While visiting south Sumatra last month, I was suggested to visit Bangka Island, as time permitted , I flew from Palembang , easy 50 minute flight with Sriwijaya air, all very good. Well.. I wanted something “wild” with accommodation in front of the beach and that is what I got.. the beaches are great, very “wild” and the scenario like in a Flintstones movie, very characteristic, quite unique scenario, water clean, sand very nice ( except form the tons of plastics , which the resort does not clean, unfortunately) a part that, very nice coast line, perfect for a solo or family excursion, very relaxing. Now for the most disappointing part, I would have like to have kept the “wild” feeling only for the surrounding but unfortunately the accommodation was a disaster, very very ( very) old, very poor room maintenance, bed bugs, not clean, TV does not work, room is not made daily, etc., etc. What a shame, because the location is great. Food offering very poor. Few staff as well, although all very nice people.. yes I know is a Covid period , but believe me the resort maintenance was let it go way before the pandemic, now it becomes just an excuse… so yes is expensive for what you get , but basically the room price you pay is 90% for the view and the beach and the rest 10% would be for the ‘room” Would I go back to Bangka , yes, why not? would I go back to this hotel? Well.. yes if they will do a major renovation if not…sorry is a no no… Thank you !
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