Olana Bed and Breakfast

Good -Met owners of BnB, Ice cream, bar and dining available on site (Italian / local food), good breakfast included. Air-conditioned room, phone and satellite tv (requires load by site). On site generator to support power blackouts. Nice garden like feel, gated and fenced. On site parking (minimal). Christmas lights set up for the season. New three-story expansion currently being built (but no impact to stay). Stocked in room mini bar. Shower water flow good. Nice on site pool (3-4 ft deep). Nice ocean views, Koi pond and sitting areas. Dogs and cats (3 ea) live on site. Bad -Food order ~3 hr in advance, prices are a bit higher than normal, breakfast night before. Some items on menu not available. Room is very small mostly bed and small area to walk around. Bathroom local size challenge for larger people (toilet to wall space). Plumbing not support flushing of TP, place in holding bin. Shower heater wall switch should be labeled. Switch is in same stack of switches as bath lights. Refrigerator and mini bar stocked. (bug spray recommended for foreigners as mosquitoes can get in the room). Located on main roadway. A short drive to other things in the area. No beach (small gravel area), surf can be strong at back of property. Kayaks appeared usable but life jackets were questionable (suggest replacing) unless experienced seemed more like yard art. Amenity kit provided (bar soap was crumbled and could not be used, shampoo was barely enough for one shower (suggest abandon and provide home made or none at all). Ugly -Local purified drinking water provided in plastic pitcher (not enough for two people per/day and no way to know where from), can ask for more but not convenient. Spouse incurred sickness from bad (other) water during stay.

Another fantastic visit to the Olana which they descibe as your home away from home and it truly is. We have lovely clean room with all amenities accessed directly from the garden and are treated like family. Smiling and friendly staff cant do enough for you as you enjoy your stay by the sea. Since my last visit they have added a swimming pool and jacuzzi along with large 2 storey traditional huts with tables and chairs for relaxing in the shade. Breakfast can be taken in the restaurant or in a Nippa hut overlooking the sea,I marvel that I am by the South China Sea with a gentle breeze blowing watching the local fishermen in their boats while enjoying a hearty breakfast. This area has do much to offer and the owners of the Olana have ensured they hit the mark when it comes to ensuring you enjoy your experience with them,can't wait to go back again.