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Ondamar Hotel

4.0 star property
Albufeira aparthotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Nestled near Albufeira Old Town Square, Ondamar Hotel offers an upscale retreat. Unwind in the spa tub or indulge in a hot stone massage, while kids enjoy mini golf and the children's pool. With two on-site restaurants, a garden, laundry facilities and high-speed WiFi throughout your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 91 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY770
CNY847 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Pool View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio, Pool View

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LED TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Urbanização Areias de S. João, Lote 20, Albufeira, 8200-284

What's nearby

  • The Strip - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albufeira Bullring - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oura Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 38 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 10 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 19 min drive
  • Silves Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dulci Caffé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lá Em Casa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Marinela - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pão da Aldeia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clay Oven - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ondamar Hotel

  • Ondamar Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Praia dos Alemães and The Strip. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and A Lota, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast. An outdoor pool and a poolside bar are other highlights, and apartments offer conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 91 apartments
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Caters to LGBTQ guests
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Body treatments
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massage
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • On site car rental

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Restaurants on site

  • A Lota
  • Tasca da Cascata

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Mini golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 91 rooms
  • 6 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1995

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.

Dining

A Lota - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Tasca da Cascata - This poolside diner serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 400 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.00 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 - 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 5 and March 31.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Parties and events are allowed on site.

Long-term renters welcome.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property is professionally cleaned.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Ondamar

Ondamar

Ondamar Albufeira

Ondamar Hotel

Ondamar Hotel Albufeira

Ondamar Aparthotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve

Ondamar Aparthotel Hotel Albufeira

Ondamar Hotel Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve

Ondamar Hotel Albufeira

Ondamar Hotel Aparthotel

Ondamar Hotel Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Is Ondamar Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between February 5 and March 31.

Does Ondamar Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ondamar Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ondamar Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Ondamar Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ondamar Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ondamar Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Ondamar Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Ondamar Hotel also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ondamar Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring poolside dining.

Does Ondamar Hotel have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does Ondamar Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Ondamar Hotel like?

Ondamar Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Praia dos Alemães and 11 minutes' walk from The Strip.

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Reviews

Ondamar Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was clean, tidy, and lovely, with a mix of families and groups enjoying themselves. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel- fantastic pool area. Very comfortable beds but you can hear the traffic but wouldn’t stop us from going back. Very central position- Spar shop only a few minutes walk away, lots of restaurants and shops nearby. 10 mins walk to the strip and 20 minutes to old town. Taxis are extremely reasonable. Would definitely go back
Diane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I like how it fit my family of 6 and the front desk agents had great customer service.
Caroline, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel, rooms cleaned daily, towels and supplies provided daily. Pool area always clean and tidy.
7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Portugal 2023

We have stuck with Ondamar for out last few visits the rooms spacious, the location is between the strip and old town gorgeous beach short walk away (taxi back) lovely grounds
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel if fine but deposit policy is a farce

Nothing at all wrong with the hotel, it's nice and comfortable and the room was clean and tidy. Pool is lovely too although we spent most of our stay out and about in town. My gripe is that the deposit they require they insisted in paying in cash. The paperwork was not clear on this and I expected to be able to do this on a card and they money to be held on that until we left. As a result this cleaned me out of the cash I brought on the trip, in fact I had to lend some off someone else, and then on the last day they hand it back to you. Not much good now I'm leaving! Not sure if this was because we were an all male party but it was very unusual and the staff acted cagily when we checked in.
John, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The hotel was a sad place to be, with zero atmosphere or ambiance. the check in staff looked unhappy, it was dark, everything was locked and most of the hotel isn't in use. It's noisy, because there there is hard surfaces everywhere, so the sound bounces. The one positive, was the rooms. They had been renovated and looked "fairly new" but the bathrooms was still cheap, lacked light and nicer fixtures and fittings. The bed was comfy and the water was hot and we had a little kitchen area which is obviously good for longer stays. We we told that they dont cater for groups, stag or hen parties, but that's all we seemed to find at the pool. Loud, drunk, youngsters, shouting and screaming. It was an uncomfortable place to be, so much so, we left immediately. I can see the hotel looked like it was a great place to be, but it's just a sad, dark place with no life to it. I'm glad we were only staying for one night, because we couldn't wait to get out of there.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fab hotel

