Would Go Back Tomorrow!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/10/07
Having read previous reviews, didn't know what to expect. In their way, they're all right.
The hotel is not 4 star by England's standards but does have the requirements to be an Italian one. Rooms have air con, a fridge, a hairdryer and satellite TV, although we could only pick up Eurpsport in English. Our rooms were of average size, the shower cubicle was tiny and the room was very pink. However, the room was spotlessly clean - and was cleaned every day - there was plenty of wardrobe space, plenty of mirrors and comfy beds. Since we only used the room for sleeping and showering it was more than adequate. We did get dropped off at the back of the hotel but this is because the road at the front is a dead end and coaches can't turn. It took about two minutes to walk to the front so no big deal.
The pool was partially shaded but the shade moved around during the day and we found it was nice to have some shade at times due to the heat. There is a car park next door but its screened off with frosted glass. I only found out that it was there when my kids' ball went over the top. There was a shortage of sun beds but isn't there always? There are tons on the beach, which really is a 5 minute walk away, but these cost 10 Euros a day for two beds and a brolly. Quite pricey if you've gone for a fortnight and there are five of you!!
The food was good and plentiful. Four courses as described before. We found the main courses to be a bit boring but when we ate out we didn't find anything better.
As for the staff, again both accounts are true. The reception staff, chamber maids, barmen and waiters were all very courteous and friendly. They don't all speak English but they do their best to understand and give you what you want. The rest, who we guessed were the owners or the owner's family, didn't look the happiest of bunnies. They seemed to find it quite difficult even to raise a smile. But since we had no dealings with them it made no difference to us. However, on our last day they were all smiles, gave us complimentary drinks with lunch, a bottle of decent wine with dinner, and loads of lollipops for the kids.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would definitely go back. There was plenty to do or nothing to do, as you wish. We made lots of friends at the hotel and no-one we spoke to was complaining. A big bonus was that there were no mosquitos.
Highly recommended.