Integrating leisure into the founding basis of the venue where the facilities include: squash courts; and inside there is a gym, 15-metre pool, a sauna and a steam room. Furthermore, in keeping with the universal tradition of Macdonald hotels, the spa offers a collection of therapies and beauty treatments using the Elemis and Jessica Nails product lines.
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Welcoming and warm, this hotel is a perfect getaway for a fun family break in beautiful Hampshire. With theme parks nearby for the children and the fascinating harbours of Southampton and Portsmouth for day trips, what better way to unwind and relax than the hotel’s spa, gym and swimming pool. For extreme relaxation, there’s a menu of indulgent spa treatments using gorgeous Elemis skincare products for a glamorous and glowing addition to your stay.
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa will be welcoming guests back from the 4th July 2020.
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£249
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Overnight break
Selected offer
The Ultimate Spa-cation Break
Three nights’ bed and breakfast, dinner on 1st day, a choice of 2 x 55 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Elemis Couture Touch or Biotec Prescribed Facial, Afternoon Tea on 2nd day, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
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£59.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break
The Spa Break for Two
One night’s bed and breakfast, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday
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£77.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break
The Sunday Spa Retreat for Two
One night’s bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
Late check-out on Monday
Treatment must be taken on Monday
1 every 12 guests goes FREE
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£79.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break
The Essential Spa Break for Two
One night's dinner, bed and breakfast, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday
from
£99.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break
The Indulgent Spa Break for Two
One night’s bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner, a choice of 2 x 25 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday
from
£154.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break
The Ultimate Spa Break for Two
Two nights’ bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner on the first day, a choice of 1 x 55 minute treatments from: Biotec Prescribed Facial, ELEMIS Couture Touch, Superfood Pro Radiance Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Afternoon Tea, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday
from
£59.50
per person (min 2)
Spa Day
Exclusive
Exclusive Spa Day for Two - 40% OFF
Includes a 55 minute ELEMIS Couture Touch Treatment inclusive of ELEMIS Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage, Afternoon Tea, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
20% off additional pre-booked treatments
£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
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£45
per person
Spa Day
The Midweek Essential Spa Day
Includes a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Pro Collagen Age Defy Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off any additional pre-booked treatments
1 in every 8 guests goes FREE
from
£59
per person
Spa Day
The Essential Spa Day PLUS
Includes a choice of 1 x 55 minute treatment from: Biotec Prescribed Facial, ELEMIS Couture Technology, ELEMIS Couture Touch, Superfood Pro Radiance Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store
from
£79
per person
Spa Day
The Indulgent Spa Day
Includes a 55 minute Elemis Couture Touch Treatment, Cream Tea with glass of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off additional pre-booked treatments
1 every 10 guests goes FREE Monday - Thursday
from
£109
per person
Spa Day
The Luxurious Spa Day
Includes an 85 minute Signature Treatment inclusive of ELEMIS Deep Tissue Massage with a Superfood Facial, a choice of 2 course lunch or Afternoon Tea, glass of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and full use of the facilities.
£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off any additional pre-booked treatments
At a glance
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Recovery Retreats
This spa offers treatments and packages designed for anyone with or recovering from cancer and delivered by specially trained spa therapists.
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Leisure Break Venue
The hotel offers a range of leisure facilities and treatments but is not a specialised spa. Please note, there are no Aqua classes in the swimming pool on Monday afternoons from 1pm-2pm, or Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 9am-11am
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Local Attractions
Botley Park is a 15 minute drive from the centre of Southampton and is also within easy reach of Portsmouth, Winchester and The New Forest
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Shopping
West Quay in Southampton and Gunwharf in Portsmouth are there to satisfy the needs of shopping enthusiasts
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Family Friendly
Children are welcome at the hotel and to use the pool and facilities, and have designated swimming times. Please note there is an increase in family bookings during holidays and weekends.
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Relaxation Room
- Gym / Classes
- Car Parking
- Dual Treatment Rooms
Hotel & Accommodation
- Restaurant
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa is one of the finest four-star hotels in Southampton. Set in the heart of Hampshire, the hotel offers the best of locations and fine facilities, 130 rooms and woodland surroundings.
The Macdonald brand is adept at providing a fine dining option across their nationwide collection of hotels, each with its own character, and in this case the Winchester Restaurant has an AA Rosette for its seasonal menu. The Swing and Divot Bar also offers light meals in a more relaxed atmosphere, and the Gallery bar is open for drinks throughout the day.
