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Hotel Il Monastero

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast

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Seasonal outdoor pool, an infinity pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas
Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via delle Sequoie 14, S.P. 17 Km 17,300 - Loc. Geremeas, Quartu Sant'Elena, CA, 9045

What's nearby

  • Mari Pintau Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Solanas Beach - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Poetto Beach - 31 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Porto Giunco Beach - 33 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Simius Beach - 37 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Elmas Aeroporto Train Station - 35 min drive
  • Elmas Airport (CAG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geremeas Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Primo Piano - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Restaurant Van Gogh - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eat&More Sagittario - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clipper - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Hotel Il Monastero

Family-friendly hotel near Mari Pintau Beach
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Il Monastero. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site restaurant, Ristorante Pizzeria, features al fresco dining and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an infinity pool
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach umbrellas, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Pizzeria
  • Snack Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Infinity pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's Ristorante Pizzeria serves breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Saturday to Sunday.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT092051A1000F2855

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Il Monastero
Hotel Il Monastero Quartu Sant Elena
Hotel Il Monastero Quartu Sant'Elena
Il Monastero Quartu Sant'Elena
Il Monastero Quartu Sant Elena
Il Monastero Hotel
Hotel Il Monastero Sardinia, Italy - Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Il Monastero Hotel
Hotel Il Monastero Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Il Monastero Hotel Quartu Sant'Elena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Il Monastero have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Hotel Il Monastero pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Hotel Il Monastero?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Il Monastero?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Il Monastero?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Il Monastero provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Il Monastero located?

This family-friendly Quartu Sant'Elena hotel is located on the waterfront, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mari Pintau Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Diverland and Campus Beach. Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area and Porto Giunco Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Hotel Il Monastero Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael, Rickmansworth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the pool, the location, the food and the beach. Service was a bit slow, felt we we’re a bit of a nuisance. The room was a bit dark needed more light and updating especially the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
+ Beautiful place, excelent pool, nice stuff, coffe - Additional charge for services which was not included in total price of the stay (pool, minigolf, etc), everyday the same breakfast, small dark room
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Conny&Mike, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel close to plenty of nice beaches
We stayed at the hotel for 10 days in August/September. The property is pretty nice and the rooms simple but comfy. It is a good base to discover the southeast of the island with a main road close by that leads to Cagliari and the east coast. The staff is friendly enough though service in the restaurant could be improved. To be fair we only ate there twice, mainly because the first time we had to wait ages to get a menu (which I grabbed from an empty table in the end) and then the food was ok but overpriced. The restaurants on the way to and in Villasimius offered better service and quality.The breakfast needs improvement. We basically had the same food every morning, that got pretty boring after day 5 plus the scrambled eggs were always cold. As many said before the cleaners do a teriffic job! We didn't have a single grain of sand in our room. The property is quite nice, some bits need updating and bit of TLC.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alison

Relaxing and charming.
Very welcoming from the start. Excellent service. Beautiful pool and quadrangle and lots of outdoor activities. Our room was charming with a big net covered bed and good sized bathroom. The restaurant is very good. Usually around the pool but inside when we were there because of poor weather. Breakfast was also good with an excellent choice of meats, cheeses and pastries. Let down only by horrible coffee from a machine. Would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bad breakfast!!
The place is nice, beautiful swimming pool, very good for family and kids, too bad for the breakfast, even if included doesn't offer almost anything fresh, is all pre packed, no fresh juice, just colored sweet water, the coffee is from a machine, terrible. Some fruit but not that good, eggs and cold cut very bad. Air conditioning in the room does not work properly and is only on when in the room, to get cool the room takes a couple of hours! For the rest was good, the dinner is very good, better then breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old rustic hotel near amazing beaches. Really nice staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
It was fantastic the food was great if a little expensive but good portion size
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A brilliant, superb hotel and the food was amazing
My wife and I had a wonderful time here at the hotel. The pool is quite possibly the best we've swam in. The beach is a stone's throw away from the hotel and easy to get to. We hired a car so it made getting places very easy. The food was very very good and the breakfast was very tasty. We look forward to coming back!

8/10 Good

Christina, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel 11 Monastero
A beautiful hotel in a lovely location. Very helpful staff. Really enjoyed our stay.

