Good choice!
We just spent 3 nights in this hotel and found it very good value for what we paid. For just slightly over 50 euros, we got a large double room with a balcony with views of the pine forest and the sea. The hotel was clean, I could not find anything, from the public areas to the room facilities, to fault in terms of cleanliness. The decor and layout of the public areas are somewhat dated, but at least everything functioned in this hotel. We had wifi in the room, so there was no need to use the computer in the reception area, which cost 4 euros per hour. The only thing I didn't like in the room was the lighting -- it was too dim for reading. The lamps are really dim, and with the high ceiling, it made reading a pain. TV channels are in different languages though not that many to choose from.
The breakfast buffet is varied, and they change the menu slightly everyday. The coffee (all types from the machine) was bad -- a big surprise as Portugal is coffee country and bad coffee here is almost unthinkable. The juices were also so-so. But the breads and cakes are quite good, and there are plenty to choose from. They serve buffet dinner every night for 11.90 euros, which is not a bad deal as you get everything from soup and starters through fruit and dessert, and different salads. And they refill them so quickly and with so much, I was wondering (we usually came in later than most and always were among the last clients to finish dinner) what they did with still so much newly refilled hot food left. Service is fast and friendly.
We were surprised to find the hotel with plenty of clients, and were told at the reception that they had 40 percent occupancy which is very good considering the time of the year, and the crisis now being felt in most of Europe. Majority were Dutch retirees, and apparently the hotel has clients who stay here for the winter months as it is cheaper (plus the bonus of better weather) than spending for gas back home.
There is free parking within the gated compound of the hotel.
Overall, great value for money. Recommended to elderly couples and families, though not too interesting for those looking for a romantic getaway who would need more luxurious and intimate surroundings.
Unique Quality: Very clean, close to the beach, gated parking
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