Rapid Review

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    Prices often start around thirty five US dollars for a standard double, below most hotels directly on the beachfront, and the beach points are still a short walk or rickshaw ride away.
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    The airport is only a few kilometres away, about ten to eighteen minutes by car, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle, a real convenience for visitors on short trips from Dhaka.
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    Deluxe rooms include a balcony, sofa, minibar and kettle, giving families more space than the basic rooms common in this price range.
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    The restaurant serves Chinese, Thai and local dishes, with halal food, which suits Bangladeshi family groups and foreign visitors alike. Barbecue evenings are offered at certain times.
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    Free private parking on site, car hire and a tour desk help organise trips along the Marine Drive, to Himchari, Inani and the Buddhist temples of Ramu.
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    Despite some listings calling it beachfront, the hotel is about a kilometre from the sea, around a twelve to fifteen minute walk. Guests expecting a sea view from every room may be disappointed.
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    Online reviews are few and mixed, with some guests criticising maintenance and cleanliness. Checking the room on arrival is advisable.
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    During winter holidays and Eid periods, the Kolatoli area becomes extremely crowded, with traffic, noise and higher prices.