Kimkim Trip Reviews

Like this hotel it is very comfortable.

Front office personal was friendly

Customer service was top notch My wife loved the hotel Our boys couldn't get enough of the breakfast

Kevin made this trip extra special. You can honestly tell how much he enjoys to travel and talk Irish history with the customers.

Great hotel with incredable views. Nice clean rooms.

Amazing hotel. Again very nice and resposive Staff. Incredible rooms. Incredible breakfast.

Good hotel close to everything we wanted to see. Excellent food top restaurant with views of the city.

Excellent! Our guide Theo knew his stuff. A great experience.

Transfers were on time and very clean

Overall the entire not trip was great. We had a great captain in Dimitris. Knew the boat very well. I would have liked to have done a bit more sailing instead of motoring. Our host, Myaya was the best. We wanted for nothing- so accommodating

Our guide Vera was very knowledgeable and very patient as we got lost and we’re an hour late.

Our tour guide was the best! Can’t spell her name I just called her “Zack” Very knowledgeable we all learned a lot.

The best! Yanni our tour guide was fantastic !

Very big and busy. Felt corporate and full of groups. Nice rooms and a good breakfast but not much character or charm.

I liked that this was a privately owned company although there were a lot of people on board.

It's well organized with a very friendly staff but it's HIGH so be prepared.

It was very long and a bit cheesy.

You're really on the very edge of the Daintree and you don't see much with the snorkeling.

We had a lovely stay here. The staff was extremely friendly and did everything in their power to make us happy. We loved both the indoor and outdoor pool, as well as the location close to the beach. Another plus is their focus on sustainability: there are water purification stations on every floor and you can refill a glass decanter to your liking with water. The reason for my lower rating: All extras are extremely overpriced. There is a jacuzzi, but you have to pay 15€ PER PERSON and sign up in advance to use it. There is supposed to be someone near the spa to help with the process, but the desk was almost always unmanned, making the process and the price rather prohibitive to the enjoyment of the spa. Further, the food was very expensive for its quality. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, there was a large buffet you could use against a flat fee. Dinner was 36€ per person! This did not include beverages. The variety was good, but if you didn’t feel hungry enough to wolf down multiple courses, it was hardly worth the money. We ended up getting groceries from a nearby store instead. We would have liked to take advantage of the snack bar and the cocktail bar but were deterred by their prices as well. The building was also complicated to navigate: reception, on the fourth floor, was the connecting hub. Even though the restaurant and some rooms were both on the third floor, you couldn’t go directly from your room to the restaurant - you first had to go up a set of stairs / take the elevator to the fourth floor and then descend again. There was plenty of parking, but there were three entrances to two separate parking garages, and two out of the three entrances were always locked.

We had a great time here. We especially enjoyed the sky pool and the downstairs spa / gym area. The only minor negative thing I can say is that it felt a bit like a cruise ship - it is a large hotel, with many guests, and while for the most part you didn’t notice it so much, on our last morning there was a large number of people at breakfast and we were somewhat overwhelmed by the crowd / noise. I suppose that is expected since they also have the space to host conferences / events themselves, but it took us slightly by surprise because we’d been staying in slightly smaller hotels on this trip. The room was super cool, with a TV hidden behind a large mirror and so many (light) switches that we had a hard time figuring out how to turn everything off at night without activating the blackout blinds. On that note, there were plenty of outlets and USB chargers throughout the room, and the staff provided bottles of water throughout our stay.

We loved our stay at this hotel. The rooms are themed after movies (we had the Avatar room with an oval bed!), they are located in a slightly remote area ensuring quiet and beautiful views, and the breakfast was delicious. It is such a unique concept and I loved the nature-y vibe of the place.

This was such a relaxing, luxurious experience. We had a room that overlooked the Douro river and the pool was always nicely warm from the sun. The restaurant had delicious food, and their coffee in the morning was my favorite from all the hotels on this trip. The only complaint that we had was that it was difficult to sleep due to all the flies in our bedroom, and there weren't many outlets or surfaces for electronics (the bedside tables were quite small and had large bedside lamps on them).

