Kimkim Trip Reviews

Centrally located and a pillow menu!

Beautiful room in the centre of everything!

Off season requires more direction and help than what was provided by the front desk

So many different experiences on this tour!

Every stop allowed us to sample (and purchase if we wished)

The two wineries were so different! They both provided an interesting perspective on wine making in the region

The site is incredible. I definitely recommend having a guide as there is so much to see and learn about

Hotel was clean but night desk person was not helpful. She would not assist us in calling some restaurants to see if they were actually open given it was the off season. Instead she said you’ll need to go to them to see if they are open. The internet showed all restaurants as open but in reality very few actually were. Without phone service or transportation it was not possible to just go by places to see if they were open. In all of my travels this is the only hotel that I’ve been to where they wouldn’t assist us in finding a place to eat. Poor customer service!

Great views of the ocean and sunsets. A very large and comfortable pool. We enjoyed breakfast, dinner and desserts at Le Papillon Restaurant. The room was very spacious and well-laid out, with a wrap-around balcony overlooking the pool and bar.

Beautiful grounds. We enjoyed our two breakfasts and two dinners at the restaurant, which was just a few steps from our room. There was no pool or exercise room, but there was a shuttle to a sister hotel a few minutes away with those facilities. The only issue with the hotel is that the room was freezing the entire time. The staff told us that there is air conditioning but no heat in their rooms.

Beautiful grounds and room. We had fine dinners at their two restaurants and swam in the "hot springs" pool. And the first thing we saw when we left our room was a view of the Arenal Volcano among the clouds.

Randy, the Don Juan tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot from him on the process of growing coffee beans and cacao and how they turn into coffee and chocolate. We had a few hands-on activities, such as making our own chocolate bar or cookie. And we bought about 10 bars of chocolate at the gift shop to bring back to our friends and relatives.

There was a lot of up and down hill walking. Mariano recommend the best hike for us so that we went over 3 of the covered bridges and saw a fair amount of wildlife.

The volcano hike was very strenuous for us, but we did the best we could. We saw ants, butterflies and a toucan. One of us went down the 500 stairs to the waterfall and swam a bit in the pool on the left, while the other stayed on top and took pictures.

Beautiful hotel in great location- right near shiba park and Tokyo tower. Subway nearby. But if up for walking- also easy to get to nearby neighborhoods

Kimora was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. Took us to beautiful temples and shrines. Made us a dinner reservation! Our driver was very safe and courteous as well. Would highly recommend this tour.

Great location. Easy walk from the bus depot. This is the largest hotel room we have ever stayed in. It had two levels and a washer dryer. The staff were friendly. We did not eat on site, but there were a few lovely options. We did take advantage of the pool and fitness room. Those staff were also very friendly. I especially liked being able to watch the Australian Open in my room.

Historic. Charming. We enjoyed the owners (Michelle (?) and Ross). We ate dinner and breakfast here. Our room was clean, comfortable and updated. We would stay here again.

This was on our Alps to Ocean bike tour. The location is perfect. Great view and two hot tubs (spas). The included dinner was served as a group. You met fellow travelers while seated at larger tables. It was heaps of fun.

Great staff, clean rooms and onsite laundry facility. The best part is the restaurant. Relaxed with a beer in the lounge then on to the buffet dinner with the best selection of salads, appetizers, Asian and local dishes and a roast carving station. We also hade a delicious breakfast the next morning. We needed to leaver early and they opened early.

This place is very quaint with great food and staff. Comfortable clean rooms. Slobodan checked us in and really made us comfortable.

So the check in process was the fastest of any hotel I have ever stayed in. I wish all hotels were ran this way. The staff are competent and chill. The room was clean and comfortable! We loved exploring Oamaru and then relaxing and getting a good night's sleep here.

This hotel was on our way along the Alps to Ocean bike tour. The breakfast in the morning was very delicious.

The view of the lake is amazing. The staff were very kind and brought our breakfast to our room. Very comfortable hotel.

Off the busy street. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. I just wish the pool was working. Also, the staff and the food in the restaurant where we ate breakfast were wonderful. Delicious!

Great location and staff. The room was small since it was in a city but exactly what we needed!

It was nice having our own little bungalow but we were right next to a busy street and there were a few bugs.

The view of the water was absolutely breathtaking to walk into!

The hotel was bit far from the city and on top of a hill so it was difficult to get to but it helped us get our steps in!

Really cool birds eye view of the city but it is a bit of a longer experience.

Great trip but bring your bathing suits!

Worth every penny! The view, the private beach, everything was perfect.

What better way to cross off a bucket list item other than doing it with a beautiful scenery!

An absolutely incredible experience! We got to feed the kangaroos before the park even opened with a private guide. Can't recommend this enough!

