Kimkim Trip Reviews

We booked this hotel so we could stay one night after a long flight from Melbourne, Australia to Rome. It was clean, and the beds were comfortable. It also has an undercover travellator leading directly from the airport itself to the hotel which is a great idea. We also did this on the way home from Naples to Australia. There is a large restaurant on the premises with friendly, efficient staff and delicious food. It really is a great place to stay.

This hotel was absolutely beautiful. Our room was so lovely and pretty, very clean, and the beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately, there was no restaurant but there were many places nearby that you could eat at.

We had a private chauffeur for the drive along the Amalfi coast, and she was amazing. It is not recommended to drive yourself as the traffic is horrendous and the road winds up and around the mountain. Our driver stopped at Positano where we had an hour or two to walk around and shop and then she found a lovely restaurant with a beautiful view where we had lunch. After lunch we continued along the Amalfi coast to Ravello.

Nice big room. Good location

Fun hotel. Good luck finding your room but that became part of the challenge each night

The guide was amazing

Prado was amazing Really enjoyed the Reina Sofia on our own. Retriro Park also had a guest artist whose work was very interestng

The guide was fabulous. Really glad to have had him to help us through this immense museum

fun

Extremely beautiful accommodations, wonderful staff, and delicious food!

As the last trace of desert sand from the Sahara falls out of my shoes, my mind still dances to the rhythm of the Berber music that embraced my stay at the Tiziri Luxury Camp. The smell of the campfire, the warmth of the mint tea, the smiles that met my eyes in every direction I looked, the warm Amazigh culture, and that constant peacefulness in the air, have become memories that make my heart flutter. That feeling of being one with the dunes, intertwined, fully connected under the stars, and grounded to my core, will stay embedded in my soul forever. The kindness that I received, the kindred spirits that I met at the camp, and the many hours of laughter that I shared with everyone I met, will now become a part of my smile that I share daily. Our stay at Tiziri Camp was absolutely magical, elevated entirely by a staff that performs beyond measure. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was unmatched. The attention to detail throughout the camp is stunning, especially their commitment to an eco-friendly design. The tents are beautifully designed, and the exquisitely detailed furnishings blend sustainable practices with traditional luxury and modern comfort perfectly. We were welcomed right away by our incredible server, Yedir, who immediately greeted us with refreshing tea after our long journey. We were thrilled to find out he would also be taking care of us during breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Yedir’s service was nothing short of anticipatory and impeccable. He timed every meal perfectly, and treated us with a level of genuine warmth and professionalism, all with a smile, that you rarely find. Beyond the perfect service, the culinary experience was spectacular, with every meal beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. The nights were equally unforgettable—gathering around the campfire dancing and listening to amazing traditional Berber music under the desert stars was the perfect way to wind down. It is clear that the entire team works in flawless harmony to deliver an exceptional stay to their guests. If you are looking for breathtaking views paired with world-class hospitality, Tiziri Luxury Camp is an absolute must-visit.

Nice clean hotel with a gorgeous pool, outdoor dining, large room with an excellent shower!

Fun experience, especially since I am a rock hound and collect minerals and fossils. Gorgeous, vast landscape with lots of fossils and gorgeous colored rocks, as well as a whole new view of the dunes. The guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and took us to some plentiful locations.

Stunning handmade rugs, very informative history of how they are made and the different details on each one. Very friendly host and shop!

Great location Bed terrible Internal rooms with no windows a bit claustrophobic Staff not particularly helpful Breakfast mediocre

Room good Staff friendly and helpful Breakfast disgraceful, mess everywhere and dry messy hot food

Gorgeous air BnB Staff super friendly and helpful Made it feel like our home with full use of kitchen and facilities Wonderful recommendations of restaurant Nice spacious room with little extras such as singer/umbrella/sublick

Great location but our initial rooms were very cold and damp They did move us but which was an improvement

Nice room and pool Staff friendly Nice breakfast

Central location in fun town Staff not particularly helpful Breakfast standard

Nice pool Helpful staff Great location

Fabulous Super friendly staff Lovely spacious rooms Great location Great breakfast Very very clean

Had not been open for a month and were not ready for guests Pool not open but did have a small plunge pool that was ok Rooms extremely stuffy and hot with restrictive AC