This is a lovely hotel and we had a wonderful stay. The building looks brand new and is beautifully designed. The room was on the smaller size but perfect for what we needed, and it was very comfortable and functional. The restaurant was excellent (we had dinner there one night and breakfast throughout our stay, both meals were crafted with attention to detail) and the bar upstairs was quirky and fun (they serve cocktails in mad hatter cups). The pool was small and you had to go through the bar to access it, but we still enjoyed using it. The only thing that bothered us during our stay is that I requested an iron multiple times and it was never delivered. In some hotels this is standard room equipment, and in others I haven’t had any issues getting in delivered on demand so I was quite surprised that it was such a problem for them to handle this quite reasonable request.

We had a nice time in Evora. The Chapel of Bones is really something else. Our guide was very friendly and we really enjoyed our last guided tour!

I'm not sure how much this trip cost, but it felt like we could have saved some money driving ourselves to Cascais and Sintra, especially since the driver didn't come to the monuments with us. Sintra boasts a gorgeous castle, but it is also very overrun with tourists. We were not prepared for the crowds. We're also pretty sure we missed part of the castle - was there supposed to be an interior? Overall, it was nice to have a day to just sit and let ourselves be chauffeured around, but the car was TOO nice and we were suspicious how much we'd paid for this.

It was nice that everything was paid for in advance so we didn't have to worry about paying, and the food was nice, but I was hoping for a bit more Fado. I loved the music, but they only performed 4x during the course of the night.

After an initial mix-up where our TukTuk didn't show up on time, we still ended up going later in the day. I really enjoyed riding in the Tuk Tuk, but the guide didn't have much new information to share - I felt like I'd already heard most of the things from other guides on this trip. Overall, I could've sat in the vehicle for longer, but the churches and descriptions fell a bit flat.

Obidos is such a cute town, and their cherry liquor in chocolate cups is to die for. Loved this day!

We had a nice guides and learned a lot about the area. Our favorite was definitely the Convent of Christ - what a magnificent church!

It would have been better to have a guide for this day. We went to Fatima first and were mostly confused by what everyone was doing (like walking on knees), then spent too much time in Nazare and ended up missing the Batalha monastery (we did go, but it was already closed unfortunately). It was still a good day though!

We hadn't done a cooking class before so we didn't know what to expect. We were surprised by how much prep they had already done - we didn't have to do any chopping, just basic assembly, which was a bit anticlimactic. Of course we never would have finished in time otherwise, since we made three courses. We really liked our starter salad, but the main dish for me was too much to eat. Dessert was probably my favorite part, we had a lava cake with raspberry sorbet. Our cooking instructor was very friendly and we enjoyed spending the time with her. I think I was expecting more of a group class, and more "pro tips" that you can generalize, instead of just putting together someone else's recipe, but we still had fun!

Coimbra is such an amazing city. The university library is phenomenal! Our guide was also very knowledgeable and we enjoyed hearing about the thesis defenses of doctors and other such student experiences. We felt like we saw all the important parts of Coimbra and it was all very interesting.

When we first arrived at the dock, they gave us a hard time about not having a ticket. Eventually, the magic words seemed to be "The Host" and we were allowed to board, but by then a huge group of other passengers had taken up most of the available seats. We were also expecting some kind of "tour", but we were supposed to download an app for the audio tour which seemed like a huge hassle and we couldn't get it working. The boat ride was only 1 hour, we would have liked to go for longer.

Nice tour and wine tasting. I didn't actually like their wines as much as some others we had on this trip, but the experience overall was still very nice.

We were initially a bit skeptical about the museum (Douro museum? What is that??) but our skepticism quickly turned to enthusiasm. This is such a cool place! The tour was amazing, and we learned so much about the region and the history of Port. The guide even took us past their back rooms where they are restoring art, showed us a special exhibit (unrelated to wine), and we got some free port at the end of it! This museum is anything but stuffy - they even have some interactive exhibits, where you can smell aromas that are present in wine, and they have exhibits of old machines used to put corks in bottles.

