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Playa Bluff Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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On the beach, white sand
Yoga
Aerial view
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning | In-room dining

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bluff Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paunch Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 14 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Starfish Beach - 57 min drive - 15.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Playa Bluff Hotel

Property highlights
At Playa Bluff Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Playa Bluff Hotel, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Playa Bluff Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playa Bluff Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 40.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Playa Bluff Lodge Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff
Playa Bluff Lodge
Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge
Playa Bluff Hotel Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Bluff Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Playa Bluff Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day.

How much is parking at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Playa Bluff Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Playa Bluff Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bocas del Toro lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bluff Beach, Paunch Beach, and Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm. Tortuga Beach and Playa El Istmito are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Playa Bluff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked and paid for an ocean view room with a balcony but only garden view rooms were available so instead of the waves crashing I heard the property next door doing Los construction all day long …. Other than that the place was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Food was not good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

An adventure

If you go to Playa Bluff hotel, think about an adventure. No air conditioning anywhere. The restaurant has new chef from Italy. We only had breakfast there, (was ok) never ate dinner. We had dinner every night at Hummingbird hotel, amazing food, great ambience. Walking distance. The pool did not opened until the day we left. They had lost electricity and it was disgusting, so took time to clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the room is nice, doesn't have a fitted sheet, so is a little uncomfortable to sleep with a sheet that moves all around. No Mattress cover, the room could be cleaned better, need to move furniture and clean behind and under, since its a tropical place, spiders are everywhere. There is a big community kitchen that is fully equipped and you can buy food and make whatever you want. Unfortunately there are no markets close by, you have to take the shuttle that comes every hour in front of hotel for $3 or a taxi $20 into town ( around 30 minute ride one way) to buy food. Unfortunately the ocean was extremely rough, so we were not able to swim in the ocean, but if you walk the trail for about an hour or bike (they have bikes for rent) you reach beautiful natural pools. Take a book and plan to relax, eat and enjoy the weather, and go into town and take tours to the islands. You can arrange all tours with the hotel. The hotel is building a new spa, and tour thru their jungle and waterfalls.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es eco friendly, las habitaciones no tienen aire, solo ventilador de techo, podrás ver monos y otros animales típicos. La atención de Anthony y Gabriela excelentes.

2/10 Terrible

Pam

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

Over rated over priced

This was the most expensive place that we stayed at in Panama and was the worst by a landslide. The patio door was just a screen that anyone could have broken into. We were woken up by loud people 3 of the 6 nights we stayed there and management pretty much said it was out of their control! Not impressed!!!! Our room was only “cleaned” twice, check in did not include instructions on where to get drinkable water, nor was there a glass in the room. The electrical outlets would not hold a plug for my charger. The sheets are too small for the bed and their are no mattress covers, yuck!!!! The curtains did not fully cover the windows. The patio door locks are broken, so a small padlock with a key is used. There are no lights on the patio, so sitting out and reading at night is not possible and there are wires hanging where lights should be. There was no hot water in the showers even after they were “fixed”. If you are there for surfing this is a great place to be, if that is not your intent then do not stay here, it is a long way from town and the shuttle only comes every 2 hours and a taxi will cost you $15-$20 one way. The breakfast is the same every day, eggs, pancake and toast with a few pieces of fruit. When we raised concerns it fell on deaf ears, the owner/manager thought that our concerns were trivial. She certainly does not belong in the hospitality business. This place has the potential to be quite lovely, but falls very short of its potential.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

emilie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Fe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Muy lindo el hotel pero muy largo del centro la luz y el agua falta la piscina estaba verde solo hay un restaurante cerca es muy incomodo la distancia del pueblo la administradora Macarena excelente por ella vale la pena quedarse sino no lo vale Si vuelvo me quedo en el pueblo los taxis muy caros para ir a comer cobran y no brew 15 y 25$
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bel endroit un peu en retrait, eco et pres de quelques excellent restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

James, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great property on Playa Bluff. Filter was broken on pool while we were there so we didn’t get to use that. Lots of wildlife surrounding this property. Room was average for the price but we enjoyed our time here and the relaxing vibes in that area. Food at surrounding hotels was very good. The lodge only serves breakfast and it is average. Two pancakes, some scrambled eggs, two pieces of toast and 5-6 cubes of fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

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

Property Needs More Work but LOVED the Manager

The Playa Bluff Lodge seems to be in the middle of a "resurrection" of sorts. Apparently the place had a fire last year that destroyed the kitchen and perhaps more. I gather that the owner is trying to recover the business but seems to be doing it on the cheap. The only reason I give an overall "good" rating is due to the manager of the place, Magarena (Maga for short) who went out of her way to help us have a pleasant stay. The property has HUGE potential but it appears progress is very slow. I highly recommend visiting the Playa Bluff neighborhood but if you want a more comfortable stay, I recommend The Plantation, Hummingbird, or Oasis. Worth mentioning is the bus service that runs between Bocas town and Playa Bluff. The vans that act as a bus run every 30 minutes or so $3 each way but be prepared for a bumpy and often crowded 20 minute ride. The area is beautiful with opportunities to see sloths and Howler monkeys in your back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättefint hotell med super trevlig personal. Lång strand med väldigt lite folk, perfekt för att bara ta det lugnt eller surfa. Finns inget att klaga på! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Wunderschöne Lage, sehr abgeschieden, schöner Strand leider aber zu hoher Wellengang zum Baden
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

luli, bs as

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

Hotel comodo en frente de playa Bluff

El hotel es simple pero cómodo. El desayuno sencillo pero rico. Está a media hora del centro, el bus pasa a determinados horarios y cuesta 3.50 por persona o el taxi 15 dólares. La playa es preciosa pero las olas son peligrosas. Lo recomiendo para quien quiera estar en contacto con la naturaleza o quien busque esa playa para surfear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geir

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Descansando en el paraíso

Maravillosa estadía. El equipo completo es adorable. Te acogen como una gran familia siempre atentos y dispuestos. Contundente y saludable desayuno en un entorn paradisíaco que te permite conectar contigo mismo y tu familia
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lucas Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

fuera de temporada NO ES HOTEL!

El hotel es lindo, muy limpio, el unico problema es que al estar "fuera de temporada" no gozas de los servicios totales que ofrecen. Llegamos a la hora del cheking y a los 5min ya no habia ningun empleado para consultar o solicitar algo, los dias siguientes igual. A las 15hs no habia nadie ni nada para hacer, los dias posteriores igual. Ni hablarque NO HABIA RESTAURANT abierto, por lo cual no habia opciones para comer ya que no hay otros comercios ni locales en la zona. Yo pienso que si el servicio es "a medias", el cobro por la estadia deberia ser menor!.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Federica, Uruguay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy linda la ubicación.

El hotel está en una ubicación excelente, en el medio de la naturaleza y frente a la playa. Es una playa para surfear, no para nadar. Es un mar hermoso. Las habitaciones son muy lindas, a la noche se escuchan las olas del mar y los ruidos de la selva. Es una lástima que este tan descuidada la zona de la pileta, todas las reposeras estaban rotas. No funcionaba el restaurante, solo había desayuno (el hotel está a 15 min del pueblo). No había agua caliente en los baños. Los caminos para llegar a las habitaciones no tenían luz, ya no funcionaba la carga solar de las lámparas. No se veía nada, tampoco te ofrecían linternas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

moeder-kinderen, nederland

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

hotel met gezellig restaurant aan strand

Gezellige bar, terras en restaurant. Fijne ruime kamer en behulpzaam lief personeel . Gelegen aan strand waar ook hangmatten hangen en ligbedden staan. Het zwembad is niet groot maar prima voor mijn kinderen, alleen was er veel bezoek geweest ( bar-restaurant) en daarna was het water erg vies en 2 dagen vies/groen geweest. ( personeel deed z'n best te reinigen, maar er waren teveel kinderen met zand-zonnebrand ed in geweest) Het eten is heerlijk, veel mensen komen daar dan ook gezellig eten. Stroming in zee te sterk om te zwemmen, wel leuk om surfers te kijken.