Joy Beach Lodge

Dinner was excellent, and I liked the room. The location right by the ocean is great, and both the owner and the attentive staff were very helpful.

I only went to the bar and restaurant, so I can’t say anything about the rooms. It’s a nice spot to catch the breeze or meet friends for drinks, but the service was poor and the staff didn’t seem to know what they were doing. The seafood pizza tasted like it had ketchup on it. Their menu had already changed the day after my first visit, and the value for money is low. At best, I’d give it 2.5 stars.

There isn’t much choice when it comes to drinks, but the food is amazing and the staff and owner are so kind. The beach resort has a lovely, peaceful atmosphere. I had a delightful four-star experience.

The reason I’m giving three stars is how my husband and I were stopped as we left and asked how many towels had been in our room and whether we’d taken any. Staff checked and then apologized, as all the towels were still there. It was embarrassing and disappointing, especially since we’d checked out and then ordered drinks, so there’d been plenty of time for them to check properly. That wasted our time and left a bad taste. During the stay, the rooms were lovely, the water pressure was strong, Wi-Fi was stable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was quite limited, though you can order from the menu. We enjoyed our time there, but we won’t return. There aren’t many rooms, so calling ahead to book may help.