Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante
Location: Calle Genea, Portobelo, Portobelo, PA
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Breathtaking Views:
Experience the stunning views from the terrace and garden at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante, enhancing your stay with a touch of tranquility and beauty.
Delectable Dining:
Savor a delightful meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, completing your day with culinary delights and relaxation.
Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, daily continental breakfast, and a helpful front desk staff, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay during your visit.
Embark on a memorable getaway at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante and immerse yourself in the charm of Portobelo.
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Nature reserve
- Boat tours on site
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Continental breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
- Scuba diving nearby
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Boat tours on site
- Free continental breakfast
- Nature reserve
- Fishing nearby
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo).
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the bay
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo)
2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Balcony/patio with sea views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toaster oven
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop workspace and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Basic Double Room, Sea View (Casa Rayo)
1 Double Bed
145-sq-foot room, deck/patio with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Deck or patio
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View (Casa Congo)
1 King Bed
376-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Comfort Quadruple Room (Casa Congo)
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
323-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo)
1 Double Bed
145-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Deck or patio
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View (Casa Congo)
1 King Bed
376-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
-
Basic Double Room, Bay View (Casa Rayo)
1 Double Bed
145-sq-foot room, deck/patio with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Deck or patio
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (4/5): Poor condition. We left a night earlier. - The overall cleanliness and maintenance of the place and vicinity was very poor. We left a night early because of that. Also the restaurant closed after 3:00PM Sunday, so no place to have diner. The towels were all stained. The structure did not feel safe either, with a steel reinforcement and a notable inclination is the structure. Low water slow on the shower. Main door was misaligned therefore the latch would not work.
- yolanda (10/5): - Todo maravilloso, gratamente sorprendida
- JAMES (8/5): - Recomiendo Casa Congo. Nos quedamos una familia de 4, y nos gustó el amplio espacio ofrecido por dos habitaciones y una sala de estar. La ubicación fue muy buena, con balcón frente al mar. También valoramos que pudimos abrir las ventanas durante la noche debido a que hubo un corte general de luz y no funcionaba el A/C. La atención por parte de Jorge fue muy buena.
- Adriana (10/5): - El hotel esta lindo, y el servicio es de su personal es bueno y son muy amables, el encargado se pone en contacto contigo, te manda la ubicacion, y te de indicaciones, para asegurar tu llegada. El menú de restaurante es pequeño, pero la comida esta muy rica.
- MARIA (6/5): - Tienes que caminar con tu equipaje en la calle, no puedes acercar tu vehículo y además dejarlo en la calle retirado o pagar una cuota, no te dan agua para beber todo te cuesta a precio de Hotel de lujo y es una casa improvisada muy regular. Desagradable experiencia en Rayo Verde. Desayuno pobre. Se anuncia con un precio bajo y ese corresponde a una habitación básica, tuvimos que pagar más del doble pagado a Expedia para obtener una habitación decente, lo único que vale la pena ahí es el lugar del mar que tiene vistas preciosas.
- Daniel (10/5): - Staff were amazing
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great location and staff very attentive - Staff very polite and attentive, mainly Jorge he gave us very good suggestion about the city. Location nearby the city and beautiful hotel view.
- Lori (10/5): - Right on the water! View was great! Friendly staff, good hospitality.
- Lindsey (10/5): Beautiful spot in Portobelo! - Clean beautiful room overlooking the bay. Towels and sheets were clean and comfortable. A small kitchen provided everything we needed. We loved the hammock! Staff was excellent and answered all of my questions ahead of time and made sure we could find parking from the main road. Thank you!
- Andrea (10/5): - The person who checked us in was very cordial and professional. We loved the art gallery, lunch, dinner and the karaoke. A very relaxing place by the sea. The only issue is some other guests that stayed up late talking and listening to music a bit louder than it should have been The manager was very quick to explain to them that there were other guests so they turned down the music. The room was quite nice, spacious and very clean. We will definitely return!