Absolute highlight Stunning scenery Great guide and boatman

Fascinating ruins with a very expansive history Great guide

Guide in a rush and rude

Ruins interesting Guide seemed a little bored

Historical sites and museum fantastic but our guide was extremely difficult to understand and he talked so much it was difficult to take in his knowledge. Also stood very much in my personal space which was disconcerting

An hour at the tree too long Buffet lunch not our style Very very commercialised artisan pottery and weaving which in. fact on intense questioning we worked out WAS the way they used to do it but now all made in a factory so felt slightly mislead Not authentic

Extremely interesting and very informative, enthusiastic guide willing to answer questions

Beautiful experience with lovely family and the food was delicious Would have been better to make a few more common dishes that we would make again but making the mole was fun

Fascinating One of My favourite days Excellent guide with an incredible knowledge of Mayan culture and history

Interesting history Felt rushed by the guide

Not terribly inspiring Did a lot of walking with hot a lot of history or points of interest

Nice to see a small community and how it operated and enjoyed the meeting with the corn farmer to help understand the importance of corn to the Mayan Beautiful Cenote

Wonderful to see the flamingos Beautiful trip

Stunning

Lots of fun and interesting to see three different cenotes Fun on the bikes Ravaged by mosquitoes

So much fun and great choice of restaurants Very authentic taste of different styles topped off with churros and hot chocolate

Too commercial

BEAUTIFUL little spot. Rooms were perfect and very clean. We had views of the ocean and loved watching the sweet little cows frolicking in the fields outside our windows.

Perfect little start to our tour! Enjoyed our accommodations during our Dublin stay and close to everything we needed.

This place was breathtaking. Jerry and Barnaby provided us with a warm welcome and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. I can’t wait to go back and stay longer!

Luckily for our group we were upgraded to the penthouse at Citypointe apartments. Accomodations were perfect for our group!

Miss Jackie was the sweetest host! She made sure we had everything we needed and gave us some good recommendations to best utilize our time in Dooling and get the true Doolin experience!

The host was warm and welcoming and gave us the best recommendations for restaurants as they are in abundance in Killarney! The accommodations were gorgeous and clean, and we had a view of the mountaintops from our room. Lovely little gem!

We only had a quick night here but the rooms were beautiful and had a view of the cathedral right oitside our window. Lovely little spot and wish we had more time here!

This was one of our favorite spots! These dogs are incredibly smart and it was amazing to see them at work!

This was so informative and I was in awe of the library and the Book of Kells. Definitely one of my favorite experiences!

Beautiful scenery! Definitely an experience!

This was soooo much fun! Loved this band (bought a tin whistle 🤣) and the dancers were so entertaining! Dinner was delicious!

Such a great experience and the one I was most looking forward to! Our guide was sweet and knowledgeable and loved these amazing birds like her own! Truly enjoyed this experience!

We didn’t realize this was a horse and buggy tour (jaunting car) so we’re pleasantly surprised! The park was lovely and we loved seeing the wildlife roaming around so comfortably! Grounds were clean and I always love seeing an old castle! Daniel was a great guide and had the best sense of humor, and Dash had his work cut out for him!

Everyone at the hotel was kind and professional. The rooms were clean and pleasant. The breakfast was fresh and well prepared. Staff were always willing to help us with questions or arrange a ride, or make recommendations. Very pleasant stay.

Hotel was pleasant, rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Food was good.

Room was clean and fresh, food was good. Restaurant adjoining hotel was very good

This was one of my favorite parts of our trip. She showed us all around Dublin, made great recommendations, answered questions we had, took us to historical sites and pointed out places of interest and the backstory.

It was impressive how much work goes into this crystal. It was interesting to see and learn about all the steps involved.

Seemed magical to experience this in a horse drawn carriage.

Lots to learn about, didn't know about the extent of the oppression by the British, and for so many centuries.

Driver gave us a more extensive tour, way up in the hills. We really got to see a lot of the countryside. Driver was an interesting character.

Learned about the whiskey making process and hot to taste some good whiskey

Had all the amenities but I prefer less generic, smaller places with more character and personality. The steam room was nice and the Turkish bath interesting. The buffet breakfast was very nice, except cappuccino had to be paid for. I went to the restaurant for dinner. The food was good, but it took an hour to get served. It seems that someone had to go catch the fish. Or the cook went home thinking there was no one else to serve.

