Hotel Holiday Resort

Hotel ambience.

Restaurant expenses

This is one thing we are upset.Nirmally our expectation was complimentary with great items in buffet form.

Introduction of this option of complimentary breakfast with interesting items in buffet form.

The location is great as it is close to a clean and not so crowded beach. The pool is also nice.

The rooms were not so maintained and fixtures were corroded. We had to switch rooms as the power to one of the room was not working. The room service were pestering for tips and that was very uncomfortable. They demanded more even after we tipped.

overall ambience

CEILING SIZE OF THE ROOM WAS TOO SMALL. Breakfast was not that great to eat,

Food at cafeteria

Room service

Hotel Holiday Resort holds a special place in my heart. Formerly known as Sandy Village (that too a long time back!), this was a childhood favourite, a place that defined many memories for me. After a gap of nearly a decade, I returned with my wife, mother, and mother-in-law, and the experience was a beautiful blend of nostalgia and comfort. Location & Facilities: Situated right beside the beach, the hotel's location is unbeatable. The pool area is lively, there's a jacuzzi and a well-maintained spa, and two restaurants offer a decent range of options. The rooms are cozy, equipped with basic amenities, and the staff are impressively efficient and helpful. A special word of appreciation for Purnendu at the reception, who went out of his way to extend our checkout time by three hours, understanding the needs of our elderly companions. And Rabi and Kedar at the restaurants made sure we never had to wait for food - even at odd hours, service was swift and seamless. I would highly recommend Hotel Holiday Resort to anyone planning a trip to Puri. It remains one of the best places to stay, especially if you're looking for a beachside property with good service and a touch of nostalgia. I know I'll keep going back - for the memories, the warmth, and the sea breeze.

While the service and location made the stay enjoyable, a few aspects did leave us disappointed: Rooms lacked ventilation, natural light, and any sort of view - which felt claustrophobic at times. No toothpaste was provided (a small but surprising miss). There was no provision to dry wet clothes after a swim in the sea or pool, which is an obvious necessity for a beachside resort. In terms of food, while the Indian dishes were excellent, other cuisines were mediocre. Pricing was inconsistent - for instance, a plain roti cost INR 40 (excluding GST), which felt excessive. The mutton biryani tasted good, but the meat was mostly bone with little flesh. There was also an uncomfortable sense that guests were being nudged into tipping. Even though nothing was said explicitly. It didn't spoil the stay but was noticeable.