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Reviews of Hostal Alhaja Playa 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!

Malaquita, 1, 11500 El Puerto de Santa María, Spain

Review Score

Based on 33 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great location with trees.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed (2 or 3 beds)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner was super helpful with everything.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    A small, quiet hostal in the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately, WiFi ist still an issue. They have tried to improve it: it works very good when the room door is open, but as soon as you close it, there is still no connexion. Near the reception, it is good.

    We are regular guests there and like the tranquillity of the place, the pine wood and sea nearby. The staff member was very friendly and helpful. Our dog was welcome as well, without extra fee.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    7.0
    cheap and cheerful 😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the breakfast was a bit disappointing

    very close to the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    8.0
    Good hotel, friendly staff, excellent beds. Price compared to quality is very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A little bit more choice for breakfest. Parking inside the hostel for payment.

    Really the most comfortable bed during our stay in Spain.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    ...it was a very weak performance all in all. It lasted mere minutes and went in a boring, yet loud fashion. I would have offered the artists hints and ideas for improvement, however since they seemed to be beginners I decided against it. Other than that, a very nice place to stay.

    Well, the walls were very thin. So we got first row seats to a 2 am sexshow powered by our our neighbours for free. Quite the bargain, and my girlfriend wasn't even jeallous, because...

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    8.0
    A lovely place in the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The WiFi is still not working well. We had no connection in our room. It was possible to connect outside of your room and next to the reception. I think this could be fixed, there are also houses in this area, there must be a solution... There is some parking space at the hotel, but it is not free. Otherwise, it is possible to let your car on the street if you are lucky (little space). The window of our room did not close!

    We liked the location (next to a wood, 5 minutes to the beach), reason why we were there for the 3th time. The area is quiet and ideal for people who look for tranquillity and hikes in the nature. There are no shops there and very few restaurants, so the place is not suitable for people who want night life and shopping. With the car, shops in the centre can be reached in 10 minutes though. Pets are allowed without charge. The badroom was clean. The beds were comfortable. The furniture was a bit old, but it was still okay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2022

    8.0
    A basic, lovely place next to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were there once in 2017 and the WiFi was already slow or did not work at all at that time, depending the area. The situation is still not fixed: in our room, we had no connexion at all, on the floor outside our room, sometimes. But we had to sit next to the reception in order to check our mail and surf in normal conditions... The furniture is a bit old (bathroom, cupboards). It is not so important, as everything is clean, but it would be nicer. It was sometimes difficult to open our door, especially in the night, never in the afternoon (metal was retracting or something like that).

    We liked the tranquillity of the area (the hostal is next to a pine forest) and the proximity of the beach (5 min. through the forest). The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was quiet and clean. The beds werde comfortable. The little bar almost in front of the hotel (Casa Pepa) is a nice place. Of course it is a bar, not a restaurants, so do not expect standards like in some in town restaurants. But it was clean, the people were friendly, and quiet. Prices are okay. I can definitely recommend it! This place is great for nature lovers who like tranquillity, especially if they have a dog (dogs are free of charge). If you want night entertainment, it is not the right place.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Strange policy to always leave the key at the reception when you go out. Wifi disconnected a few times.

    Quiet location. Spacious room and bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    8.0
    Nice, clean, unpretentious guest house with pleasant and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, effective aircon, decent breakfast, friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2022

    8.0
    A good hostel, friendly staff and a nice beach nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The drive-way to the parking had a 90-degree angle and it was a little tricky to get in and out of the parking lot with a bigger car. Hostel pool was nice but the water was a little cold.

    Hostal Alhaja Playa was located along my route and had a good price, since it was off-season. Hostel was close to the beach and there was just a forest park between the beach and the hostel. There was even a beach bar. Hostel pool was nice but the water was a little cold.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kettle in room

    Helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no heat inside the room of we could figure it out hot to do it

    The place the location the position of the building and complete evirement

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    6.0
    Okay, liked the bath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bath had no plug, nor did the sink, but I had one of my own, so was able to take a bath, which is why I have rated this place as good for comfort. The bar did not live up to my expectations. I had proposed meeting my sister in the bar, but fortunately we met in the town instead. The bar was pretty poor. The hotel is very difficult to find, you need internet access to locate it.

    There was a bath. You can see the sea, through the pine trees the other side of the wall, (a wall that makes this hotel very difficult to find).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should add (share) more electricity sockets. Right now need to remove lamps before charging phones for example

    Great location if you prefer beaches. Nice town for going to discover Cadiz by 30 min boat trip.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2022

    6.0
    Good budget deal
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a budget deal and really good value for money. Furniture's a little old school and at check in you don't get info so we ended going back to talk to the staff about Internet access, breakfast etc. Glad we did as they were all very nice, especially the woman.

    The surrounding area is really beautiful. A really short walk through pine trees and you're at the beach! The room has most things you need including a fridge, good enough shower and a lovely outside terrace. Staff were helpful and the breakfast was basic but good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2021

    6.0
    The hostel is located in a beautiful village and on the edge of a lovely park which leads through to the beaches. The wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything else but location

    Location

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2021

    10
    Everything you need, great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a little gem. So friendly, clean and well equipped. Just a shot stroll through the pine trees to a fabulous beach. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The best view! Ocean is 2 minutes walk!!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast, in the room things are old. All looks worn out. Asked for a guiet room. Ended up next to the car park. Very noisy neighbours as well.

    Breakfast was very simple. No fresh juice. Just cheap.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Extra Bed (2 or 3 beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

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