Kimkim Trip Reviews

The front desk staff and welcomers at the front door were exceptional. I loved the library and servings of Port. The restaurant was a bit slow on service but the sommelier was very good.

I was treated poorly by the manager on staff at check out which soured my experience. Lots of babies, toddlers and kids so if you are looking for a quiet place, this is not it. Beach is not handicap accessible.

I loved the location. Also, the amenities - sauna, steam room, and warm pool, were included. The outdoor breakfast seating was lovely - complete with champagne!

This was a no frills excursion to some really cool geological formations. The boat driver's were great! We had a blast. It was one of the best parts of the whole Portugal excursion for my husband who is a geologist. We are boat lovers, so the small craft and big swells didn't bother us.

This drive was a good way to see the city. Our driver, Ivo, was thorough in showing us historical sites as well as dropping us off at an out of the way cafe on the mouth of the river to enjoy some local ambiance and drinks.

Our driver, Enrique (I think was his name, sorry) made this trip very enjoyable. He was very enthusiastic about the places he showed us, especially a look into the production of the Pasteis de Belem. He also made a huge effort at avoiding rough spots in the roads as our traveling partners found the tuk tuk experience difficult.

The Sandeman tour wasn't particularly friendly. The facility was beautiful and the port good. An additional trip to a smaller more friendly producer would have been good.

Getting around the city was difficult, but it was important to have the opportunity to drive through all the different districts to get oriented to the city.

Our driver, Ricardo, did a good job of getting us around to see places from the land that we were going to see from the sea later in the day. He made good suggestions for exploring Lagos and took very good care of us.

Fun to see other parts of the city - crossing the bridge to the Villa de Gaia side and tasting port at Sandemans. Would have perhaps preferred an additional tasting at a smaller establishment.

Adding a visit to the town of Sintra, lunch on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and stops at Cabo de Roca and Cacais made the trip to the Villa even more exceptional.

The drive was long but a great way to see the countryside. I would have enjoyed a longer boat ride on the Douro.

This hotel is close to the train station and the zoo, but it's far from shops and restaurants. The room was well appointed and clean. Ours was overlooking the HVAC units for the hotel so it wasn't quiet. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, which is no big deal, but their luggage storage is in the basement of the parking deck and doesn't feel safe or secure. The breakfast was nice.

The lobby and main part of this hotel is very nice, including the restaurant but it is the newer wing of the hotel. Our room was in the older wing of the hotel, it was a hike and two elevator rides to get there, and that part of the hotel smelled old and moldy. Additionally, anytime a room door shuts in that part of the hotel, it slams, even if you try to close it gently. So you can hear everyone coming and going all night. The room itself was nice.

This hotel felt very odd. The first night we were there we had several spiders in our room and someone on staff came and cleaned them up. Other than the spiders, it was clean but did not feel like a 4 star hotel. It was very sterile and lacked basic amenities. The beds were terrible, they felt very cheap and made our backs hurt every night. Everyone we talked to (Drivers, Guides, etc) while we were in town gave us strange looks and wondered why we were staying there. Turns out, until recently this hotel was used to house displaced Ukrainians. There was one lady at the front desk that was very kind but the other front desk people weren't very engaging and the restaurant and breakfasts were terrible. It was also a bit of a far walk into town.

This was our favorite hotel of the trip! The staff were very attentive and friendly. The beds were very comfortable, and our room had a beautiful garden view.. This hotel has the BEST breakfasts!

This hotel was nice. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable.

I didn't understand what a "jaunt" was and horses can sometimes trigger my allergies. So we skipped the ride and just went for the afternoon tea. The tea was really fun and delicious, we had a great time.

Unfortunately, the day that fit our schedule for this was a Monday and very little was happening when we arrived. Restuarants and bars weren't even open. I took a picture in front of the matchmaking bar and that was about it. Our driver this day, Pat, was probably the best of the trip, He shouldnt us some other cools stops along the way and was really fun.

We ended up joining a small tour from the pier, it was 25 Euro per person. This was well worth it and I would recommend this to anyone going to Inis Mor, or to book a private guide before arriving. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't have been able to see much of the island because the notable sights are too far to walk to from the pier and the shops and restaurants near the pier are lacking. We had a fantastic lobster roll from a local food truck near Dun Aonghasa, and the little shops up there are much better than the ones near the pier.

Our guide, Mike, was wonderful. But this activity felt underwhelming. It mostly felt like a stroll through the park with a friend.

Our guide was very kind and personable, however, she is the daughter of the company owner, she is in college and not really a knowledgable guide. We didn't really learn much. She also said she usually only does 1 hour group tours so she didn't know what to do with us for 3 hours on a private tour. We ended up letting her go early bc it felt like a waste of time.

We enjoyed this! Our guide, Adrian, was wonderful. We had 5 stops and our guide directed us to other places we should try during our time there.

