Stunning resort – but a few fixes would make it perfect
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I stayed at the Berjaya Hotel for 3 nights and ended up extending my stay – that alone says everything about how much I loved this place. It truly deserves its 5-star reputation.
The positives:
· The private beach is absolutely gorgeous.
· The pool is large, pleasant, and very well maintained – crystal clean.
· We stayed in a chalet facing the sea, and it was simply wonderful – waking up to that view every morning was unforgettable.
· The international breakfast buffet is rich and generous.
· The staff throughout the hotel are helpful and welcoming.
· The 24-hour buggy service is a great idea for getting around the resort.
· The SkyCab is nearby, with a free shuttle to the station (one-way).
· Plenty of restaurants to choose from, live jazz every evening for 1–2 hours, and an amazing fire show on the beach every Friday and Saturday.
Now, a few areas that need attention:
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🔴 1. Inappropriate swimwear in the pool
I was shocked to see several guests swimming in regular clothes and T-shirts – not proper swimwear. Worse, I witnessed a guest actually scrubbing his T-shirt inside the pool to clean it. This is unhygienic and can pollute the water.
👉 There should be a clear rule requiring proper swimwear, and staff should enforce it. A simple sign at the entrance would help.
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🔴 2. Buggy service issue – broken promise
The resort offers a buggy shuttle to the SkyCab station, but the return is not officially provided. However, we were told by a driver that a buggy would drop off a group at 4 PM and that we could return with it. Since we were a family of 4 and there was no space left, he promised to come back for us. He never did.
We waited in vain under the scorching heat, with a child, and eventually had to walk back uphill – which was exhausting and uncomfortable.
👉 If the return service is not guaranteed, just say so clearly. Don't make promises you can't keep. This was very disappointing.
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🔴 3. Dessert variety
Both at breakfast and dinner, the dessert options were quite limited and lacked creativity. A bit more variety would elevate the dining experience.
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Final word:
Despite these issues, my overall stay was wonderful. The resort is beautiful, the setting is magical, and I would still recommend it – but I truly hope management listens to this feedback, especially regarding pool rules and the buggy service.
We came for 3 nights and stayed longer – that says a lot. With a few adjustments, this place would be absolutely perfect.