Beautiful hotel in convenient location in Cairns. Modern, clean rooms with great breakfast buffet.

Jam packed full day trip from Cairns. Great way to see Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rain Forest and Cape Tribulation. Our guide Adrian H. was amazing and shared many stories to keep us entertained.

Great way to see the Great Barrier Reef, especially if you want to snorkel in safe surroundings. Fun boat ride, great staff.

Learned so much about Aboriginal culture and life, was an amazing tour. Don’t miss Uluru at sunset, truly magical.

An amazing experience! The Blue Mountains are beautiful, our guide Mark was knowledgeable and his love of the country was evident.

Great tour of the Opera House, our guide was very knowledgeable about the history land construction.

Toured different neighborhoods in Sutter would never have visited on our own. Fun stop at Bondi Beach.

Incredibly powerful to watch the sunrise from the Mayan temple and we saw so many cool birds in the jungle after sunrise!

An amazing place to stay.

Boat and nature guide was amazing. Honestly, the food was really not that spectacular, ok but not amazing.

Just wow. Would go back

Our stay at Little Hoi An Boutique Hotel was genuinely enjoyable and easy. The location is a real advantage. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old Town and many key attractions, which made getting around simple and relaxed. The free bicycles were a big plus for us—we used them and especially enjoyed a morning ride out to the rice fields just outside of town. Quiet roads, flat terrain, and a peaceful start to the day. The room was clean, well maintained, and practical, with enough space for two people and their luggage. The hotel has a calm, classic feel that suits Hoi An well. Staff were welcoming and attentive, and service felt genuine rather than rehearsed. Breakfast was solid, with good options to start the day. Overall, a comfortable, well-located boutique hotel with thoughtful extras that actually get used. A great base for exploring Hoi An, both on foot and by bike.

Our stay at Lynnaya Urban River Resort was excellent from start to finish. We wished we coukd stay longer. The room was very comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with ample space for two people and their luggage—no feeling of being cramped or having to rearrange bags constantly. The room layout really works. The outdoor shower was a standout feature: well executed, private, and honestly a pleasure to use. It added character without sacrificing comfort. Service was top notch throughout the stay. Staff were attentive, warm, and genuinely focused on making things easy and pleasant, without ever feeling scripted or overbearing. Breakfast was another strong point, with good options and solid quality, making mornings relaxed and unrushed. Overall, this is a fantastic hotel—comfortable, well designed, and very well run. A great base in Siem Reap and an easy place to recommend.

The room at White Lotus Hue Hotel was comfortable for two people traveling with luggage, which immediately made the stay easier. There was enough space to move around without constantly negotiating bags, and the room felt practical and well set up. Service was very good throughout—staff were attentive, friendly, and handled things efficiently. The central location is another strong point, making it easy to walk to key sights or get around Huế without much planning. Breakfast was the only minor downside. Although there was plenty of food and seating, the buffet area felt chaotic, with a lot of pushing and shoving that took away from what should have been a relaxed start to the day. Overall, a solid and convenient hotel with good service and comfort, slightly let down by breakfast organization.

The boat itself, Dora and all the other boats, stayed anchored most of the time, or moved very little. Practically everything—boarding at the port, excursions, and disembarkation—was done via small, simple shuttle boats. They were functional, not luxurious, and clearly built for logistics rather than comfort. In that sense, Dora operates more as a floating hotel than a true cruise ship. You eat on board, sleep on board, relax on deck, and enjoy the scenery from a fixed position in the bay. Explorations are done on a transporter boat. worth noting is that the sense of peace and quiet is not available . The Dora & Nearby boats run their engines frequently—even when anchored—and the smell of diesel and engine noise is quite unpleasant, which detracts from the otherwise serene setting. The staff deserves real credit. They were consistently friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Service felt warm and genuine. The food was good, well prepared and reliable, but not especially memorable or adventurous. The activities, while well organized, felt manufactured. They follow a polished script designed to move many guests efficiently through a curated version of the experience. it lacks authenticity, spontaneity or a sense of discovery. Stepping back, Ha Long Bay is undeniably beautiful. Still, after going through the full program, I’m left thinking that a well-planned day trip from Hanoi is probably sufficient to experience the bay’s essence. An overnight cruise adds comfort and atmosphere, but not necessarily deeper access or insight. In short: comfortable, pleasant, professionally run. but our goal is simply to understand and appreciate the bay, and we don’t need more than a day trip. But look for one the offers kayaking it was the highlight of our tripod

We really enjoyed our stay at Le Close du Fil Hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and genuinely comfortable, with plenty of room to settle in and relax. We especially liked the French colonial vibe—the décor is tasteful, cohesive, and gives the place real character without feeling heavy or overdone. Breakfast was good . There were choices available, and everything was freshly made, which made mornings easy and enjoyable. Overall, a comfortable and well-run hotel with charm, space, and a strong breakfast. A solid base for exploring Ninh Bình.