Nice hotel in a very convenient location for anyone catching an early flight. We didn’t spend much time there since we checked in, slept, and headed to the airport first thing in the morning, but it served our needs perfectly.

First‑class hotel, and we had a wonderful experience with the staff. The owner was onsite and always greeted us warmly whenever we crossed paths. Highly recommend this hotel for other visitors.

The hotel was very nice, with excellent rooms and an outstanding selection of breakfast options.

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel and the town.

Very nice hotel and good location for the area.

Hotel was very nice and staff was very nice.

Very nice hotel and staff was very friendly and helpful.

Nice hotel with very good service. Breakfast was excellent.

Did not visit.

Did not visit.

Very nice small village and we did not explore it much as we got in later that day. Nice location for an evening.

Skógafoss is definitely worth the stop, and the sheer power of the waterfall is very cool to witness in person.

The tour was cancelled due to high winds.

A quick visit, and it was fine.

Did not visit.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach are must‑see stops for any visitor. I highly recommend visiting both the lagoon and the beach—the glaciers and drifting icebergs are stunning, and walking down to Diamond Beach is absolutely worth it. We planned to take the Zodiac tour, but high winds caused it to be cancelled.

If it’s already on your route, it’s worth a quick stop, but in my opinion it doesn’t stand out the way the other waterfalls we visited did.

Did not visit.

We really enjoyed our stay in Akureyri, and I recommend that anyone doing the Ring Road spend at least one night here to explore the city.

The cave is right along the route, making it an easy stop as you explore the area, but in my opinion it’s not particularly memorable and could be skipped without missing much.

Did not visit as Noga indicated the columns had a lot or erosion this past spring, plus the weather was not good that day with heavy wind and rain.

Vestrahorn Mountain was nice to see, but the black‑sand beaches—with their dunes and tufts of grass—were the real highlight.

Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss were definitely worth the stop, and the hike itself was incredibly scenic as you make your way toward Hengifoss.

We appreciated our visit and would recommend it to fellow travelers.

Did not visit.

Did not stop to explore as it was raining really hard and very windy. Was bummed the weather was poor that afternoon and not able to spend more time there.

We just stopped for a few minutes, and it was perfectly fine for a quick visit.

Did not visit the Gardens.

We really enjoyed our stay in this village. I highly recommend that future visitors base themselves here when exploring Eastern Iceland.

Stuðlagil Canyon was certainly worth the visit, and I would highly recommend it to future travelers. The basalt column formations were remarkably striking.

I’d rate this stop as fairly average and wouldn’t recommend going far out of your way to see it. That said, the south part of the canyon was genuinely striking—very cool formations and beautiful scenery—so it’s worth visiting if you’re already nearby.

We didn’t do the entire cliff walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar, but starting from Arnarstapi was wonderful. Even a partial hike offers gorgeous coastal views, making it a stop well worth your time.

We truly enjoyed our one‑day stay in Reykjavík. It’s a vibrant, walkable city, and I’d recommend that any traveler to Iceland spend at least a day taking it in.

Did not visit this site.

I’m really glad we stopped to explore the sod homes. Buying tickets to go inside made the visit far more meaningful and was well worth the time and money.

The whale‑watching safari was a bit of a disappointment, as we only saw a couple of whales briefly surface far off in the distance. Still, we understand that with tours like this, sightings are never guaranteed. The tour group and the boat was good though.

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip, and I highly recommend it to future visitors. It was incredible to experience remote parts of Iceland that are only accessible by 4WD. Our guide, Lilly, was excellent.

The Skógafoss waterfall is definitely worth a stop—its power and beauty make it a memorable visit.

We just stopped for a few minutes along our route that day so not really able to give it a fair review.

This excursion was cancelled.

Dettifoss and Selfoss were truly remarkable, and I would strongly recommend them to future visitors.

We really enjoyed visiting all the sites recommended on the Geological Wonders of Lake Mývatn tour. The Grjótagjá Cave was a bit underwhelming, but everything else was fantastic. I highly recommend bringing head nets—the midges can be overwhelming. A friend suggested this before our trip, and my wife and I were very glad we listened.

Good airport hotel.

Excellent hotel and location. Excellent breakfast. Staff were all great.

Excellent lodge in a primitive setting. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is simple but good.

Very nice hotel but a bit out of the way for walking around Lima.

Need to allow more time and have better a English speaking guide.

Not very interesting to us but should appeal to many others.

Need to allow more time and have better a English speaking guide.

Need to allow more time and have better a English speaking guide.

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel so much. The staff were not just welcoming and friendly, they went out of their way to make our stay amazing. The food was fantastic and the location is just delightful.

This was our favorite activity. While the guide/concierge was just ok, the sauna itself, the facility, location and amenities were wonderful. We had so much fun that evening we will never forget it.

