Parador de Ayamonte

everything was top class once we arrived.

Gates were locked when we arrived and we were unable to raise any response from the hotel to begin with. It was not clear if any communication from the gate was actually happening. We eventually got out of the car and attempted to open the gates manually. This was not a problem but we were suddenly aware of an individual running down the hill towards us shouting and waving his arms. He continued to be abusive and accused us of breaking the gates! (which we clearly had not.) He continued to be rude even when we got into the reception. We arrived too late in the evening for dinner. No offer of either room service or anything else was made and when we got to our room around midnight there was no coffee making facility available.

We definitely liked the view. Our room was great and immaculate. It was cleaned daily. We did not have breakfast but heard from other guests that the breakfast was NOT value for money and was of poor quality.

This is the third time we have stayed at the Parador in Ayamonte. It is a great hotel and everyone extremely friendly and helpful. The only thing we were not happy with was the menu in the restaurant which had not changed on each occasion we have been at the hotel. There was very little choice and every time we asked for the duck that was on the menu we were told that this was not available. This has happened on each occasion we have stayed at the hotel. If it is not always available, then why have it mentioned on the menu? We both had the steaks which were not really appetizing at all and a disappointment considering the price of the meal. However, again the staff were really great.

Good room size, pleasantly decorated leading out to balcony with great view over the river to Portugal & down to the town of Ayamonte. Breakfast options were good together with restaurant food & wine very enjoyable with local Huelva Province options to the fore. A good sized pool & garden. A very enjoyable stay & would use again if in the part of the world again.

Hotel restaurant menu choices had a number of items unavailable. Perhaps some recommended taxi firm details to enable guests to leave the car in the hotel car park whilst enjoying the numerous dining options in the town. Basic Spanish useful for guests (which is sensible, it is Spain after all) since not all staff have fluency in English which can lead to misunderstandings, most of which are amusing but can sometimes be frustrating ( I contrast my experience in Portugese 4* hotel where the misunderstandings were much less).

View from the room was fantastic, looking across the estuary to Portugal. Very spacious pleasant room with a seating area. Large bathroom with a great shower. Steps down from the room directly onto a lawned area by the pool. Pleasant bar area with views overlooking the estuary and an outside terrace.

Unfortunately the bed was VERY uncomfortable, with an extremely hard, old looking mattress. My husband was so uncomfortable he had to sleep on the sofa.

Private parking. We prefer the standard rooms which are a good size with great views over the town and across to Portugal. Good pool. Easy access to Portugal.

The air con. was noisy and sound insulation could be better. Restaurant service was too quick between courses.

Food was fantastic, enjoyed an early pre dinner drink outside. The grass area was very scruffy with muddy patches better that the grass is removed and the area paved!

For the size of the Superior room the bed was extremely small and we asked for the sofa bed to be made up on the second night twin beds would be ideal.

Breakfast was good. The staff should know however that tea should be served with boiling water and NOT lukewarm water. Lunch and dinner could be improved. Décoration and space in the lobby and corridors very Nice.

The bedrooms would need to be freshned up. They are out of date.

Location. Large public area.

No tea making facilities in the room. No help with luggage. Lounge area very nice but at night overhead lights too bright. Lamps not used. Restaurant food very poor.

Our room had a fabulous view and was comfortable, the bathrooms are getting rather dated now though and need re-furbing. Our light breakfast was fine. Raul on reception was brilliant at his job and bent over backwards to help us, he is a credit to the company!!

Just the bathrooms need updating.

Beautiful hotel, lovely garden area and bar. Room was spacious with lovely views.

Only one complaint, the mattress on the bed was too hard and could feel springs underneath making it very uncomfortable.