Avenida de la Mojarra, Isla Canela, Spain | (888) 962-8097
Beachfront Arabian style hotel located in upscale Punta del Moral
Standard rooms and apartments with kitchenettes and sea views
Breakfast included and half-board packages available
Private access to public beach
Outdoor pool with a water slide and lifeguard
Indoor pool and whirlpool
Kid-friendly amenities include ping-pong, mini-golf, and a kids' club
30 free minutes of Wi-Fi in lobby
Evening entertainment
Charge for Wi-Fi, parking, minibar, drinks, beach towels, and in-room safe
No beach facilities or fitness center
Some rooms have old-fashioned tube-style TVs
Room decor is drab, and some rooms have two single beds pushed together
Playcanela Hotel is a family-friendly beachfront hotel popular with tourists looking for a holiday vacation in the sun. Accommodations include apartments with basic kitchen facilities or standard guest rooms with drab decor. Sea views are distant. Breakfast is free and meal packages are available for an extra price, but there are a lot of hidden charges: Wi-Fi, parking, drinks, minibars, beach towels, and use of in-room safes. It's a long walk to the beach, though that's standard in this area. The swimming pools are great perks. Kids love the water slides and there are plenty of sun loungers. Mini-golf, ping-pong, and evening entertainment round out available activities. If a spa and gym is a requirement, compare rates at the nearby Melia Atlantico.
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Scene
Family-friendly hotel on the beach
The Arabian style hotel consists of two buildings with interesting architectural details including a pink facade with multicolored tiles, turrets, and green wrought-iron balconies. Indoors, the expansive lobby has two glass elevators and exotic touches like caged birds and green ivy growing over interior balconies. Upholstered wicker furniture and potted plants bring a garden vibe indoors. Outside, a pedestrian bridge and yellow water slides add interest to the swimming pool. Tall palm trees and lush flower beds add to the tropical scene.
Location
On the beach between the border of Portugal and Ayamonte
Isla Canela is a natural island connected by a bridge with the Andalusian town of Ayamonte. The neighborhood surrounding the hotel mostly consists of private luxury homes and other hotels, so a car is required for exploring. Ayamonte is about five miles from the hotel and has lots of options for restaurants and shopping. There's a charge for parking at the hotel.
Rooms
Rooms, suites, and apartments provide numerous options; decor is drab.
There are 306 different rooms, suites, and apartments spread out between two buildings of the Playacanela Hotel. Apartments are a good choice for families as they're spacious and include kitchenettes with microwaves, gas burners, mini-fridges, and basic appliances and cutlery. Floral bed coverlets and tile floors are a bit drab. Rooms and suites are slightly smaller, but are still comfortable. They come standard with electric kettles, TVs with satellite channels, and mini-fridges. Some have furnished outdoor balconies though views range from the parking lot to the river to the swimming pool with the sea in the distance. Not all rooms have flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are clean and functional with single sinks and vanity counters; some have bathtub/shower combinations while others have a shower stalls.
Features
All-inclusive meal packages, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, beach access -- and evening entertainment
There are some great features at Playacanela Hotel but some basic services cost extra. The indoor and outdoor swimming pools are real highlights. Outside, the pool has an adjacent whirlpool and water slides, plus plenty of sun loungers to go around. Indoors, the pool is mellow -- if a bit dark. Beach access is gained by walking down a long wooden footbridge and there aren't any facilities at the other end. Mini-golf and ping-pong are fun for families. There's a kid's club and evening entertainment. An on-site gift shop sells souvenirs and beach essentials.Buffet style breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at Odiel Restaurant Buffet, complete with live show cooking and crepes. There's a small baby area with a microwave and high chairs where parents can prepare food for little ones. A reception bar, theater bar with a live show, and seasonal pool bar with tapas round out the dining options at the hotel. Breakfast is included with the price, and half or full-board packages are also available. Drinks cost extra, as do Wi-Fi, parking, in-room safes, and beach towels.