- Jacqueline (10/5): Lovely chilled place - Really lovely view from our room. We just had the basic room but it was perfect for us. Aircon! A basic but well prepared breakfast was included. Had a stingray cruising in front of our outside space for a few hours which was great.
- David (10/5): - Wonderful room right on the water with a first class view. Friendly staff and a great kitchen! Spent a couple days there and found it very enjoyable!
- Jill (10/5): - Great place to stay in Portobelo! Lovely terrace to sit out in overlooking the sea. Room very comfortable..Above all, the staff are first class! Manager George was super helpful! All the staff wete great! Also ..the food was wonderful...best breakfast we had in Panama. Definitely would recommend this place to stay!
- LEANDRO (6/5): - Café da manhã muito fraco, poucas variedades. Restaurante com valor elevado para os pratos oferecidos. Estacionamento não é gratuito, cobraram 7 dólares por noite! devolveram após acionarmos o suporte ao cliente do Expedia.
- William (10/5): - Quaint B&B in the heart of Portobelo. Easy walking to restaurants, the museum, the church and other attractions.
- Karthiga (10/5): - Property, staff & its restaurant are excellent. Portebello is too far from main locations.
- Shanira (10/5): Great view - Great service. Everyone was very accommodating
- Mark (6/5): - Nothing unique, the options in Portobelo are limited, so you have to pay a bit more for a standard accommodation. The power went out during the night, so we did not have AC until early morning. The breakfast service was good but when I asked if I could top off my small cooler with a bucket of ice, they said no it costs $2. Really? it's not the $ it's the principle. The power went off! Did I get a refund? No. The parking is tight here and it took 30 minutes from arrival to finish check-in process. Oh, we heard the closest beach costs $50 for a group, so we drove to another public location and parked for $5. The beach was crowded and dirty so we stayed for 2 hours and left before the traffic became a problem (Sunday). The Panama Canal museum in Colon was a side trip worth taking!
- Daniela (10/5): - Muy hermoso lugar, perfecto para niñxs y sus mamis on dutyyy, enseñando, explorando, disfrutando d la vida, libertad y naturaleza..
- gilberto (8/5): - The hotel is very nice. Good boat access for pick up
- Guillermo (8/5): - Super comoda, la comida muy buena y la ubicación excelente para tomar el bote a las islas 😀👍
- Angela (8/5): - Enjoyed Casa Ongo. Liked hearing water from my bed.
- eric (10/5): - Excellent location, right next to the sea!
- Anthony (2/5): - My experience The receptionist needs training The room was small on 2 floors upper floor accessible by SMALL Spiral Staircase . Sleeping on the lower floor was impossible because of heat rising from the kitchen . Poor WiFi Tele and AC not working Needs checking Prior to Guest arrival. No Possibilty of me promoting this Smelly hotel Sewage smell from the Sea . Portobello should be raised to the ground
- danielle (10/5): - Incredible staff who were so helpful. A very cute apartment with great art. Beautiful location with a view.
- Oren (10/5): A Day in Paradise - I travel to Panama often and every time a stay in Portobelo is a must on my trip! This beautiful historical village, located on the Caribbean seashore is just a couple of hours away from Panama City, is a perfect getaway to nature and peace! I stay in Casa Congo every time when I go there! Great comfortable rooms, beautifully decorated with the works of the local artists, and an amazing view of the bay when you wake up! A picture 1000 words cannot describe! Friendly and efficient team with great hospitality and a great seafood restaurant with the best Puplpo I ate. A beautiful gallery on the ground floor presents local artists work. This time we were 3 people to celebrate our birthday so we booked the apartment in the other building - Casa Rayo Verde! Fully equipped and simply great! Highly recommended!
- Alexandre (8/5): Charmant et appétissant - Hôtel charmant avec un restaurant de bonne qualité, ne pas hésiter à se laisser tenter par le poisson du jour
- Cheryl (8/5): Pick the right room - I should have asked for a room facing the sea when I booked as myview of a wall was disappointing. Room was also too small for a chair or desk, but fine to sleep in, and stunning art on the walls and even in shower room.
