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Perhaps we had chosen to come on a busy weekend, but this was not the peaceful getaway we had in mind. The pictures give an overestimation of the size of the resort, which comprises of ten villas closely clustered around 2 small dipping pools. The other reviewers generally allude to the fact that they were “the only guests around”, or a small handful of other guests around. Unfortunately, if the resort is near full-capacity, it does get noisy and crowded. There was a large group of travellers during our stay who had long gatherings around the pool with multiple Bintangs throughout our stay. They have every right to make noise and enjoy their vacation, but unfortunately, due to the small size of the resort, there was little escape from the bustle of their activity. It also felt a bit awkward to use the pool and deck chairs (again, because of the very small size and tight space), and we found ourselves watching Netflix throughout the day and having to book an excursion for some tranquility. Another thing of note is that the resort is situated about an hour away from the ferry terminal and Lagoi beach with not many restaurants or facilities in the vicinity, which makes you kind of “trapped” in the resort throughout your stay. The beach is unfortunately quite dirty and would not be suitable for swimming (we did enjoy strolling along the beach during low tide in the evenings however). Paid meals were okay though pricey, but breakfast was lacking in variety and taste. There generally is 1-2 Indonesian mains (like nasi goreng, mee goreng, or soto), as well as an egg station, some fruit (with flies), tea and coffee as well as mini sausages, French toast/waffles and bread. The spread seemed more reminiscent of a hostel/motel breakfast. The staff were otherwise helpful and friendly; the rooms offered all the basic creature comforts with good air conditioning (though there were intermittent short power outages).

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Hotel was spotless and the room was spacious with a very comfy bed. We felt the pool was too small for the number or guests and there weren’t enough beds. I’d recommend to get a pool villa if you can. Also, whilst the staff were all so friendly and warm, service was often a little slow and inattentive at the bars and restaurants. We loved the spa, the treatments were heavenly!

The place is wonderful, far from the noise and in nature. A lot of activities suggested by the hotel and a very good restaurant :)

Rooms are exactly as pictured—modern and spacious, with a fully enclosed garden to yourself, air conditioned room with kettle and fridge, and a luxurious outdoor private bathroom with shower and a separate bathtub. Highly recommend a massage, kayak, and the breakfast is generous.

Our 4D3N stay at Trikora beach resort is just what we needed after a very hectic start of the year. We wanted a quiet place to unwind, slow down and recharge - Trikora resort did not disappoint. The quality and variety of F&B exceeded our expectations, pricing is reasonable and thus we had all our meals onsite. The service standard is very high, staff members were very polite and attentive. The 2 pools look very inviting and offer a lovely view of the beach and sea. The rustic beachfront villa is spacious and comfortably fitted our family of 5 with an additional bed set up. The entire resort stretches over a wide area, we felt like we were on a private island at times. There is also an open, well maintained lawn for my children to run around.

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The spacious layout gave us plenty of room to relax, and the peaceful surroundings made it easy to unwind. The highlight was definitely the stunning sea view, which we could enjoy from morning to night. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which added a warm and personal touch to our stay. Their kindness really stood out and made us feel at home. The food was good, and the breakfast buffet was continuously replenished, which I greatly appreciate.

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