Very clean and brilliant location
Niamh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honest review

Hotel is very good, good location but check in took forever. Rooms are very spacious. Pool is a good size. Pints of beer/cider 5 euro a pint. Chinese across the road very nice.
Lee, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, walking distance to most places. Good size pool with plenty of beds available. Restaurant closed unfortunately and pool snack bar is expensive.
Billy, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for 3 nights rooms were big and clean and good value for money compared to other options in the area. Only real complaint was that the bar staff beside the pool were quite slow!
James, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Came up on family friendly option but was full of noisy drunken stag do’s. The rooms were run down and dirty like most of the hotel - what food there was was overpriced and frankly disgusting. It’s a budget option so don’t be put off if that’s all you need but we found other, better places for the same price nearby
Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, comfortable stay

A group of us stayed for 3 nights and all of us were very happy with the hotel, the service we received and the excellent location. The beds and umbrellas around the pool area seem to be recently updated, the entire hotel was spotlessly clean, reception staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfortable (We stayed in the pool studios). We did have some noise from other guests, and we could hear noise from other rooms, but it is to be expected due to the location, it is close to the strip. Whilst it is close to the Strip it is also far enough away that you can relax and feel remove from it. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Albufeira!
Faye, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

We came close to the end of October. The indoor pool heater was broken which made even that pool not very enjoyable. And the outside temperature has not been great for swimming outdoors. The 2 bedroom apartment was clean and spacious for a family of 5. The beds were very uncomfortable and the noise was very loud from restaurants and bar near hotel till 2am. Which made it hard to sleep. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It’s in a nice location.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Family of 4 - August 2025

August 2025, family of 4 stayed in a two bedroom apartment on the second floor. First time in Portugal I really didn’t know where to choose to stay, mixed reviews about the accommodation but I just went with it. Lovely friendly staff, beautiful pool, great location and the apartment was clean, spacious, kitchen well equipped and the apartment cleaned daily. Some parts of the hotel could do with being modernised but it really wasn’t a big deal. The safe was located beside reception and easy to access 24/7. The pool had a mix of majority families and a few groups of girls and fellas in their 20/30s, no issues with unacceptable behaviour at all, everyone was just enjoying themselves. Some families there were saying it was their second or third year coming back. There is a pool bar which serves drinks and snacks. The strip was a 7 minute walk, the old town a 25 minute walk and the beach 15 min walk. Ubers between 3-4 euro so easy to get about if you don’t fancy walking. So in summary an enjoyable stay at the Ondamar, good location, safe environment and lovely staff.
Miranda, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not go to this hotel

Do not stay in this hotel under any circumstances. We’d booked a room of 4 with 4 single beds around 6 months before our trip. We turned up and checked into the room and there were 2 singles and the other two “beds” were a leather sofa that didn’t even pull out as a bed and also a mattress on the floor. When I went down to reception to complain, I was told there was nothing they could do. I even opened hotels.com and found other rooms on there and requested they put two of us in there and they said they couldn’t. Completely un acceptable and ruined our holiday
Jordan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Firstly the beds are really uncomfortable and sleeping was tough enough but add stags parties into the mix having parties on their balconies until 7 am sleep became an added bonus. The complex overall needs some TLC as lots of minor things need fixing, door handles, lights switches and toilets to name but a few. The pool area is nice and clean the gardener does a great job of clearing loose leaves at 8 am every day with his exceptionally loud leaf blower but thats ok because he might wake up the stags party which finished an hour previous. The only dining option open at the time was the poolside bar all other indoor options were closed even though it is May, ordering a drink here became a challenge as they ran out of draft beer and when offered the option of a bottled beer this was taken however, this beer is usually served with lemon or lime inserted but regrettable neither fruit was available. The staff seem to be disinterested in the guests and rarely engage in a meaningful way when approached at the desk. Overall Ondamar although a nice building it needs some care and attention.
ray, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ágætt

