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Hotel Rec de Palau

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Grand Double Room, Ocean View
Porch
Lounge
Comfort Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

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Rec de Palau, 15, Cadaqués, 17488
  • Place, Cap de Creus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esglesia de Santa Maria
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cadaques Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Bungalow, Bunk bed

Bungalow, Bunk bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bungalow, Garden View and Partial Sea View | Terrace/patio

Bungalow, Garden View and Partial Sea View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Bungalow, Terrace

Superior Bungalow, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Double Room, Ocean View

Grand Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Mountain View

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with Terrace and Seaviews (H-21) | Terrace/patio

Double Room with Terrace and Seaviews (H-21)

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Suite, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Suite, Terrace, Sea View

Premium Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Sea View (H-10)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, Terrace, Sea View

Comfort Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

Comfort Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Room (H-3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Sea View (H-8)

Standard Room, Sea View (H-8)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room (H-12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Ocean View (H-9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cadaqués

Hotel Rec de Palau puts you in the heart of Cadaqués, steps from Cap de Creus and within a 10-minute stroll of Platja Llané Petit. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cadaqués hotel, you'll be 1 km (0.7 mi) from Cadaques Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cap de Creus - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esglesia de Santa Maria - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Museu de Cadaqués - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cadaques Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Salvador Dalí House - 11 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Llançà Station - 43 min drive
  • Girona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Meliton - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casino Cadaqués - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ses Hortes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sa Gambina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Losai - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rec de Palau

There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Rec de Palau offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Rec de Palau. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cadaqués hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Rec de Palau offers 16 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 16 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100.0 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.99 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 16 per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HG-002524

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rec Palau Cadaques
Hotel Rec Palau
Rec Palau Cadaques
Rec Palau
Hotel Rec de Palau Hotel
Hotel Rec de Palau Cadaqués
Hotel Rec de Palau Hotel Cadaqués

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Rec de Palau?

Yep, Hotel Rec de Palau has an uncovered self car park for EUR 16 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rec de Palau?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rec de Palau on 14 June 2026 start from AU$235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Rec de Palau?

Yep, Hotel Rec de Palau is a short 13-minute walk from Cadaques Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Hotel Rec de Palau have a pool?

Hotel Rec de Palau has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Hotel Rec de Palau serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Rec de Palau?

No, Hotel Rec de Palau does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Rec de Palau?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Rec de Palau?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Rec de Palau Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 177 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Rec de Palau. They did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, excellent service. Angeles,Coral and the whole staff were very attentive and very well organized. The staff made our stay wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with beautiful view and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

So so hotel

This hotel was up a steep hill well above the beach. The staff and the view was lovely. The hotel was fairly simple and dated.
View from room
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with great installations, service and a magnificent view! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very charming, rooms are functionals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, authentic hotel

Wonderful charming hotel nestled above Cadaques town. Fleeting visit but so glad we found this place. Tricky streets and driveway, but well worth the effort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with a View!

Beautiful place with great and friendly staff. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, the view from the restaurant is stunning! Cadaques is more than beautiful, would def go back here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful. The room and facilities far exceeded our expectations. View from the room was phenomenal. We would highly recommend a stay at this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views. Excellent staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was spectacular. Room amazing (we had a terrace with a small pool with only a few rooms sharing). Staff excellent. Dinner at the restaurant excellent with an amazing view of the beach and harbour! Well worth staying!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly and helpful staff. No toiletries in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

This was an amazing day. The staff was lovely. The food was great. And the facilities next level peaceful. I’m looking to see when we can come back already.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, nice balcony from room, great pools. The proper address should be provided upfront because it is hard to find from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The patience in finding this gem in the narrow one way streets of Cadaques paid off big time, as the final climb to the top of the hill has the most rewarding views of the seaside village. Friendly staff, great room, simple breakfast gets you ready to explore Dali land ! Can’t imagine how fun the pools must be in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdelatif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but the way window is on the terrace of the cafe tables so not ideal for sleeping after 7 am
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not at all a cookie cutter hotel

Loved this quirky hotel high atop a hill overlooking Cadeques. Great exercise walking up and down the hill, tho you can also drive as there is parking available. Had a lovely little spacious bungalow with great views and three terraces. The main hotel is old and very interesting and aesthetically appealing. Pools wasn’t open yet but looked beautiful. Nice breakfast included. Would love to stay there longer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

Love this property, decorations, views, and swimming pools. It’s difficult to drive to it and staff has to be contacted to get in and out the gate. No elevators and can be gnarly negotiating all the outdoor steps, twists, and turns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shareghe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel has a Spectacular view of the sea. It's on a hill and the hotel doesn't provide a transportation, neither they arrange a transportation for you, so unless you have a car you are on feet dragging your luggage up or down hill for quite a distance. Good luck!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location at Hotel Rec de Palau

My children and I stayed at the Hotel Rec de Palau in July and it was perfect. We stayed in a suite with access to the upper pools. It was a very comfortable room in an exquisite location. The staff were friendly and helpful whether helping with directions or taking a step to make our stay more comfortable. The dining room is a very unique space with lots of interesting nautical themes - not to mention a yummy breakfast and idyllic view for a pre-dinner glass of wine. A short (somewhat steep) walk from the hotel you'll find a range of restaurants, shops and lovely beaches. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one is very helpful. Restaurant isn’t good. Pool is nice views are amazing. I’d stay somewhere else in the area next time. NO ENGLISH!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is beautiful, make no mistake. There is construction on the ocean view side of the suites, which is a negative. The real problem is day of arrival. You have to navigate up a windy driveway, and pass through a closed gate. The disconnect here is that there is no signage OUTSIDE the gate with instructions on how to gain access (the instructions are on the INSIDE of the gate, which is of no use to the person coming for the first time). I had to jump the wall and run up the rest of the serpentine driveway to get to reception. In reception, I got lip service from the indifferent attendant. This issue notwithstanding, the hotel and the city are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
One thing that is lovely about the hotel and in particular from the balcony room, is the view of Cadaques. Everything else about the hotel was very disappointing and I don’t consider myself terribly picky. The room was very small and had no amenities (no shampoo, soap, etc). The dinner we ordered was more like a snack with bread on one plate and anchiovies on another for 18 Euros. The breakfast was very basic and I would recommend going somewhere in town for all meals. The bed made so much noise when anyone moved and so we were awakened all night. We also asked for laundry service for our clothes (15 euros for the load, not bad) but they never did it. We chose to forgo our second night even though we couldn’t get our money back and stayed somewhere else. It looked like a wonderful place to stay but it just didn’t measure up at all - Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall we enjoyed our stay here, but there are some negatives and some aspects that potential guests need to consider. Location and Aspect: hotel is located a moderate walk from the village centre, compounded by a steep and long walk up a driveway. This is fine if you walk a lot and are quite fit. If not, best to stay here if you have a car. An awful smell came into our room #10 at night - at first we thought it was the strong fragrance from the reed diffusers, but it became much worse when we removed them on our second night. We did not complain directly as the hotel has a few maintenance issues overall (driveway condition, creaky pool decking in need of attention) and has generally seen better days. Lack of in-room tea and coffee facilities are another minus, and our stay would have been a little more comfortable with these available. Good mini-fridge, good shower. The Good: Hotel staff were very helpful and personable. Included breakfast was basic, and a cooked breakfast very reasonable priced and served quickly. The great: The view from our balcony (and breakfast area) was spectacular, and helped our three-night stay to be an overall wonderful experience in this magical village. Would recommend you contact the Hotel before booking to check if the smell issue has been sorted out or if you can request a room that does not suffer from this problem. Swimming pool absolutely immaculately clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023