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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
it is a drive away from the centre, but we didn t mind as we were travelling with kids and moved around by
didn t get to use the pool facilities but it would be great in the summer months
was difficult to judge the hotel during the covid restrictions great to have the gym ; food in the bar/restaurant
character inside and out. good parking no extra cost. lovely food.
the hotel, superb restaurant maintaining the typical spanish atmosphere and touch, ample parking space
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
kids club from surrounding neighbourhood took over the pool and the entire terrace in the morning
rooms good size for a family, we had 4 kids in one room
wifi was very weak.
too far out for us. probably good if you are a golfer.
location and surprisingly modern hotel, breakfast was amazing, pool area looked great but we were just passing
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Kiddie Pool, On-Site Childcare
a little quiet for the kids
the pool, gardens and the bar are a must
was disappointing - ordered a hot snack from room service
the parking, entrance to the hotel, location of the rooms. info provided by staff. service
parking on site, modern and comfortable facilities
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
very friendly staff in the bar and restaurant who made us feel very welcome
wifi mentioned and employees so busy i couldn't ask them
barely got a word out of him and didn t get info about wifi etc
are very friendly, with great spanish bar and food
wonderful atmosphere in the bar and restaurant
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
and tapas downstairs worth a try, wifi, very central, mercadona supermarket just
restaurant and tapas bar are outstanding
excellent tapas bar and restaurant bed had top sheet and blanket
good reports tapas bar was not typical
both the tapas in the bar and the food in the restaurant were superb
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
you can hear every person coming back to the room or kids screaming and the toilet flush was extremely loud
were a wedding going on, so noise was coming from everywhere, couldn t sleep because of the kids noise, and
was great and the room was perfect for us, 2 adults and 2 kids
wifi wasn t working.
were a wedding going on, so noise was coming from everywhere, couldn’t sleep because of the kids noise, and
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the wifi is very poor.
wifi was not good and bed mattress not super comfortable
nice pool to dip in and refresh in the heat
the only problem we had during our stay is that there was no wifi
swimming pool was closed, it was out of season
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
perfectly equipped apartments and kitchen, everything was great , bed , cleanliness , peaceful , services ,
kitchen fully equipped
kitchen and bathroom needed some additional cleaning, missing kitchen items, like wine glasses,
living room and kitchen are fairly small but more than made up for by the patio area
countryside, big terrace with the pool, stylish house with nicely renovated interior, comfy beds, kitchen, 2
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
not many options for kids
noisy if people in the bar use tables outside.
there's free parking there
wifi speed was good and we were able to stream video
breakfast was located in the bar and whilst the coffee was good the rest was adequate.
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare
all fireplaces were lit and the property was nice and warm on this cold january evening
we enjoyed the spa as well
all quite dated,spa/wellness completed outdated and in some instances simply broken,wifi spotty
be charged over 13 euros per person for each 3 hour use of the pool, gym and saunna was appalling and was not
pets allowed in dining room, therefore had dinner from room service menu in our small room
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
two bathrooms and an fantastic pool for the kids a shallow and deep end
two bathrooms and an fantastic pool for the kids… a shallow and deep end
the peace and quiet, beautiful house with garden, beautiful weather, large pool, and surrounding olive trees
two bathrooms and an fantastic pool for the kids a shallow and deep end
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
location, welcoming staff, comfortable room, plenty of free parking.
friendly staff, comfortable room with a nice balcony. above a bar with very nice tapas.
pool would have been nice
checking in with philip and my welcome drink to his charming father and the amazing hard working bar staff to
parking is just in the street.
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Indoor Play Area, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
booked this one because of pool but pool was not working, was big let down for kids,
there is a lovely small swimming pool more like a large bathtub where the kids had great fun
we enjoyed spending the evening around the burning fireplace with a cup of tea after hiking
- sometimes wifi looses connection
decided to try look past the grim room and no pool and enjoy the stay, so went back to the bar after our
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
we traveled with 3 kids and we had to sleep in 2 rooms on different floors.
it turned out to be great and even better for families with kids i believe
grear view and atmosphere! enjoyable stay with kids and familly.
parking, interior design, posh looking room, marble floor, great bed, nice bathroom, beautiful
a beautiful traditional villa with a pool
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
kids love it and we like it
it's close to the airport, plus the hotel's restaurant is very good (we tried everything from kids menu to tapas
kids thought the
the kids enjoyed the medieval style and the restaurant was great quality price
hotel was perfect for our family of young kids and a great location to quickly head to the airport the following
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
rooftop pool size. it s a kids pool. no shade from the sun and can t get a drink
clean and tidy. gym and coffee dock are both nice additions.
