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Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort

4.0 star property

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a bar.
Point of interest
A poolside bar with a view of the ocean, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a framed artwork above the bed, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A billiards table with a pool cue and balls, a dartboard, and a television.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Vale De Centeanes, S/N, Lagoa, Faro District, 8400-525
  • Place, Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vale Centeanes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carvoeiro Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lagoa

A family-friendly stay in Lagoa awaits you at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Carvoeiro Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Benagil Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages and Thai massages along with facials, body treatments and aromatherapy. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and outdoor tennis court. 22 square feet (2 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Plus you'll find a Turkish bath/hammam, a sauna and Wi-Fi in public areas. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Lagoa hotel include Slide and Splash Water Park and Marinha Beach.

What's nearby

  • Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vale Centeanes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Algar Seco Rocks - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carvoeiro Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 20 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Earth Shop&Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jota Lita - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar@Tivoli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Portuguesa - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort

Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 22 square feet (2 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the family-friendly Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Lagoa hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 22 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 4.50 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 22 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 57.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 4.50 per hour (rates may vary)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2.50 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 57.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Baía Cristal Beach
Baía Cristal Beach Carvoeiro
Hotel Baía Cristal Beach Resort
Hotel Baía Cristal Beach Resort Carvoeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Yep, Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Yep, Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort is a short 4-minute walk from Vale Centeanes Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

Does Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort.

Is Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

No, Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort?

There isn't one on site, but Vale de Milho Golf is a short 17-minute walk away.

Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 461 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, lovely staff and perfect location, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Staff was friendly and helpful, bar and breakfast options were delicious, rooms were nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay. would come back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a pleasant stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! It’s a quiet place away from the noise of the bigger cities. The cliffs are great for hiking and the beach down the road is great and an easy walk! The staff is wonderful and super accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place!

Great location. Clean but dated. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We recommend this hotel as it was excellent value. It is well located for both the beach and the town and it had a great pool and other facilities. Some of the ameneties and room features are older than you might expect but overall it was very clean and bright.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was recently refurbished and we were very happy with it. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria June

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Second time staying here and we love it. Staff are lovely. Views are incredible. Only slight issue is there were ants in the kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel near the beach along the Algarve cliffs. Fantastic service and they even delivered a complimentary chocolate cake for my birthday. It was in the perfect location between the Algar Seco and the Benagil cave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful beach stay, just needs rooms deep cleand

A wonderfully quiet, safe, and overall good stay. Big buffet breakfast included was delicious, staff was friendly. Only thing keeping it from getting a perfect score is the mold in the bathroom tiles, very uncomfortable beds, and the sofa stain (or at least I hope it was soda) on the ceiling of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel

Hotel is in a good quiet location close to Carvoeiro and other beach attractions in the area. Easy parking and in good conditions althought some areas would need renovations. Pool is nice and kept clean. Superior room was recently renovated and of a good size with balcony/ side seaview. Restaurant is probably the area that would benefit of some improvements on quality and variety at breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable stay

We chose the hotel as it is situated at a very nice beach (walking distance). There was also an access to a nice viewing area of the the beach above a cliff. That was a bonus. The room was clean. The wifi was not reaching our room so that was a bummer. The breakfast buffet was excellent - there were ample choices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was alright

It was basic. Beds not too great, sheets thin and pillows not great. The pool is nice, the breakfast decent. It has free parking. No swimming beaches nearby, and the Benagil caves are now closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ROHIT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor maintained rooms , washroom door doesn’t lock, bed broke while someone had been sleeping on it and the electric switches were coming out of the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would love to stay again

We really enjoyed our stay at Baía Cristal! The location can’t be beat, as it is just a short walk from Centianes beach and the start of the seven hanging valleys trail. Walking the other direction will take you to algar seco and Carvoeiro. Breakfast is included, while not the most inspiring it will provide something for everyone. The real appeal at breakfast is watching the little gray cat play with olives on the pool deck. Rooms are nice, plenty of room to spread out, hangers, a small fridge, and even a sitting area to look out at the water. Some areas of white paint could use a scrub or another layer of paint, but for an ocean view at this price i can deal. We didn’t try the pool, hot tub, or spa, but they looked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our suite had a nice view with awful sulphuric smell. They sent housekeeper to spread some disinfectant which masked didn’t eliminate the odor. They said sorry BUT didn’t offer to change rooms, a drink nothing. I am lifetime Marriot platinum guest attitude & service is important to us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela

While our room was clean, the common areas of the property were not as clean as expected. Some of the staff were not very friendly, although we did meet a few staff members who were friendly. Some of the pool loungers were in need of repair or replacing. We paid for an ocean view but had a view of a dirty rooftop before the actual ocean view. For the price we paid, we stayed in much nicer hotels for less while on our trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really enjoyable six-night stay Hotel Baia Cristal. The pool area was a good size and there were plenty of sun loungers to choose from. More moveable umbrellas may help for those who want to stay out of the sun in the afternoon! Our Superior Double room was of a very high standard and was overlooking the pool area, with a shaded balcony after 4pm. Breakfast was great and had plenty of choice to suit everyone in our party. It is a 20 minute downhill walk from the hotel to the centre and plenty of restaurants and bars. Taxi cost around 5 euros to come back up the hill. The only slight downside was the lack of staff in the bar/pool area and it did sometimes mean quite a wait to be served for lunch/drinks. The staff that were working were very helpful and friendly. All in all, I would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

EFFAT

Disliked: Staff & service
The was a problem with checking they gave us a room in the old part with No view and no elevator had to climb the steps with our luggage and had a really bad start my wife started crying and couldn’t sleep next morning we begged for a good room they finally gave us a different room in the newer section and wasted time to check in again the room was much better but never forget the start Thank you and regards
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel with great staff

My family loved our stay. My room was big with a cute little porch with beatiful garden views and a nice bath. Breakfast was always excellent with a great selection of Portuguese pastries and cheese. We had breakfast on the outside tables with wonderful views of nature and surrounded by little cute birds. The swimming pools are so inviting and the indoor pool and the jacuzzi is wonderful for people who visited when the whether is still too cold for outside pool or beaches, like us. My only complaint about the indoor pool is that it closes too early, so we didn't have time to enjoy it as we were out sightseeing the Algarve, and about the lack of wall sockets in our room. And last but not least, we so loved the view of the Centeanes beach from the top of a cliff just in front of the hotel! We've got nice pictures of the landscape from there and went down the path on the cliff and had a drink on the bar by the beach (even my 70-year-old father-in-law was able to do that, but be careful! Go by the road if you're not up for an adventure!). Oh, I nearly forgot to say how we enjoyed sunbathing around the pool or the big garden close to the cliffs and the sangria from the bar(had me hooked on that). They also offer massages we couldn't have because they were fully booked already, so book early if you want it! Price was great for all we were offered. All the staff was very friendly. We went to Carvoeiro city centre by foot and it took us less than 20 minutes walking lazily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main thing we did not like was the wall outside our room was covered in black bugs, that came into the room when you opened door. We mentioned that to management. When we came back to room we found a can of bug spray? Otherwise, pool area was great. Lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto el spa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suoer

Cadre super et piscine sauna jacuzzi tout est fait pour se détendre 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Domenico

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La camera non viene pulita in modo soddisfacente
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023