La Alcaidesa Vacation Rentals

"Stayed at this property for 2 nights in 2008 and really enjoyed it then, and decided to bring my wife and use it as a base to visit the area for her first time. The units are charming, but basic. We had a 2 bedroom apt. with a sun deck, great value of money in a late Late Feb. visit. With views over the Links course and onto the Mediterranean. While 18 years has gone by, nothing has changed, including furnishings, kitchenware and appliances. It’s a basic supply of items to support your kitchen needs. There was no modern coffee maker, it’s old school small espresso pot on stove. No modern toaster, it was flat heated grill from the 70’s, etc. Everything worked, and it is a solid 3 *** property, so we were disappointed but not shocked at what was available to us. We also found it odd that the room was not ‘prepped’ for our arrival like most properties do. blankets were not put out, lightbulbs not checked, outdoor patio chairs were still stacked the corner of the deck, windows still had their metal shutters down. We discovered everything, opened up the apartment to be bright and airy, but again things work differently in a 3 *** limited service property than a higher end property. In the end, we enjoyed our stay as the unit was spacious for 2 or even for a family. If your a golfer, you have 9 courses within 10 minutes, easy access to Gibraltar, Sotogrande for its shops and dining, but a car is needed, even just around property and to explore the area. Be Ready. "

"Our room type was advertised with a balcony, our room just had a window with a wall directly in front with a piece of artificial grass covered in cigarette ends. The room had two single wobbly beds with hard, thin mattresses. The wooden headboards weren’t fixed to the wall, just wobbling about with the beds. The room cooling system did not work, only giving heat on the cool setting. The room was uncomfortably warm and the window couldn’t be opened due to mosquitos at the window. The breakfast was good, after very little sleep."

"Great service from the reception team all staff very friendly behind the bar and at breakfast and the cleaners. The hotel is very modern and clean and I can't believe it's only three star I would not hesitate to stay here again. Perfect location and very comfortable rooms."

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"The hotel was clean, although showing signs of wear - revolving door not working, Drside doors sticking on the"

"Yes it did, made the stay more pleasant. The cleaning maid was excellent, friendly and very conscientious "

"The 2 bed/2 bath suite is large with some updated features. The furnishings are low-end, but adequate. There is loads of hot water for showers/dishes. The bathrooms need a good cleaning with bleach to get rid of mold on the tile edges. The beds are basic and not very comfortable. The pillows are cheap/flat and 2 to a bed with a very thin duvet (no blankets). The towels, all two and a bathmat are thin and worn, but clean. Our "gift" consisted of a paper dish rag, one dishwasher tablet, and two pouches of dishsoap. There is ONE tea towel in the kitchen and 2 towels and a bath mat in each bathroom. Trying to find this hotel is not easy - signage is a real problem. We were there for two nights and it was okay given the price. Not sure if we would return."

"Room was clean. Check in was wonderful. Parking was ample. WOuld have given a 10, but the walls were a little thin--I could hear the guy next door snoring and a TV in the distance."

"Great staff, superb location and excellent restaurant choice. "