Apartamentos Guinea

Many of the apartments have been bought, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag now. Reception has closed too, and you have to walk 5/10 minutes up the road to another apartment block to check in and so on.

The view from the top floor was great, and I had a good stay overall. The rooms were very clean and the towels were fresh. It would be handy to have an iron and ironing board, a few more kitchen bits, and basic tea and coffee. They advertise Wi-Fi, but unfortunately there wasn’t any.

This hotel ruined our Christmas trip and cost us the flight money too. We booked through Booking and the hotel confirmed it, so we then bought our tickets. The very next day, just 6 days before we were due to go, the hotel cancelled the reservation. The booking fee would take 7-12 days to refund, and we didn’t have money to book somewhere else, so the trip was off. Since the flights were with a low-cost airline, that money was gone, along with our holiday mood. This was all the hotel’s fault.

The apartments are spacious and pleasant, and the pools are beautiful and well cared for. The outdoor areas were spotless, with loungers around the pools, disinfected after each guest, plus outdoor showers. A friendly pool attendant kept an eye on safety. Even though there’s entertainment nearby, the grounds themselves felt calm and well guarded. The staff were friendly too. It’s just a few minutes’ walk to the beach and one of the shopping centres on the English coast. Shops stay open into the evening, when the area fills with restaurants and entertainment, including mini golf. There’s plenty for all ages, though younger people seem to go there most. Down on the beach, you’ll find more shops and places to eat. Highly recommend it. I’d pick this place over the others. It deserves all five stars.