6/10 Okay

MEF, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful old hotel 10 minutes from beach.
I spent a week here with my 12 year old daughter in August 2104. The hotel has seen better days and needs some serious money spending on it, although it has its own charm. It is isolated from the rest of Geremeas, so it is quiet, which we enjoyed. The other guests were mostly Italian. The atmosphere was peaceful. The hotel staff were pleasant, friendly, helpful and polite. The breakfasts were nice, although there were no savoury items included without paying extra. The lunches and dinners were mediocre. You really need a car if you are here for more than a few days, although we managed by using the bus, which is about 5 minutes walk away. The nearby beach, which is about 10 minutes walk away, is lovely. The sea is clear and warm, but probably unsuitable for weak swimmers and young children, as it gets quite deep quickly and is quite wavy at times. We are both keen swimmers, so we loved it. There are some lovely fish in the sea. We enjoyed the horse-riding and the boat trip and playing table tennis and crazy golf. Not a bad hotel, but I would not return there, although I would definitely recommend the area in which it is situated, which is very beautiful. The climate is lovely- warm, but not unbearably hot. Not a hotel for business travellers or those who like lively resorts.

10/10 Excellent

Can, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Could not recommend this hotel more.
We stayed at this hotel for only one night as we were driving around Sardinia, staying at different hotels each night. I was not expecting too much given the quite low cost but this turned out to be my favourite hotel by far. We arrived at 8pm and noticed that between 6 and 8 you can use the sauna and Turkish spa for free if you have booked it. Since we had missed this I thought we would be a bit cheeky and ask whether it would be possible to use if the following day after we had checked out given that we were staying local. We were told that this was not a problem, and we should in fact just relax and keep our room all day for no extra cost. We spent a lovely day by the pool and visiting the local beaches before returning for the sauna. The hotel is of a very high standard in terms of facilities and decor and did feel like a treat which was not expected given that it was perhaps the cheapest we had stayed in during our trip. The food in the restaurant was very nice and whilst it was not particularly cheap is was reasonable as the portions were big. There is not much directly around the hotel however the location is still good if you have a car as it is less than a five minute drive to the local beach and it was about half an hour to Costa Rei which was beautiful. I would definitely stay at this hotel again and it is just a shame that we had only booked for one night.

4/10 Poor

anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel but nothing special.
It was Nice to spend 3 days doing nothing. The beach is 5-10min walk. You need a car to do things otherwise it´s far from everything. Breakfast is very limited and quite average. Rooms are a bit noisy. And ceiling was leaking a bit. Pool beds are uncomfortable. Pool is ok. Rooms are clean. Small shower but ok. Lunch and dinner is nice though and pizzas are quite nice. Service is quite fast. Overall it's not too bad, the lady at the reception was very lovely. But won't come back.

8/10 Good

Uncle Charlie, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good value, very quiet, car required.
My girlfriend and I stayed at this hotel for a week in mid September and, overall, we really liked it. The room wasn't luxurious but had a charm that you wouldn't get in a more up-market hotel or a chain hotel and was very pleasant. As for room entertainment, there was a portable CRT TV showing satellite stations with only a couple in English - BBC World News and CNN, which was fine for us. The large bathroom had no bath but a shower of the square tray with sliding doors type (i.e. it was quite small but adequate). The breakfasts were really basic, consisting of a croissant, a different type of sponge cake each day, coffee and what was meant to be pineapple juice. The pool area was lovely and we had it mostly to ourselves. Generally, the staff were very pleasant and helpful, apart from the one dealing with the breakfasts and lunches who barely cracked a smile. She seriously chastised me for getting the paper menu slightly wet at the poolside restaurant and refused to get us toast at breakfast (which had to be paid for) even though it was ordered 2 minutes before the end of breakfast. Her demeanor was usually unpleasant. You really need to have a car to do anything with Villasimius and Cagliari a drive of half an hour or so away. There are a couple of beaches nearby one of which is walkable but a car would be preferable.

6/10 Okay

M&J, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mixed feelings
We stayed here for four nights in mid September to relax by the beach and pool. No car. We left after the stay with mixed feelings. The pros are that it's realy nice. Old buildings, nice setting, rooms good and staff were great. The pool is amazing and the beach is 900m away and perfectly fine. There is also table tennis, mini golf and billiards free. The problem is overpriced food and alcohol; the little town of Gerameas has no other food options so you are all but forced to eat there. It isn't bad but it's restaurant+ prices and meals are small. You're not allowed to bring food but there were couples sneaking supermarket food in and eating it out of sight. I considered the board but it's expensive too. There is a bus service that runs until mid September that stops nearby. The route is from the port to costa rey and it runs a few times a day each way. We caught the bus to Vasimilus one day, predominantly to escape the overpriced meals. I would also use this as a transfer rather than getting a private hire like we did which costed €69 even though I was quoted €62 when I booked. It's a nice place, we had a nice time, but they get you with the food. I was happy to stay there but probably wouldn't go back. I couldn't recommend it to a friend. I would recommend taking the bus to anywhere along that coast. If I went back I'd stay in Villasmius or further around the coast where there are more food choices within reach. If the food was cheaper it would be amazing.

