Elea Beach Hotel

I had an amazing massage in Elea Beach Hotel. The room felt a bit like you come into another world, and the woman who gave me the massage user some very nice techniques I hadn’t experienced before! 100% recommand, good price!

🏨 Hotel & Surroundings The hotel is visibly aged and has undergone only partial renovations. It’s located directly on the beach and conveniently near a bus stop, which is great for local travel. Unfortunately, the infrastructure around common areas is in poor shape — broken staircases, dated lobby furnishings, and worst of all, a wastewater treatment facility positioned right behind the hotel entrance that’s truly an eyesore. There are sunbeds placed around three pools and scattered throughout a beautifully maintained subtropical garden, which adds charm to the setting. While there were enough loungers and umbrellas, their quality was disappointingly low. Towels are available for rent, but they were so unattractive I wouldn’t want them even for free. Beach access is via a pebbled shoreline, but just a few meters out, you’ll find soft sand and a remarkably clean sea. During our stay, the water temperature was refreshing — around 23–25°C. 🛏️ Rooms We stayed in room 176, which was spacious and cleaned regularly. The large balcony faced the courtyard. However, the overpowering use of chlorine during cleaning made the room smell more like a hospital than a holiday retreat. The bathroom was reasonably sized, equipped with a bathtub and protective glass partition, allowing safe showering. Water pressure was very weak, though. The TV looked modern but don’t expect smart features or any way to connect your own device — that’s a dream here. Points for the blackout curtains and excellent air conditioning. The beds were big and mattresses semi-firm, offering decent comfort. Unfortunately, there was only one power socket near one bed. There was a desk, but its placement rendered it practically unusable. The safe was not digital and came at an extra cost. 🍽️ Dining We opted for the all-inclusive package — a decision we regretted. I'd honestly rename the restaurant a "canteen." While some meals were tasty, many felt cheap and artificial. The drinks were especially underwhelming: watered-down postmix sodas and ghastly mixed cocktails. Beer and wine were acceptable, thankfully. If you're considering staying here, skip the all-inclusive and pay for your drinks individually — it’ll be a better experience. 👥 Staff Service was seriously lacking, especially in the dining area. While there was enough staff, many seemed to be part-time hires with little knowledge of hospitality. Tables were often unset, and guests had to ask staff to bring drinks or cutlery — rarely did they approach guests proactively. One staff member, responsible for checking off guest names, casually grabbed a dessert with her bare hands and ate it over the utensil counter, mid-breakfast service. Five minutes into breakfast, someone switched off the lights without warning. As a takeaway lunch, we received some fruit, water, and dreadfully cheap sandwiches. Overall, staff rarely greeted guests and left an impression of disinterest. 🧾 Summary Although advertised as a 4-star hotel, it fell far below expectations. Based on that rating, I arrived with reasonable hopes — but the reality made me feel less like a welcomed guest and more like just another body in a bed with meals attached.

The worst hotel I've stayed in. Our experience at Elea Beach Hotel was incredibly disappointing and honestly unacceptable for what’s advertised as a 4-star hotel. In reality, it’s a 2-star at best. The hygiene is shocking — my husband got FOOD POISONING from the food and was bedridden for two days. When I went to reception to ask for something as basic as a stomach pill, they had none. Judging by other reviews, this isn’t a one-off — clearly they know it’s a recurring problem and still choose not to be prepared. We paid extra for lunch and dinner, but it was the same greasy, repetitive food every day, more like a school canteen than a restaurant. The facilities are tired and outdated, and the overall atmosphere doesn’t live up to what they’re promising in the slightest. The bathroom toilet was dirty when we arrived and I went to the reception to complain and they said they would send someone to check after 18:00. Like we can stay for 5 hours and wait for them and use the toilet after. The only good thing about the hotel is the location but you cannot enjoy it if you are stuck in bed with food poisoning. Don’t waste your money, this hotel is massively overrated.