The garden of this place is absolutely incredible, well worth a visit! The guide was also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The wines were tasty, but I was surprised that none of the places we went for wine tastings had any snacks or food pairings. It might be nice to add some food to some of these tours so you don't get too tipsy ;)

This was a fairly standard wine tasting trip. It was good, but nothing stood out in particular.

Great tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, plus his English was impeccable. All the wines we had on this tour were very tasty. I have to admit that the food items weren't so much my favorite (and we did make the mistake of having some breakfast beforehand), but overall I really enjoyed this tour, especially the visit to the market where we had canned fish.

We did a small group personal tour to Mindo with Marco. He was great to deal with and fluent in English. We were flexible on what to see and do and so was Marco. Ended up skipping some planned items and added some others on. Great day.

A bit disappointing due to construction happening in front of the hotel.

This excursion was so much more than we had hoped for. Our guide, Marco, was AWESOME. He was super knowledgable, but also super chill and fun to hang out with. We loved learning the history of the villages as well as the plants. My kids have both listed this as one of their favorite activities from the trip. The countryside is beautiful but to learn more about the nature and people was wonderful!

The restaurant our driver picked was amazing. Just on the water and the fish was so fresh and had a lovely table side deboning.

Fantastic hotel with wonderful breakfast (my husband was especially impressed by the fresh orange juice machine). Ideally located in Florence, we had a wonderful stay.

Beautiful hotel in a prime location in Rome. The staff was incredibly helpful and we had a great stay. We chose not to get the hotel breakfast, but there was a fantastic 'bar'/bakery just down the street and around the corner where we were able to get fresh pastries. Being able to walk two blocks to the Colisseum was incredibly convenient!

Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast. Located right in the heart of the action in Naples.

We received great guidelines for our time in Florence.

Donata did a fantastic job with our tour through the Vatican. She was fun and engaging while sharing with us the cultural and artistic history of the museum. We were able to go through a restricted portion of the museum, and it was wonderful to see some of the sculptures and mosaics without the crowds. Donata did a great job preparing us with things to look for and notice within the Sistine Chapel. Otherwise it can be an overwhelming experience!

Chiara was our guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum and she did an amazing job! Our tour included the underground of the Colosseum, which was fascinating. Chiara was able to maneuver us through the crowds with ease. She helped us to understand the history and archaeology of the area while keeping us engaged and entertained.

We absolutely loved our private tour of Pompeii. Fabio, our tour guide was amazing! As an archaeologist he was able to inform us about the history and culture of Pompeii and answer all of our questions. We were really able to understand the life in that city before its tragic end. I would 100% recommend this tour, especially with Fabio as your guide!

Excellent service, food and location

Mauricio was exceptional. Best guide ever. Wonderful with children and kept them entertained the entire time. Educational and fun!

Amazing animals, butterfly pavillon was like being in another world. Waterfalls were incredible. Lunch fantastic

Super location. Interesting to stay inside a cave, but all the comforts available. Great food and atmosphere in a beautiful atmosphere.

We took our guide with us which made the sunset trip even better - learning about the areas by water and the development of the port area was interesting.

Cool areas and interesting history. The valleys with the chimney fairies are must-see places. Special places!

The boat tour and swimming opportunities were wonderful, but what it special was the Captain and crew that were warm and friendly. The lunch was simple, but fantastic - one of our favorite meals of the trip.

One of the best curated museums. Fascinating, a definite must!

It’s an early morning start for an incredible adventure. Be advised, there is down time waiting for groups to assemble at a breakfast area. It wasn’t so warm and inviting at 4am, but once the balloon pilot and crew take over it’s an amazing experience that was top-notch!

Were able to show the grandchildren the beauty of Norway.