Location
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa,
Winchester Road,
Boorley Green,
Southampton,
SO32 2UA
SO32 2UA GB
Boorley Green, Hampshire, 8 miles East of Southampton
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The spa staff were amazing, very accommodating and kept great communication throughout the treatment. The spa facilities were great, slightly run down but didn't make any difference to the great weekend we had.
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Spa treatment and Staff were spot on!
Relaxing and fairly good size pool and nice hot sauna!
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Spa was wonderful. We had access after our check out the next day meaning a nice New Year’s Day swim. Showers/changing rooms were a bit shabby in places but the pool and spa was amazing
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Gave us afternoon tea and not lunch as booked which was very poor quality. Whole hotel seemed very tIred looking and reception staff when booking in not very helpful. As this was a birthday present for my daughter I felt that I had spent a lot of money and did not get what I had paid for.
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Great value for money. Had a lovely massage and staff were helpful and polite. There isn’t a hot tub, steam room was quite cold and you have to fight to get a seat around the pool.
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Friendly Reception spa staff, informative Therapists, good Foot treatment ,lovely relaxing spa lounge, with tea ,water etc
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Deep tissue massage was a bit generic, therapist did not focus on knotted areas, simply followed a routine to exact timing. My back was a bit sore the next day.
Food at the hotel was a bit of a let-down; the ketchup was cheap and vinegary and the mayo was cheap and of an odd consistency, both mornings we had breakfast the tea/coffee came out as we finished eating so service was slow.
When we had afternoon tea, we booked it for 1300, arrived at 1255 but for some reason had to wait well over half an hour for the food to come out. Afternoon tea is a set menu so I don’t understand why there was a wait, it was frustrating. Also the profiteroles were still frozen.
The spa facilities were okay; it was a shame there was no jacuzzi and no music playing in the background by the pool, would have maybe enhanced the atmosphere. Some of the cushions around the pool were mouldy.
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Fantastic hen do experience. Slightly limited facilities- only pool, sauna and steam room, no jacuzzi but fantastic treatments.
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On arrival the welcome was negative. Not forthcoming in welcome. Our booking for therapy was changed only an hour before departing for venue. But the two therapists were very professional with their respective service.
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The spa treatments (massage and facial) were fab and would definitely recommend. The file and polish however was terrible and a huge waste of money and time, so dont opt for that. There is also no air con in the spa area, just a wobbly loud fan, which is also very uncomfortable for the staff as well as the guests. The pool was lovely and a good calm space. The steam room is in desperate need of refurbishment as it smells a bit and the ceiling is coming away. Overall it is worth visiting the spa, but it just needs a good deep clean and a refurb. Staff at the spa and hotel are excellent!
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We were booked in to have pedicures, only to be told they were only a file & polish. Very disappointing. One spa treatment was not at the same time as we were told on the confirmation from spa breaks
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This was my 4th visit to this spa. I've always been impressed with the staff, and enjoyed my time there, but sadly I can't be as positive about this visit.
The staff were absolutely superb, so my compliments to them.
Sadly the premises themselves have started to look dreadfully shabby, there was a lady painting the exterior frames on the doors and windows of the sports bar, small A4 notices were sellotaped but one door had no notice and so my friend used that door to exit so that we could sit outside in the sun, and got brown paint all over her hand.
The spa staff were really busy, and in every previous visit, at the end of my treatment I was given a completed card which showed the products used. This didn't happen on Thursday. Some of my party received little paper slips ... not quite the standard usually set.
The relaxation room has water, which you are advised to drink after treatment, but there were no cups, and the water fountain in the changing rooms had no cups either. Thankfully I had brought my own water.
There were also yea making facilities for herbal teas, but all the cups were dirty, and no fresh ones put out in my time there.
The pool area is looking awfully shabby, the ceiling is covered in large patches of mould, and it was uncomfortably warm in there on Thursday.
It was really, and I mean REALLY busy on Thursday, which meant that many groups of ladies had nowhere to sit by the pool, as the seating is limited, however this was not helped by the fact that there was a stack of loungers in the corner with a note on them saying they were broken.
Finally, our food.
The sandwiches were okay, however my previous communication about one member of the party eating no egg, and one being vegetarian, had not been communicated with the restaurant.
The salad garnish with the sandwiches was dead and had black bits on it.
The scones were very dry.
The cake selection, on appearance, looked ok, but the posset and the tarts were flavourless and the tarts were cut into quarters! This just gave the impression that, with with it being 3pm, things were running out.
