Royal Botanical Gardens

Very affordable rates for people looking for somewhere to rest their head for vacation. Not much else to offer as a hotel.

Let me start by saying I stayed at The Brix hotel approximately 2 weeks before I gave Hyatt a try and I thought I would get the same experience or better plus the view of the water which is something I truly love. Unfortunately, I left feeling like I should’ve lowered my expectations. I must say the food at Hyatt was amazing, I throughly enjoyed it, but I wish I could say the same for the rest. I had to check out early due to all the noise that resides and is promoted within this hotel. From the renovations which may be warranted since the room I was given had an aged and underlying frowsy odor to it; to the children running back and forth which I could hear above my head from the upper room—which I called to complain about and front desk said they would send security to handle it and they did, thankfully; to the parties every night I was there from Thursday and drums early Saturday morning which was my last straw. I love a tassa drum but not to wake me up in the morning. Though the pool area was lovely with the infinity edge-like pool overlooking the ocean, the couch by the kids area looked worn, and the harbor activities at both ends of the hotel taints the experience. This is a party hotel not one for peace and relaxation. For the perception the name carries, I expected more but it left me feeling like I paid for a low class experience with a high price tag. Perception was not reality and the consideration was lacking. The Brix will be my choice moving forward.

The staff is kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. This is a small group of cabins on the side of a rainforestountain with natural pools and a 100 year old main house recently renovated. The food was delicious and healthy. But most of all, the staff was so generous when we were late for meal or needed help with the layout of the grounds. It's a place of magic and stillness.