Guest User
September 14, 2022
I read the reviews and most people are very happy with this hotel, but sorry I was not what I expected. Their website makes it look much nicer than what it is. The hotel is just outside the motorway and you need to go through a dirty road to reach the property. Not a problem with that. The property main building looks nice and the front garden is well kept. But the surrounding area which still belongs to the property has clutter and dirt and a lot of grass and plants are dry. What a pity... with a little bit of love it could be just perfect as it is very good value for money. I would suggest the hotel owners to have a look around the hotel and tidy up, from our room we could see lovely vineyards, but look just right down and there was an old towel that felt down from the window line and maybe... it is still there together with some clutter, also a pity that the surrounding garden is left dry and unkept. The room: we had a tripple room, we were just two but I booked a tripple room because the double room was tiny. So was the tripple one, advertised at barely 18 sq meters. Plus it does not have a terrace or a balcony, strange for a holiday property... this means that you have guests, like I saw, smoking outside their rooms, but in the front door next to other guests front doors (?). The AC didnt work, I meant, it went on, it made some noise but it was not blowing air of 18 degrees, the second you switch it off the room would be boiling again, impossible to sleep at night so hot it was. Bed soft, very weak light in the bathroom, but that I dont mind if there was a nice AC and an outside to lounge without leaving the room. Also one day our room had just been badly cleaned, the bed was just arranged roughly and that was it, one small towel that I left on the floor to be replaced continued to be on the floor (maybe I left it too neatly.... (?) Reception area: old and tired, doesn't look like the pictures, needs painting and love. Swimming pool area: cute, but the bar needs to be open and made nicer looking. The bar is nevertheless open during dinner. Dinner: didn't use, set up looked cosy but we cannot comment on the food. Breakfast: correct. Staff; we didn't require much help so we cannot comment. What I noticed is that a few staff are there day and night, they work quite long hours. Facilities: great swimming pool, there used to be a gym but that room seemed looked, it has some entertainment such as pool table and table tennis. Did not use. Positive points: quiet, swimming pool is large, very close to airport just 10 mins, so great for an early flight. Good price. Quite a few things are around 10 mins away, some nice restaurants, beaches and wineries. Tavolara island can be seen very closely. Family atmosphere. Car is needed. Conclusion: I felt misleaded by the property website which makes it look cosy and romantic, while it misses some work and love.