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Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group

4.0 star property
Hotel in Koh Tao with 2 outdoor pools and free local area shuttle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools
Panoramic Villa, Oceanfront
Exterior
View from property
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
31/3 Moo 1 T. Koh Tao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360
  • Ko Nang Yuan
    6 min walk
  • Sairee Plaza
    3 min drive
  • The Happy Snapper
    19 min walk
  • Rim Lae Bar & Restaurant
    19 min walk

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Villa, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Sea View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Private Pool, Mountainside

Junior Suite, Private Pool, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Private Pool, Mountainside

Family Suite, Private Pool, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Villa, Oceanfront

Panoramic Villa, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Superior Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Koh Tao

At Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ko Nang Yuan and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Sairee Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room pools, free WiFi and balconies. .The restaurant, Artlantis, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to 2 outdoor swimming pools along with a kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Koh Tao hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Sairee Plaza and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Island Muay Thai.

What's nearby

  • Ko Nang Yuan - 6 min walk
  • Sairee Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Island Muay Thai - 4 min drive
  • Mae Haad Pier - 7 min drive
  • Sairee Beach - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sairee Sairee Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Choppers Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Diza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Centrico Cafe and Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group

Hotel in Koh Tao with 2 outdoor pools and free local area shuttle
Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Koh Tao hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: THB 750 for adults and THB 390 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Artlantis

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately THB 750 for adults and from THB 390 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Buncha Resort Koh Tao
Dusit Buncha
Dusit Buncha Koh Tao
Dusit Buncha Resort
Dusit Buncha Resort Koh Tao
Dusit Koh Tao
Dusit Resort Koh Tao
Dusit Buncha Hotel Koh Tao
Dusit Buncha Resort Koh Tao
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

Yep, Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

Yep, Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group is a short 6-minute walk from Ko Nang Yuan. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group have a pool?

Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private pools and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

No, Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dusit Buncha Koh Tao by Riya Group Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 257 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Villa
View was spectacular and that’s their primary value but you can tell that even in one of their “best” rooms (private villa directly on the ocean) conditions were poor and property wasn’t well maintained or were still undergoing major renovations. AC was very weak and insulation was poor. The room had a lot of wear and tear marks on most furniture that made overall vibe of the villa feel dirty/unclean. Doors didn’t feel very secure including the gate and we had two tourists just randomly walk into our private villa area for pictures even though it was labeled private area. Villa to our right was under major renovation as well as a lot of areas in the resort which gave everything an incomplete vibe. Lots of construction materials, waste, debris laying in view for key guest areas. The advertised private pool for our villa was broken and when staff tried to fill it, extremely murky yellow water ended up filling the pool with no chlorine which meant we couldn’t use it. We only stayed for one night, but one night is more than enough to take in the spectacular views. Far better quality and comfortable stays in comparable properties on the island.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid! really wish we had not stayed. Overpriced for not much quality. Very expensive for everything in the hotel, then they add a service charge, plus VAT and then added it again to the final bill trying to get double out of me. A massage is nearly 1000baht, down in Sairee its 300. 2 cups of Tea was 280 baht, 100 in Sairee. We had a meal at the restaurant and it came to 1600 baht for 2 cokes, veg fried rice, prawns with a bit of cabbage, fries and salad. Did order calamari but it was off, so he told me it was local squid. I couldnt even pull it apart infront of him.... Then they added a service charge and VAT. More expensive than anywhere in Thailand. I would understand if it was a 5 star resort. Its not. Our chalet was poor with a hole in the roof. Very outdated and up a huge steep hill that people would not even ride a bike up. The views were spectacular though especially of nuangnuan. The beach is not a beach, its sand put on a man made bank. Lots of building work and materials all over the place. Man made pier is rusty and broken. You also have to walk down the cliff and loads of steps. Again, steep to walk back up. Nice pool but overlooking a building yard. Also they hire out equipment and it is 5 times the price of everywhere else. They do shuttle runs to town, but if you go outside of the 4 times they charge you a lot of money. They wont order a taxi, you pay their driver. If you dont mind a cliff, have money to burn and want to pay over the top, then its for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratyasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had a great view from the pool. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with stunning views. We loved staying here, staff very helpful and the best snorkeling is at the bottom of the hotel do not miss this. Food could be better and more could be made in the evening for guests, loved the peaceful it provided
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was beautiful, some repairs needed. Could make more use of the food areas difficult to walk to bottom daily. Transport was unsafe and overloaded. Staff at hotel were outstanding thank you. The snorkelling was better than any trip we went on just off the hotel saw sea snakes plus loads other fish thought I was in a tank brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ollie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karnkanith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one of the best spots on Koh Tao! Stunning view !!!!!!!!! The room was spacious and clean, and the staff were really kind, making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karnkanith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at this resort. The facilities were fantastic, especially the large and clean pool. The sunset view from the poolside was breathtaking. The restaurant was also really good. I think it's the best resort on Koh Tao
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilia, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent and the location is fantastic. The overall hotel setting and facilities are great: the food is considerably better then in restaurants in Bangkok. The room is nice, however, it gets a little moldy because of overall humid weather and the air-conditioning is somewhat loud. But the staff, the surroundings, and the rest of the facilities make up for it. Definitely going back to this place and I highly recommend for those interested in swimming and snorkeling: you don't need to take a boat anywhere just get down to the water and swim along the coast - you will see tons of fishes, coral, colorful clams and anemones, and even an occasional sting ray
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel away from main sairee beach
At one end of the island... Taxis will be expensive to and fro to the main sairee beach. If you know bike then good. Property has good views and are clean. Decent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel but we were exhausted hiking to our room. The hotel was built into the side of a hill and has very steep climbs (particularly if your room is in bldgs 4 or 5). They do provide tuku transportation up, but only to a point, then stairs the rest of the way. Absolutely not for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or persons not able to use stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fair hotel with beautiful views and lots of stairs
Great location with amazing views but out of town. Very spacious rooms overlooking the pool but bathrooms had a bad smell. Fair breakfast and lots of stairs. Great snorkeling right at the hotel! Would recommend it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
hotel was great, staff not so great
the staff in the restaurant were great and so helpful however the reception and bar staff not so much, our air con broke and didn’t get fixed and every time you walk past the bar they try to get you to buy a drink... such a shame for such a lovely hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Hui Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Services is good
Everything is good except the toilet water too small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for Canadians
We were greeted on the pier with a sign with our name on it and a great smile. We were driven to the resort at the north terminus end of the main north-south road. The trip time took around 12 minutes. We got a nice drink and were checked in by the front desk within 7 minutes of arrival and were in our room 2 minutes later. This was welcomed as we had been travelling for over a day to get there. We stayed in a deluxe poolside room, which is just off the main lobby area. It overlooks the pool with Nang Yuan islands in the background. The room had a clean bathroom with toilet and open shower. The shower is heated with an in-room electric unit and it produces a hot stream of water. The bed is king sized and comfortable. The TV has several English channels (BBC, NatGeo, Diva) with an unusual amount of Canadian home renovation content. There's a desk and a chair. There are eight hangers. Bring plastic bags for dirty clothes and transfer them as used and keep them around the hangers at the door. Use the lock on your bag as a safe and your bag as drawers. The balcony with two chairs, a table, and towel drying stand. AC could keep the room at 22c. The Sunsets at Sunset Restaurant are beautiful. The Thai Food was well spiced and portioned. The Western food lightly spiced. Great service! The Snorkel site produces a lot of clean water, an easy slope into the ocean, plentiful fish, and pretty coral. Staff is very friendly, helpful, and genuinely kind by Canadian standards.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money and poorly managed
Views are obviously amazing. But this comes at the expense of being near nothing, on an island with the most expensive taxis in Thailand. The location would be fine if the hotel was exceptional but it is overpriced and gets pretty tiresome pretty quick. We paid more for what we thought would be a better room/a bungalow. The bungalow wasn’t as nice as the standard rooms that other family members were in and was up a ridiculous hill. I’m in my late 20s and work a physical outdoor job and I still thought the hill was ridiculous. The place needs tidying up, there’s **** everywhere. Main gripe was the staff, the young staff try hard but they have no leadership. As an example: there’s 1 male and 1 female toilet at the breakfast area; the male toilet is out of action as the manager stands in there smoking all morning and occasionally ****ing all over the seat. Like seriously what the ****, why would anyone think that is acceptable. The next nearest toilet is up and down multiple sets of stairs and not nearby. When I went to complain to reception, the staff were all asleep (it was about 9.30am). Someone needs to step in and straighten the place out if they wish to charge as much as they do