Kimkim Trip Reviews

The location was great - a short walk from the ferry terminal and close to buses. It is close to many of the places a tourist would want to visit. The reception staff were very helpful and the breakfasts, vika and dinners were well provided. There was a lovely area where you could relax with a coffee or tea .

The hotel is a short walk from the quay . It has a superb location and the front part is beautifully decorated . The breakfast was exceptional .

Great location near to the bus station and the quay . Our accommodation was modern and fresh and overlooked the fjord - quite magical !

The reception staff were extremely helpful and the location was great - a tram stop was very close by . Definitely recommend!

Ole did a great job taking us to different places and introducing us to Norwegian food as well as explaining some of the background and history of the places we walked through. Very entertaining and informative . Well paced.

The scenery was breathtaking even in the rain .

We booked a Viking Bike tour of Oslo city which was a highlight of our Oslo visit . The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about Norway , Oslo , past and present.

A 3.5 review would be more accurate to be honest. The hotel is well located and the rooms are very spacious and quiet, but the quality of the stay varies a lot based on the side of the building and the floor the room is on. Our room was unfortunately on the ground floor and directly facing the road which wasn't great. A room higher up in the building and on the other side of the building would probably have made a big difference. The room lacked a bit of character - the lighting was pretty agressive and the decoration pretty much inexistent. We were also disappointed by the "cleaning" done daily. We weren't expected a full cleaning of the room but on certain days we questioned whether room service even came (it had, but had barely done any cleaning).

Our pilot was wonderfuf, very nice, and the alpine landing was unreal.

Our driver/guide Junior was amazing - extremely knowledgable, funny, he made sure we had the very best experience.

Our room for 3 people was perfect, we had lots of space for us and a kitchentte which was handy. Breakfast was excellent, the location of the hotel was just perfect and it was also an historic site which was just awesome. We would return and recommend this hotel.

This tour included both walking and also a part in the car which made it possible to get to know sites which otherwise would have been impossible to discover. Our guide knew lots of history and was full of interesting facts to inform us about

A very pleasant and interesting experience with our guide who told us lots of local customs and history

Excellent introduction into local customs. Would definitely recommend this!!

We had a top floor room here which was great because it let in more light and we were able to sit outside or inside. Whilst we had to climb stairs, the staff did help with the luggage up to the room. Breakfast here was fairly basic - just a bowl of fruit, breads and spreads (no yoghurt, olives etc), although eggs were offered. The picture of the roof top terrace is a bit deceptive as it's not really an inviting area to go and sit to have a drink.

The rooms are small but nicely appointed with welcoming touches such as flowers and fruit. There was also a fridge in the room. Staff helped us with our luggage up to the room because, as with most riads, there's no lift. Of all the places we stayed, this had the nicest food for breakfast - delicious small ham and egg quiches. We were also welcomed with cookies and an expresso coffee. The top floor had a plunge pool and some sun beds which, while we didn't use them, looked inviting.

We had a ground floor room at this riad which meant that there were no stairs to climb but the room was dark and could have done with some better lighting. The tap in the bathroom needed repairing as it had come away from the unit. Breakfast offered bread, pastries, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, spreads and olives plus eggs if you wanted them. It was situated down an alleyway in the medina so you need to be prepared for a 10 minute walk from any vehicle that might drop you off.

Basic hotel with limited service due to it being a public holiday. The room itself was a good size but when we wanted to get a drink and a meal everything was closed up. After about an hour of waiting, we were able to get a drink delivered to our room but then had to go out and find something to eat as the room service options for food were very limited. The buffet breakfast offered plenty of choice and eggs prepared to order if you wanted them.

This riad is actually several properties amalgamated into one. We received a nice welcome with tea and a delicious cookie. There are 2 lifts - one to the terrace and one leading to some of the rooms. Unfortunately, there seemed to be no encouragement to use the terrace and you couldn't order a meal or drink there. The rooms themselves are quite dark as most riads are because they are inward looking. Overall the service here was a bit disjointed and there seemed to be no real direction of any of the men serving food around the pool area. It is possible to order a beer or wine and have an evening meal here but when it came to paying they wanted to be paid instead of us charging to our room. Whilst the pool seemed to be an attraction, there was no inclination to use it as all the dining tables were around the pool. Breakfast options included a huge amount of bread, pastries and cakes along with fruit, yoghurt, spreads, olives etc - far too much for us to eat and that was without even having any eggs.

This hotel was set up previously for Asian tours although it appears that these are not currently happening. The hotel is situated near the medina on the main road and so the rooms facing the road are quite noisy. There is a fridge in the room which is a bonus as not everywhere has these and the rooms are adequate for a couple of nights. Breakfast is served buffet style on the upstairs outdoor terrace with plenty of choice.

Really enjoyed this walk around the medina looking at the various blue streets, entrances, the washing houses, public bake houses and market areas. Our guide was great - he was knowledgeable and patient. He took into account the walking pace we were capable of and we had plenty of stops for photos etc. We got to sample some freshly baked cookies from the bake house and see how they operated and learned a lot about the history of the medina which included the Jewish quarter.