- James (10/5): - Very friendly staff that helped carry our bags and allowed us in when we arrived at 9:45pm. Rayo Verde had a great breakfast for us each day, as well! It was hard to find accomodations with enough room for the 3x of us in the area, but this room was spacious and we were able to cook our meals in the kitcnen.
- Mikael (10/5): Great stay in Portobelo - Very nice place next to the bay. Great service and good food. Note that the terracce can be shared with other guests from neighboring rooms. If you are lucky you get a quiet french couple playng cards, if you are unliucky you may get a spanish couple “working from home without headphones on zoom….
- Douglas (10/5): - Property is right on the water with easy access to downtown area and the old forts. Amie checked us in and was excellent in helping us thru our stay.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Séjour simple mais agréable à Portobelo - Nous avons dormi dans une chambre double à Rayo Verde, très petite et basique pour le prix, avec des traces de moisissure en bas des murs. Climatisation, mini-frigo et bouilloire, lit confortable et porte ouvrant sur une petite terrasse donnant sur la baie, magnifique. Le signal wifi (code à demander à Casa Congo) est faible ou inexistant à Rayo Verde. La terrasse de Casa Congo où sont servis les petits-déjeuners, est beaucoup plus grande et confortable. Le personnel est sympathique.
- Angel (10/5): - Lugar muy pintoresco, personal muy amable y ambiente familiar.
- Eileen (10/5): - Staff were super helpful. They even set up a TV to watch World Cup Soccer - just for me
- SANTIAGO (10/5): - Nos gustó mucho la atención
- Karl (10/5): Simply Amazing Stay ! - Our first impression was how amazing the view from our balcony was of the harbour and shipwrecks. We had our breakfast and dinner each of the 3 days and the food was simply delicious. The hosts spoke both English and Spanish. I highly recommend this location in Portobelo for all travellers.
- sébastien (10/5): - Chambre tres confortable, décoration soignée, propreté irréprochable, personnel a l ecoute et tres disponible, activités proposées très sympa .
- Oren (10/5): Top! - Love this place. Been several times in their beautiful art gallery of the local artisans and this is my second time staying overnight in Casa Congo. Rooms are great and very comfortable with a porch to looking at the magical bay of Portobelo, an amazing view for a wake-up! Portobelo as a village is a unique spot that didn't change much since going there first in 1984! Very recommended!
- Christopher (10/5): Beautiful place to stay in a beautiful old city. - This place is just fantastic! All the employees were incredibly helpful & friendly, our room stayed nice and cool as a brief escape from the heat, and they make delicious margaritas at the bar. The city is also a really cool place to discover and if you enjoy pizza, visit Pizzeria La Negra.
- Carolina Soraya (10/5): Muy buen lugar - Bonito, limpio, gente amable. Bravo!
- Alastair Julian (4/5): Muy decepcionante - - En la habitación había un olor a cloaca permanente - La ducha no tenía agua caliente! (la justificación: “Se nos acabó el gas de la pipeta”) - Un gallo en una casa cercana te despierta a las 5am, tanto si quieres como si no - La luz de hall y el ventilador están conectadas al mismo switch, por lo que es imposible dormir con el ventilador puesto! - La vista desde el baño es a una casa completamente desvencijada, con tuberías externas oxidadas y llena de basura - La hamaca que hay en la terraza no se puede usar durante mucho tiempo debido al fuerte olor a sobaco
- Pedro (10/5): No momento o melhor hotel em Portobello - Um pequeno Hotel excelente para visitar Portobello e suas fortalezas históricas. Quartos com uma vista encantadora. Jantar também bom (não serviam vinho ?)... Bom pequeno almoço.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I love it, is quite beautiful, relaxing and fun, The room was exceptional
- Verified traveler (10/5): Gorgeous Place - This hotel was absolutely wonderful! The aesthetic was spot on! My only two minor complaints are that we had to pay for parking and that the wifi is not unlimited. Not a deal breaker for us, but also not what we expected for the price.