The Gateway Inn Pu Luong's staff provided excellent service throughout our stay and were consistently attentive and welcoming. The food options were good, well prepared, and thoughtfully presented. The rooms themselves were clean to a certain extend. However, upon check-in, some of the cups in the room and the bathroom did not appear to be clean, which was a minor but noticeable issue. Some doors did not close properly which ally flys to get in. In addition, the rooms are very rustic, which may appeal to some travelers but felt overly basic for our expectations. We also experienced that the hot water running out mid shower each time.

We had a front-facing room with a balcony, which unfortunately reduced the usable room size quite a bit. For two people traveling with luggage, the space already felt tight, and the balcony layout made it more so. Because of street noise, we didn’t end up using the balcony at all, so it felt like wasted space. Welcoming and friendly service and an excellent breakfast, but as space matters, a quieter, non-balcony room might be the better choice.

Wonderful experience. All the staff were very responsive and helpful. We had a very nice time on this cruise. The room was beautiful. We did the one night trip - I wish we had scheduled the 2 night trip. Sara did a wonderful job of coordinating all the events and our server Dian seemed to anticipate our needs and was very helpful. It was a great time. Highly recommend.

Very nice hotel. Quiet location and unique experience. I wish we would have had more time here to explore. They had a beautiful store with handiwork. The embroidery was beautiful. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff were all very responsive and helpful.

Very nice place to stay in the Old Quarter. Convenient location. The staff were awesome! They were so helpful and kind.

We got to see so many filming locations as part of this tour. The guides made sure to calibrate their tour based on who was in attendance, so the super LOTR fan and the casual enjoyer (i.e., my husband and myself) could both appreciate and enjoy their time. They brought a flip book to show the scenes and how they were staged for the film, and Pure Glenorchy was also able to get us onto a privately owned location for the Hobbit and to get a better view of Isengaard. And of course the photo opportunity at the end was an awesome touch. It even included a break for afternoon tea in the park in Glenorchy!

Ash was an amazing tour guide for the Kai Bites tour. She took us around to her favorite spots, taking care to point out important history, art, and buildings around Christchurch, including spots that we would not have thought to check out or would have noticed on our own. Ash made sure to point out shops that features local artisans so we could bookmark them for our own time, and when we mentioned our dinner reservation plans, she helped pick out a menu of must haves (which were, to no surprise, amazing recommendations). She clearly has a love for her work and sharing great food with others, and it was such a delight to spend the time with her, which made this a top excursion on our trip.

This was the best part of the trip as someone looking forward to the diverse bird wildlife of New Zealand. The guides were so informed and clearly passionate about their work, so the audio tour component was very informative. We were able to see little spotted kiwis in the wild, a Ruru, and multiple tuatara. And it felt more intimate as a small group walking through Zealandia after dark with provided red flashlights to be able to search the brush for wildlife.

The experience of this rewarding hike was phenomenal. The guides were kind and so fun, helping take photos and explain everything you could see from the top of the crater. The skree down into the crater was the highlight, with the best part being able to go quickly at the bottom.

Very nice hotel and room. We had some issues with the TV and AC in our first room, which required some elevation to management and finally requesting a new room to get fixed. The hotel itself is the nicest we stayed at. It’s also a very touristy area, so it’s very catered to western standards and safety. Also loved how close to was to the airport for the end of our trip.

It was a great hotel overall, but the rooms could use some updates. The cleanliness was OK. A few issues with cleaning that they promptly fixed when asked. It should be noted the shower is outdoors, which is so fun but can be a bit of an issue sometimes with rainy season. There is also only a shower, no tub. The restaurants were fantastic!

Our favorite place we stayed. The cutest little villa with our own private plunge pool. The welcome drink and massages were great.

We loved this! So unique and it was great to do the temple tour prior to the performance. Our guide was very experienced and spoke English so well. I am so glad this was a part of our itinerary.

The waterfall was so beautiful! It was a really cool little hike through a river and forest there. Our guide was so fun and took great photos.

I’m sure the beaches are really great, unfortunately it was raining the day we had this scheduled so we got stuck in some rain storms. It’s also a little far from the resort we stayed in.

Our favorite activity- highly recommend this. We even went back to the gili islands another day because we loved it so much. So so many sea turtles!! The viewing glass upgrade to the boat was nice, but overall a speed boat would have been amazing for faster travel. Also, a nicer boat with a better area on the front to lounge would have made it perfect.

