Kimkim Trip Reviews

Great stay! Beautiful views. Many stairs FYI so not accessible.

The service at the Historic was fantastic. The desk was always so helpful with information, reservations and assisting with transport. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and tge 24-hour cafe was very convenient. The hotel was clean, lovely and centrally located. Our room was a bit small and had no view yet cozy. Thank you Historic Central!

This hotel was centrally located near center of town and the beach. Our room was just lovely with a fabulous view of the pool. Bring some white noise however since it does get loud at night from the pool and beach bars. The staff was beyond helpful. It was wonderful that we could use the rooftop pool at the sister hotel and we met so many wonderful people at the beach pool. My daughter and I really enjoyed our time at the Thompson Beach Hotel.

This is an amazing hotel and spa located next to the UNESCO heritage museum for Geiranger Fjord. Right outside this hotel is a rushing river and several waterfalls so imagine having your windows open and being lulled to sleep by the sound of rushing water. So soothing and peaceful. And the lobby, bar and restaurant are elegant and serve delicious food. My only regret is that I did not have more time to spend here, both to enjoy this beautiful hotel and its location but to also have time to do some exploring and hiking of the surrounding area.

This is an excellent way to see a Fjord up close and personal in a small group and learn about the history and lore from the local guide. A lot of fun and offers excellent photo opportunities.

I highly recommend traveling by Ferry as much as possible. The scenery is breathtaking. I felt like I was on a movie set. Train travel may be faster but because of the mountains, there are a lot of tunnels. A ferry lets one see the country side along the fjords. And many of the ferries offer commentary over the speaker. There is plenty of room upon boarding the ferry to store your luggage before finding a seat. And there are small concessions available for purchase on board.

This was a ferry trip first and then a bus with the ultimate destination a National Park with one of the many icebergs in the country. We also visited a museum along the way that helped educate on icebergs and climate change. We also experienced yet another beautiful fjord. The views just never cease to amaze.

Staff rude and not respectful of the clients.

Very nice restaurant and food

Good hotel but the service at the breakfast was disfunctional and not very professional.

Wonderful location but a little artificial.

Amazing

Very interesting for kids and adults

Very nice hotel that made you feel like you were on an island getaway! Nice staff, great breakfast in the morning. It’s nice that it’s in a quiet area, but it is a little farther from Agios Prokopios ( the closest beach town) than I would have preferred due to the lack of sidewalks on the route from the hotel to there. It is only about a 10 min walk but can feel longer since you have to be cautious about your walk until you get into the beach town with all the shops and restaurants. But in general, not much sidewalks on this side of the island in this area at least, so that isn’t going to change much! Perhaps if we stayed slightly more central the hotel would have been noisier so who knows! Great hotel and service otherwise, just not the best location-wise.

Excellent location is the biggest advantage here! It’s located on a quiet street so you get a great sleep but it’s just steps away from the Acropolis museum, shopping, and restaurants! We had a micro room with terrace that had a view of the Acropolis and we loved the view and the bed was comfortable enough for us. Keep in mind “micro” does mean micro so it was a little tight to move around considering 4 pieces of luggage but nothing that ruined our experience. Main downside was our shower was so shallow and would flood the floor every time we showered so we learned to put towels prior to showering to soak up the water. There is daily housekeeping so this was cleaned everyday but mostly it’s really just a big inconvenience safety and comfort wise, not sure who decided on the architecture here but this definitely could be improved with a future remodel. Not sure if the other room types had this shower issue, maybe only this one. Otherwise no other complaints. Breakfast was great and the hotel staff were very nice.

This was the most charming hotel on our trip to Greece! Very unexpected amazing hotel in a small town. We had a suite and it was so lovely, spacious, and maintained original architecture of the mansion while having a few renovations for modern comforts. And an excellent breakfast in the morning!! Truly one of a kind with all house made delights!

We loved the hospitality at this hotel and the nice room with a balcony view of Meteora. Breakfast was very good as well! This hotel is equidistant between both towns closest to the Meteora monastery trails so great to stay in if you’re wanting to see both towns and have flexibility with sightseeing. Walking distance to town and shops.

Loved this hotel in the heart of Kamari - the calmer side of Santorini!! We had a room with a jacuzzi and sea view and it was an excellent way to end our first time in Greece! Great staff, great breakfast, excellent location in Kamari steps away from shops and dining and the black rock beach. Bus stop was also not far if you want to go to Thira, Oia, etc. I would absolutely stay in this hotel again if going to Santorini. Oia and Thira may be the more picturesque side of the island but with that come much higher prices and big crowds. It was fine to visit these towns but we LOVED that we were home based in Kamari - so much more laid back and affordable!

