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Reviews of Hotel Alfar 3 stars

El Sable, 4, 39195 Isla, Spain

#9 of 16 hotels in Isla

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There is not much choice of food for breakfast.

    The location of the hotel is extraordinary, next to the beach with a cozy bay. The staff is very friendly. The parking lot is small, but free and it is always possible to find a free space. The furniture is a little outdated, but the quality of rest was not affected.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No problem

    Central Position 0n Beach

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    8.0
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to note.

    Fantastic location... right on the beach with amazing view, very good value for money. The restaurant/ bar were great with a wonderful patio. Breakfast was good and hotel offers free parking as well. Staff were very nice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach was very close. The ocean was fantastic. The local food is very interesting

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Good old style hotel on beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Beach view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's old- fashioned ( not an issue). Good value

    Great location, very quiet at night

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed our short time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location seemed like a local Spanish holiday place so for us that was great and authentic.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Definitely I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero

    Location virtually on the beach was excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast poor, hotel dated; bedroom door didn’t deadlock, no aircon.

    Excellent location; good car parking; clean room; balcony.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent location, Staff very friendly. Nice rooms and bathroom. Fine beds.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent few days stay, ideal before getting ferry from Santander
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location no stunning view from balcony

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    8.0
    Hotel Alfar should be billed as Hotel Veryfar by Booking.com
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    However, we were NOT HAPPY with the distance from Santander airport. Booking.com mentioned 15miles from Santander airport, but in fact it was 48 miles away, resulting in a VERY expensive taxi ride. Not the fault of the hotel, but a very bad case of INACCURATE info by Booking.com

    The hotel itself was wonderful and the staff very helpful and welcoming. The view from our room was the best we have ever had from any hotel in the past.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location (beach front) Free parking slot Comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    8.0
    Clean, tidy hotel, good staff. Not the best value for money but the room had a fantastic balcony.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning. The room was a bit dated. No hot food at breakfast which was slightly disappointing.

    The balcony and view.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    8.0
    great price for the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the breakfast buffet didn’t have as much variety as I would have liked but it was good.

    the property was literally on the beach, it was wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    8.0
    A wonderful relaxing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 24 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a bit tight, but there were plenty of them.

    The apartment we were finally allocated. The location could not be surpassed. The helpfulness at reception was brilliant and the cleaning staff despite not speaking English were efficient and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    8.0
    Nice place with a good resturant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A littlebit noisy (lower floor room near the street)

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    8.0
    Great location and great staff but the apartments needs to be renovated!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartments and furniture are a bit too old. it needs a refurbishment.

    The staff was very professional and the location was great.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2022

    7.0
    Needs to be modernised.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment which is part of the hotel is in need of a facelift, old building, looks like something from the 80's,but it was clean, would I go back NO.

    Loved the location, the Tapas in the hotel bar.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2022

    8.0
    Exceeded expectations for a room at this price in March.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cooked option for breakfast.

    Exceptional location, overlooking the beach. Not far from Santander ferry port.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2022

    9.0
    Perfect stopover on our way back to the santander ferry.. 40 mins journey to the ferry.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had it rained i would have liked the motorbikes in an underground or at least covered parking.. but it didn't so wasn't a concern Room decor was a little dated but it was all clean and tidy so not really an issue..

    Right on the beach, with onsite free parking which considering we had 4 motorbikes was great.. we just piled them all in to 1 car bay. Checked in with no problems.. and the staff were great. A lift is available just behind the reception desk. Our rooms had a balcony which considering it was april was still nice and warm and able to sit outside with views across the beach. As it was out of season the restaurant was quiet but the food was good. Breakfast the next morning was plentiful with good coffee and attentive staff. checkout was 11am but they let us hang about and we actually checked out closer 12, so we had a couple of coffee's and some lunch then it was time to make our way to the ferry which took us about 40 mins.. which considering the nice warm day meant we had quite a relaxing day to wrap up our biking trip. If i do the trip again.. I'm booking this hotel.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    6.0
    Lovely location .expensive for what u get .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC .Elevator wasn’t great . It was expensive for what u got ,

    Property was in excellent location . Apartment was basic .wouldn’t like going in summer months no AC . Was no kettle or toaster . Over all it was basic plenty of room for parking ,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only had one night.we will return.

    This hotel was brilliant.we asked for a sea view.that was great.wifi good the restaurant great value for money.fantastic sun terrace.free parking for my motorcycle.they booked after our biking gear until 4pm so we had a great lazy day before we set off to Santander ferry.cant fault this hotel .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The apartment was at the main street which was very very noisy in the mornings, 6.30-7.30, even if the windows were closed, it didn't make no difference as if they were opened. The pillows weren't so good....

    Location perfect, views perfect, breakfast we didn't have. The beds were comfortable for sleeping.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was let down by quality of staff exception George who was extremely helpful and breakfast waiter. Rooms very basic no air con no fridge no safe, had only one plug near bed which was hidden by pillow is in desperate need of refurbishment. Left early !!!

    The view was amazing, lovely patio overlooking beach. Free parking and good wifi

    Stayed in June 2023

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