Well located near the water and excellent restaurants. It was a bit generic. I prefer smaller and more character. We had to have a breakfast to go because we left for the airport before breakfast was served. There is a lot of room for improvement if they are going to give out takeout breakfast.

For such a unique experience, I was happy to overlook some uncomfortable mattresses. I don’t think the scorpion that stung my roommate is something that could be avoided; just bad luck.

The driving was formidable and certainly cut into a more leisurely and thorough experience. It was sad to have such a short, rushed time at the museum at Troy. A drive from the top of Gallipoli was unnecessarily, aggressive, causing much motion sickness in the van. After the driver was asked to tone it down, the next day we went very slowly, uphill being passed by all other vehicles on the road. This was either passive aggressive, or the van was underpowered – making the voyage longer.

Tour of the frescos, living sites and tile mosaics was a highlight. We almost missed it because it wasn’t offered. The small museum was also a highlight and could have been easily missed. The drive to the hotel from which we embarked to Ephesus, was another long agonizing drive. Without knowing the degree of time spent in vans, we were robbed of choice to change the itinerary

The experience would have been fantastic- and our guide was exceptional. But, there is no excuse for us having to get up at the crack of dawn to fly to Istanbul and then Cappadocia. The second flight was late and we were exhausted. Therefore, we couldn’t get the maximum enjoyment. Our itinerary had us going directly to Cappadocia (until the day before we were given our flights- a communication came that direct flights were only on some days and we might need to go through Istanbul). It was unbelievably insulting to say the that a direct flight to Cappadocia might not happen well before the flight due to weather. As a pilot, I can tell you that flights will not be cancelled a week before a flight because of weather. I think your local specialist didn’t book our flights until the direct flights were full. We knew the schedule well in advance. She should have booked us promptly so we could get a direct flight. If, indeed the direct flights didn’t go that day, we should have been informed well in advance so we could have choice to make itinerary changes. After all the grueling driving, having a grueling day of flights was particularly unwelcome

We couldn’t go, primarily due to the fact our KimKim contact didn’t get us on a direct flight to Cappadocia.

Loved the architecture and craftsmanship. The courtyard with music was maybe the best place in town for dinner. The reception clerk was a bit sour; but didn't matter much. Dinner and service were very good.

good location and amenities. Room was a bit noisy , Breakfast was excellent

bathroom had a smell, too many steps ,

great vibe , loved the size of the room and the decor, Excellent food

Mohammed and his staff were the best and made up for a oK room

place with history and the owner described the renovation using local artisans place was very nicely done

ABDELLATIF was fantastic -even though we had been in country for 14 days-he still found lots of new foods for us to try

Volubilis was good , the other stops were not as interesting

liked the ceramics and tannery stops as well as the other artisans Guide Mustafa seemed a bit rushed and walked ahead -not as chatty

skip Ifrane

Mohd was a good guide for the hikes , but did not stay for the meal , would have been good for him to stay so we could converse with the family

HIGHLIGHT of the trip

Guide was not chatty or share much info

Yaseen and family were fun to meet

BEST guide Abdellatif

Secret garden was nice but nothing spectacular Menara was not worth the trip

SKIP

Excellent location in Lyon. Very good breakfast and helpful staff. Good value for the price.

Centrally located, a short distance from old-town attractions and restaurants with a very good breakfast. Small but comfortable rooms.

Excellent guide who had a deep knowledge of the history of the city and historic spaces.

We spent most of the day in Arles because we had been to St Remy the previous day. Our very knowledgeable guide walked the town with us and discussed the history of the town and its association with Van Gogh.

Excellent day spent learn g about this city. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and spent the day teaching us the history and culture. We spent two hours on a tour of Lake Annecy that was highlighted by a fondue lunch on the water. There was a festival in town on the day we were there, so there was a lively and crowded atmosphere.

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The description of this day did not quite match up to our experience but what we did experience was very good.

Loved seeing the smaller towns and small alley streets.

Our room at the Fosshotel Stykkisholmur was on the larger size, situated on the corner of the building overlooking both the town and water! We had a small refrigerator and separate chairs and table at which to sit.

