Hotel Sanda

The rocking chairs on the balcony were a hit with my kids. The hotel was freshly refurbished, spotless, and the staff made us feel welcome. It's a little farther from the beach, but the walk kept us active. We had a lovely stay.

We were there for two days, which suited us, though I wouldn't choose it for a long holiday. The staff were helpful and the place was clean, with AC, a wardrobe, small fridge, and small TV, all we needed in the heat. It's about a 10-minute walk to the nearest beach, though we didn't care for the beach in Venus. Since it's a 2-star hotel, the furniture and mattresses aren't high quality, but the hotel was as described.

Hotel Sanda is well looked after, even if Venus itself feels a bit run-down, and we enjoyed staying there. It's around 500 m from the beach in Venus, but we drove to Saturn instead, so that distance didn't matter to us. The garden, with trees and flowers, was a lovely cool spot in the afternoon. There's a playground for kids, and the staff were polite, helpful, and left us alone when we wanted space. The private parking is a little hidden, so ask at the front desk. Inside, it was spotless, even in the wardrobe, and the windows shut properly with good mosquito nets. The downside was the thin walls: we heard rowdy guests, doors slamming, and beds creaking. I guess that's much the same anywhere.

The towels were changed daily, and the rooms were decent and quiet. Parking was a problem, though: the spaces are small and there aren't enough for all the rooms. I've been coming here for six years, but still can't get a second-floor room. The third floor is too hot for my kid.