Very authentic riad in a great kocstion

I really enjoyed this hotel. Excellent service and setting. Loved the fact that we could have dinner and breakfast outside by the pool. Highly recommend it if you are in the Dades Valley

This was our first experience in a Riad. We didn’t have a lot of time there but the room was very comfortable. Dinner was very good, as was breakfast

Fun experience in the middle of the desert that required a camel ride to get there. Very nice service and they gave a fun show after dinner.

Very luxurious hotel. Beautiful decor. The only concern is location, as the Medina entrance clossst to the hotel is hard to navigate

Loved the location of this hotel. We had a great balcony with a wonderful view. The only issue was an unpleasant smell in our room

We spent time with a local mother and daughter who welcomed us into their home. Cooked a wonderful and traditional meal that we enjoyed together

Amnay gave a fantastic overview of Marrakech. We had a number of local delicacies and heard in depth details about the city.

Left the desert and first stopped at a fossil museum which was interesting. Next we saw an ancient irrigation system. We had a lunch at another Berber house before going to the beautiful Todgha gorge. We took a small tour of the oasis next to Tinghir before heading to the Dades Valley. We stopped at our wonderful hotel for the night

Very long drive but worth it. First stopped at Ifrane, a Swiss style village in the Atlas Mountains. Next we stopped to meet up with the monkeys. Our guide then arranged for us to have couscous with a Berber family at their home/orchard. This was fantastic. On to desert where we met up with the Riad staff who took us to the camels. We took a one hour camel ride through the dunes to our camp. The tents were very comfortable. We had a nice dinner and then a show (the staff playing Amazir music). After breakfast the next morning got an exciting 4x4 ride back to our driver

Said was an amazing tour guide. He took us first to the royal palace and then through the Mellah. From there we went to a pottery factory and then into the Medina. He took us on a very informative walk through history We saw the oldest continuously operating university in the world and many other sites. Stopped for lunch, having grilled meat sandwiches and tea. He had wonderful depth of knowledge of the city and its culture

Long drive but we made it to Volubilis. This was a fascinating experience, walking among 2000 year old ruins. We ate at the cafe at the site

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Very disappointed with this. Our guide started out ok but seemed most interested in forcing us to a herbalist to buy very expensive oil. After that she walked 30 meters ahead of us and just was on her phone. She didn’t share any information on the souk. She also got into a large fight with a local guy who kicked at a cat. She seemed to have no interest in educating us about the city

Long drive. Stopped at a roadside diner which had excellent kebabs

Hassania was an excellent guide. She gave us the highlights in the Kasbah and mausoleum

The views at Shana by the Beach are magnificent, which we enjoyed from both our balcony and the pool. The rooms are clean and comfortable, although the walls are quite thin and we did deal with some noisy neighbors. There is an adult pool which we appreciated given how popular the main pool was. Service at the restaurant and pool was great, and the menu is diverse enough to accommodate the varied tastes of our family of four. The front desk was very helpful with quickly getting taxis to pickup right from our building.

My family of four (daughters ages 20 and 16) simply loved this hotel. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with fresh juice in the lobby while checking in, and shown to our rooms. The pool and hot tub are beautiful, with a swim up bar which was such a treat for all. As you walk the grounds, there are so many nooks to curl up in and savor the peace and quiet in whatever way you prefer. The onsite restaurant is wonderful to have, which allowed us to not have to leave the grounds after a full day of excursions. The breakfast service is top notch, and the setting is beautiful. There's a lovely little nature walk onsite which was perfect for filling little gaps of time.

Very beautiful grounds where weather permitting, you will get incredible views of the volcano. The rooms are clean and simple with ample space. The private huts are truly lovely. We found it convenient to have the onsite food and beverage service, however it's hours are not clear so we learned to not count on it being open. The service at both the restaurant and front desk were friendly and helpful. We were originally put in two units that are off the parking lot which were very noisy and not nearly as lovely as being within the walls of the hotel grounds. We asked to be relocated and they were beyond accommodating to make this happen. It was lovely to have the pools to enjoy before and after our excursions!

EcoTermales is very luxurious! We got there early and enjoyed being there without others, but even as it began to fill up it never felt crowded. We easily could have spent more time than than we had planned for. They make beautiful and tasty cocktails! There are lockers and changing rooms and everything is very thought out to increase enjoyment of the grounds and pools.

This was a great first day for our family in Costa Rica. We started at the volcano, and our tour guide Hugo was prompt and proved to be super knowledgeable and patient. He gave us options for how long of a hike we wanted to do. He really knew the area and had a lovely way of sharing it with us. He had fresh pineapple ready for us when we got back to the van, before heading to the waterfall. He was very patient when we took the time at the waterfall to seek out a snack for our daughters since they needed something to hold them over til lunch.

See above re breakfast. Otherwise fantastic hotel

Touristy but well worth it. Great to see that side of the country.

Private tour early morning is best. Very nice

A bit touristy but worth doing.

