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Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Sports facility
Bicycling
View from property
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room (Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room Single Use (Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room (Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room (Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Via Liberta' 128/A, Isola delle Femmine, PA, 90040

What's nearby

  • Isola Delle Femmine Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Capaci Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capo Gallo Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 14 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Mondello Beach - 18 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Isola delle Femmine Station - 2 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gritta - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kent - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Puccio Giuseppe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lido Bagni Artu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reindeer - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

Upscale family-friendly hotel near the airport
Consider a stay at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage or a facial at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as archery. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 238 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and heating

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Saraceno
  • Zisa

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Saracen Sands
Saracen Sands Village
Saracen Sands Village Hotel & Resort
Saracen Sands Village Hotel & Resort Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Village Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Hotel Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Resort Beach Congress Hotel Palermo
Saracen Sands Village Hotel Resort
Saracen ds Village Resort
Saracen Sands & Congress
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Hotel
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Hotel Isola delle Femmine

Frequently asked questions

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

As of 29 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre on 6 Dec 2024 start from AU$100.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isola delle Femmine hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Isola Delle Femmine Beach and Capaci Beach. Isola delle Femmine Harbor and Isola delle Femmine are also within 2 miles (3 km). Isola delle Femmine Station is 24 minutes by foot and Capaci Station is 28 minutes.

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 291 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

parmjeit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was full of fire ants cockroaches and mosquitoes. My kids got bitten by ants .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was very ice and all though it wasn't really that busy it was what we needed for the price. The rooms weren't as great as the pictures showed however we were only in them to sleep and that was ok. They provided GREAT SERVICE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here for one night pre early flight home, had the buffet dinner which we had earlier in the year also but this time although good had a much reduced choice, we had recommended the stay to friends also and told them of the wonderful buffet so was disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed with food breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you want a quiet holiday, this is not for you! Lots of large groups of holiday makers, loud music at both sides of the site. No options for eating unless you opt for full board (only one bar snack available, toasted sandwich) and limited bar options (the bar near reception closes at 5pm). But staff are helpful and welcoming, and premises kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gatien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rajan

It is an okay hotel, definitely not 4 star as claimed. The room we were given was fairly basic, the furniture were old and out-dated, and needs upgrading. There was no kettle or any facility to have tea/coffee in the room. Beds were really hard and creaking, but we had two double beds in our room instead of one double bed, maybe suitable for family. Bathroom was okay, the cistern was constantly leaking, and the shower head had probably been there for ages, as we can see black discoloration, which could be harbouring Legionella, and can cause serious infection. Rooms were cleaned every day, fresh towels supplied. The pools were dirty and over crowded. Beach towels costs 2.50 Euro. One of my main complaints is that the drinking water supply was very limited, particularly in that hot weather it is important to drink plenty to avoid dehydration. Water was only available in the dinning area, with restricted access. The staff did not allow to fill up the water bottle. What a shame! Water is a basic human need and the hotel does not seem to care. Food was good, but became a bit repetitive, which is expected. Local white and red wines were for free, they were okay. The best part was the private beach, which was well staffed and the water was clean. We had a designated sun lounger so there was no hassle. The nearest train station was only 10 mins walk, and have easy train access to Palermo central. We used a taxi service of the hotel's contact, which was really expensive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abhinav

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Radha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was not good
We stayed here for one night. It’s a very large resort hotel so we didn’t do much since we were passing though in between other destinations and plans. The pool was basic and the large one was closed for some reason when I tried to take my kids. I did not go to the beach which looked nice. The biggest bummer was their buffet dinner (30 euro per adult). It was not good at all. Food did not seem fresh and reminded me of cafeteria food. The rooms were clean and comfortable though. Very loud at night with music.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Uncomfortable Budget Hotel Claiming 4 Stars
My gripe with this hotel is that it has a lot of potential to be a nice resort—as it’s facing one of the nicest beaches I’ve ever been to—but it lies about being a 4 star hotel. 4-star hotels, at a minimum, typically have room service, vending machines for after-hours food, and if not, some other form of late night food option. Saracen Sands Hotels offers NO OPTIONS for food after 10pm, so if you get there late and you don’t bring groceries or food with you, you will have a tough time eating. Another pet peeve of mine is that the hotel is stingy with how cold they let your room get. It can’t be colder than 22 degrees Celsius. Most hotels allow up to 18. We were sweating for part of the night and the staff refused to override the code and bring down the temperature. I would’ve gladly paid more money for a cooler room. Long story short, when you arrive at the hotel, it looks nice. Sort of like a Hilton. But then you realize almost everything is self-serve (you even need to go to the hotel front-desk to get pool towels because they don’t have them available at the pools or beach), the rooms are uncomfortable and let lots of noise through, and it’s hard to find food after 10pm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used for one night before early flight home to save the early morning drive across Palermo. Will definitely use again during next visit. The self service buffet evening meal is a very good value, with excellent choices for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a modern facelift !! Other than that this is a killler venue! I’ll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, up until we needed a taxi to the train station. The desk lady just kind of pointed the right outside and said you can catch a taxi over there. But the night before, the other lady at the desk said it would be no problem to call you a taxi. So there you go. Then the taxi guy I got us to the train station gouged us around $40.00
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

alex

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked three nights stayed one- terrible hotel
Firstly the good - decent sized room for four Now the bad - absolutely everything else April is out of season so the area is dead… there’s no water in the pool, you can’t use the beach access. The hotel is a conference hotel and in no way family friendly. It was really noisy all evening and then we were woken by weights smashing around in the gym next door. I got up and went for a run asking the gentleman to ease up as my kids were trying to sleep, came back from a run and tried to use the gym which was locked with the same guy in. Asked at reception and the rude night guy said it doesn’t open until 8am… this was pretty funny as we both looked over and saw a bloke using it! Luckily the day guy took potty when I asked to reduce my stay to one night. My partner said she rates it the worst hotel she had ever stayed in… I mean I would go that far but I wouldn’t stay again. Went to Palermo and had a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Assad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Busy hotel uncomfortable night
Very poor bed and pillow was completely flat school party in hotel very noisy all night air conditioning did not work at all breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JOEL

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023