Hotel Laura

I came back to Laura after 20 years and found a pool that's still exactly the same, outdated and unrenovated. The owners need to wake up. We're in the 21st century, yet there's no card terminal at the register. They charge 5 euros to get in, but don't seem to consider families with children or include a family entry option in the price list. The toilets are so bad that a police report could get them shut down, and the water was dirty. Unbelievable, we're in Slovakia.

I'm rating just the pool. You get what you pay for: 5€ per adult on weekdays and 6€ on weekends. The grounds are nicely landscaped, and the pool works for less demanding visitors. Don't expect whirlpools or bubbles. There are only a few buffets, but the prices are good. The toilets are a disaster. For me, it's still better than Veronika in Rajec.

The grounds are older but kept clean, and the pool sits in beautiful nature without concrete all around. It's a perfect place to relax, and we always like coming back. It could use more attractions for children.

The surrounding area is beautiful and pleasant, and the children's pool was a definite plus, with fresh, clean water every day. I was here in 2016. The resort itself felt a bit dated, with decor from the 1990s.