Villa Doris Suites

The place is roomy, has all the amenities we needed, and even basement parking. It’s right beside the Atlantic, with town about a 20-minute walk away. One odd thing: there’s a ruined hotel attached to the building. It looks a bit alarming at first and gets creepy at night, but it didn’t affect our stay. I’d definitely recommend it.

We really enjoyed our stay. The beach and boardwalk are just a few minutes away, and there’s a small pool here, with a larger one at the nearby hotel. This felt more like a serviced apartment than a hotel: ours was huge, with a fully equipped kitchen and Milie appliances, a living room, bedroom, and two bathrooms. Cleaning is available daily. The front desk is open only from 10 to 18:00; outside those hours, you need to go to the nearby hotel. There’s also a garage.

These are apartments with everything you need, though the rooms, especially the bathroom, could use some renovation. We paid around 170 euros a night, which isn’t cheap, but I felt the ocean view was worth it, at least with good weather. We had three warm, sunny days in October. Make sure to book a room facing the ocean. Sitting on the balcony and looking out over the Atlantic is incredible.

The location is the one saving grace. If you arrive after 6 PM, reception is closed, so you have to go to another place, about five minutes by car or a 15-minute walk with luggage. When I arrived, nobody was there, and I had to wait another 30 minutes.