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Built in the early 1960's, I think, which is why I am guessing this hotel only t Rates 4 stars. They have done an amazing job keeping it maintained and modern, tho there are tiny signs it is an older resort. But for me, old hotels, when maintained as well as this one is, are beautiful places, treasures! Big beautiful lush gardens, immaculate private beach, a large meticulously clean restaurant in the main building, and a stylishly simple and very comfortable restaurant at the beach, the menu at both delightful, the food excellent, with a well planned wine menu, But the best part of Independence Beach Resort, for me, is the staff. They are so charming, and extremely eager to please, but not ingratiating for tips, as you find in many 5 star properties around the world. The staff here are proud of their jobs working in this elegant antique of a resort, so they go well out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. Woth staff so friendly and eager to please, and the immense amount of work it must take to keep this grande dame of a resort in perfect working order, my most admiring praise is insufficient for the excellent management this hotel must have. I have traveled the world, but have never found a better place to rest, and relax. The Sea Villa rooms, and Premier Villas are worth the extra money, with very private balconies. In all things that matter to me, as a very experienced traveler, this is a 5 star property, from top to bottom.

Arrived 31st December and was supposed to leave on the 5th. We left on the morning of the 1st. Hotel was a building site. No lift working, we were placed on the 23rd floor and had to use the service lift. Filled with cigarette ends. Our rooms balcony door would not close with 2 children in our room !!!!!and the draft from the wind whistled in all night. They continued to fix the room next door and paint fumes filled the corridor and we were awoke at 6am by building work above us. All facilities advertised on the Agoda site did NOT exist. They filled the 1 pool in the day before which had cigarette butts in it. Seating around the pool was limited for 3 families. Security pains were shattered and tiles loose. They was no bowling alley no beach access as it was a construction site no gym and the second beach pool was a hole in the ground This hotel should not have been advertised. I booked this for the facilities for my children and there was none and it was not cheap.