We spent two nights at the Hotel Vos, which is a small family run hotel located in the countryside near Þykkvibær, South Iceland. Because it's smaller, there is no formal check-in/out process - you do that online once you arrive. You're given a code for your room door and make your way to your room, which is easy to do since it's all on one floor. Parking is free right outside the hotel. The hotel is situated a short distance off the road, so the rooms were nice and quiet! The breakfast was good with fruit, pastry, breads, sliced meats and cheese, etc. We ate our dinner here both nights as the food was delicious! We used the Hotel Vos as a jumping off point to explore Hella and do the Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience (a must do experience!).

Our room was nice but rather spartan. One nice thing was the small semi-private patio you could walk out on to view the surrounding landscape right from your room! The restaurant food was quite good, which was nice as there really aren't any other restaurants nearby. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

The Hotel Muli actually turned out to be a bit better than expected. The room was clean and bed comfortable. It was a bit funky in that the elevator had doors on both ends so you had to exit on the right side to get to your room. Parking was on the street, which we felt lucky to get a spot. There are several very good restaurants within walking distance.

Since this was on the way to other sights, we made a quick stop to view the small series of waterfalls a short distance from the parking lot.

We loved our experience on the Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience! We were fortunate to have a small group (7 of us), where other groups had 10-15. Our driver, Simeon, had a dry sense of humor which fit our style perfectly! Once we were fully off-road, Simeon made several stops to view out of the way waterfalls and a glacier you could walk up to! We stopped for a delicious lunch at a remote cabin used by the "forest service" types. There was a short hike one could do or you could just relax on the couches and admire the view! Simeon did a great job explaining how earlier settlers used to travel the same path we took, as you couldn't call most of the trip a road. We did several river crossings and appreciated his expertise in navigating the terrain. He made it look so easy (it wasn't!).

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Hvammsvik Hot Springs. The location was on the way from Reykjavík to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We arrived that morning and did a quick walk around Reykjavik and then drove to the hot springs, about an hour away. The location is perfect. You don't think it's going to be that special until you get closer to the actual building and hot springs. The small cafe attached to the hot springs has delicious drinks and food. When you're ready to enter the hot springs, you're given a towel and water shoes. There are lockers for your clothes and showers. There are several small hot springs you can use ,depending on how hot you want your water to be. The different pools lead up to the Whale Fjord, where you can do a cold plunge. They also have a sauna for your use.

Hotel was charming, as is Florence in general. It featured a perfect location, staff was helpful. Room was a little on the small side but beautifully appointed. Breakfast was first rate, from the food, the service and the setting.

A very nice more modern hotel well situated in Rome. Walkable to Pantheon (10 minutes); Trevi fountain (15 minutes), Vatican (30 minutes); Colosseum (30 minutes). Room was spacious, well appointed. We booked a cab through the front desk the day before to take us to the Vatican because we were worried about rain. But the morning of, the cab didn't show up and the clerk said there was nothing she could do. We wound up walking and that was fine but added stress to the morning. The breakfast was a typical hotel breakfast. Fine but nothing memorable.

Erica, the guide, was lovely and engaging. The way she navigated the Accademie was exceptional and in addition to getting us into see the David without a line, she showed us some other exceptional highlights, including the Stratovarius collection.

Manuel was a wonderful guide, incredibly knowledgeable about flora and fauna and great about sharing his experiences with olive harvesting in his family. The hike was moderately challenging which was great for us (a 62-year-old woman and my 30-year-old son), the views breathtaking -- the secret bench is just beyond words. Lunch at Fattoria Di Maiano was one of our best meals, the setting was divine. This felt like a bit of an "off the beaten path" excursion and is highly recommended.

Gaia the tour guide was very good in dealing with long lines and bad weather. The only downside of this tour was that Pope Leo was using St. Peter's so we did not get to go inside the basilica, but that is not an issue with the tour or the guide. Gaia's explanation of the amazing works of art in the Vatican museum was exceptional.

This is was great. Julia was a knowledgeable and funny guide. I didn't realize that this tour would take us to Palatine Hill so that was an added bonus.