Inge gave us a wonderful view of the fjord near Flåm. The ride was smooth and comfortable and she gave us great photo opportunities, entertained us with stories of the area and its history in a witty and fun way.

We very much enjoyed walking the Bergen and Brggyn area to learn more about the history and culture. The food was great and we learned so much.

This is a high speed adventure ride from Bergen to the fjord. It was exciting and beautiful.

Iris was a wonderful guide and the equipment and instruction were all spot on. We had a lovely time exploring the islands.

The boat was so much fun - it was a vintage ferry with friendly staff and it made the trip seem so very Norwegian. Our guide was amazing, the museum is very interesting and had so many hands on exhibits, we really learned a lot. The glacier visit was very memorable and scenic.

Giovanni was a wonderful guide for our tour and so helpful with suggestions of others things to do and try.

Resort style hotel on the grounds of the Chantilly Chateau. Part of the resort complex was the chateau laundry with some of the old mechanicals still in place. Lovely setting in the woods with the chateau itself about 3 miles away from the hotel. Our room was in the modern building with a private terrace.

Beautiful old chateau converted to guest house. LOVELY! Best coffee machine on our trip!

GREAT location inside the old city walls in St. Malo! Room was small, but adequate.

VERY small room with bunk bed. It was adequate, but just barely. The restaurant was very good.

What a LOVELY setting - we upgraded to a direct ocean view. We felt like we were on a cruise!

Beautiful old (1290 AD) lodge nicely updated! This hotel is in a quiet little village with a beautiful church overlooking the hotel.

Room was very small, but adequate for a single night. Restaurant was good.

VERY helpful staff and beautiful room! Stairs could be challenging for some, but the location is incredible adjacent to the cathedral. We enjoyed the restaurant as well.

This was my FAVORITE tour - Beautiful weather, beautiful country side, interesting information about the area AND a yummy picnic with the lovely items we picked up along the way!

As the child of a career Army officer, the D-Day Beaches were a must do! However, it was not what I expected and I probably would have preferred a different day trip. The most impressive part of the trip was probably the German Cemetery - our group was one of two groups there, so it was not crowded as the other sites were later in the day.

Mont Saint Michel was an incredible place! It was busy, but we were able to see all we could. My husband did not feel up to going all the way up into the cathedral, but the town and the walls were amazing despite the crowds.

Samuel was GREAT on our walking tour of St. Malo. The day was lovely! He provided good context for this city which I was not familiar with. After our tour with Samuel, we were able to navigate the city easily. I especially enjoyed touring the old part of the city with the half-timber houses and the stain glassed galleries.

Lovely tour of Winchester with David. We loved- walking with the city wall on one side and the river on the other - peaceful, green and lush! He shared many interesting tidbits of early English history - my favorite part! The cathedral was beautiful! The guildhall was somewhat of a letdown (marketing 15th -16th century style was still cheesy), although the ruins which surround it were beautiful!

Best place we stayed on the whole trip on a stormy day we could see the weather and on a clear day we could walk where we wanted and the food was amazing!

Location was perfect, Quiet great food a stay of a lifetime! Thanks.

Perfect location!

Our guide was a perfect gentleman when we were at the glacier he would us let enjoy the quiet and the calfing of the glacier. It was the most peaceful and full of awe trip. Hard to explain but just perfect!

This was the best our guide was perfect and I would go with her anywhere!

This was our favorite hotel of our three city vacation. The staff, the room, the meals - everything was perfect. Florence is such a walkable city and the Palazzo Castri 1874 we well situated for our exploration of the historic area. I don't know if we will return to Florence, but if we do, this is the only hotel in which I want to stay.

We were only there briefly (26 hours) but the time we were there, we appreciated that this is a very nice hotel, with all of the amenities, and outstanding service. Would highly recommend!

The most amazing hotel we have ever stayed in! Service was exceptional, the views were unparalleled, the breakfast was outstanding, and this place cannot be beat. The live music at sunset and breakfast added to the joy at every turn. The pool was also a fun and beautiful place to spend the day!

Amazing and unique hotel. Amazing staff. Yummy breakfast. Loved the living room area. Amazing location. Would go back!

A fun afternoon seeing the Amalfi coast from the water! The best way to avoid the crowds but still get the scenery!

A fun afternoon cooking and eating local seafood!

A perfect way to experience Capri - from the water, with swimming, but then also heading up to Anacapri and Capri for drinks with a view!

Such a fun way to see Tuscany! The variety at the vineyards made for a truly memorable afternoon!

The perfect walking tour, complete with just the right amount of information and history, and time to experience Florence.

