Excelsior

What a beautiful, and yet classic hotel. It could not be more ideally located as it is immediately across the street from the best beach in Saint Rafael. Our room was a bargain just over €100, and even though we weren’t supposed to have an ocean view, we did in fact have one if we went out on our little deck. You can see our room in the one photo with the little balcony. Everyone was very nice, and the breakfast for only €14 is an incredible buffet for the price. There is a brasserie and a pub, so something for everyone. The only negative, which is not at all the hotel‘s fault is a beautiful church that is adjacent the hotel rings its bells every morning starting at 7 AM. And for some reason both mornings we were here it sounds as though they let a child get a hold of the bells as they were ringing them about 32 times at a random time around 7:52 AM so I would suggest bringing earplugs or at least be mentally prepared, if you wanted to sleep in a little, this will likely interrupt your sleep. Overall, it is very clean, very nice, and an incredible bargain, and comparison to other hotels with similar amenities. Oh yes, they will give you free beach towels, which were very nice and plush!

We spent a very enjoyable Bastille day here yesterday. The cooking is solid rather than exceptional but the service is good. The price is reasonable and the location phenomenal.

A great location but not at the moment as it is surrounded by extensive roadworks and I mean extensive (oct-June)! You cannot drive there and finding it on foot is also extremely difficult. I was disappointed by this seemingly 4 star hotel as it really needs refurbishing and modernising. At the moment it’s neither traditional or modern. The bedrooms are small and what 4 star hotel has a bath with no shower curtain or bath towel ?! However the restaurant is very good and the staff are very nice. I was lucky because I stayed here on a very good groupon deal, but even so!!