The location during rainy season has a bit of challenge, if you have a small car. Otherwise the place has a wonderful seafront facing garden, with views of the ocean and an animal park. Bonus is one can experience feeding the animals.

Stayed in June 2025

Service at the restaurant could be better. Food was just okay.

Stayed in April 2025

The food.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing to be very specific. It would be better if the condition of the road from the main road to the resort is made well..n during rainy season its so much water logged..

Nice scenic ambiance. .. well equipped rooms. Very cheerful staffs with professional attitude.. food was very good n tasty..chef was so co operative n very willing to serve us, asking our choices... The pools are so well maintained... kids were enjoying the cycling . The interaction at zoo with few animals like zebra, giraffe,impala etc was very touchy especially when u feed them n u r able to touch n feel them.. the experience was amazing... . loved the stay at Aya Sophia 💕

Stayed in April 2024

Dinner and Breakfast buffer could be better Food overpriced Too much plastic used (all drinks are in a small bottles, no big water bottle available) Pool of the Royal VIlla is not great, not sunbeds available next to the pool Be alert - zebra bites!

Great interaction with animal, good facilities in general, friendly staff Allowed us a late check-in, as we were with 2 kids

Stayed in April 2024

Food was restricted to buffet which was not good for us.

Everything was fine, I mean everything. Super service.

Stayed in January 2024

The WIFI is not so strong in some areas.

Loved everything about it!

Stayed in November 2023

Staff were a little unprofessional, more training could be done to get them to international standards

Its very serene. The atmosphere is very relaxing

Stayed in October 2023

Directions are not clear! They need to have clear, seen boards directing from the main road to the hotel gate Easy to get lost Dispensors in the toilet are wrongly labeled! One with soap has been labelled lotion

Stayed in August 2023

Some bathroom equipments were broken.

The restaurant waiters and zoo men were amazing.

Stayed in July 2023

The food could have been better. I think this is the only thing they need to improve on. The breakfast wasn't great and the dinner was mediocre.

Location, facilities, rooms, the zoo and the free bike rides, the sauna, and the swimming pools. These were all excellent! and i would highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2023

Food

Stayed in January 2023

The road to get in/out of property was treacherous and no warning. Inaccessible without a 4x4. Hotel does not pick up calls or reply to emails. The food selection was very limited, poor quality, stale and significantly lacking for a five star resort. Cannot stress enough how awful the food was for what a five star resort expectation would be. No form of liveliness/entertainment and no water activities options considering is a beach resort. The sauna was not working and grubby. Pools had limited to no sun loungers, no ease of accessing towels. Rooms were missing since amenities such as shower gel, conditioner or iron (not a single one in the whole resort).

The pretty view, animals/zoo experience and maintenance of botanical gardens

Stayed in July 2025

Bedroom linen was not very clean. Had some stains. Sometimes different staff have us different information so created a bit of confusion for us. We also wanted a specific accommodation and were willing to pay extra but was refused the opportunity even if it was empty during our whole stay

The staff at the animal zoo.

Stayed in December 2024

We didn't like anything except the occean view...the road reach in the hotel is in wearst condition you need four wheels drive vehicle!!!!

I like the view .I didn't like the hotel ambience.Hotel has to indicate that they don't sell alcohol in the hotel. Too expensive when you compare the services the hotel provided. The breakfast and dinner is very poor by the variety. Poor hotel. It is not in compliance with five stars hotel concept!!!!!

Stayed in October 2024

The food is mediocre. The staff need more training.

The beach and greenery

Stayed in April 2024

Everything. A big selling point at Aya Sofia are for sure the animals. They have giraffes, zebras, antelopes, ostriches, all very friendly and great at posing for pictures. Their keepers are extremely knowledgeable, good English, great entertainers, they explain about each species and assist you while you feed the animals. At Aya Sofia there are only a few exclusive beautiful villas located in a perfectly maintained garden. Peacocks and grey crested cranes roam around. Overlooking the sea, there is a big pool and a restaurant The food is fresh and tasty and prepared with love by their very skilful chef. You can spend your days peacefully listening to the sound of the waves while pampered by the staff who is not only highly professional but also extremely kind. They will go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and looked after. Last but not least, the villas are just perfect, equipped with all you need, very very clean and comfortable. High ceilings, tasteful designed, super quality, attention to detail. Aya Sofia is not only a hotel, is an experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who is in the area and would like to spend a few very special days

Stayed in August 2023

Alittle pricy.

All staff’s were very friendly, always smiling The receptionist gave us an extra hour when checking out. The animal guides were very comforting. Villa’s were clean and spacious. Food was very nice. Swimming pool was huge and the environment greenery was beautiful.

Stayed in February 2023

Honestly, the wi-fi was on and off🥲 but everything else is on point👌

Breakfast was beyond delicious! The pizza was soo yummy!!! The location is breathtaking for real🥰

Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in July 2024