Remarkable conversion of the Chateau's mainteance complex into a hotel. This is a multiple building conversion with lovely modern rooms. Staff weas friendly and helpful. Food was good. This has the air of a conference center but works well for just staying. It's located beyond walking distance to Chantilly, so you'll need to get rides if you doin't have a car. But the staff was helpful in arranging that.

This is a unique conversion on the edge of Bayeux. It looks like a wealthy merchant's house from the 19th century and it has gorgeous gardens in the back. We stayed in the family suite, and not a standard room, so my comments may not apply to all. The rooms have a old aristocracy feel but the bathroom is completely updated and modern. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.

Lovely hotel inside the walls in St. Malo. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. You couldn't find a better base for exploring this beauritful walled city.

This is an amazing place. We stayed in an oceanside room - these are built into the cliff face below the main hotel. All we could see were the sea and the headlands. Rooms were plenty big for 2. The restaurant was excellent for Breakfast and Dinner. The location is brilliant for exploring Cornwall and THE VIEW!!!

Classic English Inn on the Cathedral Square in Winchester. You could not find a better place to explore Winchester from. The staff were kind and helpful. The restaurant was very good for both breakfast and dinner. It is in the old downtown, so if you are driving, don't have too big a car.

This was a great half day tour of St. Malo. Samuel, our guide, was well informed, personable and adapted the tour to our interests and capabilities.

David our guide was lovely and knowledgeable. He shaped the itinerary to our interests and the pace to our requirements. Couldn't imagine a better half day in Winchester.

Great stay and good breakfast. Perfect location to access all of Seoul’s attraction. Wonderful staff. Great for long stays or short stay.

Well kept, wonderful views, pool and nice clean rooms. Room was not as thoughtfully laid out as the Hotel Svizzero and our window looked out right on the well trodden path where lots of guests were walking, so privacy was an issue. Breakfast buffet options not as varied as those of Hotel Svizzero. Also, pool was nice but mostly inside so not ideal for lounging around it. Finally, meal options not as good as restaurants in town. All in all, a very good hotel but these issues prevent me from giving it 5 stars.

Small but very well appointed rooms making full use of the space, with ample closet space, a couch, small fridge and balcony

First class rooms and service

Good tips. Would recommend more information about the autostrada and payment techniques.

The views from the Ape tour were amazing as we toured the Barolo countryside. Driver also was informative. The description referenced a stop for "local delicacies" but that was a little misleading: while we did stop at the entrance to a vineyard, I expected we would go inside and sample the wine and some snacks. Instead, we were sat down at a picnic table and given hazelnuts, some hard crackers, and some wine. The snack stop could be improved and should, in my opinion, include sampling at an actual vineyard. By the way, not sure whether this is the place for this comment, but we discovered that the recommended walking tour of the vineyards for the following day was an almost exact duplicate of what we saw on the Ape, so we of course varied from the recommendation. Would suggest including the Castle of Count Covour and the nocciola sculptor (Pine?). Thanks.

Nocciola producer was a fantastic experience. Lovely family and great products. Highly recommended. Would have liked at least a quick tour of the trees / orchard but otherwise great. The cheese producer was very quaint, polite and excellent selection of cheeses. Nice family and informative lecture. Would have appreciated a closer view of the sheep (which were very far) or the goats (which were in a field that was not visible) but this is a nit. Ran into the producers in the Alba Farmers Market on Saturday also.

Perfect hotel

I love this hotel, beautiful en everything was good

Nice hotel, breakfast was perfect

We had a lunch/ no dine! We are at 19:30 on the airport, but the flight was 00:55 yet. We have to wait very long

Everything was perfect

Amazing so beautiful

Amazing

Very nice

OK for short stay

Spacious room, excellent location. Great spot and very walkable to most of the big sites.

True luxury. If you have been to a 5 star hotel in the US, this is easily a 6!

Essentially a 5 course progressive meal. Beer, wine, and gelato included. What could be better?

3 vineyards, each offering something different from the others. Great day trip with a small group who quickly became good friends.

Knowledgeable guide, great pace. Wonderful introduction to Florence on our first day there.

Check in gal was awesome! Very cool hotel.

Elegant boutique hotel with modern aesthetic. Small, intimate dining facility used for breakfast and dinner. All were exceptional, in fact, I wish I lived there! Small inner courtyard pool perfect for relaxing after a hot sunny day. Rooms were every comfortable, providing black out curtains, sophisticated shower, cushy bed. Evora was the perfect way to end out tour!

This hotel was adequate, but a little disappointing. It seems to be affiliated with a hospitality training school, so the staff (students?) seemed to be spread too thin. Everyone was multitasking , and no one was particularly focused at the task at hand. It felt as though there were no systems in place and no mechanism to problem solve. Not sure if I ever saw a manager. The staff were, however, unfailingly nice and hospitable. Greatly appreciated!

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location. Staff was very attentive. There is a restaurant and room service. Rooms were delightful and very comfortable.