Very Disappointing Stay at Marola Park I had high hopes for my stay at Marola Park, but unfortunately, it turned out to be quite a letdown. First, the road noise was constant and disruptive, making it nearly impossible to get a good night's sleep. The sound of traffic all night long really interrupted our sleep throughout our stay. There were also some issues with the security of the room. The balcony door didn’t fully lock and could only be secured with a manual lock that had been awkwardly screwed onto the top of the door. This felt unsafe and left us feeling uneasy when we weren’t in the room, as the two days that the cleaner did attend the room, we returned to find the balcony doors left unlocked which is concerning considering our room was a street view. Despite requesting fresh towels from the cleaners on one of their visits (they only attend twice a week), we never received any. This was more an inconvenience as we had to go back to reception to ask for more. Another frustrating issue was the lack of plug sockets in the room. There was only one socket for the entire room (which was in the kitchenette), which was a challenge for two people who both needed to charge devices. It really made things inconvenient, especially when you’re trying to get ready or relax. The location is another downside. There are a couple of restaurants on the same street as the hotel, although it is more residential than holiday-makers, The nearest bars and pubs for holiday-makers are about a 10-15 minute walk away, alongside a very dark waste-land area, It didn’t feel particularly safe to walk down this route at night, especially if you're returning from a night out. The shower experience was a real struggle too. The water turned cold after just a couple of minutes, which forced us to take very quick showers. We then had to wait for the water to reheat, but even then, the water never truly got warm again. This resulted in an entire week of cold showers, which was uncomfortable and frustrating. We visited at the very beginning of January when the weather wasn't too warm so it wasn't an issue for us, however there is no air conditioning which I believe would be a major problem in the summer. On a positive note, the pool area was decent. It was clean, and there were plenty of sun beds available, which was a nice touch & In terms of cleanliness and service, we couldn't fault either, as the hotel was clean and the staff were very polite & helpful. Overall, I would not recommend Marola Park. Between the constant noise, security concerns, lack of basic amenities, and unpleasant shower experience, it made for a very disappointing stay. I won’t be returning in the future.
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