Overall, it was a lovely time spent with friends, but not the pleasant spa experience that I had told them they would be receiving.
I did not complain to staff as they are not in control of any if this, and were doing the best they could, the manager is, and he/she should be checking systems and procedures to ensure this situation isn't happening.
I don't feel that I could recommend this particular spa experience again, which is a real shame.
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The treatments were amazing,its just a shame that the there was no jacuzzi and the pool was cold and small.
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The treatment I had was a facial, which was excellant, very impressed. The pool area was I situated in the middle of the hotel, no Windows outside was quite dark andunfortunatly no Jacuzzi. Lots of other facilities in the spa complex.
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Lovely treatment with very nice facilities
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Oh Lydia after all your trouble of sorting out my voucher this spa I believe should be removed form your offers! This hotel via the spa entrance is scruffy untidy, with the staffs packed lunches in the drinks for sale fridge, the desk staff generally disintersted. I know I have been spoilt with my previous spa treatments at the likes of Carey’s manor and Donnington spa, but I would seriously recommend one of your sales team coming to look at the changing, pool and shower areas, I do believe you will cease using this hotel
I had rung ahead to advise that my friend used a walking frame yet we were ‘dunped’ Into a dry changing room, only to have to ask a guest wher the pool was, this is not signed, so had to collect all our stuff, and cross a hotel hallway!!! We changed in very dilapidated facilities, the disabled changing room had an outside wooden garden chair that was actually too low for a impaired walker. The ‘pool area, was dirty, the 4 cushioned loungers were wet, and the non padded loungers had broken arms, the pool itself was fine but the photo shows what looks like a jacuzzi but it wasn’t one more like a paddling pool not even a foot deep!
The area was cold and scruffy.
We spent 30 mins in the pool area and then tried to bring our tea and treatments forward so we could leave, that was after waiting at the desk for 20 minutes!!! The disabled toilet facilities are atrocious, again not sign posted, and we finally found them ( with the help in the main hotel receptionist, as again there was no one at the spa desk) to be in a corridor by a sports bar and next to the men’s toilets. There were no facilities to dry your hands and the toilet paper was behind you!! We should have complained at this stage but felt there would be no point. I showered but my friend did not want to use the poor facilities.
We made our way to the restaurant as we had to kill 2.5 hrs until our treatments! Adam the waiter was absolutely excellent, friendly polite and attentive. The cream tea was very nice, but again the decor and furnishings are tired and dated.
I returned the the spa desk to check in for our treatments to be told the orchard room was en route to the restaurant, this is a fair way back from whence we came when my friend uses a walking frame.
This room was nice warm and peaceful and we wish we had of known about it as would have been a nice room to kill a couple of hours!
The treatment ladies asked how our day had been as they were surprised we were dressed, so I told them about the lack of service, being dumped in the ‘dry room’ the dirty and cold facilities and they seemed to just nod, asked did we get a tour etc which we didn’t,and promised the treatments would make up for all of that.
We both had a 25 min facial and 25 min back massage, both of which were Excellent, the girls were lovely, rooms clean and tranquil and we both felt on top of the World. So thank you for sorting my voucher for use, but please visit this spa 😪
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Lovely warm welcome. Massage was excellent, lovely girls who listened to the customer to give the excellent service. Food was good. Only down side is we were not able to use the facilities for a period because of a power cut.
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Spa very nice and made you relaxed.Neck and shoulder massage was lovely and deep and the facial and scalp massages so relaxing nearly went to sleep.Great day out😄😄😄😄
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Had the most amazing massage from Louise and a wonderful facial from another lady. This spa was very nice and wonderful treatments. Overall a fantastic spa trip and would highly recommend.
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The spa facilities were very good and the treatments excellent. However, the afternoon tea was a huge disappointment. There were no staff available at our allotted time (we had to go and find someone and still had to wait 15 minutes to be seated). Also, the restaurant was cold and lacked atmosphere. The quality of the food was ok - but not value for money.
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Spa treatment pre booked & were of a very high standard. Love lyrics relax area & staff were skilled & friendly but also very discreet & unobtrusive. This made us feel Very relaxed.
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We chose to have facials and back massage. Facial was relaxing and the massage was amazing - probably the best I’ve had to date. Steam room and sauna were clean and comfortable however the pool was rather small and quickly felt crowded ( with 8 people trying to swim).
