Checkin was immediate, and we were greeted with cooling drinks and a pretty female Santa Clause serving tiny biscuits.
Our room was comfortably furnished. In my opinion the best part of the room was the very large balcony which was more than well furnished with a table, two wicker chairs and a large sofa, all with cushions. We had a room in the Rose wing with a spectacular view of the pools and the sea.
There are five restaurants in this hotel, and all were open every day. In addition to this several of the bars also serve food, and all food was delicious and well presented. There are a number of bars and a disco which stays open till 4am.
The hotel boasts 3 main pools, plus 2 in the Royal Savoy section, and a private pool for each of the hotels villas. The middle main pool became very crowded and this could be unpleasant. There is also a good stretch of private beach and a jetty stretching out over the coral where the multicoloured fish swim around you in every direction. Naturally the hotel boasts its own diving school and a wealth of other activities.
There is a full animation team with a wide range of activities, and great attention is given to children at the kids club.
The downside for me was that the shower is in the bath, with one of those nasty plastic curtains that cling to your skin when you shower. In my opinion all 5 star hotels should have seperate showers and baths!!
The one thing that makes this hotel stand out above others is its staff. They are friendly and helpful beyond the norm and this was perhaps the outstanding feature that will bring us back to this hotel again and again.
