Hotel Praia Dourada
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Summary of reviewsHotel Praia Dourada, centrally located in the heart of Vila Baleira, Porto Santo, garners considerable praise for its prime location. Guests find it convenient to access local shops, restaurants, bars and the beach with proximity to key spots like the ferry embarkation and public transport facilities ensuring easy travel. Many appreciate the warmth and helpfulness of the staff, which enhances their overall experience.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted with rooms and common areas often described as spotless. The daily cleaning service is thorough, maintaining an impeccable environment. Guests also mention the comfort provided by the air conditioning in rooms.
The room accommodations, while clean and adequately spacious, receive mixed feedback. Many appreciate the comfortable mattresses and the pleasant atmosphere, but some find the decor outdated and the rooms small with limited soundproofing and insufficient power outlets. Despite these drawbacks, the friendly and accommodating staff, along with practical features like luggage storage, leave many guests willing to return.
Breakfast at Hotel Praia Dourada evokes varied sentiments. A good number of guests enjoy the plentiful and varied options; however, others find it lacking in both variety and quality with some items described as subpar. Complaints often reference the absence of hot items, fresh vegetables and better-quality beverages. The ambiance of the breakfast room and noise levels could also be improved.
The hotel's pool, though small and occasionally crowded, is clean and offers a refreshing break from the beach. The adjoining bar is a noted highlight, providing a pleasant and affordable poolside experience. Some guests found the pool area tranquil, despite its modest size and occasional cold water.
While the WiFi in public areas is generally fast, it does not extend to guest rooms. This limitation is a recurring point of dissatisfaction. On a positive note, the comfortable bedding is frequently praised, though certain issues with bed quality have been mentioned.
Overall, Hotel Praia Dourada is distinguished by its strategic location, commendable cleanliness and friendly staff. These factors, combined with its practicality and comfort, make it a recommended choice for travelers seeking convenience and easy access to Porto Santo’s attractions.
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Cleanliness is frequently highlighted with rooms and common areas often described as spotless. The daily cleaning service is thorough, maintaining an impeccable environment. Guests also mention the comfort provided by the air conditioning in rooms.
The room accommodations, while clean and adequately spacious, receive mixed feedback. Many appreciate the comfortable mattresses and the pleasant atmosphere, but some find the decor outdated and the rooms small with limited soundproofing and insufficient power outlets. Despite these drawbacks, the friendly and accommodating staff, along with practical features like luggage storage, leave many guests willing to return.
Breakfast at Hotel Praia Dourada evokes varied sentiments. A good number of guests enjoy the plentiful and varied options; however, others find it lacking in both variety and quality with some items described as subpar. Complaints often reference the absence of hot items, fresh vegetables and better-quality beverages. The ambiance of the breakfast room and noise levels could also be improved.
The hotel's pool, though small and occasionally crowded, is clean and offers a refreshing break from the beach. The adjoining bar is a noted highlight, providing a pleasant and affordable poolside experience. Some guests found the pool area tranquil, despite its modest size and occasional cold water.
While the WiFi in public areas is generally fast, it does not extend to guest rooms. This limitation is a recurring point of dissatisfaction. On a positive note, the comfortable bedding is frequently praised, though certain issues with bed quality have been mentioned.
Overall, Hotel Praia Dourada is distinguished by its strategic location, commendable cleanliness and friendly staff. These factors, combined with its practicality and comfort, make it a recommended choice for travelers seeking convenience and easy access to Porto Santo’s attractions.
Family Friendly Hotel
Located in Porto Santo, this hotel is close to the beach and offers comfortable accommodations for families looking to enjoy a seaside vacation.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
This hotel offers a swimming pool for guests seeking leisure and recreation.
Outdoor Pool
3-Star Hotel
Located near the beach, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and cable television. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff for guest convenience.