i got there very early off a train from marbella and they gave me an early check in at no extra cost
gym was tiny and very limited- resistance equipment and bench were poorly maintained
staff is very polite, wifi was working as expected
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
big room, super clean, modern furniture, very fast wifi, nice staff and private parking
in the last two days wifi was gone
wifi was a pain every time you used it you had to register by clicking a button
budget room with ensuite accomadation and free wifi and parking, the staff were very friendly and
wifi works, but every so often you have to go back to the home page and click ok
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
there s a waffle station our kids loved
the breakfast is great
breakfast was very decent
chose the hotel because it advertised a gym however upon arriving we were informed that the gym was not ready
there’s a waffle station our kids loved
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Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
was nice, well equipped if someone wants to go with kids and need / want to cook for them in the room
no facilities or activities for children no pool, no indoor play area, and nothing to keep kids engaged
grown up kids or adults can definitely walk to the center of city for any attractions
breakfast was nice & facility was a big improvement on the holiday inn express experiences we ve
the apartment kitchen had all the utensils we needed
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
staff very helpful and organised, room service was excellent, bed very comfortable and clean
good wifi very good buffet breakfast
poor wifi connection on 4th floor
too far from city centre. no bar facilities.
it's clean, it's quiet, free wifi for guests is impeccable
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
it was the last day of our summer vacations with our kids in spain
second is kids at the pool area ( which is not to say the property is at fault ) but children were bombing
it's not a place to stay with kids who love to be in the water
the hallway in the room was used to put in bunker bed for kids which they loved (sofa bed)
it could be potentially used as a kids swimming pool
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
they happily booked taxis and provided early check in
the wifi connection was very bad.
the location is great for the old town with all the bar & restaurants
we liked where it was and loved the vermouth bar on the left further up the street
our bedroom and bathroom were a good size with a king size bed, mini bar which was big enough to put a few bits
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
room was ready and we were allowed an early check in
wifi excellent
position and the freshness of the room. great shower. excellent wifi.
fast and free wifi
city centre location, great interior and internal courtyard; on tap coffee & tea; wifi works well and very
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
single woman travelling with her children and two kids
window off the kitchen wall, had light shining into room during night
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the staff were amazing, very welcoming and helpful, my kids loved all the little details including welcome gift
the room was perfect for a family of 4, the twin beds for the kids were so convenient
lollies for kids and drinks at reception
i can think about is the sofa bed in our room (we were 2 adults with 2 children): it s ok for kids but very
kids are not allowed in the spa zone, even though they are the ones who want it most.
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
was always fresh, the staff made sure we had coffee, water, orange juice and whatever my kids wanted
also the view from our room was into a tiny backyard, and the kids room had a window into the hallway
we were a family of 5 and they gave us 2 rooms in two different floors and the kids had to stay away from us
amazing staff, great welcome and sweets for the kids to settle
i requested a bath and it was a fabulous spa bath
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
we had a family room for 2 adults and our 2 kids
and helpful staff who seemed to genuinely like their jobs and were patient in obliging our kids' desire to
we didn't get the bottle of fizz and chocs as stated in the blurp just some kids sweets but we couldn't be
very good location in the center of the town! kids loved the pool! good breakfast, clean rooms.
so my kids where still awake at 1am
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
paintings and decorations in the hotel is slightly questionable when traveling with curious kids
noisy area when travelling with kids also for uk travellers breakfast not great
the wifi in the bedroom was very poor.
strong wifi clean
free wifi and 24 hr coffee available in the lobby
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
hoped to use the balcony, but did not during late afternoon / evening hours because a group of kids played
my kids loved the pool , had a lot of fun
by roof top pool so resorted to the shadows in corners ( travelling with sun and pool loving kids )
the hotel restaurant (room service) was very good
i had a room at the end of the corridor where wifi access was very limited and at times non-existent
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
room for a family and kids loved the bunk beds
i went to ask to reception and the system showed only two breakfasts for adults and not my kids
rooms slightly small, property not so clean. kids beds not so safe.
roof top bar excellent atmosphere
the restaurant name is bendito and the bar is terrace of san juan - but look hard and you will see malaga
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Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
all good. no tv but devices can provide on wifi.
throughout our stay * a/c unit made loud crackling noises all night, preventing proper rest * no room service
had to go and find her as no one in the bar area to assist
exceptional design, friendliness of the staff, early check in possible, delicious breakfast
original style with a story behind. great localisation. excellent room service.
