Pondok Pitaya Hotel, Surfing & Yoga

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Nice hotel great location let down by dirty beach (but unfortunately dirty beaches are normal in this part of the world)not the hotels responsibility but definitely effects there customers.

Great stay for surfing.

This place is in an ideallic location in Balian… right on the beach where the surf breaks so can watch the surfers or step straight on to the beach. THE POOL:However the pool which is right in the front row for viewing the sea, is not very clean. Although it has a filter and chemicals, the water is clouded so cannot usually see the tiles on the bottom and there is no sweep in the pool so dirt has gathered at any corners.. not appealing to swim in. The furniture is tattered and the pool is not exclusively for guests so anyone can come and sit and swim there. The bathroom: The loo sits at an angle below the air conditioning pipes which drip constantly on to the loo area so there is no way to use the loo without being dripped on. The shower soap dispenser fell and smashed as soon as touched and the shower drain blocked so I was left standing in a soapy pool. The rest was kept clean but there is not enough light in the room and no coat hangers although there was a bamboo rail. The kettle in our room did not work so they did bring another but left the other there. We wanted scooters but inspite of them saying they were making exhaustive efforts to locate some, nothing came of it. We asked at neihbouring accom. Who wete very helpful znd directed us to Where we could get scooters which were then delivered immediately. Not one to complain but this place is not cheap by comparison to others and although restaurant and other staff were lovely, the management leaves a lot to be desired.