Stayed here AI in August 2022. Room: We were on the 7th floor, just below the restaurant and the view was stunning. We could see both the port and the ocean and the only way to do the view any justice would be by looking at the pictures we took. As we were below the restaurant it did get quite noisy with the sound of chairs being scraped along the floor.
Our balcony was huge and there would have been enough room for table and chairs and 2 sun loungers!
The room itself was big enough with plenty of wardrobe space and the aircon worked well.
The restaurant/food: there was a great selection of food each day (something for everyone from pizza to fresh fish and fruit to desserts) though we decided not to eat the rabbit that was on offer a few times!! The restaurant was spotless and the staff worked very hard to clear away dirty plates etc and keep the tables clean.
The pool: The pool is situated on the 3rd floor and didn't open until 10am (following a thorough clean). There was a little bit of a queue waiting for the gate to be opened but no stampedes for loungers. The pool itself is quite deep but there is a baby pool beside it for little ones. I should point out that neither were very big. The pool is right beside the bar so it was handy to nip in and out for drinks and snacks. Once again the views from the bar area were stunning.
Reception: this was situated on the 9th floor and had an amazing view of the ocean.
Drinks/entertainment: AI drinks were the usual - vodka, gin, beer, wine etc. I was disappointed that prosecco WASN'T included in AI unless you wanted rose prosecco which I don't like. Entertainment wasn't too bad and included the likes of flamenco dancers, singers, quizzes and a disco.
Our only issue about the hotel, which will possibly be rectified when the sister hotel has been renovated, was the walk to the beach. It was ok walking down to the beach but the hike back up was horrendous. Definitely not something an elderly person or small child could manage. There is a pathway from the hotel to the beach but it is currently blocked off due to the renovations being carried out at the sister hotel. Perhaps once the renovations have been completed, the path will reopen.
We went to the beach most days and it was beautiful. Very relaxing, as the resort is small and quiet with only a handful of shops and bars/restaurants.
The staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly. The maids did an excellent job keeping the hotel/rooms clean and the chefs were fantastic!
starstarstarstarstar Gillian Carson
We booked this hotel trough what we saw on Booking App and sadly, when we came where we were negatively surprised. The access to the beach is not what you sad, instead of 200m to the beach, we have to do 1,5 km climbing to acesa to the beach. We have to do it 4 times a day, in the most horrible hours of sunlight.
The rooms were not what we was expecting as well, one of the rooms had a lot of ants, and the other was so bad that they have to immediately change us.
The food was great and the staff was great to but no one speaks English properly or even Portuguese here.
The view is fine but the location is terrible for all of the reasons that I already explained.
It was a no for us!
starstarstar Diana Goncalves
The hotel is on the cliff & offers fantastic views across San Miquel little cove. It seems to date back to the 1970s which can attract some amateurs with vast square spaces & amazing glass chandeliers, the rooms are basic & clean, but the aircon is very loud & not efficient. Couldn't sleep with it...
I d recommend a room at the far end of the hotel nowhere near the pool or the restaurant...
The food is relatively good, fresh ingredients & diverse for half/full board with good breads, soups, salads & fresh fruits, good choice of veg, pasta, potatoes & rice every day, meat & fish, charcuterie, cheeses... desserts aren't so great, processed & too sweet. A good cantine.
The big drawback was the banned access to the stairs going down to the beach in 3 minutes; instead you have to use the pavement by the road & walk 15 minutes in full sun down & up... turns the beach trip into an expedition! Got sunstroke from it...
Theoretically you could use a cab, for ~7€ but they're far & few... Not quite what you expect when the hotel sells itself as a beach hotel.
The pool is fine, very deep 2.40m, allowing for diving. The area around is limited so you may not find a lounger or parasol when it's busy.
It closed at ~7pm, to allow for evening animations which we didnt see...
Staff indeed very polite, friendly & helpful.
Afterall, we were offered a new room, & travelled instantly forward into the 2020's, 4* standard, with a quiet modern aircon & sofa on the balcony!
Olé!
starstarstarstar Billie L.
Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Room was very nice. Had a good nights sleep. There was entertainment evey night. The beach was a 15 to 20 minutes walk from hotel. Food was very nice tasty. Beautiful views.... I mean stunning view's. Very nice and clean the hotel was and so was the rooms. Would definitely go back. Pool was ok nothing to get excited over. But u had the sea a short walk away. There is a safe in the room but u have to pay for it.
starstarstarstarstar dionne Trundley
Great location. Staff really friendly. Food choices the same everyday and gets limiting especially if your not a fan of what's on offer. Poolside opens at 10 so need to be there if you want a early spot but during the day people go so more become available. Great views
starstarstarstar Mike sturland
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