Jambo Beach Hotel Paje

The security pulled and pushed me, trying to drag me by the arm. I was on the beach trying to cross to the street behind this hotel. I did not know there was a party, but I was not going to the party, I was taking the side path to be able to reach the road behind the hotel. I was sober, not a drink. Two muscle guys, barked at me, pulled me. I was shocked they physically grabbed me. I told them to let go of me. I am a solo woman. 5 other guys were just walking, crossed arms, like a squad. The guy, some muscle guy on steroids told me 'I had to follow instructions', he didnt tell me there was a private party, which I was not going to, but rather the side street. I am not easily scared but this was intimidation. Imagine someone losing there head and immediately violating your physical space. Avoid, avoid. I went to the police even to file a complaint.

We didn’t think it could be as bad as the reviews as it was recommended as a cheap option by a friend. The hotel is fine during the day. Pool is good and service is ok. You get what you pay for. Nothing special, which is fine for us. But the rooms……AC’s barely work, we lost power during the night and then from 1am-4am they were digging a hole to find the power cable right in front of all the rooms. They were very unapologetic in the morning. Had kinda, “that’s the way it is” attitude.

When reviewing this hotel, you have to remember how much you pay. The rooms were a great location, all close to the beach, all close to the sea, the restaurants etc The manager of the hotel came to meet us one day, and I really appreciated this touch (I am also a manager in a hotel so I notice the small things) The bed was super uncomfortable but a after a few nights we were used to it. The bathroom has no door!! Only a shower curtain, and it only goes half way down But on a positive note, the housekeeping team were amazing- just leave your key at reception when you want it cleaned. No mosquitos in the room! It also came with a fridge and AC. The restaurant was enjoyable for my husband, but I cannot eat gluten or have anything that could have been contaminated by it so I actually emailed to check I’d be okay to eat here. I was not. For breakfast I had fruit (slice of pineapple, slice of watermelon, and half a banana), and in the evening when I tried to eat, the waitress confirmed after saying I can’t have gluten that ‘yes there are fab vegetables on the plate’ - not even close. Unfortunately the restaurant lets this hotel down Really friendly bar staff, badly stocked bar however. Ran out of rum and vodka, and only had cider once. Overall, I would absolutely stay here again without meals included! Like I said, for the price, it’s absolutely worth it!!