Alta Vista Hotels from S$82

"There were words written on one bedspread with black marker. Hair dryer didn’t work. Black mold scattered across bathroom ceiling. Shower curtain rod holes in wall. Something splattered on bathroom wall. Carpet dirty in corners. Smoke detector missing from room."

"My son and I stayed 6 nights in an accessible room. The website mentions that you have to request housekeeping during longer stays, but even when we did, we found the service a bit unpredictable. There was no niche or shelf for toiletries in the shower, which was inconvenient. Of the five staff members I spoke to during the visit, only one graced us with a smile while we were there. The breakfast was ok, but only one day offered scrambled eggs and sausage; the biscuits and gravy on the other days were not as welcome. Fortunately, the waffle maker remained a reliable alternative. My grandsons loved the pool, which helped make up for some of the other shortcomings, and the location was very convenient. Unfortunately, the town is too small to offer any real competition and the place feels like it."

"Everything was very nice! Appreciated the pool toys for the children."

"Management extremely helpful!"

"Breakfast was great."

"Clean room. Comfortable bed. Adequate breakfast. Easy to find "