Lara Barut Collection is the best hotel complex in the Lara Beach area. The rooms, facilities, pools, bars, restaurants, and, most importantly, the staff, are excellent. Have been to a few other hotels in the area, but the Lara is by far our favourite. Hotel, grounds, pool areas, and restaurants are very clean and well maintained. Food is far better than the other hotel nearby that we have stayed at. The entertainment is very good, even out of the main season (we are here right now, Nov 2024). The Animation team is brilliant, so friendly, and always coming over to chat and have a laugh. It gets a wee bit chilly at the pool bar in the evening, so bring a jacket or warm tops if visiting during the low season, although the team brought out quite a few patio heaters and even a few log burners last night, so we were all feeling quite cosy. Great entertainment at the pool bar this week. Two good bands and even a party dj so far. Wish we were here for longer, but we will be back next year for sure.