Barceló Isla Canela

Small cozy resort. Lots of chairs. Well kept and beautiful. The beach is all sand and shallow. No stones. Right behind the property.

I can't say anything bad about the hotel, since it was a pleasant stay for my husband and I. We came from the US and we loved the place.

The hotel has seen better days, but we still had a good time overall. The outdoor pool area was nice, though the water was too cold to use—heating it would help. There is a small indoor heated pool, which was appreciated but limited in size. Breakfast was excellent—the best part of our stay—and deserves top marks. The padel court was a major disappointment. We booked in advance, but it was covered in moss and leaves, making it dangerously slippery. It looked abandoned and should either be properly maintained or closed. Cocktails were poor, and the bar staff seemed untrained. If you want a good drink, go elsewhere. Our room was nice, and we enjoyed the large balcony, but the beds seemed shorter than standard, and all of us found the pillows too thick. When we asked the staff for a nearby restaurant recommendation, they couldn’t help at all, which was surprising and unhelpful. In short, there were some bright spots—especially the breakfast—but too many negatives for us to consider returning.

Large beachside hotel **** just outside Ayamonte. Great Junior Suite. Spacious and comfortable. Very busy during our stay but the staff helpful and attentive. Great food available.

We are in our early 50’s and we were the youngest ones there by far. Older crowd!