Inle Resort & Spa

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Gorgeous location, beautiful traditional design, very helpful and friendly staff

We reserved the Royal Suite with Lake view, and the view was breath-taking... The private terrace with view on the lake is remote from other bungalows so you have total intimacy. Overall, I must say that we were very much positively surprised by Inle Resort. We had seen the photos but most times photos are edited and don't reflect reality, and I can't speak for cheaper accommodations but the Royal Suite exceeded our expectations, and so did the rest of the resort. We are aware that it was low season so the resort was very quiet (at times it looked like we were the only ones there), but the staff was very friendly and helpful, the resort is absolutely gorgeous - with its lakes and lush gardens - and the views were breath-taking. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and again - that view! Having a glass of wine, watching the sun set on the Inle lake is priceless... As far as their excusions go, the boat ride on the Inle lake is NOT to miss and honestly quite affordable for the experience. I can't say that of all of them however.

There are a few things that could and must be improved. For starters: the wi-fi. Terrible. Awful. It would disconnect every 10 minutes so we had to log back in with our codes - which we had changed three times because they stopped working. For a 4-star hotel, this system is definitely too much of a hassle. I came to relax but from 5 to 7pm I had a lot to do for work and was counting on the wifi, most times I couldn't get anything done. Second of all: the prices. Prices for private rides / taxis and excusions are sometimes triple the price of what you can find outside. As far as the taxi goes, we didn't mind paying extra because the resort is indeed very far from any busy center so getting a cab would've been a nightmare. The boat ride on the lake was $40 for 2 people - I think it's the same price up to 4 people - which was absolutely worth it. However, $95 just to go to the Pindaya caves? Nope. Pass. We spent 3 hours to get there, we spent an hour there and 3 hours to get back, and it really wasn't worth it. Not the caves, that is, but the price. If you must see the caves, you should definitely inquire with locals. Also, Masseuses aren't certified professionals so don't expect much. Finally: the restaurant. There are very little options for vegetarians (marguerita pizza, vegetable noodles, that's pretty much it) and prices are triple the price of what one would get outside. "Well, it is a 4-star hotel", one would say. Except the price doesn't justify the quality. The food isn't bad, it's actually quite good, but compared to local prices it really isn't worth it. Thing is: the resort is so far removed from the town that you kind of have no other choice. We tried to eat outside on our last day but unfortunately the restaurants were closed.