Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Ensana Thermal Margaret Island. The hotel and spa facilities were wonderful, and most of the staff were very friendly and helpful. In particular, the ladies at reception were always lovely and welcoming.
There were, however, two aspects of the service that unfortunately affected our overall experience.
Throughout our stay, one of the male reception staff members was consistently unpleasant to interact with. His responses often came across as sarcastic and dismissive, to the point that asking a simple question sometimes made us feel uncomfortable, as though we should not have asked in the first place. This was particularly noticeable because the other reception staff were so kind and helpful. Guests should feel comfortable approaching reception with questions, and unfortunately that was not always the case.
The other disappointment happened on our last evening. At around 9:45 PM, I called room service to order a slice of cake. The staff member told me which cakes were available in the display, I chose one, and the order was accepted.
I waited until around 10:30 PM, but nothing arrived. Since this was simply a ready-made slice of cake, I did not expect such a long wait. When I tried calling room service again, there was no answer. I then contacted reception and was told that the restaurant was already closed. When I explained that I had placed and confirmed the order almost an hour earlier, I was simply told that they were sorry and there was nothing they could do.
What was most frustrating was not the missing cake itself, but the fact that nobody informed me that my order would not be delivered. By the time I realised this myself, it was already late at night. Had I been informed earlier, I could easily have ordered something through Wolt instead.
It was a disappointing way to end what had otherwise been a very enjoyable stay. We genuinely enjoyed many aspects of the hotel, which is why these service issues stood out even more. Unfortunately, experiences like these do make us think twice about whether we would return or recommend the hotel to others. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as with more consistent service, our overall impression would have been very different.
The answer to this review from the day 01. 10. 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall, particularly our hotel and spa facilities, your room, and the warm and welcoming attitude of most of our colleagues. We are especially grateful for your kind words about our reception ladies.
We are truly sorry that on this occasion your experience with one of our colleagues did not reflect the friendly and helpful service we strive to provide. This attitude is certainly not characteristic of our team, and we are addressing the matter with our colleagues through further training and guidance.
Regarding your room service order, we have investigated the matter and found that, unfortunately, a technical issue prevented the phone from ringing when you tried to contact room service again. We sincerely apologize for the resulting inconvenience and for the fact that you were not informed sooner that your order could not be fulfilled.
We very much appreciate your constructive feedback and will do our best to ensure that your next stay is a 100% positive experience. We sincerely hope that, despite these unfortunate incidents, we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ensana Thermal Margaret Island.
Sincerely,
Péter Mácsai
General Manager