Secret Alghero

The view and the rooms were amazing, and the staff were very friendly.

A great place for older people.

The views from the cabins were incredible, and most had a porch with a table and chairs. The property itself is beautiful, with a private cove, umbrellas, loungers, and lovely water over a mix of rocks and sand. The buffet food was very good, and the staff were friendly without being pushy. But a lot went wrong. The toilet was noisy enough that we had to keep the door shut at night. We reported it, and nothing was done. There was also a wasp nest under the porch. The TV remote didn't work, reception was poor, and there were only two channels for Italians. Internet was almost nonexistent, and although wifi was available, it cost extra. We were told on arrival that if we missed breakfast, which ended at 9:30, we could get a late breakfast at the bar by the pool. In practice there was nothing to eat, only a cappuccino, which we also had to pay for. The beach was another concern: other Italian tourists were using harpoon guns in the shallows among swimmers. They speared an octopus and hauled it out to show people while it was writhing in pain. The lifeguard watched and said nothing. Very dangerous. The extra charges really spoiled the vacation. We booked through Booking and hadn't been told about the €5 per person per day tourist and COVID taxes. On top of those, parking in the resort's private lot was €12 a day. I've never seen guests charged that much for parking. We paid €300 more in total. It's a shame, because the property is beautiful, but I do not recommend it.

The rooms were spacious and spotless, and the food had a great choice of meat and fish each day. Staff were friendly and efficient, and the entertainment was excellent too. I’d have liked a few more breaks from the music. It’s lovely to hear the sea and the children, and the volume during the different activities could be lower. Still, the setting is enchanting, with a small sandy beach and beautiful sea. I’d recommend the resort.