Cintacor Island - A Boutique Resort

Cintacor Island Resort has been on our bookmark list for quite a long time and we could finally make it this time (Dec 28-30). Boarding: We arrived at Jetti in our car. Had to park my car in the neighbourhood, a km away. While it was an uncovered parking with sun beating down (this is December and cant imagine other months), it was atleast a gated and secured parking. I wish there was some shade provided considering the premium paid to the property. Rooms: We stayed in C-Cabins and were supposed to be the premium ones. The rooms were clean. Had all basics required for a comfortable stay. Some of the snacks and chocolates were close to expiry. Room cleaning was not scheduled, we had to call them a couple of times to set our room (probably even they didn't expect us to stay more than one day :D). While we didn't needed a TV, it was just a display with nothing relayed. Restaurent: First meal felt good (partly because we were hungry after a long drive), 2nd meal was familiar, 3rd was routine and 4th was DONE. There're hardly few options for such a premium property. Don't expect to have a lavish buffet all the time on an island but atleast the alacarte should be reasonable. They are ridiculously priced so you would be forced to go for buffet which is very predictable (I can probably tell todays menu while writing this review). Its felt like either the chef knows only to cook with same ingredients or the management doesn't allocate the budget for kitchen. The good part of food was the evening snack at the beach. Property: I would have said the view from the room and outside was stunning with seaview and sunset, if not for the construction going on. This was a BIG TURN OFF. Neither reservations, nor the checkin confirmation ever mentioned about the ongoing expansion until we were there. We had to wake up to construction noise at 6:30am on vacations. Its ridiculous, frustrating and felt like management was greedy to take bookings for C-Cabins with ongoing construction. DO NOT BOOK C-CABIN until construction is done, would avoid S Cabin too. I would have avoided booking at this property if i knew about the construction. It looked atleast it will take until next winter to complete. The swimming pool was clean and has an amazing view to sunset. This is probably the BEST part of the property. Game room was just a namesake, ill maintained. The beach (as labeled by the property) was a disappointment, as its not really a beach but access to waters between mountains. Don't expect to play any sand games if you have kids. Its primarily rock dominated. The sunset view sitting on the rocks near that was the 2nd best part of the property.. We really missed the morning trek and heard great things about Mr. Ravi who takes guests to nature walk. The staff were very responsive and helpful. There are two shuttles (SUVs) within the island, especially useful at nights as it may give u creeps. Adding to our frustration, one of the shuttles broke down and a

Perfect place amidst nature! The property has done a wonderful job in retaining the natural forest on the island without too much intervention. The morning nature walk is highly recommended to spot birds. Other activities available on the island are dolphin spotting cruise, water activities, high tea by the beach. If you are lucky, you might also see otters playing around the property's private beach :) All the cabins on the property have a balcony and a great view of the sea. Special shout out to the staff - warm hospitability and always ensured a comfortable stay!!!