Hotel Portoconte

This hotel is ideal for families travelling with young children. We had reserved a junior suite, which accommodated a family of 4 easily. First impressions of the hotel were that it was a little dated, but it was clean and had all the amenities that we needed. The restaurant had a variety of food available on the menu, which changed daily and everything that we selected was of good quality. The staff at the hotel were helpful with our queries and although our children didn't speak Italian the resort staff made an effort to include them in activities where possible. The best feature of the hotel is its location - on a protected, private beach with sea temperatures equating that of a warm bath. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at this hotel.

I have travelled far and wide from 2 star to 5 star and enjoy a "foreign" experience on holiday, not an "english" experience, therefore my comments may be considered a good guide to others. The hotel itself is in an excellent position and although dated is clean and comfortable with all the facilities you could require. Although this is a B&B/half/full board hotel you may not want to take children if they want to join in childrens club as everything was in Italian. Unfortunately, the staff always came across as sullen, not smiling unless they conversed with other Italians and everything the DAYTIME reception staff told us with regard to transport, excursions etc. turned out to be wrong which caused us to become so stressed for the first 3 days of our holiday that we had to distance ourselves from them. We travelled independantly with no children. We didn't enjoy this holiday as much as our experiences of the rest of europe.

First impressions always count. This was good, very pleasant reception staff open plan area leading to a patio and bar overlooking the 2 pools and the sea. I was only there overnight so can't comment on the beach etc. I guess the rooms vary with the price you pay - mine was not the most expensive which showed. The main complaints were:- small room, cheap towels, terrible lighting and dreadful blue painted furniture. Why do these people fall down on such basics. Nearest restaurant half mile walk on an unlit road but very good and worth the walk. Hotel breakfast ok, usual basic stuff. Wifi is charged and only available in public areas Taxi to the airport at least 20 euros, more if they can get away with it.