Why I Gave TA'AKTANA a Perfect 100/100 Score | Full Review

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of Ta'aktana, a Marriott Luxury Collection resort located in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. He awards the property a perfect 100/100 score, noting it is the first genuinely flawless experience he has documented. The review highlights the resort's intimate scale of approximately 70 rooms and villas, which avoids the chaos of larger luxury properties. A significant portion of the praise is directed toward the service, which the creator describes as naturally poised and attentive. He specifically commends the staff's engagement, the efficient use of WhatsApp for guest communication, and the proactive service such as the on-site coffee roastery. The creator also examines the high quality of the accommodations, specifically a sea view pool villa, noting the use of authentic materials and local Flores textiles. His culinary review covers multiple dining venues, including Taba, Miga Bar, Umassa, and Lerros, where he finds the food quality to be exceptional. He concludes that the resort excels through the art of unnecessary thoughtfulness and maintains a high standard of consistency characteristic of the Luxury Collection brand.

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