Það var aðeins einn stóll à svölunum sem er óásættanlegt, starfsfólkið gat ekkert gert. Við fórum og keyptum nýjan stól. Enginn tappi í baðinu og bara hægt að fara í sturtu. Ekki hægt að fá tappa. Snyrtilegt hótel en of há tónlist í garðinum.
Anna, 11-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nel generale buono. Bella la piscina e ha anche una buona palestra. La pulizia è superficiale e minima, potrebbe migliorare. Personale attento e disponibile.
Roberto, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good

Bon accueil, mais quelques points à améliorer. Le nettoyage de notre studio n’a pas été effectué correctement. Nous avons demandé à l’accueil ce que comprenait exactement le service de ménage. Nous avons signalé que la table n’avait pas été nettoyée, le cendrier n’avait pas été vidé, et la vaisselle n’était pas faite. Seuls le lit avait été refait et un rapide passage de l’aspirateur semblait avoir été fait. De plus, le pommeau de douche était cassé. Il serait utile de vérifier le bon fonctionnement de vos installations avant l’arrivée des clients. L’état général du lieu est plutôt mitigé, avec de nombreux signes d’usure. Les transats sont réservés par des serviettes dès 7h30 du matin, ce qui rend impossible d’en trouver un à 10h. Cela a limité notre capacité à profiter pleinement de la piscine avec notre bébé, faute de pouvoir trouver de l’ombre. Le pataugeoire n’est pas nettoyé régulièrement, bien que des enfants y jouent. Un petit coup de filet serait apprécié. Il serait également utile de placer un règlement dans les chambres pour éviter que des jeunes alcoolisés crient dans les couloirs à 2h du matin. En ce qui concerne le rapport qualité-prix, je pense qu’il pourrait être amélioré. À ce prix, il est possible de trouver mieux ailleurs. Cependant, nous avons tout de même passé un bon séjour malgré ces désagréments.
Adelina, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Gute Aufenthalt beo Ondamar
Moncef, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hervorragend
Michael, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Regular

Hotel muy viejo. Necesita una reforma o que le quiten un par de estrellas. Instalaciones de piscinas exterior buenas. Limpieza bien.
MARCOS, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

En hotel langt fra sin storhedstid

Jeg synes hotelet og værelset især var meget dårligt holdt det var mange år siden der vr brugt penge - tid på vedligehold. Morgenmaden var meget basic og ikke særlig lækker - meget primitiv. Kolde æg og meget smagsløst. Pool området fint - folk ligger håndklæder ud osv.... meget rodet. Flinkt og sødt personale - meget hjælpsomt.
Peter, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We had a very negative experience at this hotel. All through the night people are out on their balconies drinking and being loud. People come back to the hotel late and are very loud in the hallways. We also had housekeeping come into our room twice with the do not disturb sign hanging. One time I was changing in the middle of the living room. No knock on the door. The other time we were gone and came in to the room being cleaned, which we didn’t want. We also had a broken hair dryer and were told they couldn’t replace it, it had to be repaired. We had to have a bedside lamp switched out three times because we kept getting broken ones. When we went for breakfast our final day, one person stayed behind to go later. When she went she was told that because the other people in the room went to breakfast already her food was already provided and she couldn’t have anything. Not even a cup of coffee! No one told us anything at breakfast. We said three people at the time! We asked to leave after the first night and be refunded so we could stay somewhere else. The manager refused. I would only recommend this place if you stay up late and are okay with noise. I would never recommend it otherwise.
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel, good location, very clean!

Hotel was very good, staff in reception were polite. Rooms were very clean. My only comment would be that the security around the pool over the weekend stopping people playing with a light weight ball in the pool was a bit much! Overall we had a great stay and i would return.
Mathew, 4-night trip