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
central but very busy and noisy at night as it is right in front of a night club where lots of kids
from our own provider inside the hotelroom is not sufficient (no service), we needed the wifi
from the tapas bar oposit, the door when people come back, very small room, i was sleeping beside the window it
poor sound proofing, it was basically impossible to sleep until the bar across the street closed for the night
central but very busy and noisy at night as it is right in front of a night club where lots of kids
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
it is a bit noisy in the square--on saturday night there were kids drinking and singing under our window till
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of the hotel generous-sized room & bathroom kitchen in room clean room strong internet helpful
apartment was superb and a fantastic location, all facilities including a fully fitted kitchen
fabulous location, very helpful staff ahmed in the bar was exceptional
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare
pool was small and it closed at 8pm which meant if our kids wanted to swim after a day exploring we had to be
i absolutely loved the rooftop bar and the restaurant
roof terrace with pool overlooking the city
the location the rooftop bar the room the staff
is fairly a new property six months old and their facilities are top-notch from the rooms to the pool to the
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Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
fold out bunks for kids
loved the extra touches like skipping ropes for the kids.also the layout of the room was great
bathroom door privacy is a issue when stay with kids
location, bunk bed for the kids, enough space, friendly and very helpful staff.
comfy king size bed, bunks for the kids and large bathroom space
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
we stayed in a family room with kids
central, breakfast was really good
the wifi signal was alright, it was the data transmission which made the use on my devices impossible
the gym is quite small but still has all the basic equipment that you need.
a courtyard pool is the only thing missing and would make you stay forever
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
breakfast gorgeous bar and reception area, bedrooms also brand new and well designed
some problem with the wifi but stayed only for one night
location, amazing breakfast and pet allowance
lovely rooftop pool
the rooftop pool area is fantastic, with a bar and everything
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
high bunk beds were too tricky & scary for the kids (& me, at 5'6'
good wifi
thank you shower really good very clean facility excellent wifi
strong wifi and nice bathroom
amazing view, good wifi, perfect location.
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the breakfast room and bar look over the teatro romana
wifi is so slow or should i say, almost non-existent
clean, very central, good wifi, comfortable and friendly staff.
ambience, cheerful & efficient receptionists, easy wifi access, room quiet despite popular well-attended historical
location perfect, spotless, little bar in the evening set up was a bonus, spotless, lovely staff
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
it's a kids pool
was delicious, i loved the spanish omelette and hash brown the staff were friendly and the kids loved
roof top pool and bar with great views of the city and really good cocktails
breakfast was delicious with plenty to choose from
unreliable wifi
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
centre but right next to an area for uber dropoff which was very helpful with luggage and kids
we managed to get an early check-in, and the room was ideal for a family of four with two young kids
good air conditioning,wifi,and smart tv
disappointed in the bar area and had i have known that nobody ever visits would not have stayed
more space around the bar area was needed otherwise very good
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
it would be ok for kids but no privacy for
ours did not and was open to the lounge and kitchen area
the ladies on reception were great for fast check in and late check out
apartament we stayed in had an additional room, toilet, bathroom and kitchen
wifi worked well and the double glazing blocked out most of the noise from the street below
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
happy, helpful staff, good wifi
no spa facilities
from check in; to guest services, to rooftop food and bar - everything was exceptional.
the room/bathroom was equipped with everything we could need, wifi was strong, aircon was very efficient and
beautiful hotel with fab rooftop bar
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
we stayed in a nemo room, kids were thrilled
the hotel is especially orientated to kids - pictures of nemo on the walls in the room, gift to the children
noisy - i could hear kids running down the corridor at 2 a
location , staff, price, room, shower, breakfast, colourful imaginative decoration of the whole hotel
the buffet breakfast was good value
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
for the second time our room was located in the back of the building, so the wifi signal was very weak
good wifi connection
wifi signal quality.
location and allow us for early check in
the wifi didn't work at all in my room but was decent in the lobby.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
suite was great for a family with two kids
room was good for 2 adults and 2 kids
room was good for 2 adults and 2 kids
it was offered the laundry service if needed but for the next day
great lighting, large bathroom, good wifi
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
and the hotel location is good, the place is quite and it is nice for couples, i don't think my kids would have
the breakfast area was nice the buffet options are not large but the quality was good, not for kids though a
hours for the pool bar could have been better, a 1pm start seems a bit late and there was a fee to get drinks
we simply used room service instead, which was fine, and the problem was fixed the next day
location and pool bar early check in staff are great
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
nothing really to not like but kids did comment sofa bed not that comfy.
great just a bit stuffy at night as nothing to open but a balcony door - not possible with little kids
the rooftop pool, restaurant and bar are amazing with great views, service and food
bar/room service menu poor
great location roof top bar and pool superb.
