Hotel Bellevue

Better than Kew Gardens with an amazing view with lots of geodesic domes for plants and if you don’t know what a geodesic dome is, you will come out knowing all about them!

Sadly the hotel plays it's advertising on the view from the terrace area. First impressions are that it is dirty and uninviting. If you can get past that AND the outdated rooms and décor, you stand a chance of appreciating the view it relies on to entice its guests. The food was minimal. The breakfast appeared to be tinned/frozen with a fried egg - no other choice. All food options were very limited and did not comply with the advertised menu at the front of the property. We were housed in the bedroom (#8) which is next to the reception and was noisy. You could hear everything said on the reception telephone and to guests. The bedding had ingrained stains and the pillows were uncomfortable and smelt. The curtains were ripped and dirty as were the nets. The toilet brush had remnants from the previous occupants waste. We had visitors in the bathroom (a gecko [not a problem] and various spiders). It was damp and had a fausty smell. Some rooms appeared to fair in a little better. The corridor had scatter carpets (trip hazards) and cobwebs over the light fittings. Paintwork was bubbling in rooms, dining area and reception. Not disable friendly due to steps. All in all it's sad to see the possibilities for what could be such a lovely little hotel ignored and no pride taken. I understand that the conditions are hot and humid but there is SO MUCH potential and missed opportunities. With a heavy heart I would not recommend staying at this hotel.

We did not stay here, and we only dropped by for lunch. The nice guy at the reception brought us to the restaurant which was an outdoor area, overlooking a nice lawn and with spectacular views. There were only 2 other guests there - one was reading and another was painting. We ordered pumpkin soup, fish and chips, club sandwich, ice lemon tea and water. Everything was really delicious - must be the great view!