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    Coral Quays Fish & Dive Resort

    Dates of Stay 13 – 14 July 2014

    Will We Return Yes

    Rates Garden Bungalow from $165. Superior Bungalow from $195.

    Value for money Good

    ROOM

    Check-in Check-in time is 2pm standard. Check with the staff if you are able to check in early.
    Check-out 10am
    Room Type Garden Bungalow
    Rate $165 per night
    Breakfast Continental breakfast included

    Facilities
    Tea and Coffee: Yes
    Biscuits: No
    Milk: Yes
    Mini Bar: No
    Clock Radio: Yes
    Fan: Yes
    CD Player: No
    TV: No
    TV Channels: N/A
    Air-conditioning: No
    Internal or External Noise: Absolute peace and quiet, only the birds in the trees
    Work Desk: Yes
    Powerpoints: Sufficient
    Ironing Board: Yes
    Bath robes and slippers: No
    Lounge: No. Single chair and coffee table provided.
    Wifi: No Wifi is available in the rooms, however free Wifi is available in the main reception and dining areas
    Services directory: Yes
    Ventilation: Good
    Smoking: All rooms are non-smoking. Trays are provided on the external dining table outside each room.

    Bed
    General comfort: Good. Quite firm.
    Pillow comfort: Very good. Plenty provided.
    Squeaky: Not at all

    Bathroom
    Size: Average
    Cleanliness: Spotless
    Space to put own toiletries: No bench space
    Tissues: No
    Quality of complimentary toiletries: Average
    Shower temperature: Perfect
    Shower power: Perfect
    Water stays in shower: Yes

    Internet Access
    Availability: No rooms have Wifi access, though free Wifi is available in the reception/dining areas
    Functionality: Works
    Cost: Free

    Room service
    Room service is not strictly advertised, though as Wayne was unwell we were able to have food delivered to the room, which was done without any hassles and with their usual big smiles.

    THE RESORT

    Size There are a total of 18 bungalows, with slightly varying room configurations, some which will suit families. Concrete pathways lead you between lush rainforest gardens, set beneath huge trees which provide plenty of shade from the warmth during the day. The pool is overlooked by undercover restaurant seating as well as an outdoor deck. Water views are available from the reception/restaurant area.
    Proximity to Town It’s only a five-minute drive from the centre of Luganville. A taxi will cost you about 3000Vatu, or about AU$3.30.
    Easy to find Yes

    Facilities
    Reception: Standard hours
    Concierge: No
    Currency Exchange: No
    Safety Deposit Box: No
    Guest Dry Cleaning: No
    Guest Laundry: Yes
    Business Centre: No
    Meeting Rooms: No
    Photocopying and Faxing: No

    Check-in
    Queues: None
    Time Taken: 2 minutes
    Accuracy: Perfect
    Politeness: Smiles all round
    Newspaper offered: No

    Staff
    Friendliness: Very friendly
    Responsiveness to complaints: No complaints
    Helpfulness: Very helpful
    Cleaners: Very friendly

    Restaurant
    Table Availability: Straight away
    Politeness: Smiles all around
    Range available: Very good, hot and cold
    Cost: Reasonable
    Time Taken: Average
    Accuracy of order: Spot on
    Presentation: Very nice
    Overall food rating: Fantastic! The best soup we’ve tasted anywhere – Pumpkin with coconut and ginger – and Roast Chicken stuffed with fresh pawpaw.

    Presentation The reception area is beautiful and clean, and decorated with numerous local artefacts. It’s worth taking a bit of time just to explore this aspect of the resort. Seating is available within reception, as well as along the veranda overlooking the water or our the back by the pool. (Hint: the best wifi reception will be out the back undercover as it is closest to the office) Landscaping around the whole resort is very lush and well looked after. Concrete pathways lead to all bungalows.

    Fitness Activities
    Swimming Pool – Yes
    Tennis Court – No
    Gym – No
    Sauna – No
    Scuba diving – Yes
    Snorkelling – Yes
    Fishing charter – Yes
    On-site massage – Yes

    SUITABILITY
    The resort is great for couples, families and groups. On the day we checked out, the resort was fully booked by a Dive Adventures group from Brisbane who had come here to scuba dive and snorkel the various underwater sites around Santo.

    LOCATION

    Nearby Attractions Five-minute taxi to Luganville town centre or the jetty over to Aore Island. Twenty-minute drive to the SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point dive sites. About an hour boat trip to the SS Tucker dive site. 35-minute drive to Champagne Beach, Blue Hole and Port Olry. About a 20-minute drive from Santo’s main airport.

    Address Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Sanma Province, Vanuatu Phone: 678 36257 Web: www.coralquays.com

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