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
reception staff, very comfortable beds, hotel location. fast wifi, powerful aircon
great location, friendly staff. i also liked the good wifi connection.
the unprotected wifi may be easy, but is not safe
wifi was a bit flakey.
in room had a (small) qr code for price list, this could be highlighted on the card advising of wifi
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
was there with my family, we have 2 kids, the pool is small, and the people here feel very unconfortable with
the swimming pool was good, as was room service and food in the hotel
no wifi by pool
were not consistent, service in the bar was slow and some of the staff clearly didn t want to be
wifi was a little slow but ok
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
cannot say that i left hungry, but also realy no choice for kids
most disappointing aspect of the whole hotel is the bar - it's not really a bar but rather a room where you can
floor bar too bright, wouldn't dim the lights
great location, friendly, helpful staff, well appointed room and a very pleasant bar downstairs
location, the room was quiet and beds were comfy, enjoyed the roof top bar too
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the room was huge and perfect for us and our two kids, giving us all the space we needed
was great, room was great, staff were great, location great, gym was adequate, really nice
the gym facilities could be a lot better.
would have liked the chance to swim in the pool but it was hogged by a loud crowd
pet friendliness was simply perfect
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
two single beds together so we rotated the mattress around for the young kids to go against the wall
wifi was good, lifts handily positioned
no option available for renting safe, no option for any late check out
staff went out of their way to be helpful, allowing us an early check in after overnight travel
location, parking, wifi
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
breakfast: you can choose from multiple menus including kids dedicated menus
i found the wifi very slow particularly when downloading data
the old town, main shopping area, picasso museum, alcazaba and gibralfaro castle, and dozens of bars and
the hotel has a lounge with wifi downstairs and wifi works well everywhere
esspecialy the breakfast at la bella julietta magic
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
very large and comfortable room, good wifi connection, very friendly staff.
friendly & helpful staff, comfy room, easy & convenient bathroom facilities, good wifi.
bar facilities not available , great hotel if they had better cafeteria and bar facility
wifi could be better. furniture is a little bit outdated.
got to malaga late at night, starving and the hotel didn t have room service
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the kids were thrilled with netflix and the hotel was clean and in a great location
small lobby no faculty for kids
the breakfast is delicious and lots of choice
free wifi worked well
wifi slowed down greatly at night time
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
travelled with my father and they gave us a double bed that could not be separated and a kids' bed
location at walking distance from all tourist sights, complementary wifi well-suited for conference calls, very
early check in of 1pm too
- uncomfortable pillows (too large and stiff) - really slow wifi
bonus tip: the italian gelato bar lucciano's at calle cordoba 1
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the hotel whilst central was very peaceful at night which was important with young kids
kids loved it
is a bit of noise at night time it being in the middle of the city so with little kids it could be disruptive
my kids and husband were ok though
family rooms has bunk beds for the kids, it is nice for young kids but we have 13, 15 years old, so for them it
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
next door with shouting kids at 10 am, breakfast okay but old fruit with fruit flies
the gym was small however practicable
the gym was quite small, but manageable.
lovely hotel in a good position. excellent breakfast . comfy bed. overall very good hotel
laundry in the morning noisy
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Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
the bin was older than my kids or at least looked like that
wifi didn t work at all during our stay - staff tried to help but it basically didn t work
wifi was totally not working in our room most of the time (209), also the bed linens and towels
wifi in the room was poor and there were no english channels on tv
the rooms were clean, functional, and comfortable, and my dog was warmly welcomed - the pet gift was such a
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
kids would like more pancakes at breakfast, we only saw them one day out of 6
view/no bathtube/tedious process to connect to the wifi/tiny swimming pool (swimming pond
breakfast is as good. hotel location is excellent.
the breakfast room feels claustrophobic
non-secure wifi
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
there is a coffee shop on the side so we could grab a simple breakfast for us and the kids
the wifi worked well
really bad wifi connection
good wifi
there is a coffee shop on the side so we could grab a simple breakfast for us and the kids
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
breakfast was normal
the pool was perfect
breakfast was nice
spotlessly clean, excellent breakfast and a comfortable bed
great to have the swimming pool to cool down after a days shopping in
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
wifi didn't work
athena terrace bar was not open
noise insulation not perfect. wifi unstable
there was also an automatic laundry spot just a 5-minute walk away, which was a nice convenience after traveling
cleaners room next door so woke early as laundry bags drag passed our door
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
property is not clean . room floor was rough . we didn t feel good with our small kids .
the main bedroom and the living room which is not ideal if you re trying to separate two kids in different
have to give priority for health and safety specially with kids: all their tvs should mount on the wall
shower/bathroom was great, there was a pull out couch for the kids, the main bedroom was nice
made a reservation for 2 adults and two kids (4 & 1 year old)
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
our kids loved the slide
kids enjoyed the slide in the lobby
the slide for the kids was amazing. kids were very excited.
the slide in reception was a real hit with both the kids and the adults
i didn't request it because it should be there similar to the other room that i reserved for my kids
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
t mind too much as we re on holiday but maybe something to think about if travelling with kids
allowed an early check in without notice
- close to the train station and to the beach and bars, well equipped kitchen, good wifi
the bedding and towels were clean, and while we didn t make much use of the kitchen beyond the kettle and
stay was comfortable; the beds were cozy, the air conditioning worked well, and the kitchen was fully equipped
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
for example they should have at least a bar serving drinks up there and not having to order them on the ground