I received a full refund for my stay, but that doesn't change the fact that this hotel has many undisclosed problems. I did my research beforehand and knew it was old and "rustic," but I was expecting a better experience at a place marketed as a spa and resort. Here’s what I found:
1. The air conditioning didn’t work at all, even after running it for hours.
2. There was no hot water—none at all. The room felt broken, not rustic; my balcony door nearly fell off its hinges.
3. The property was in terrible condition with heaps of trash and waste everywhere.
4. The pool was drained and not usable.
5. They were remodeling parts of the hotel, which was inconveniently located right in my block of rooms. The workers were frustrated with guests trying to access their rooms.
6. There was a line of complaints at the front desk, but the staff offered excuses and didn’t take responsibility for the issues.
When I went to the front desk to address the lack of air conditioning and hot water, I witnessed another guest complaining about smoke in a non-smoking area. The staff's response was that they couldn't do anything and would talk to a manager later. When I mentioned the hot water issue, they admitted they were aware and it "might" be fixed soon. When I brought up the air conditioning, the staff member seemed uninterested and distracted by her phone.
After waiting around, another staff member finally acknowledged my complaints, but when I suggested a refund due to the heat, they indicated the hotel couldn't do much because of town-wide electricity issues. After some back and forth, they agreed to refund me.
It seems the real problem is that the air conditioning and other facilities are in disrepair, and they likely don’t have the means or organization to fix things properly.
In summary, while the property has historical charm, it’s not worth staying here. You might be able to explore the grounds for a small fee, but don’t expect a genuine resort or spa experience, or even a functional room. If you can manage without those amenities, it might be slightly better than camping.