Montserrat is a scenic wonder and a beautiful place, however this was a large group tour so my review of it is significantly impacted by that fact. I’ve never taken a bus tour so my expectations might be skewed by my tendency to take small group tours or explore on my own. Originally this tour appealed to me because I heard many great things about the hiking. Additionally the fact that I started at 10:30 (versus 8) was originally a bonus but in retrospect the start time and large group size meant we didn’t get free time at Monstserrat until 1 pm and I found it too hot to hike. As someone with no large group tour experience I found a lot of time wasted with just the logistics and transport. For example, our meeting time was 10:30 and everyone was on time but each party had to sign in on 1 tablet and fill out a bunch of information so that took about 15-20 minutes. Then we had to walk 5 or 6 blocks to the bus. So we didn’t actually get moving until at least 11. We arrived at Montserrat at about 12:20 but all the bus parking spots were full so we waited another 5-10 minutes before getting off the bus. There were 2 guides with us so we broke into smaller groups and out tour began. The tour did not include getting close to the Black Madonna but instead included about 2-3 stops outside the monastery where information was given and one stop before the Basilica where info was given. This part of the tour lasted about 15 minutes then we were in our own for 75 minutes. At 2:10 we gathered to take the funicular down the mountain. Then we met our bus and drove about 30 minutes to the farmhouse for lunch. We had lunch inside the farmhouse between 3:15-4:30. We were served a few tapas, bread, a green salad, grilled meats, wine and sorbet. Coffee and tea were offered but not included and had to be paid for separately. The meal was good and I enjoyed the company of the other travelers. We got back to Barcelona at 5:30.

A special family friendly boutique hotel with amazing views of the Mediterranean. The breakfast was a great selection. The dinners and way above what I expected. Nice bar and comfortable lounge areas. Stunning views from the rooms on even on the far end of the resort. Wish we could have stayed longer.

The only way to closeout your vacation is to say goodbye from a boat. So much fun.

This was my daughter’s favorite experience on this trip. Don’t miss this.

Only do this as a private tour. So worth it to skip the line and a fantastic way to learn about the amazing monument.

Well operated. Wet suits offered to everyone. Absolutely necessary. The water was cold. The snorkeling is not like being in the Caribbean but still a unique experience.

A fun unique experience. Very professional and appropriate for my girls ages 16 & 9.

The staff here was so nice, and the room was adorable. When I checked in, the woman at the desk gave me a map and provided detailed directions on how to reach certain landmarks (which was great, as Google Maps and Venice don't always get along). She then escorted me to my room and helped me with my bag. The room itself was large, comfortable, and quiet, and breakfast was good. The location was convenient -- right across from the train station -- but be warned that there's a large bridge with no ramp you'll need to cross to get there. There's a spot for a private water taxi pickup to the airport right next door, which was also super convenient and easy to find.

This hotel is located in a great location, very close to the train station and to Ponte Vecchio. My first night, they informed me that the air conditioning in my room was broken, so they had moved me into this annex they own next door. It was on the 3rd floor, no elevator, dark stairwells, but the AC worked and a porter brought up my bag, so it felt like part of the adventure. The next day, I asked about the status of my room, and I'm glad I did -- it was ready and they said I could move in there if I wanted to -- but I had the sense that had I not proactively mentioned it, they would not have and I would have ended up in the annex room the whole time. The new room was more comfortable and with a bigger, softer bed than the annex room. There was no window, just a skylight, but it lit the room well. The bathtub was large and they provided complimentary toothbrushes. Breakfast was good, though the dining room was not air conditioned.

This hotel is so cool. Located near the top of the Spanish steps, it is truly boutique with a vintage feel. My room had a small balcony that looked right out over the steps, and even though you're in the center of the action, it doesn't feel unsafe. The staff is lovely. The woman at the front desk when I checked in escorted me to my room, recommended a spot for dinner, and insisted I take an umbrella with me on a day when rain looked likely. The breakfast set-up is a bit odd -- they give you a voucher to bring to the cafe across the street -- but it's a good breakfast with lots of options. There's a small elevator, or you can go in and out through a side gate on the steps.