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Overall we had a nice time, but to be honest I don't think we'll be returning as the most enjoyable thing was each other's company. There wasn't a Jacuzzi in the pool area, however there were multiple seating areas which was nice. I had two treatments, a facial, which was just average. The therapists were quite noisy and were whispering during the facial. My second was a "pedicure". This turned out to be just putting on new polish on my toes, no massage or rubbing down of my feet was done. We went out that night, and when I took my heels of at the end of the night, the polish had already rubbed off my big toes! I went back in the morning, they did offer to re-polish but we were leaving shortly and I would have had to put my shoes and socks on. I declined, and they didn't really seem to care that I hadn't had a great experience. A bit disappointing as it was supposed to be a treat for my 40th birthday.
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We had a good day,but we were disappointed that we had to wait over one hour before we could use the swimming pool as it was booked for arobics
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Spa was so busy and not very relaxing as so many children in pool. The recliners were all bookies out with towels even though no one was on them.
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It was a nice location. On arrival the Receptionist was on the phone. She didn't look up to acknowledge us. There was no water in the changing rooms. The relaxation room was nice but full of dirty cups,no hot or cold water for quite a while.
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Our stay at the hotel was great, the massage was particularly good and all of the staff were very accomodating. The package we received on valentine's day was amazing and worth every penny. Would definitely come back and stay again and would recommend to anyone.
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From the moment we spoke to Joshua via Spa breaks it was simple and very well organised regards booking.
The hotel was great with spacious room and good size bathroom. Spa treatment and Staff were spot on!
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The staff were so lovely and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint would be loud neighbours but on NYE I guess that’s to be expected.
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Great 1 night stay. Room was comfortable and staff were helpful, food wasn’t as good as anticipated but overall good value for money.
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Lovely, quiet hotel, large clean room, nice staff ,good facilities
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Booked a twin room and received a double... did not mention it to reception as it wasn’t a huge deal, just a lack of attention to detail.
Feather pillows were fluffy but the fabric so crackly I didn’t sleep well the first night. Housekeeping did sort out a non- feather pillow to go on top for the second night. Never seen a feather pillow as the top pillow!
There was only one big towel in the room (instead of two) and the dressing gown had broken belt loops. Again not a big deal in itself but just disappointing and unnecessary.
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Firstly a complaint in that their internal communication could be considerably improved. At reception no record of our booking could initially be found. Then at spa reception same again. Then at dinner on first night same again. Having said that we must say the restaurant staff were excellent. The food was also very good with excellent variety at breakfast. I would say that I was not impressed by spa reception staff.
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The staff were pleasant and very accommodating. The room was well presented but in much need of a facelift (hot water taps didn't work, lampshades and bins broken etc) but overall was comfortable. The food in the sports bar was pretty bad. The vegetable club which is £12 was basically boiled carrot and onion in soggy bread. They also have a huge wasp problem, even the staff were on edge to come outside.
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Apart from having no hot water in the bathroom, the stay was enjoyable. Evening meal was lovely
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The rooms are ok. They are quite basic but with an old vibe.
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There was some confusion on my arrival, as they could not find my reservation, although I had rang up during the week too confirm! The problem was they had my name down with wrong spelling!
No further hiccups, room on the ground floor was very spacious and comfortable.
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We treated our daughter for her 30th birthday l, there was 14 ladies in our party and we all enjoyed ourselves, would definitely recommend and most definitely visit agai, thank you for a lovely stay
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Great hotel.Friendly welcome at reception and pointed us in the right direction to all the facilities.The restaurant was busy but they made tone for each guest and the menu was delightful.
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Absoutley fantastic hotel,staff and food. Would highly recommend and will be going back for sure 10/10
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Friendly & very helpful staff. Very comfortable bed & room. Love lyrics location on the edge of the New Forrest. Restaurant a very good standard. Proseco in room on arrival was very welcome. Afternoon Tea was lovely too & there was plenty to share between the 2 of us. The pool area/ changing rooms in need of some decorating/ updating but the pool / steam room & sauna were of a good standard.
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Staff couldn’t have been more polite and helpful. Evening meal was delicious and beautifully presented. Beds were extremely comfortable and room had everything we needed.
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Everything was great apart from the pillows being too squishy!
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Decent hotel. The room and bed were comfortable. We waited a very long time for our dinner even though we had pre ordered. Buffet breakfast which was just ok, staff seemed very stressed that were filling the trays.
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Accommodation good but some of the rooms weren't ready on arrival. No robes or slippers available for use in spa. Some of the staff were quite abrupt. Others were super helpful.
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