Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

The staff is friendly and attentive, offering spacious, well-maintained rooms with stunning beach views. The breakfast provides a good selection, and the location is convenient with access to the pool bar and restaurants.

I'm sitting here on our last day waiting to leave this evening after 5 nights here with my two older children (16 and 11). I wasn't expecting much from Ocean Paradise as it was the base hotel offered by our tour operator. Everything else commanded an upgrade so I expected it would 'just do' after our Kenyan Safari. I was very very wrong. I'm in love be with this place. It has a beautiful energy about it, with a big heart, and I'm so sad to leave. Yes rooms are rustic, yes the tide goes out on this side of the island. Its full right now, but never feels busy, None of the reserving a sunbed rubbish you get in Europe. The food is the best buffet style I have ever had anywhere in the world. Normally you just pile random bits on your plate, this was proper meals - Indian night, BBQ night, Mediterranean night. Kebabs, fresh naan cooked in a tandoor you name it. I'm guessing there are almost as many staff as guests. Everyone works with a massive smile always and nothing is too much trouble. Also feels like the staff are genuinely looked after. Now let's talk about the beach. Anyone that says it's awful must live a really miserable life. When the tide is in, it's stunning and the turquoise you see on pictures is not a filter. Our cycle was early morning high tide so we borrowed Kayaks and went for a paddle. When the tide goes out you can go and explore the rock pools, either with the hotel staff or with one of the beach boys. On the subject of beach boys, if you've ever been to Turkey or Egypt, this place is a breeze on comparison. Everyone is just trying to make a living. You don't have to be confined to the pool. My beach photos I'm posting with this review aren't edited in anyway. Dont let the east side of the island put you off. The sun rises are just as spectacular as the sunsets in the west. Just with less people. Quick note on all inclusive. We had planned upgrading directly when we got here but was really late and told to do it in the morning. I took food and drinks menus and decided to stay half board as most of what I would wsnt wasn't all all inclusive (iced coffee, cider etc). We ate a la cart at the pool bar every day (Pizza, burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas etc) And drank what we want. Including a cocktail for me every day during happy hour, and beers on the day. I think we saved £150 on the hotel AI direct price and £450 on our tour operator AI price. Pool bar food,like everything else was excellent. Thank you to every single member of staff here. What a wonderful place you all make it. We are very grateful Asante Sana

A beautiful hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Scott (food and beverages manager) went above and beyond to help us, make us feel welcomed and to offer advice on anything. The food really was fantastic- and such choice! Highly recommend this hotel.