La Mariposa Studios

We had a lovely stay and would happily come back. It’s a family-run place with great value for the price, and it’s kid-friendly too. You can take in the view over breakfast or while sipping a cocktail. Big thanks to Fardeen, Varun, Rahul, Pritam and the rest of the team for being so friendly and accommodating.

The beach views were lovely and the staff kind, but for the price the stay fell short. The bathroom had unpleasant odors, breakfast was repetitive and limited, and check-in felt impersonal, with nobody offering to carry our bags. Restaurant staff were friendly but seemed overwhelmed, and that led to order mix-ups. We’d stayed somewhere much more affordable on the island’s east side and received a much warmer welcome there, so this felt like poor value for money.

I booked a day package for a birthday and regret spending my money here. The service was terrible, staff weren’t smiling and were arguing with each other at lunchtime, and the food was appalling. The room was tiny and dirty, and far too expensive for what we got. We also asked for a birthday cake, then were charged an exorbitant amount for it at checkout. It completely ruined the birthday. One of the worst places I’ve been to, and I’d never go back. I don’t recommend booking the day package.

The views here are lovely, and the staff are friendly. We’re vegetarian, and the chef even made dishes especially for us. There wasn’t any housekeeping during our stay, though; it was okay in the end.