6/10 Okay

P & D, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Short stay
Nice clean room and hotel had good facilities. Young receptionist extremely helpful. We stayed out of season in early September so the hotel had just a few guests and so completely lacked any atmosphere. Location was remote so other amenities such as restaurants and bars were not easy to locate. Breakfast poor. Ate once in the evening which was ok but didn't inspire us to try again.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made our Honeymoon everything we could dreamt of x
The BEST hotel we have ever stayed in .The staff were amazing and the location was close to the beach and the food was out of this world.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple and rustic
hotel was nice and secluded and close to beautiful beaches in the area, however it was a very simple hotel, rustic in it's feel; rooms were very simple and breakfast more so-a bread roll and 2 slices of cake. pool was nice, but spa was underwhelming- the spa is only free for guests during 2 hours of the day, but you still need to pay 6 euros to hire a towel. overall a pleasant and simple stay for a quiet weekend in rustic surroundings.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Pros: Being a former monastery makes it a lovely setting, giving it a Latin/Hispanic feel with the rooms decorated accordingly and pretty swimming pool area.The staff (esp Donatella) are very helpful. Fantastic scenery nearby esp the coastal roads to Cagliari and Villasimius Cons: The hotel is not within walking distance of shops, restaurants with Cagliari and Villasimius about 15km away. So a car is essential. We were bed and breakfast only but the breakfast was very basic. Large bathroom but only had a shower unit, no bath.

10/10 Excellent

Clair, Cambridge UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic quaint hotel
We visited out of season (end of May) which was quiet but that was how we wanted it. The hotel is perfect if you want to escape and relax. The local area is very pretty (very different to Cagliari which we personally didn't like) and if you want to simply sunbathe and be waited on this hotel is perfect. The staff were all very nice and accommodating in fact I'd say it's the best I've experienced anywhere. We ate at the hotel restaurant every night because nothing is open in the local area out of season, but it didn't bother us at all as the food was great. I understand from the owners that the place is different in season with lots of life and parties but we were glad we went out of season. The relaxation centre is also worth using while you're there. All in all a great hotel with fantastic staff and nice food, will definitely be visiting again!

10/10 Excellent

Mel and Ben, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A slice of paradise in Sardinia
We loved the hotel so much we barely set foot outside it. The pool is sublime; very serene. Several times we had the luxury of having the pool entirely to ourselves, as well as the hammocks next to it. A great place to soak up the sun and pretend real life doesn't exist. The restaurant was lovely and the staff were very friendly and patient with my dreadful Italian. There was a variety of dishes, including some Sardinian specialties. Prices were reasonable and the food was always freshly cooked to perfection. There were plenty of things to do onsite, including pool (as in, a pool table, not the pool), mini golf (infuriating), table tennis, foosball, and many shaded seating areas to sit of an evening. Bikes and scooters were available for hire and there were spa-like treatments. All for free! We stayed in one of the more basic rooms; it was quite comfortable and always clean, although we could hear next door quite easily. Our one regret was that there were no tea making facilities in the room - torture for an English couple. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would definitely go back - perhaps with a travel kettle.

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great swimming pool
Good for relaxing by the pool and eating tasty pasta and seafood dishes. Staff v tolerant of our attempts to speak Italian. Think we were the only British guests there. Air con in room was blissful. It is in the middle of nowhere though so you need a car.

8/10 Good

RT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool was lovely. Food was very good. I would recommend staying here.

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
not enough staff in restaurant by far, overall good value, excellent road links with new road being built for costa rei

8/10 Good

Gillian, Suffolk, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely oasis for a relaxing holiday!
It was clearly an old monastery, with many features supporting the general feeling. The first impression was of a place that looked tired, but then we walked through to the pool and it was like being in an oasis - fantastic. The staff were great, although their english translation wasn't always good [but made my italian sound embarrassing!]. Yes, the rooms were dark, but we quickly got used to it. When it says that you need a car, it really is true; we thought we would use public transport, but the buses run so infrequently. Also, transfers/taxis from the airport cost us 75 euros, so a car is the best option. Finally, if people want to spend much of the day on the fantastic beaches, it is worth buying a parasol unless you want to pay 9 euros every day. A fantastic place!!