The Island - Adults Only

“Don’t Let the Reviews Put You Off”

We had a really lovely stay at The Island Hotel and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday. We booked one of the casual swim-up rooms, which is shared between three rooms. We weren’t sure what to expect, but it worked out really well. Everyone used the pool at diffe… more

We had a really lovely stay at The Island Hotel and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday. We booked one of the casual swim-up rooms, which is shared between three rooms. We weren’t sure what to expect, but it worked out really well. Everyone used the pool at different times, so there was very little crossover, and when we did see each other everyone was friendly. It was actually quite a nice touch. The room itself was a little on the small side, but as we were only really sleeping there it wasn’t an issue. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the shower and bath were great, and housekeeping did an excellent job every day with fresh towels and a spotless room. Our room was one of the furthest away from reception, but we honestly didn’t mind. The walk through the hotel is lovely, with beautiful surroundings, so it never felt like a chore. The pool areas are fantastic, with plenty of sunbeds available throughout the day. We never struggled to find somewhere to relax, and the complimentary pool towels were a nice bonus. We spent most of our time at the main pool. We were a little disappointed there wasn’t a DJ every day, but it did make for a quieter, more relaxing atmosphere. We only booked breakfast, and in hindsight we’re glad we did. There was a good variety of hot and cold food, including eggs cooked to order, omelettes, fruit, pastries and cereals, so there was always something to eat. However, the quality could definitely be improved. Some of the hot food often seemed as though it had been sitting out for a while and wasn’t particularly fresh. We’d also have loved to see a water refill station somewhere in the hotel. You can buy drinks from the bars, but if you’ve brought your own reusable bottle there’s nowhere convenient to top it up, and even the on-site shop doesn’t sell bottled water. We had lunch by the pool a couple of times and really enjoyed it. It’s a little pricey, but the food was good and the service was quick. A special mention has to go to Lukas in the lobby bar. He was genuinely one of the highlights of our stay. Friendly, welcoming and brilliant at his job. If you’re staying here, definitely stop by for a drink. The location is lovely. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and supermarkets within walking distance whichever way you leave the hotel. If you head out of the pool entrance and turn left, you’ll find lots of places to eat along the seafront. We especially recommend 2 Friends, just past the little church. The food was fantastic, the staff were incredibly welcoming and it ended up being one of our favourite places of the holiday. Overall, we had a fantastic week. The hotel is clean, peaceful and perfect if you’re looking for somewhere to unwind. It isn’t perfect, but the positives far outweighed the negatives, and we’d happily stay here again. We were actually surprised by some of the negative reviews before we arrived, as our experience was completely different. We saw staff being treated quite poorly by some guests, yet they remained friendly and professional throughout. We’re really glad we didn’t let the reviews put us off.

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