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Reviews of Hotel Alfar This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

El Sable, 4, 39195 Isla, Spain

#11 of 18 hotels in Isla

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

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

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

    Great location, very quiet at night

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

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

    Nothing

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

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

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

    Zero

    Location virtually on the beach was excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

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

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

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

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

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

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

    Nothing

    Location no stunning view from balcony

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 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: September 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location (beach front) Free parking slot Comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 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 from a mobile device

    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: July 30, 2022

    8.0
    great price for the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: July 4, 2022

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

    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: July 2, 2022

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

    A littlebit noisy (lower floor room near the street)

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 17, 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 from a mobile device

    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: May 11, 2022

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

    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: May 7, 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 from a mobile device

    A cooked option for breakfast.

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

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 3, 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: August 5, 2021

    7.0
    Spacious and comfortable enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fixtures and fittings do feel a little run down, and a kitchen refit is overdue. We found it quite noisy, both from the (very enjoyable to visit) bar outside and from our neighbours on all sides. The apartment block is round the back of the hotel, so any dreams you might have of glass balconies and perfect sea views are just that.

    Check in was efficient and friendly - all in Spanish. The apartment was spacious, clean and cool, all beds made up with good quality bed linen. Plenty of towels. We were lucky with our allocated apartment - 3rd floor and on a corner. Bed, sofa and chairs all comfortable enough for us. Kitchen appliances worked fine although we didn’t use the oven. The electricity tripped once, but was quickly sorted and thereafter the fuse box was left open for us just in case. We really enjoyed watching the swallows feeding babies in their nest outside the living room window. There were no flies, and literally about 3 mosquitoes during our 5 night stay. We didn’t use the hotel bar or restaurant, but shops, bars, restaurants, walks and the beach are all right on the doorstep.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: September 25, 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: June 13, 2023

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    La distancia a la playa.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    10
    great location great hotel and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    location was fantastic

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    6.0
    Nice couple of days before getting the ferry Bach to the UK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Access to tea or coffee before 10am, unless you had breakfast included.

    Location was on point, staff all friendly, no view but we knew that beforehand. We had room only

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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