"Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mani. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, and despite being next to the freeway, road noise was barely noticeable.
A few things kept it from being a 5-star stay. On our last night, the guests above us were extremely heavy-footed late at night and again early in the morning. Some guests were also very loud outside around the individual fire pits, even after quiet hours.
The biggest annoyance was a private sound spa event that made the pool unavailable to hotel guests until 8 PM, yet continued past 9. It felt inconsiderate to restrict an advertised amenity for paying guests. Ironically, it became a funny, memorable night because we ended up bonding with other guests over the situation.
The TVs also didn't allow phone casting or easy access to streaming apps like Netflix, which felt outdated. Our first valet interaction was surprisingly unprofessional, but every valet experience afterward was excellent.
Despite these issues, we genuinely enjoyed the property and would consider staying again. Better noise management, reliable access to amenities, and updated in-room entertainment would easily elevate the experience."