- mayuri (8/5): Good place for a day or two max - One of two beds was not good, but hotel changed our room to a better bed, unfortunately we had to share a queen bed, and pay an increase on price. Staff was wonderful Very quiet town Mojito was great, food ok
- Margaux (10/5): Great experience! - Great view of the bay, friendly and helpful staff
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice designed room with a front bay view. Bathroom on a design level. Art decorations. Excellent friendly staff always meeting needs of visitors. Great choice of meals throught a dayy A bit limited breakfast.
- NT (8/5): - I was pretty torn on this review... Pros: Room and grounds are clean. Staff is friendly and helpful (They even arranged for someone to pick us up from the hotel for a day trip to one of the islands). Check in and out was quick and easy. Probably the best you can find in Portobelo. Cons: Location! This is definitely a day trip location, everything you “think” you would want to see is within a two block radius. All surrounding area is sad and dirty. (And I am not at all pretentious, I have visited many countries, am adventurous and will look for the off the grid activities, road side food stands, but this was by far the most disappointing) ... the hotel itself has no water/beach access, is Very difficult to find, so don’t go by GPS as once you reach Portobelo you will be looking for streets that do not exist (more like sidewalks). Breakfast was okay. Take away for me was don’t stay in Portobelo, but if you must, stay in Casa Congo.
- Barry (10/5): - Had a great time here. Ibin, the manager, was helpful and set up a couple water taxi trips for snorkeling. Breakfast was good as well as dinner in the restaurant, although it is closed Mon & Tues. Very clean and comfortable.
- Mariel (8/5): - The staff was accommodating but didn’t seem to know we were coming, although they did find our name and had a room for us. They weren’t sure how long we would be there but that wasn’t an issue either. The room was very comfortable but a little “tired”. The bathroom was very nice and the shower was great; hot water and plenty of it. The breakfast was basic but good, actually the fruit and juice were wonderful. The staff was very pleasant.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - A nice place to explore Portobelo from. Book the rooms ovetlooking the bay if you can
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Helpful staff, lovely bed, large deck complete with hammock. Overlooked bay. Very comfortable. Breakfast could have been better.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice showers and balcony in our room had a great sea view. Ebien and the rest of the staff were great. Thank you to them all.
- Graeme (8/5): - The restaurant was closed the day we were there and it is essentially the only restaurant in portobello Pity they didn’t disclose this first
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The area where the hotel is located is somewhat run down and the hotel has no parking, so you need to find a place to leave your car. The food is good, but it is a limited menu but at a very affordable price and the food was quite fresh...however if you like cocktails, this is definitely not the place to get them (they were undrinkable). The breakfast which is included was quite hearty and fresh as well! The staff was beyond nice and accommodating, the view was beautiful and the room was really pretty. There is not much to do in the area and nobody will really offer information unless you ask-- however if you want a quick tour of the mangroves it will cost you about $15-$20 and they can arrange a little boat to take you out.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Cultural Experience on the Caribbean Coast - Due to Expedia's mistake, our room was not available! However, the staff was able to find nearby accommodations in a beautiful, one-bedroom apartment with a balcony that was more than suitable! Portobelo is a fascinating cultural goldmine. We were fortunate enough to hear a live concert of folk music and there is art everywhere in this town!
- Daisy (6/5): Beautiful and relaxing bayview, nice hotel - Frontdesk and kitchen has limited schedules. That was disappointing. Also because it is difficult to contact the hotel by phone. Guestrooms are really nice. Personnel is not so kind.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Never again! - We had booked and paid a quadriple room via Expedia befhorehand but upon arrival the room had been given out go other guests. We were accommodated in another room with only one bed. Further we were told the payment had never been made and were charged the other room on the spot. Back at home I realised that I have been charged twice. Up to now, more than a month later, I have not been refunded despite several emails. Had I not been ripped off, I would say th hotel is nice and simple but overpriced for the rather hostel-like standard.
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