Hospederia Imar

Nothing fancy, just the basics. I paid €250 for three nights in a double room. The toilet, shower, and sink all worked perfectly, with plenty of warm water, and the place is ideal if you want a cheap stay right by the beach. Staff were friendly apart from the times they tried to enter my room, and my €20 went missing from my wallet after I checked out. The wallet stayed in the room. There was no safe for valuables, and staff would try to come in at random times even when I declined room service. The second lock on the main door, meant for extra security, didn't work properly. As a solo female traveler, that made me uneasy because anyone with a room key could get in. The bathroom door also wouldn't close all the way.

The location is perfect, and the room and bathroom were simple but clean. The building is pretty old, though, so noise from next door and outside carries easily. We'd read so many reviews that we were starting to worry, but our stay turned out fine. We won't return because €85 for this kind of hotel is ridiculous. At €50 a night, it would be an easy choice.

I was feeling ill toward the end of my stay, and the receptionist pointed me to the nearest pharmacy and checked on me later. That kind of care really stood out. The hotel was very clean, which surprised me as I'm a clean freak, and the staff were awesome. The location feels safe, with good local shops and restaurants all around, and a bus stop nearby if you want to get into the main part of the city. I had a wonderful experience and highly recommend it.

Friendly, really helpful staff, and the room was clean and nice. The hotel is small and cozy, just right for a weekend, and the Atlantic Ocean is only a three-minute walk away. When we return to Cadiz, we'll definitely stay here again.