We loved our guide Natalia! She was so knowledgeable, paced the tour well, and knew where to STAND while we moved around the Acropolis. There were several guided tours happening while we were there and whether by coincidence or not, she didn’t have us dying directly under the sun when possible like the other groups! She also knew the best angles for pictures! The flavors part of the tour truly made the experience. We visited places me and my husband would have just walked right past that didn’t look as inviting as the other touristic restaurants if it was just us. This is why you need a local expert to show you around and help you sample really great food!! There’s an abundance of great food in Greece overall but it truly would have been a shame if we missed the places Natalia took us to! It was truly a memorable experience.

The archaeological site and museum of Delphi are truly a divine experience! I actually loved Delphi more than the Acropolis! Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. He paced the tour very well. Staying one night in the nearby town of Galaxidi was a good decision with the help of our local expert Chris. It was a very nice port side town and helped the visit to Delphi not feel rushed. Worth the stay! The food in Galaxidi was also excellent. Tiny town but big flavors! Our driver Yannis was the best!

Nafplio was one of my favorite places! Vibrant port side city with great food and beautiful streets in the old town. Very romantic! Our driver Thomas was very knowledgeable and helped pace our day trip here from Athens. We spent about an hour exploring the Palamidi fortress (must do!) and then about 2-2.5 hrs exploring the town with enough time to shop and eat lunch. Probably could have stayed another hour if time permitted but overall it was enough time to get a taste of Nafplio!

Highly recommend this experience! If you like to hike or get off the beaten path, this excursion is for you! The beaches in Naxos are great but why not explore the center with some of the neighboring towns? Our local guide Isabella was such a pleasure to have as company! She felt like a friend showing us her favorite trail and tiny villages with some history as we trekked through. We saw only a handful of people doing the trails so it was nice and felt very private. We appreciated having a guide because I think we might have gotten lost attempting this on our own! We loved that the trip ended in the town of Halki, a charming little town where we had a light snack and and did a little local shopping.

Absolutely beautiful property, very friendly host, delicious breakfast. Very new and beautiful rooms.

Great location, very, very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful pool and rooms.

Hotel was good but make a reservation for dinner

Very cold. Please warn tourist on weather delays and cold days and nights , even in July.

We were bone tired so it didn’t matter a lot but we didn’t find people there so friendly or helpful.

Biking not for everyone bc the first part is very steep and on gravel but it was beautiful.

The truffle hunting was such a unique experience. I missed my calling to work with dogs and wander through beautiful natural forests. Our guide was a 3rd generation truffle hunter/cultivator, it was very cool to see him at work. The new tasting room has large glass windows for breathtaking views while you sample food and watch a cooking demonstration using truffle products. My friend thought she didn't like truffles, but changed her mind after this trip.

This was a very nice tour, with breathtaking views of Motovun at a terrace owned by a friend of our guide. Kabola winery was so picturesque, it was like something straight out of a movie. Groznjan is still one of my favorite spots in all of Croatia, it's a beautiful artist town with many festivals and beautiful streets. Luka took us for coffee on a cafe on a cliff. We enjoyed coffee and he pointed out landmarks and described their stories.

Kayaking in the Lim channel was my favorite! The waters were calm and the views were amazing. Luka brought coffee, bananas, and chocolate croissants (the chocolate is legit) to eat halfway through the trip. Do choose to do the oyster tasting, just for the experience. Porec was lovely, made better because Luka grew up there and knew a lot about the town, the architecture and about the Basilica we visited.

The water is extra salty in the area and very buoyant, it's very easy to kayak through the waters here and Luka was a great host. We visited islands and he told us about how they came to be how they are. Perfect for our last day in Rovinj because we started early and ended in the early afternoon.

The hotel and team were amazing. a little, calming oasis just a few steps from the main road. Our room was pristine, we spent hours relaxing in our courtyard, the hotel team bent over backwards to get us the best meal reservations, and they mixed the best Negroni I've ever tasted.

This hotel is absolutely stunning, with boutique style rooms and an amazing view over Chefchaouen. The only thing to consider is that there are a LOT of steps to get up to the hotel and it's pretty exhausting. As a younger couple it was totally with it for the view (plus a hotel staff member carried our luggage), but if you have any issues with steps, it would be a challenge.

This riad is really great, with totally extravagant decor! The courtyard and restaurant are also both lovely. The only down side was that they only offered two menu items for dinner, which was disappointing as they have a full menu posted online. The food was tasty though!

I adored this riad. It is in a great location in the medina, but feels totally tranquil once you are inside the walls. It is a bit of a walk to the car drop off, but that's part of the fun (and they will carry your bags for you). The rooms were really stunning with clean, earthy style. The rooftop restaurant is gorgeous. We had a private dinner on the roof and they cooked one of the best meals we had on the trip (we opted for a bunch of vegetarian small plates, which were so good and a nice variery from other food we had been served on the trip).

