Quick questions about Samsara resort...

[jamaicajoni]

I almost stayed there a few years ago AL,had gotten a real good deal through Cheap Caribbean.On arriving and checking into the room it was very basic, It was supposed to be a king bed and it was 2 twins. We checked out the AC, it didn't work. Checked out the water in the bathroom, it barely trickled out of the shower. While I went to the office to straighten the problem out my boyfriend and Jamaican friend went to grab some lunch. They said it was terrible. After dealing with a very unfriendly gal at the front desk I called CC and wanted to go to a different hotel. The front desk said that it would be 3 days b4 they could change the room nothing was available. We didn't even see more than 3 other couples on the property. Since we were only there for 4 nites this was just not going to work. CC got us moved to Legends on the beach. Basically it was clean. The bed was hard as a rock. At least the pool had water in it, oh forgot to mention Samsaras pool had no water and neither did the hot tub. The food was ok, just basic, not Jamaican. Had a few things that were good but only because I knew the cook from other visits to Jamaica. I have been going to Jamaica for 18 years now and have stayed at nice AL's to mom and pop places. AL's are great if you are big drinkers, I personally like getting out and meeting the people and love the experience of eating at local places. I rent a scooter to get around most of the time or I have a private driver. There are so many nicer please to stay in my opinion. We then had reservations at Idle Awhile for 4 more days after that. I am heading to Jamaica in 21 days for 2 weeks. I am trying out a new place this trip called County County , but I know the owners of the hotel and have stayed at their sister hotel in MoBay several times and have never been disappointed. Guess it all boils down to how much you want to spend and how luxurious you want it. Whatever you decide to do once you are hooked on Jamaica you just keep going back! Have a great time. 😎

[Kent]

Stayed at Xtabi in January. It's right down the street and is an awesome place. Never been to Samsara so I couldn't tell you anything about it. Read the reviews on trip advisor for both places.