L’etoile de Mer

The check in kiosk was broke. The room smelt very strongly of ammonia, this turned out to be unrine. The smell was so strong we had to leave the room and the owners took ages to reply and offer a change of room, we left with in 10 mins. The location of the building in literally in a construction site, the size of the rooms are better described as a prison cell.

Toilet was dirty

Dirty linens and shower. Ocean view blocked by scaffolding. Do not stay here

There is no balcony view from the room. The room has 1 small window about 30cm x 30cm only. The view of water is from corridor outside the rooms. Shared 1 Toilet between 5 rooms. Hot water only during specific times of day Automated kiosk to check in, no staff on site. Whatsapp needed to communicate with staff. A little noisy at night time Extra us$28 charged to check in 1.5hrs early.

New experience for me to check-in at machine and without anyone at the hotel, even those no staff around but emergency call on duty while I call. Quiet environment, very convenient no matter wants to take MTR, bus, tram or cab. 2 mins walk to MTR / bus stop, 3 mins walk to tram. Easy to buy food or grocery, restaurant, 7-11, Wellcome Grocery is surrounding. My spouse and I not used to soft bed and pillow, our neck and back feeling pain. Overall is good. Although room is small but what you want are inside, suitable to couple or solo traveler. Not recommend for family.