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Hotel with Outdoor Pool
About Hotel Praia Dourada
License: 6698
Guest Reviews
Location
The hotel’s proximity to key spots such as the ferry embarkation, public beach and local transport facilities makes it highly accessible and practical for visitors arriving from the airport or ferry. Despite being centrally located, the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel are highly praised, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Guests appreciate the warmth and helpfulness of the staff, further enhancing the overall experience. The rooms are described as clean and simple, providing everything needed for a short stay. Overall, the location of Hotel Praia Dourada stands out as its most commendable feature, perfectly catering to those looking for convenience and easy access to Porto Santo’s attractions.
Breakfast
However, the majority of the feedback leans towards the negative. Many guests feel that the breakfast lacks variety and quality. Words like weak, basic and poor are frequently used with specific complaints about the absence of hot items, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits. Items such as coffee and juices are described as subpar, often being powdered or industrial. There is a sense that much of the food appears to come directly from the supermarket without much effort to add originality or renew the selection.
The ambiance of the breakfast room also comes under scrutiny with some finding it resembling a cafeteria rather than a cozy dining space and noise levels contributing to a less-than-pleasant experience. Unfortunately, some reviews even note the breakfast as disappointing or unworthy, which clearly impacts overall satisfaction.
Furthermore, there seems to be confusion and dissatisfaction regarding the availability of breakfast with several guests noting no breakfast provided and having to seek alternatives outside the hotel.
In summary, while a few guests have had positive experiences, the overall consensus suggests that the breakfast at Hotel Praia Dourada could benefit from significant improvements in both variety and quality to meet guests' expectations.
Rooms
However, the hotel does face criticism for its older, somewhat outdated structure. The decor, reminiscent of the 1980s, leaves some guests feeling that the facilities do not justify the price. Rooms are described as generally small with poor soundproofing, leading to disturbances from external noise and neighboring guests. Power outlets are limited, often posing inconvenience for charging electronic devices. Additionally, comfort issues with beds and the absence of amenities like elevators get frequent mention. Nonetheless, the comfortable mattresses did earn some praises.
Issues with noise, both from within the hotel and from outside, are frequently mentioned, affecting the tranquility of the stay. The bathroom facilities are also noted to be small and sometimes lacking adequate ventilation.
In terms of hospitality services, the hotel is considered friendly and accommodating with practical features like luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Despite some significant areas for improvement, many guests vouched for their willingness to return, largely driven by the cleanliness and location of the hotel.
Beds
However, there are some criticisms that should be noted. A few guests mentioned that certain beds were not super comfortable and in some instances, the mattresses were described as hard or in need of improvement with springs noticeable in some spots. One particularly negative experience involved an extra bed likened to a rock and a cockroach found under a bed. Despite these occasional issues, the hotel's advantageous location near the beach and its good, varied breakfast contribute positively to the overall guest experience.
Cleanliness
In addition to cleanliness, the hotel offers comfortable accommodations with air conditioning being a pleasant surprise for many. Despite the well-kept environment, a few guests reported isolated incidents such as finding a cockroach and mentioned that certain areas, particularly the dining space, could benefit from modernization and better maintenance.
Overall, the hotel's cleanliness is commendable and stands out as one of its strengths, complemented by a friendly and attentive staff that further enhances the guest experience. The excellent location in the center of Porto Santo adds to its appeal, making it a convenient and comfortable choice for travelers.
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Wi-Fi
Pool
The pool space is modest with limited sun loungers and a somewhat stark environment lacking in greenery. Some reviews note the water can be quite cold, even in the height of summer and the pool primarily caters to children due to its shallow depth. Despite these limitations, many guests appreciate the tranquility of the area and the excellent service provided by the staff.
Overall, the pool at Hotel Praia Dourada is seen as a pleasant bonus, especially for those seeking a quick, refreshing break in between beach outings.
Yes, Hotel Praia Dourada has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Praia Dourada.
No, Hotel Praia Dourada doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Hotel Praia Dourada.
No, Hotel Praia Dourada doesn't have a gym.
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