Grand Hotel, St-Jean-de-Luz

Advantages: Beautiful, inexpensive, friendly (and not too hot!)
Disadvantages: "Posers" in Biarritz, mosquitos

..." (Natural Park) above the cliffs - several times i had spectacular bays, with waves crashing and seagulls wheeling, all to myself. Next i crossed the border into Spain and stopped in San Sebastian for two days. The hotel i booked fell through, and after reporting to a packed but extremely helpful Tourist Information Office was re-located to the University, which lets out its' hall of residence in the summer holiday. It's a fantastic place to stay, with huge rooms, a generous breakfast, and all for 47 Euros - and the staff all speak English (i don't speak Spanish). The bay at San Sebastian has a mount at each of its' two sides, one with an old fort on top, and the other with a comically-shabby amusement park. Both give fabulous views. The last place i stopped was St. Jean de Luz, where there was a Basque carnival underway - man, they like... Read review

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Advantages: Quick transfers, good central location and transport
Disadvantages: Very German the further towards S'Arenal you get

.... But food will be Spanish. The bathrooms are next on the list of improvements if the hotel can find a period to close to carry out the plans. The brochure referred to C’an Pastilla as a cosmopolitan resort. This was translated into ordinary English, as meaning “very few British” Some would be as grateful for this as others would be aghast. But facts are facts. C’an Pastilla effortlessly moves into Playa de Palma which unknowingly becomes S’Arenal. These resorts are a little piece of Germany. Personally, when in Berlin, not when in Mallorca. I am sure an open minded Bavarian would say the same of the British in Magaluf. I love my food and love the Luz Marina restaurant. The choice at the breakfast and dinner buffets is vast and top class. I did not hear one person complain and that must be a record from an all... Read review

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Advantages: location, wow factor, spa facilities
Disadvantages: hard to be casual in here!

...conspicuous in jeans. there is a grand staircase which takes you up to the restaurant level, then on up to the rooms. we stayed in a deluxe executive room, we got an excellent deal through berlin.de for 116 euros per night. the room rate advertised in reception was 300 euros!! the room was beautifully decorated, the bed was really comfy. in the room you had a mini bar, writing desk with all the electrics you would need (fax etc), comfy chair, satellite tv and all the mod cons. the bathroom was black marble, with a lovely deep bath and power shower. all your toilletries are provided, so don't bother about bringing any with you. there is a bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer for you to use. our rate didn't include breakfast which if you did buy from the hotel would cost you 24 euros!! there are loads of cafe's in the vacinity which will do all you need... Read review

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