Lucas Weber
The hotel isn't too big and offers basic features such as a small pool and an area to lie in the sun. Another area to stay and spend time would be nice, but you can sit in the restaurant if you want to. There, it can be windy at times, but that didn't bother us too much. The highlight is the staff which was friendly and helpful at all times.
In general, you get what you pay for and we were happy with that!
Sam Denison
I recently stayed at Hotel Taimar and was thoroughly impressed by many aspects of my visit. The services were exceptional, with the staff being incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with any request. From check-in to check-out, they made me feel welcome and well cared for.
The rooms were spacious, modern, and most importantly, immaculately clean. Every detail, from the bed linens to the bathroom, was spotless, which really added to the overall comfort of the stay. The hotel also had a neat and tidy atmosphere throughout, which was very reassuring.
The only downside of my experience was the food. While what was available was of decent quality, the options were somewhat limited. The variety felt a bit sparse, especially for a longer stay. There could definitely be more choice, particularly for guests who enjoy a broader selection at mealtimes.
Overall, I had a fantastic stay at Hotel Taimar, and if the food options were improved, it would easily be a perfect experience.
While my stay at Hotel Taimar was largely positive, one thing to note is its location. The hotel is about a good 20-minute walk from any reliable restaurants or shops. So, if you're looking for a wider selection of dining options or to do some proper shopping, you'll need to plan for a bit of a walk.
There are a few small corner shops within a 2-minute walk, but they don’t hold much stock of any importance, mostly offering basic items. This might be slightly inconvenient for guests who prefer having more amenities close by. However, for those looking for a quiet, more secluded stay, the location can still be quite appealing with stunning views seen from the pool side and around the hotel.
Dilshana Hassan
Firstly, I want to commend the staff at this hotel – they are truly wonderful and attentive.
We chose this hotel because it was advertised as wheelchair-friendly, which is true in terms of accessibility.
However, we didn’t anticipate that there would be no entertainment or activities provided for guests with mobility challenges. Even more disappointing is that the hotel couldn’t offer any information on local activities or attractions.
As for the area surrounding the hotel, it feels desolate – like an abandoned city filled with only hotels. There's simply nothing to do nearby.
We were also drawn to the promise of a heated pool, but sadly, it’s quite small and far too cold to enjoy. In the end, the hotel offers the bare minimum: basic food, basic rooms, and a cold pool.
wiz kiddd
As a former area manager for the UK's biggest hotel chain Premier Inn, I would like to share insight into my experience.
Having recently visited Hotel Taimar, there are room for improvements on multiple levels.
Arrival - We arrived late to be met with a plate of food which was very thoughtful. However, The food contained Prawns and other seafood which can be very problematic regarding food safety, giving my masters in environmental health, I advised my friends not to consume the cold fish which had been left out at room temperature.
Food- Having travelled the world this is the smallest restaurant that I have been to in an all inclusive resort, I was optimistic... There is plenty of fish and salad but that's it. There Isn't a wide range of food defiantly room for improvement regarding the selection of dishes available. Avoid if you are vegetarian as you will be eating chips and salad during your whole stay which the occasional cold pasta and tomato sauce.
Every meal during our stay was Luke warm in temperature or cold. I do believe that the hotel is aware of this as there is a microwave in the restaurant, however the microwave is useless and does not heat the food. My travel partner stated said it works but you have to heat the food for 5 minutes. Who wants to wait 5 minutes for there food to be warm? Please invest in suitable serving equipment, insulated so that food is not cold. In addition to this, there is no replenish of desserts once the first servings are eaten. For an all inclusive hotel why are you not replenishing food/desserts?.
Bar: The bar closes at 11pm. However, if you go to the bar at 10:50 for your last drinks you won't get served as it will be closed.
Facilities: There isn't anything to do in the hotel for example entertainment. However, the grounds of the hotel were very clean and nice. The room was clean and was serviced daily. The bathroom being the masterpiece, powerful shower.
Service:
Every single reception member of staff need adequate customer service training.
The housekeeping team were so friendly and polite they are a ray of sunshine, alongside the bar staff.
There we 4 of us staying at Hotel Taimar, During our stay we hired an iron. The ironing board was covering in a cheap polyester cover which is a fire hazard. The material was not satisfactory for its purpose it was cheap and flimsy. This resulted in the material of the ironing board burning once it came into contact with the iron.
When discussing this with the reception staff they were very dismissive and rude, in which we asked to speak to a manager. The manager Briseida Bautista was rude, very defensive and lacked adequate communication skills. Her code of conduct was not satisfactory for a senior member of staff. There was no need to be rude and defensive when being questioned. When there was no adequate explanation she started to deflect and become aggressive and rude. After this situation happened the staff changed there behaviour towards us, like we were thugs. We offered to replace the cover and we was threatened with legal action if we didn't....
We are 4 educated successful Black Women, 1 lawyer, 1 Consultation Midwife in a private hospital, 1 Director of a private tuition company and I myself work for the UK Government. 6 Degrees between us with one currently studying for her PHD.
I can see where you may have been intimated being challenged by educated black women, please be assured that we are women of good etiquette.
Your guest experience needs improving. The hotel is small and relevantly new, there is no reason for this hotel not to be of high standards. Hotel Taimar has great potential. However right now it is barley satisfactory.
Kind regards
Miss Cullum.
Chris keane
I’ve just come back from a 10 day holiday at Hotel Taimar, and feel Very Let Down and Disappointed by My trip. Advertising Photos look great, but in reality no where near the same. Advertised as a 4star hotel, but the only way this hotel could get 4stars is if The Beatles stayed there. I paid for a room with a sun-bed outside with a curtain around it but all I got was some old rusty fittings where the curtains used to hang. It’s was the same for all the rest of these types of rooms. The actual room was big and spacious with a powerful Massive Shower that could fit 10 people in it. Found a couple of dead cockroaches on two separate occasions but nothing to put Me off. The Food was ok, but got cold quite quickly but that’s probably down to the dining area situated in a Wind Tunnel. I put My foot in the “open refrigerator “, Sorry I meant to say Swimming Pool, on the first day, and didn’t got back for two days. Finally plucked up the Balls (mind you, they soon disappeared) to get in the pool and it was Very Refreshing ( that’s code for bloody freezing). The hotel is very isolated, and with No entertainment at night, and No nearby Bars or Restaurants, it was early nights every night. Hotel isn’t 4star but the Staff are all 5 Star.
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