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This is a review of 2 halves, and the low rating does not imply that I would not recommend the SAMATHA B&B but there are areas that could be improved. The rooms are big, bright and airy, decorated in an industrial style that is unfussy and modern. There is a large balcony with decent furniture and although the view isn't particularly great, you can see the sea and it's okay for a drink and a rest after the day's activities. The problem is that the staff at the SAMATHA just don't seem to care for the guests. Cleaning is done only when you ask, I had to request that the room was cleaned daily despite putting the 'clean room' sign on the door it wasn't done. I had to negotiate changes of bed linen, we had it done once during a week long stay which was fine but I had to ask. Breakfast is a very meagre affair, on the advertisements it shows a blackboard with eggs benedict etc well don't expect that, 2 eggs, 2 bread and a hot or cold drink, if you ask for another hot coffee you will be charged. The staff although one was nice enough just don't engage - and believe me we tried. I hate giving a low score and the place itself is very handy for the nicest part of Sairee beach and the restaurants in town but it's a shame and it could be so much better. A heads up for the brilliant shop next door Silver Na's, they cannot do enough for you, we used them for just about everything from cold beers, motorcycle hire, snorkel equipment hire and onward travel, lovely people.

Hotel location is very good, breakfast is rich, the environment is clean, the service staff is very polite, very smiling, the hotel pool is very clean, very fresh, very like