to relax and unwind, everything contributes to such a vacation, and even everything else, for the entire time of our stay, not a single Russian appeared in this hotel)) it’s already worth visiting such a place) although . . ours are better than Italian pigs...
Hotel:
The hotel is magnificent, it has everything you need, beautiful, well-groomed, large territory, golf courses (the only hotel that has such a luxury): ), on the territory there is a beautiful pond in which a huge fish is splashing) if I were the owner of the hotel, I would definitely organized fishing there))) but I left it in the comments, who knows, maybe they will take into account the wishes of the guests))) also on the way to the sea (150 meters) cute iguanas sit on the grass, chew grass))
There are two pools, one for children, the other for adults, there is enough space for everyone, both at sea and by the pool, the only warning is that sunbeds and awnings with Hesperia’s inscription are free of charge, but there are also local businessmen who have installed additional awnings, so they ask for about 30 bolivars for them))) we sat down on the first day just under it)) so keep in mind) well, probably in the season they are in great demand)
The sea is good, with its own beach (although there is only one hotel nearby, Dunas))) but on the weekend a lot of locals come to the beach, as it is considered the calmest and cleanest . . but it should be noted that in November the sea was the first two days of our stay, calm, the rest of the days there were waves, but they did not interfere at all, on the contrary, many frolicked in them like children))
There is a bar by the sea, under a canopy, drinks are served there, although everything is arranged in such a way that it is possible that they are fed there in the season))
There is also a bar by the pool, where the boy prepares wonderful cocktails) pina colada, daiquiri, caipirinho (hurricane, too much lime)) and margarita) so I advise) beer is also quite edible))) not adjustable and very intoxicated))
And the bar is right next to the hotel, remote, there is like pizza and potatoes, beer, wine) but we didn’t go there)
As for the main restaurant, in my opinion there is not too much food, for a hotel of this level, it could have been more, but on the other hand, everything was varied and you won’t get too much)))) every evening themed dinners from different countries)
And in my opinion, one big minus for the hotel is that drinks throughout the territory start working from 11 am to 12 am ((although for the All system, it’s very strange)) but this, in principle, was enough, although those who like to drink in the morning, you will have to stock up in the hotel shop, but it is advisable to do this in the evening, because. their working day begins at any time convenient for them) or it may not start at all, because. rain, for Venezuelans, is a good reason not to go to work)))
About the rain: it was every night) the sun was shining in the morning, but the last two days of our stay, it rained unchildishly until lunch)) so it happens, but if the sun appears, then all the puddles disappear in a moment) and one more plus of this hotel, it is very advantageously located, that is, there are mountains around it that trap clouds, and behind them it can rain all day, although this is rare)
There is animation, a couple of funny guys, but such, not pushy, they might have had fun to the fullest, only the audience is not too active))) although the company gathered a couple of times and had fun playing darts and bocchu)) there was aqua aerobics) always with a bang water volleyball is on
In the evening at the reception you can sit and listen to live music . . and there is not much entertainment, but it's not bad, whoever needs it goes to Porlamar and hangs out there until the morning)
Number:
deserves special praise, it’s just huge, there is a bath and a shower room, also of immense size . . everything you need is there, so I can’t say anything bad . . the only negative is that there is no Russian TV, but I also pointed this out to them in the comments, so it’s possible You're in luck ; )
For athletes and lovers of a healthy lifestyle, there is also something to their liking... a gym, a sauna, a jacuzzi))
There is nothing more to add about the hotel itself, it is the best on the island, but I repeat, it is located in the middle of nowhere, the city of Juan Griego, 40 minutes from the center of Porlamar, but the taxi is cheap, 50 bolivars one way, plus, ask him to take you back to such- that time, he takes and takes another half a dollar, so a hundred, at the black rate, a penny) agree on the black rate on the spot, with guides or closer, so as not to deceive . . we changed at 4.2 per dollar, and on white not profitable, they give 2.2 per dollar, so keep that in mind)) and paying with credit cards is also not very profitable, a large percentage, better stock up on cash and hold your bag tight)))
safe in the hotel, by the way, it surprised me, paid, 3 dolar per day) but at the official rate of a penny))
tips throughout Venezuela, already included in the bill)) 10%, but if suddenly you don’t have enough money to pay, then they don’t really worry, they let you go without problems, because everything that is a problem for them, they prefer to solve it instantly )))
and in general, I did not understand their financial activities, because. how much I bought in shops, they always forgot to take money for something)) for example, I bought cigars, the price is 200 bolivars, so the seller didn’t check them for me)) well, of course, I didn’t really insist)) and so with everything) ) at the disco they took 6 beers (they have a capacity of 0.2))) they brought the bill for 3)) then they ordered a dozen more, the bill for 2))) in general, hell knows how they keep accounts)) but I liked it))
Excursions:
Be sure to Canaima, an amazing place, but who is lucky, we were unlucky, there were clouds and we didn’t see the world’s largest Angel Falls (((but we saw and walked under a powerful jet inside the Sapo waterfall (since the full-flowing season, we couldn’t cross it all ) and swept along the Orinoco River)) in general I advise . .
But I note that the prices for excursions are a lot, for example, one-day Canaima from 350 dollars)
archipelago Los Roques 500 dolars) well, everything like that)
Another overview of Margarita, interestingly, the price of a penny is 90 dolars per person . .
And also visit the night Margarita, go to the most famous club Signor Frogs)
Tipping maids and bartenders from 5 to 10 bolivars, she also left a driver in taxis and buses) but optional)
Well, what can I say... everything is super, I liked everything, Venezuela is worth a visit, but my paradise is Cuba !! ! I have never seen a better place anywhere)))
And in general, advice to beginners, first Venezuela, then Cuba)
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