I had a very bad experience staying at La Marina Homestay last Wednesday, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
The hotel is in a terrible condition — definitely not as described or shown in the photos on their website. The pictures are clearly outdated and do not reflect the current state of the property.
Cleanliness: The room was extremely dirty when I checked in. The walls had damp patches and water leakage marks, and there was a strong musty smell throughout. The sink was rusted, and the bathroom was unhygienic.
Facilities: Basic toiletries were not provided, and I received a towel only after requesting it multiple times.
Building Condition: The building looks very old and poorly maintained, with black fungus-like patches visible on the exterior walls. The lift looked like it was from the 1980s and was in a filthy condition — there were even spit stains inside,
Reception & Access: The reception is oddly located on the 7th floor, while my room was on the 3rd floor — a very confusing setup. On top of that, when I arrived, the security or hotel staff did not guide me properly. I was not allowed to take my bike near the hotel and was asked to park it near the main gate, after which I had to walk nearly 300 meters carrying my luggage and find the hotel on my own. None of the staff came to assist or even show me the correct building.
Staff & Service: The staff seemed uninterested and unhelpful. They didn’t care to make the guest comfortable or even maintain basic hygiene standards.
Overall, the property is nowhere close to what’s shown online. It’s in very poor condition, badly maintained, and offers no value for money. I strongly suggest avoiding this place until the management takes serious steps to renovate and maintain it properly.