Hotel Marina

I recently stayed at the Marina Hotel, which claims to be a 4-star establishment, but our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this hotel does not value its guests.

The staff treated us with utter contempt, behaving as though we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. The most shocking part of our stay was when I was physically assaulted by a security guard simply for attempting to take purchased food up to our room. This kind of behaviour is absolutely unacceptable anywhere, let alone a 4-star hotel.

As if that wasn't bad enough, if you decide to pop to the shop, be prepared to have your bags inspected upon your return. Any alcohol you purchase will be confiscated, so forget about enjoying a beer on your balcony. You can’t even take a proper-sized bottle of water to the pool—while they allow a small bottle, if you bring a 2-litre one to stay hydrated throughout the day, they’ll confiscate that too. To make matters worse, on the third day of our stay, I discovered a dirty pair of boxer shorts in the corner of the wardrobe. It was revolting and made us seriously question the cleanliness of the entire room. The constant restrictions make you feel more like you’re in a prison than on a relaxing holiday.

The overall experience at the Marina Hotel was dreadful. The combination of poor service, outrageous rules, unsanitary conditions, and outright aggression from the staff made this the worst hotel stay we’ve ever had. If you value your comfort, safety, and freedom, do yourself a favour and avoid the Marina Hotel at all costs.