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Club Dobogomajor: Traveller Reviews

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Hevizi Ut 1, Cserszegtomaj H-8372, Hungary
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Tucson, Arizona
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“A very large complex”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

Let me start by saying that the club has all the things that a world class club should have - pools, horseback riding, tennis courts, spas, restaurant, bar with 2 skittle bowling lanes, fitness center, etc.

The good news - The rooms were nice - nothing special, there is a food store were you can purchase almost anything, the staff was friendly and helpful and the massages were fantastic (40 minutes for $15), the resort is located in a great part of Hungary that we just loved to explore and the restaurants in the area are very good and cheap (four of us would go out to dinner and we found it hard to spend $50.

The bad news - The restaurant was terrible and was always empty. the bar has four stools and was always empty, be prepared to walk because the parking lot is near reception and the rooms are usually a very long walk, the parking lot is to small it's very difficult to park in, the front desk will exchange Euros for Forints so if you don't have Forints or Euros you either have to go into town to find an ATM or go without.

We spent a week here in September and because we had a car we went to Budapest, Zagreb, Lake Balaton, the thermal lake in Hevis and did a lot of traveling in the surrounding area. We ate out every night in the wonderful restaurants which were all within about three miles. It was a great week and I will never forget it.

Room Tip: Get a room close to the parking lot or else it is a long walk to everything.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Budapest, Hungary
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“Quite far from average int. standards”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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My friend found the place from the US, and paid for a week. Looking at the web the resort seemed very nice. The first surprise was when at checking in, we were informed we would need to pay HUF 12,000 for a service package (incl. of parking, cleaning, use of pool and facilities). It might not be the fault of the hotel that we were not duly informed on that amount in advance, but we in fact got nothing for this money.
Our apartment was okay, but to put it slightly, nothing special.
The time we stayed was really hot, and the apartments are not airconditioned. (Finally we checked out two days earlier, because we could not sleep, so gave up) Moreover, when we asked for at least a ventillator, we learnt that we could rent one for HUF 500 per night. This did not seem to be service oriented, especially, when we were paying for parking in the package, while we did not come by car...Moreover, only two windows of the apartment had mosquito net on, so we could not even open the bathroom window, or the terrace door without letting insects in.
Cleaning staff came every day, changed towels. However, when we asked them to change the bedclothes, we were told it can only be requested at the reception, and for a fee. Considering that this is a summer resort with no AC, this does not seem to be right, and is far from any standards.
The resort has WIFI only at the reception area. It means that we had to walk quite long with no shade to get there and use the computer (I assume most people go there when it is too hot to stay at the pool...).
Our apartment was quite far from the reception / restaurant and the area was not well lit at night, so I would say it is not really safe to walk without seeing the sidewalk, and the apartment numbers are not easy to read even in daylight.
The pool is rather small, I suppose it is good for families with kids. My friend used the gym, and said it was not really big and definitely is not well equipped.
We were really disappointed with the place and as said, left earlier. I would suggest to look around, and make efforts to improve....Of course only if you want guests to stay, or even return...
The good points were that the cleaning staff was friendly, and the restaurant had good food for decent price.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Resistance to change”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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We liked to visit Dobogómajor every year, but honestly speaking, nothing has been improved for quite a long time.
Whilst the world, especially in the tourism, is developing at a good pace, Dobogómajor is stalled in time.
I mean, there are many good things there - quite enjoyable, especially for the first time - but what was annoying from the start, is still how it was. Eg.
- the outdoor pool is too cold, and to small for so many people,
- everything is forbidden that normally goes with an outdoor pool (playing ball games, diving, making noise, etc.) - disciplines first!
- there are to few deck-chairs around the pool; therefor it is always a rush for them every morning, which is derogatory, and on the other hand, people occupy chairs even if they are not sure if they are really willing to use them or not (this is true for both Hungarian and foreign guests as well)
- in general - everything is undersized, from the indoor facilites to the number of trolleys to help move in/out,

On top of that, there is a perceptible shrinking of the level of services in many terms since the beginning, which is a bad sign for the future, and gives a certain cost-cut feeling to the whole.

If I were the manager for Dobogómajor, I would:
1) deploy solar sets fpr the existing outdoor pool (could be economically heated on the roof of the pitch next to it)
2) put slides to the swimming pool
3) ease the rules regarding the use of pool
4) move the playground closer to the equerry, and establish a deep, square, cold water pool there for the adults, but still close to the kids
5) build at least another indoor spa facility like the one in the main building
6) modernize room equipments (air conditioning is badly missing in summer, flat screen TVs instead of the tiny CRTs, etc.)
7) beds are far too soft, and not adjustable, for God's sake! We always return with a backache.
7) in general: revise and re-size the possibilities.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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israel
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“long way to go from reception”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
4
people found this review helpful

the units location is about 500 meters from reception. no cars aloud to come inside the village. they give you a 4 wheel cart to be carry all the way. good for young people with children.

Room Tip: if yoy take a unit on the second floor, keep in mind there are no elevators
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice Resort But Tired Apartment - Needs Maintanence”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011
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Nice resort however, apartment definately needed maintance;
Paintwork very poor and lumps of plaster had come off in some places. Netting on window had split rendering it useless against mosquitoes. (Would benefit from a fan as no air con, and quite hot at night)
However having said this, the cleanliness is fantastic - thanks to all the domestic staff who cleaned the apartment daily spotlessly.
For the size of the resort, the pool is just too small, built, I assume before the resort expanded. This needs extending or, a second bult to accomodate the demand - difficult to swim in once both adults and children in it.
Most of the reception staff helpful.
Local Hevizi lovely and walkable distance.
Beware - Charges approx £40 per week on check-out for 'services'. We were not informed of this until our arrival

Room Tip: Noisy apartment over looking reception & patIo
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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