ANTO

There's a jacuzzi open at night, and the kids' playground is nice, though it costs extra. The room has no sink, so washing your hands or cleaning anything means going into the bathroom, and you can't adjust the AC fan speed. For what it costs, I didn't think it was worth it.

Really nice.

The rooftop jacuzzi was quiet while it was snowing in winter, and it made a great spot for photos. I can imagine it gets packed in peak season. The indoor and outdoor pools were warmer than I expected, and the sauna was the best I've tried. It felt like a private bath even though it was a public bathhouse, and the water was in great shape. We stayed at the Timber Junior for my girlfriend's birthday. There was a big bed in the living room and a smaller one in the other room. The room was clean, with a little tub that looked like something from a movie, not a square one. I didn't try the resort restaurant. There's a Starbucks in Anto, and there seemed to be a fair number of nearby restaurants, but we had trouble finding somewhere to eat. Next time, I plan to eat at the resort. I'd love to return, especially if you like pools and bathhouses.

The room was comfortable and warm, and the bed was good, but the air stayed dry even with the humidifier provided and the two I brought. The bathroom was roomy, though the water pressure was weak. I only used the pools once, but unlimited winter access to the indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzi was nice, and the warm water made it fun even below freezing. The sauna was great, including the lockers and kids' shower booth. Getting around the property was the main headache. Building 114 has all the amenities, and if you're elsewhere, reaching them means going outside. For the rooftop jacuzzi you have to wear a swimsuit and robe, which is awkward in midwinter. The sauna and fitness center also require going outdoors. I thought all the buildings connected, but they have separate entrances, and the ground floor layout confused people trying to find the jacuzzi and both pools. It's manageable for one trip there and back, but otherwise cumbersome. The view wasn't much either. The front building looked onto houses, while the rear building faced the one behind it, so I mostly kept the curtains closed. Check-in was listed for 3 PM, but I waited half an hour and got in at 3:10. Express checkout was handy. I came because it's a good itinerary with a science museum, hiking trails, and good restaurants, and bundling a trip like that is good value.