John Paul was our guide for this tour which was a surprising highlight of the trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Rome, history, and food. He encouraged participants to interact with each other which added intimacy to the experience. He introduced us to suppli, which was incredible both in taste and in its story. He told us what to look for between authentic and "tourist trap" eateries. And he recommended the view from Janiculum Hill, which we did the next day during a free afternoon.

Great central hotel very nice staff. Only thing missing was that they don’t have wine or snacks onsite . Rooms are small so don’t pack large suitcases.

10 out of 10 ! for layout/place to park car. Very central for exploring. Huge included breakfast spread. Quick to get to Bengali caves boat tour do it!! Highlight of our trip . About 30 min cab to the Quinta lunch at vineyard (do it!!) 2 complaints 1. pillow was too squishy,and 2. they had -scented toilet paper??? No where else in Portugal that we stayed did. I’m very allergic to some fragrance so I actually went and bought my own :(

Huge room with view of Marina . Literally no parking /stoppinnarea all fulleven though it was late Sept . Had to park really far away and drag suitcase

Hotel is great but Street was fully dug up in front so very difficult to drag suitcases from parking along a single file cobblestone sidewalk . Plus construction noise. They told us work going on since May and won’t be done until maybe Nov . The rooftop plunge pool was Fantastic . Hotel is close walking distance to authentic flamenco show.

Great location , comfy rooms, short walk to some attractions.

You need to do this! Get a driver who is local and learn so much in a short time . Jon was great! Grew up in Lisbon!! There is no way you can see as much walking the up and downhills is insane

Spectacular lunch in this very old authentic spot . Met some nice people from Uk and USA

Loved the 2 hour e- tuk tuk tour. Great way to get a feel for this beautiful city!

You have to see it to believe how stunning it is! We took the boat (not kayaks) and jumped into the Atlantic from the boat :) so fun

Hector did a great job putting together all kinds of tips and even some helpful Portuguese phrases :) and restaurant recommendations

Amazing experienced driver helped us maximize our time where we wanted to in Nazare. Great way to see more of Portugal on way out!

We absolutely loved our stay at The Queen’s Gate Hotel during our recent trip to London! The hotel was a wonderful choice for our visit. Its location in South Kensington was fantastic, with easy access to so many of the attractions we wanted to explore, while still being situated in a lovely neighborhood. We were especially pleased with how well the hotel suited our needs as two friends traveling together. It provided a comfortable and welcoming home base after our very full days of sightseeing, shopping, and exploring London. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of accommodations. The Queen’s Gate Hotel was a wonderful part of our London experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone planning a visit. We would happily stay here again!

We enjoyed our London food tour and appreciated the opportunity to explore different places and sample a variety of foods. However, I felt the experience was better suited for an afternoon outing rather than an evening food tour. As our guide explained, the tour was originally designed for the afternoon, and that became apparent in the types of establishments we visited. We began with a cinnamon bun and continued to several casual, quick-service locations, including a very small Chinese takeaway. While it was interesting to experience these different spots, the overall selection felt more like a casual daytime food crawl than the evening culinary experience we had anticipated. I would have preferred a little more variety in the atmosphere and dining experiences, particularly given the evening timing. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but I would recommend positioning this particular tour as an afternoon activity or adjusting the stops to better complement an evening outing.

Domaine Sacret is an adorable little gem in the heart of Champagne. It felt like coming home each night to hang with family over a few glasses of champgane (daily tastings at 6PM). The staff was incredibly friendly and so so helpful organizing our last minute dinner reservations and helping us get taxi's to and from the area. 10/10!

Easy check in/out. Get location to Shin Osaka train station. Clean & safe. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast.

Host family extremely warm & friendly. Guesthouse very comfortable & private. Amazing view from dining area. Amazing authentic food. Fantastic experience.

Approached guesthouse walking through a junk yard. Bare bones inside. No decoration. Had to walk through several rooms and entry to get from bedroom to shower. Several rooms with many boxes stacked against the walls. Food brought in from somewhere and was not very good. Staff not readily available or friendly. Was clean, safe & had comfortable bed.

Clean, comfortable. Private indoor & outdoor onsen. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food. Authentic experience.

Fun atmosphere. Japanese sleeping on floor with bean pillows. Large guesthouse, so a bit impersonal. Good food.

Little bit of a walk from bus/train station to ferry. Has both Japanese & Western bedding. Good buffet.