"Pros: Beachfront views, friendly staff and service, well maintained grounds, cleanliness, tasty restaurant food. Good central location.
Cons: Inconsistent charges to the room that sometimes need to be rectified/addressed. Outrageously high taxi fares (in general).
Special shout out to Richie who was our driver for the week. He is the gold standard for professionalism, courtesy, and hospitality. I hope management understands what an asset he is and treats him accordingly. Same for Malcolm and Adela in the kitchen/bar; A-class people who deserve everything good in the world. A hotel is all about the level of service it provides to its guests, as that can literally make or break a good vacation experience. These staff members represented Villa Beach extremely well. Dear, Colin, Dexter, and Management, if you read this, please take this into consideration when your next staff review cycles come around.
Notable mention to the front desk ladies as well, who were all pleasant, courteous, and helpful whenever we needed to inquire about anything.
I would return to the property with a rental vehicle so that I could have more flexibility and save on transportation. The island has some of the highest taxi fares that I have seen in the world. I guess it is all relative.
Great boutique hotel, great country, and lovely people."