Nice hotel. You cannot beat the location: right there in the middle of it all! Our balcony faced the water and every time someone walked by they would check out the hotel. Small, boutique like. The rooms were a bit stark: nothing on the walls and we noticed there were no chairs. The beds were also full size (vs. King at the two other hotels). Clean. We had an issue with the hot water and water pressure was not the greatest. Oh, and no lobby - if you are into that sort of thing. We went to Hotel Indigo up the street one afternoon for drinks as they have a really nice lobby/bar area.

This hotel was GREAT. It may be located 'right downtown' and on a side street, but once you enter the outdoor area it's like a resort. The rooms very spacious, clean. They had a nice pool area and very close to the downtown shops and restaurants. Also close to the dock where you catch the speedboat to San Cristobal. Make sure you have breakfast on their rooftop. Not only is it nice but the breakfast is GREAT. I wish we could have eaten there more than just once but we had early departures on two mornings - and they do provide breakfast to-go so ask for that if you have an early excursion (except if you are getting on the speedboat!!).

Really glad we stayed here. The location was perfect for our tour of Quito the next day: the guide met us and we started walking! The hotel is traditional so that was nice and different. The inside reminded my family of the house in Encanto. The staff was also very nice and helpful. They met us when we arrived at 1 am, helped us with our bags and explained things. The food at the hotel was also good. We had breakfast two day. We also ate dinner there after our tour of Quito - we were too tired to leave. Everyone liked what they ordered.

Our last activity on the last full day. It was nice not to have a packed day and to take it easy. We took a shuttle to the interpretation center and then walked back via trails. It was great to hear more about the wildlife, the land and the impact of El Nino and climate change - it is an issue for the people and the islands. For example, even though it is winter, the weather has been warmer than usual - yes, good for us tourists because we can swim in the water but bad for the wildlife this continues. Plus our guide pointed out that trees that should be bare have leaves and are blooming because it is warmer than usual.

We almost skipped out on this. The family was hesitant to get back on a 2+ hour boat ride after the speedboat, however, everyone said it would be more like the excursion we had on our first day and that Espanola is just beautiful. So we did it - and we are glad! When we landed we did a two hour hike and then snorkeled. Our guide John was great - knew a lot about birds. And we did see birds including the blue footed boobie

Our first activity on San Cristobal. My oldest missed out because he was still trying to recover from the speedboat ride :) This was an ideal boat excursion though: short (20 min?) and very calm and peaceful. It was great! We did a hike and then went to the beach. We had a good group with us.

This was also a family favorite: we did five mile round trip walk/hike to Tortuga Bay. The water was beautiful! The beaches pristine! We enjoyed the leisurely morning followed by the leisurely kayaking.

Our first excursion was to Bartolomé Island and it was wonderful. The boat ride as GREAT. The staff so friendly (and so hard working). My kids really liked being served a full breakfast and a three-course lunch on the boat. The hike was nice and not strenuous. The views were beautiful!! We also snorkeled and that was a lot of fun - the water is so blue.

Landing at the airport, being met by Astrid and then going to the farm + the research station was a perfect way to be introduced to the Galapagos Islands. (We also liked that someone took our bags to the hotel!)

This was a fabulous experience. I am so glad we opted to do this. I think if we had not, I would be very disappointed. We saw as much as one can in a nine-hour day. Everyone in the family loved it. It was a good mix of going into buildings and churches and just walking. We did drive to the middle of the world - the 'museum' there was great. Highlight for the kids. I think we enjoyed having our own guide and going at our (and his) pace. The cooking class also turned out to be a highlight of the entire trip. My 17yo and 12yo were skeptical of a cooking class but it was so much fun - and the food was so good! I would not miss this. I think next time we do a trip I may have to look for a cooking class.