Extremely fantastic and loved by the guests Staff were fabulous

Amazing staff and hosts

Excellent

Clients had a poir experience with the driver who asked for payment

exceeded our expectations in every way. Perhaps the nicest lodge we've stayed at overall. The bungalows are extremely private and designed so well I found myself photographing many features of them to perhaps implement some of those ideas in my own house someday. The outdoor shower, the lava exfoliating tiles on the floor, the copper trough bathroom sink. Just wonderful. Couldn't believe the privacy we had in everything we did. Had the thermal river to ourselves, the hiking paths to ourselves and even the restaurant almost to ourselves. So much so that I questioned if they were perhaps not very booked and was stunned to hear they were at 100%.

Very personal intimate experience, especially with the staff. Excellent food choices and quality. Loved the fireplace! Property is impeccably maintained and offers nice hiking, bird watching and other amenities.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The waiter was a true professional who really added to the experience. Not only did we enjoy 9 gourmet foods and wines but we learned a lot about the country. The setting was as unique and beautiful as the photos.

I'm not usually much into such planned and organized activities as this but figured when in Rome. I've done hanging bridges and ziplines before so expected about the same. I was wrong. The Hanging bridges put you in or above the canopy which is other- worldly and a must see in Costa Rica. The ziplines are very fast and with the clouds present gave us the experience of plunging into a fog bank! Exciting and un-nerving at the same time.

Good description overall. Swimming on this hike should not always be expected. We had 4 layers, raingear and muddy boots on. Horseback ride was cool!

This was such a let down as the last hotel of our trip. I almost thought of checking out and going somewhere else. The place is plain dirty. Hair and crumbs everywhere. Stains on the carpets. I don't know when someone last wiped down the surfaces because there were spills and gooey marks on everything. The breakfast room wasn't clean either. Total disaster. The staff was nice enough but the hotel itself can not be recommended at all.

Charming Riad, beautifully designed. Staff was super friendly and enthusiastic, trying to make us comfortable. The room felt like the honeymoon suite with large bathtub and rose petals everywhere. The dinner was very good - you have to order an hour before you would like to eat which is the case in many riads. We had a drink by the fireplace before dinner and the young man serving us was rearranging the furniture to make us more comfortable.

Actually we were upgraded to the Maison Arabe so I can't review Elegancia Riad. The Maison Arabe was wonderful! The room was very spacious as was the enormous bathroom. Great amenities. The breakfast had a lot of great choices.

Nice hotel with very friendly, motivated staff that tries to do things a little differently. We were welcomed with a delicious herbal infusion instead of the traditional mint tea and the dinner was more of a fusion experience then classic Moroccan cuisine which was a nice change.

Glamping in the desert? This is the place to go. The tents are like hotel rooms with comfy bed, small sitting area, and bathroom. They even provide short djellaba which was appreciated in the cool evening. They provide dinner and breakfast in a beautiful dining room with fire place. Staff makes music around the fire pit in the evening. Only thing to improve could be the quality of the meat in the main course.

This hotel was so beautiful! I would have loved to stay here longer. Beautiful pool area, cozy dining area and very pretty rooms. Stars in the ceiling of the shower! Birds chirping in the morning. The included multi course dinner definitely exceeded my expectations!

Nice hotel covered in traditional decorations. The young man seemingly running the place almost by himself was very kind and enthusiastic - always ready to offer us tea.

Stylish hotel in the middle of town. The decor is white and blue which matches the city. There is a beautiful roof terrace with great views of the town and surrounding hills. Food is very good - breakfast and dinner. Loved the milk pastilla!

Lovely hotel with nice decor and roof top swimming pool. The food is very good and the staff very friendly. We asked the waiter at breakfast about one of the traditional breads and he brought the cook from the kitchen to tell us about it!

Essaouira is very small and easy to navigate so you don't really need a guide. Our guide was very nice but the information was rather limited and I felt like I had to ask questions. I wished there would have been more story telling.

Guide was nice and informative. Would have enjoyed more story telling about the city.

It was really nice to have the opportunity to be in someone's home, talk with a local family about their lives, and gain insights into the country one would not get as a mere tourist. The home cooked food was also delicious!

Having a guide at Volubilis is a good idea so the ruins come "alive". Also we probably would have missed some of the beautiful mosaics without the guide pointing them out.

The space is beautiful and the food surprisingly good! The line up consisted of 6 different acts - musicians, belly dancers, and a magician. Little touristy but fun. Staff was very nice.

Guide provided insights in history of town and pointed out things/places we would not have noticed which made the walk more interesting than just looking at the beautiful blue houses.

Beautiful mosque that is definitely a must visit.

Great restaurant!