Makadi Palace - All Inclusive

I had a deeply disappointing stay at Makadi Palace and cannot recommend this hotel to anyone. From the manager down to the housekeeping staff, almost everyone seems to be focused on getting tips. If you don’t tip, their attitude changes drastically — from polite and welcoming to cold and indifferent in a matter of seconds. On the beach, it’s impossible to relax. You’re constantly harassed every five minutes by staff trying to sell you overpriced “special offers” like massages, excursions, photo sessions, and more. Instead of enjoying your vacation, you feel like you have to be on guard all the time. One of the most misleading things is that the beaches are not sandy, but covered in corals, making it very difficult (and even dangerous) to enter the water without special footwear. This crucial detail is nowhere to be found on the hotel’s booking pages or tour agency websites. The only positives I can mention are the beautiful scenery and the variety of themed restaurants. Sadly, that’s not enough to make up for the overall discomfort and lack of professionalism from the staff. Makadi Palace is not a place to relax and enjoy your vacation. Unfortunately, for me, it was an experience to avoid.

My first time in this hotel but my partner been a few times before with her family . It’s sold as all inclusive but certainly isn’t , most things extra although a few years ago it wasn’t . Deffo catered for Germans , not many English at all . It’s a bit dated in need of some work which we found out it’s going to be closer to be done . The pool is tatty , tiles and repairs everywhere . The pool was green at times . We complained about noise 3 times , people banging on doors at 3,30 am , nothing was done even though was next door ? We were told well they are leaving soon ? . No tv hardly for the 2 weeks, told they would come fix it , sometimes no one even came ? One restaurant is ok has been refurbished. Most al a cart restaurants are good apart from the one in the complex , food was awful on our visit . We heard staff talking saying that the hotel was terrible a few years ago , not a good advert . Joker bar is terrible , horrible drinks , flat soft drinks . Spirits poor . The cocktails are embarrassing in a normal glass with no alcohol or what we would call a cocktail. Wi fi useless unless you pay xtra , no tea coffee in room that’s extra ? Mini bar is extra ? Mini bar alcoholic extra ? Again this is advertised as all inclusive hotel . Hotel next door sounds better grand makardi , this has been renovated. Good holiday but spoilt with some things . Just not good enough, as an ex tour representative I would expect better and have stayed in much better to be fair . Staff service was ok to be fair not sure about the reception though .

At first glance, Makadi Spa looks like a decent hotel—nice setting, good weather, and decent facilities. But once you settle in, the cracks start to show. First, this is not an all-inclusive in the way most travellers understand it. You quickly realize you have to pay extra for just about everything. Want something from the minibar? That’s extra. Want a drink? You have to track down the right bar at the right time of day. Want to enjoy a cold beer by the pool? Forget it—alcohol isn’t allowed poolside. wifi in reception when it works. Even if you buy it, it doesn't work. Then there's the food. Or what they call food. We tried the à la carte restaurants, and honestly, it's laughable. They have one labeled as “Indian.” There was nothing remotely Indian about it. The curry tasted like it came from a supermarket jar. Drinks weren’t included with the meal either—yes, even under the so-called AI (all-inclusive) package. The Thai restaurant? If they’ve ever heard of lemongrass or Thai basil, I’d be shocked. The dishes were bland and completely off the mark—no spice, no flavor, no authenticity. I could not face the other restaurants. Don’t even get me started on the buffet. There aren’t enough words to describe how bad it was. Lukewarm, bland, and often unidentifiable. It was the kind of food that makes you nostalgic for airplane meals. The only real plus? The sun was out. If you’re after a proper all-inclusive experience with good food and flexible drink options, I’d look elsewhere.