Hostal de la Caravel·la

We had a really nice stay in this small, clean hotel. It’s close to beaches, a bakery, a grocery store and other shops, and the staff were attentive and very nice. Thanks to Angel and the team for the excellent service. We’d highly recommend it.

I was there from Saturday to Wednesday. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the location was great: near the beach and the restaurants and bars, but not crowded. My clean room had a little balcony, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a small fridge, a good-sized desk and a wardrobe. It might be tight for two people, but it’s ideal if you only need somewhere to sleep, and one of the cheapest options for this location. You can borrow umbrellas and water mattresses for the beach. There’s no lift, the furniture looks like it’s from the 70s and needs a refresh, and there wasn’t even powdered coffee. For four nights I got only one small sachet of shower cream and one of shampoo, though they gave me two more when I asked after day two. The room view was questionable, just a white wall, and there’s no sound insulation, so you hear everything. Not a memorable stay, but I’d come back.

The beds are comfortable and the Wi-Fi is great, but that’s about all I can say in its favor. We arrived to find no staff to greet us and the place closed, so we had to go to the hotel across the road. We had to carry our very heavy bags up the stairs ourselves. The room is ridiculously hot, hotter inside than outside, and my friend nearly fainted. Sleeping is impossible. There’s no air conditioner, and the fan just blows hot air. The balcony view is tragic, and the shower is old and rusty. We’ve only just arrived and are stuck here for a whole week, what a burden. I don’t understand how this hotel got such great reviews. Hopefully the week passes quickly.

We came back for a second stay, which says a lot. The staff are friendly and the location works really well, with everything we needed nearby. Air conditioning would've been a nice extra, but for this price I can't complain. Pizzeria Marfil is just down the road and worth a visit for its good quality and value, with plenty beyond pizza.