There isn't much on this place online or on socials so was bit difficult to get a feel of the place before we went. But it did not disappoint.
Firstly, this is definitely a place for the locals and isn't saturated by tourists, which i was so glad about. I loved the authentic, Spanish resort experience. This resort is mainly catered to families and kids, as they have kids clubs , kids entertainment, variety of meals so there's something everyone would like, and there's a kids pool with a slide. ( just bear in mind the entertainment and kids clubs were all in spanish which is worh knowing. ) There is also a jacuzzi and larger adult pool and a outdoor bar near the pool.
Its a 5min walk to the beach with direct access via a footpath. Its also a 7min ferry to Isla Cristina, which i would 100% recommend going as its only £6 return trip for adults and £4 for kids. I wished we spent more time at Isla Cristina as it has more of a shopping and active vibe.
Isla Canela was very chill and relaxed. There are local food places around the hotel, a 10-13 min walk to the shopping centre but there isn't a lot of shopping to do. If you're into shopping then definitely get the ferry to Isla Cristina. Its got 10x more shops, of all varieties, at a local price too.
Rooms: The rooms were very big and great for a family of 4 in a double room. Bathrooms were spacious and staff cleaned the rooms every day.
Food: great variety as as a family filled with food intolerance and allergies, there was something for everyone to eat which I was so pleased about. Something new every dinner and lunch time. Loved it !
Staff: were amazing ! So polite, kind and went above and beyond. They even did a cute little birthday surprise for me and my husband which was adorable and really appreciated.
Overal I loved this holiday ! The hotel facilities were amazing, easily accessible and great. There were plenty of sunbeds and there was no waiting around for any. I would definitely recommend if your after a easy, relaxed, holiday where spanish locals go. Its not heavily populated by tourists and the overall town has a very chilled and easy going vibe.
I stay 1 week in this Hotel whit all inclusive, the pool bar is closed at weekend, you cant have food at pool area, the buffet as cold and dont have soup for kids. I stay in 3 stars Hotels better than this. Disaponting for the money.
A bit old fashioned, colours a bit bright but overall ok.
We had an amazing family holiday in this Hotel. The food, the service, the staff, the facilities, the cleanes, were amazing. The animation team was great, they made my little one's 11th birthday very special, that's why we want to give a big thank you to: Marta, David, Cristian, Virginia. We also would like to mention Roberto by the reception ( very helpful). Juan, Manuel and the lovely and charismatic Patricia by the bar 😊😊. We would definitely be coming back 😀 :)
Lovely 2 bed apartment, with dishwasher and washing machine which was a nice surprise. No kettle supplied as is usual, so don't forget to bring a travel kettle. We thought it was quite noisy at night until we discovered it was the security shutters knocking about in the wind, so when pulled them up that solved the noise!! Scenic promenade to walk morning or evening with a few market stalls to browse. All in all, a very good place to stay.
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