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The dormitory accommodates 1–10 people and is reserved for families, friends or school groups taking part in activities with the lodge. Breakfast is included with accommodation. The communal dining room faces the lagoon and has two shared tables, lounge areas and a library. Shared ecological facilities include four solar-heated showers, two toilets, an outdoor shower and two dry toilets. The bar opens daily from 17:30. The lodge uses well water for sanitation; running water is not potable. Filtered water is provided with meals, and bottled water is available to buy. Solar power is used, and charging blocks are available near the common living area. Free Wi-Fi is available in the common room.","es":"El lodge ofrece categorías de bungalow, una cabaña tradicional abierta y un dormitorio. Bungalow Lagon, Bungalow du Chef y Bungalow Filao alojan de 1 a 4 personas cada uno; Bungalow Brousse, Bungalow Pilotis y Hutte Falafy alojan de 1 a 2 personas cada uno. El dormitorio aloja de 1 a 10 personas y está reservado para familias, amigos o grupos escolares que participen en actividades con el lodge. El desayuno está incluido en el alojamiento. El comedor común da a la laguna y cuenta con dos mesas compartidas, zonas de estar y una biblioteca. Las instalaciones ecológicas compartidas incluyen cuatro duchas solares, dos inodoros, una ducha exterior y dos inodoros secos. El bar abre todos los días a partir de las 17:30. El lodge usa agua de pozo para los sanitarios; el agua corriente no es potable. Se ofrece agua filtrada con las comidas y se puede comprar agua mineral. Se utiliza energía solar y hay puntos de carga cerca de la zona común. 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Según la temporada, el viaje en 4x4 dura entre 45 minutos y 1 hora. La entrada al alojamiento está en el último estacionamiento, detrás de las dunas."},"rooms":[],"amenities":[{"key":"wifi","present":true,"detail":{"en":"Free access in the common room; SIM cards are suggested for greater speed, bandwidth or upload speed.","es":"Acceso gratuito en la sala común; se recomienda usar tarjetas SIM para obtener mayor velocidad, ancho de banda o velocidad de carga."}}],"rules":{"en":"The dormitory is reserved for families, friends or school groups participating in activities with the lodge. Restaurant service is exclusively for lodge guests; the set menu is available by reservation. Half board costs €10 extra and full board costs €18 extra. Meals are prepared on site; breakfast is included with accommodation.","es":"El dormitorio compartido está reservado para familias, amigos o grupos escolares que participen en actividades con el alojamiento. El servicio de restaurante es exclusivamente para huéspedes del alojamiento; el menú fijo está disponible con reserva. La media pensión cuesta 10 € adicionales y la pensión completa, 18 € adicionales. 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