We generally really enjoyed this property, thought there were a few things that could have been improved. On the good side, it' a stunning location with a lovely pool. The staff was so kind and cooked us a delicious meal (though we only had one option of tagine, which luckily was good). We were the only ones staying there, which was a little odd, but we got a lot of attention from the staff which was nice! We felt the room could have had better amenities - the shower flooded and there weren't any bath products supplied. For a lovely hotel, those small details were a bit of a disappointment. All and all it was nice though!

The Desert Camp is a really interesting experience. We really enjoyed the glamping tent and were happy to have a private bathroom and A/C. The staff were very kind and they did a traditional music performance at the end of the night, which was fun. The food was also good, though only one dish was offered. Unfortunately the tranquillity of the desert was ruined by a neighboring camp (also owned by Inara), which was hosting a loud dance party until at least 4am. There was also a noisy group playing music in the main area of our own camp until late. I wish there was an expectation of peace and quiet after midnight or so, especially since the whole vibe is very tranquil during the day.

We enjoyed this tour and there was a lot to see! It was nice to be in a private tour (we saw other group tours which looked way less fun). We modified the day a bit to spend less time in the Souks, since it was similar to what we saw earlier in Fes. We really enjoyed the tour of the palace and Madrasa.

The gardens were nice, but we did a self tour (the guide had us explore on our own, which was fine!)

We loved this hike and our guide was great. We did get lead into a local rug shop, which was lovely, but as always made us feel some pressure to buy something. We didn't anticipate needing a guide for a hike, but it was really nice to have a local's knowledge of the villages we walked through.

We enjoyed the Roman ruins - the tour was very in depth! We didn't see much in Meknes as much of the town was under construction.

We really liked our guide and enjoyed seeing the Medina. The only down side was the pressure to purchase items from the artisans who gave demonstrations. It's easy to feel a bit trapped after they spend a lot of time showing you their work.

We really enjoyed our hike this day - it was quite different then the hike the day before. The one was a lot steeper, but also really scenic. We also loved having lunch by the river.

We found Hotel Costa Verde to be mediocre and, based on our room location, the opposite of a beach vibe. We were in the A block of rooms which is right on the road. It was really loud - lots of trucks and cars and people yelling. If your room is away from the street and near the beach, I could imagine having a different experience. We had two rooms A7 and A8. A8 was upstairs and had a sitting room, high ceilings, kitchenette, balcony with a far away ocean view + 2 queens and a bunk bed. A7 had the same bed set-up, kitchenette, and balcony but had really low ceilings and was dark and depressing. The top bunk in A7 was not usable given the ceiling height and fan placement. Both rooms were run down and dingy — rusted faucets, gross molding and corners, and bedding that could really use an upgrade — the A/C is run by a key so you can’t leave it on, the hot water is super unreliable, and you are supposed to use the same towels for pool and shower. The A block has its own cute pool but requires driving to the beach which, with little ones, is a hassle. Breakfast is made to order and was good — the other restaurants were totally overpriced for the quality — especially when you have such good food at local restaurants nearby. The staff was nice but not really service oriented — the overall experience was more “hostel” than “hotel”.

We stayed at Peace Lodge our first two nights in Costa Rica. No words to describe how lovely our experience was — every detail was thought about, from your name on tiles outside your room to the fire going and late night snacks waiting for the kids upon arrival. The rooms have natural indoor living gardens and jacuzzis in the bathrooms. The balconies have hammocks, jacuzzis, hummingbird feeders and the views are staggeringly beautiful. The food — at breakfast and in the restaurants was fabulous — and literally, any change or request was honored without an issue. One of our bags did not arrive and they opened the gift shop after hours so we could buy our son a few things!!! And the grounds are truly spectacular — the exhibits are small but lovely and the waterfall loop a truly perfect hike with kids on day one. Trout lake was also really fun — even in the rain :-) Just can’t say enough good things — it’s about the details — the staff were just absolutely extraordinary and we loved our experience.

The Springs, like Peace Lodge, gets the service aspect down 100%. They do not miss any details and are totally focused on making sure adults and kids have whatever they need to relax and enjoy. The property is big but they run you wherever you want to go on golf carts. We had two adjoining rooms (610-611) and they put my parents right next door without us even asking. The rooms are nice — not luxurious but spacious and super comfortable. The food was really good — again, nothing out of this world but really solid. The hot spring pools were a hit for everyone and the kids could be in the main one for hours. The large pools weren’t the cleanest which was my only issue but they are heavily used. There is a swim up pool vibe — fun, music, cocktails and so If you are looking for luxury or quiet this isn’t it. We did a lot of hiking and so only used the pools for an hour or so between or after excursions and so it was fine for us for these pop ins. Overall, a really solid comfortable choice for families or groups. If only adults, I would likely look for something a bit more unique.

