Bungalows El Arenal

Getting around was difficult without a car, especially for a partly disabled traveler. There’s no Uber there, and without a local phone plan, every call to arrange a taxi or reach the staff cost a fortune. It was a holiday weekend and they were short staffed, and we didn’t get any help. There also weren’t enough towels or toilet paper. Next time, we’ll choose a hotel.

The smell and noise made this a nightmare for the senses. There was a damp, moldy odor inside, while outside we couldn’t escape smells from the restaurants, street vomit, or nearby sewage. The noise never let up: nightclubs, drunk people screaming in the early hours, trash trucks, traffic, and gardeners with leaf blowers. Being next to the beach sounds like a plus, but think again. Management took no responsibility. My friends had one of the worst vacations ever. We’ll return to Jávea, but definitely stay far away from this place.

It’s our second stay here, though we’ve had different apartments each time. The apartments are nicely appointed, and the location is excellent, close to the beach and restaurants. Onsite covered parking is a real plus.

We found the accommodation clean and comfortable, with every amenity we could ask for. The location is excellent, and having parking onsite was invaluable. It was our first visit, but hopefully not our last.