The Barcelo is large, clean and the best option in this area. We'd give it good marks for value (the half board option was excellent in the off season, with a huge variety of mainly Spanish cuisine). Accommodation is arranged in a u shape around the pools fronting the sea. Ask for a pool/sea view with a balcony, as the... more

Two of us have just got back from 6 nights at Barcelo. The hotel is everything we could have expected from the 4 star rating. It is well kept, the staff are friendly and helpfull. For us, the brief evening entertainment of local acts was just enough, and the pool area was very pleasant, and i would imagine, great for... more

The hotel is gorgeous and clean! Also in a good location, near the portuguese border. Guests were mainly spanish couples with kids (so kind of noisy)... The biggest problems were that we went in Sept hoping for some peace and quiet, but all we got were huge queues to get into restaurant (both at breakfast and dinner) and no places... more

We just returned from two weeks on the Costa de la Luz. The Barcelo is well situated - located at the less-developed end of the Isla Canela. Architecture blends in well with the other buildings. Our room and bathroom were both generously sized and clean. We had a good view overlooking the pool. Other guests were mostly Spanish, but included... more

Lovely hotel, fantastic food. Room not huge, but big enough, good sized bathroom. Very clean. Sun beds around the pool in sun and shady places, not always enough umbrellas available, sometimes pinched by early risers. Breakfast on the terrace was a delight and the setting was beautiful. Across the road from the beach that is unspoilt with sands and sea... more

I had read the reviews before I booked the hotel, so I was already a bit more critic. The hotel surely needs some refurbishing. But not that much as you think by reading previous reviews. The beds are a bit firm. Very good Airconditioning, worked flawless. Cleaning could be better. FOR IMPROVEMENT: Bathroom/bath too small and cramped. Noisy (take your... more

This hotel is lovely. Pool and gardens are beautiful and spacious, with no fighting for the sunbeds!! It's well worth paying the extra supplement for pool / sea view, suggest 4th floor for optimum views / welcome atlantic breeze. (30 plus degrees every day - perfect wall to wall sunshine). Meals are of an excellent standard, with great choices and... more

August 12th 2007 just returned from the hotel. The staff are very friendly and keen to please The rooms are a little on the small side but very clean. The food is varied although at certain times the restaurant can become very crowded and we often queued to get a seat. The towels were removed from reserved beds, which we... more

Another excellent Expedia booking. We went for a quiet relaxation and property search holiday. The hotel was excellent. Clean, quiet, food choice was superb. We went to 2 entertainment evenings, Spanish folk group and Flamenco and enjoyed both. The beach was just across the road with sunbeds available at €3 per day per bed. When the tide was out, you... more