Quite an uphill walk with bags. The site was easily one of the most handsome hotels we stayed in. wonderful little nice things like candy bars, chips, flavored water, etc in the common area of the four rooms. VERY comfortable beds and space. One thing that surprised us about ALL the hotels we stayed in....no USB ports for charging phones. Seems odd since cell phones are so ubiquitous that there are no ports on lamps/tables/wall that we are used to seeing in the USA and other destinations. This hotel also had an excellent restaurant.

Parking was a pain. The walk to the garage was not a big issue but driving to the garage was a challenges with google maps. It was just weird. The umbrella rental stand was very welcome. It really came in handy. Room was comfortable. But the restaurant in the hotel was not their strong point.

Staff was amazing and easily had one of, if not the best, breakfast and dinners. Great beds. Wonderful rooms

Great location, clean and has a beautiful terrace. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Access to the beach and a pool. Clean and amazing breakfasts! I’d definitely recommend staying here.

Lovely balcony overlooking the ocean with a perfect location.

Clean rooms, attentive staff, perfect location and great breakfasts!

Private boat trip was incredible. Robi planned the perfect day with amazing sights including the blue caves and a delicious lunch.

Clean, nice neighborhood in Parlemo. I would like to stay there if I come back

great breakfast buffet; cramped for 3 people in a room but were able to adjust furniture to make it easier to get around in.

Great breakfast buffet; not as clean as it could have been; cramped for 3 people

Very good hotel; cramped for 3 people but has space under the bed for suitcases.

Great guide. Interesting and informative

The bamboo forest is a wonderful sight to see.

The guide has great information to share.

Samurai Ninja Museum is awesome and interactive. The Kimono tea ceremony was fun and you get to wear a kimono.

Even if you are not a whisky drinker the experience is a fun one.

This was an awesome and fun experience. Great information and fun!!!

As an American, not accustomed to the AC being on a time limit and getting hot in the middle of the night. We did leave something in the safe, which the hotel was very helpful in ensuring the item was returned to us.

David was amazing! His knowledge, first hand and learned, was impressive.

Ryan was great!

Perfect for anyone to enjoy Agios Prokopois beach.

This hotel was perfectly situated for exploring Athens. The staff was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was wonderful. It really gave the feeling of being in authentic old Athens.

Sorry to give poor rating, but " did not participate" is not an option. This tour was canceled due to weather conditions

We got to see a lot of rural Naxos. Liked private tour.

Without personal transportation, seeing all the beaches is not convenient.

Liked getting to see rural Naxos, loved the cooking/ eating experience.

We weren't sure how to get to the old market, had to ask around, the then just stumbled on to it by chance. We discovered on our next trip to town the easier way.

We didn't make it to all recommended locations. We were hungry, so ate at the first place we found, then were too full to try anything else. After walking and standing in the heat for so long in the morning, we were ready for a rest.

It was interesting if Greek Mythology is your thing. We liked hearing about the history.

Solid hotel. Good location. Nice staff. Pigeons kept drinking out of the pool which was a bit weird.

Hotel worked with us to get in a little bit earlier than we needed. This was great because we were exhausted from flights. The beds were so comfortable. The rooms were nice. The hotel bar area had a great view . We wished there was a pool or a hot tub that was hot. (Americans like hot hot tubs).

The staff had their act together. They cleaned up from last tour and got us on the water. The water is so so beautiful. Drinks were meh . Decent but quite expensive for what they were. The white sangria was delicious. The snacks were ok. I asked for a vegetarian meal but didn't get it. They said my name wasn't on the list. But they did throw a veggie dog on a plate for me.

Loved this tour and the owner of the 2nd winery made it special for us. Our friends got engaged!!

By far my hightlight was La Sagrada Familia! The tour guide was so thorough and the whole experience was magical and emotional. I don't recall his name but he was a 10.

The tour guide was very nice and engaging

Oh My God, the ups and downs, narrow walkways, twists and turns - an unbelievable experience. This place is a 'Character' and we loved the hotel and the experience it offered.

A fortress like look and feel but offered plenty of modern features and comfort. Breakfast was amazing. proximity to major attractions was a big plus.

A first-of-a-kind experience for us. The train ride with glowing sun along for the ride throught the night was so much fun. Dining car provided excellent food options. Rooms are small but very aptly set up especially the shower, wow.

Excellent hotel with truly amazing morning breakfast and out of the world dinner menu, loved the stay and the food. Staff is very courteous and helpful

I was afraid of Hot Sauna, sweating, etc. So skeptical about this but Emerson convinced me to give it a try and I did and totally blown away by the experience. Thanks to Emerson and the amazing guide Martin, I truly enjoyed this unique Sauna experience in a natural surrounding for a truly Finnish Sauna Experience. Totally awesome.

A thrilling, dream-come-true experience meeting the reindeers, so many of them, Again, it was raining. The experience could have been a lot better if it was a sunny day, we wish. We still enjoyed the trip

Thrilling experience, fun hike and a very active and cool guide Yana. It was a cloudy day and so we missed the 'sun' but the experience was still worth it. To be on top of the hill at midnight was fun, could have been a lot more thrilling with the sun setting and rising. But, we still loved it. Yana made it so much more fun.