El Establo was okay. We had two rooms — one was a duplex with two king beds (311), one was a standard room with two queens (204). The duplex would be good for kids but the stairs are totally open so not ideal for little ones. Overall the rooms were dark and rundown. Internet was really bad, hot water was limited, and definitely nothing luxurious about either room but both had nice balconies and lovely views — but no furniture to sit on. Breakfast was really good but the food we ordered from room service after a long day of hiking — pizza and rice stir-fry — was literally inedible (not an exaggeration) and very expensive. The property is huge — and pretty — and there are shuttles to take you everywhere if you don’t want to/can’t walk but the overall vibe is just super disconnected and impersonal. The service was odd — breakfast crew was awesome and helpful but then it took 3 calls and a personal trip to reception to get a room service menu or an extra blanket. There was nothing awful about it and since we spent most days on hikes and tours, we were fine to crash here at the end of the day but we also were not impressed at all. The location is good for views and walkable to butterfly garden and Valle Escondido and a quick taxi from downtown but if I return I would definitely try someplace else.

This was terrible! It is a 100 person boat with terrible blaring music and filthy conditions. The floors are gross after two minutes from all the people, spilled food, soggy snacks. Someone vomited and it wasn’t cleaned up for an hour. The food was nasty — packaged cookies and soggy fruit for snacks and awful large plastic cafeteria trays of rice and fish served to people standing in long lines for lunch. There was someone on a loud speaker saying look at this volcanic rock or that beach but no information worth listening to. There was a water slide that was open for an hour and “snorkeling” — which means they handed out life jackets and masks and said if you don’t know what you are doing, don’t go because we are far from a hospital (not joking). Honestly, it was terrible and dirty and we could not wait for it to be over.

Loved it.

Our favorite part of the whole trip.

Clean, large rooms, great food!

Absolutely gorgeous property. Beautiful lodge, wonderful food, amazing top notch staff! The rooms were splendid! Love the hammocks!

Cold

Lovely large property

Not as clean as all the other hotels we stayed at.

It’s old and so it just had that old smell but was nice

Beautiful views of Lake Titicaca

Absolutely fabulous! Great location! Clean big rooms!

For a Homestay I was surprised how nice this home was. We had private bedrooms and bathrooms. The host family were as kind as they could be. They went the extra mile to help us celebrate a birthday with a band, dancing, a cake, so much fun! Great food during our stay as well .

Lots of wild life they made sure they went the extra mile so we could see plenty of wild life

Salt Mines super cool All the ruins amazing

FABULOUS

Great views! Clean and comfortable

Stunning! Sacred! Amazing! Fantastic!

Amazing tour guide

Super interesting

You need to do this ! I was hesitant and kind of dreading this but it was so amazing. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to stay with a local family. Nicest people you will ever meet.

The accommodations were our favorite for our whole trip. We had adjoining rooms with our teenagers, and the view of the river was phenomenal. Great restaurants were a very quick walk, and the breakfast was fantastic. Only negative was that the bottled water in the rooms was not complementary... 10 sol for 1/2 Liter so we just walked down to a different vendor and got 2.5 Liters for 8 Sol.

REALLY convenient to be able to walk to our flight in the morning. We got coupons for a welcome drink, which made our evening much more relaxed!

This was a really cool hotel. We loved that the rooms opened up to a courtyard, but our room with the king bed was really small. Our teenagers got a room with two twin beds and it was huge! Staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. We also got a take-away breakfast one morning and it was also very good.

We liked this hotel a lot, but we were not able to get adjoining rooms with our teenagers which was troublesome. Location was good, and one of the rooms even had an ocean view.

We loved the hotel - grounds were very well kept and quite serene. Our spa visit was unimpressive, because it wasn't ready for us when we showed up at the appointed time, however, the staff made amends and were very accommodating when we told them about our disappointment.

We (the adults in our party) loved this hike. Even though it was challenging due to the hot weather at the start, the pinnacle of the monkey staircase and the reveal of Machu Picchu was well worth it. Our teenagers were not as pumped about the hike. 7.1 miles of uphill climbing on uneven rock stairs was a little too much for them. We like to think they were made stronger because of the experience!

The San Lorenzo is an absolute gem and the women who run it are wonderful. The breakfast was artistic, delicious and filling with many specialty foods - something for everyone in the family. The building is incredibly charming and location fantastic for finding restaurants and walking over to the more touristy parts of town. There is no parking at the hotel, but we managed well with a combination of street parking and a parking garage just a few blocks away.