Hostal Las Gaviotas

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : I should have read the facilities. I asked for a pool, parking and restaurant. I assumed there would be a bar. Trip Advisor rated it # 2 in San Jose so that was good enough for me. We are pensioners but enjoy a hotel with ambiance, there was none. The worst experience was the breakfast. No buffet, you were given a tray at the counter and was given either a small baguette or a croissant. Then offered processed cheese and ham and a small plastic container of grated tomato. I asked for a croissant as well as a baguette and was told I could only have 1 item. Coffee was available and they gave us a glass of orange juice. Jams and butter were also available. This has to be the most bizarre breakfast I have ever experienced in a hotel/hostel. The staff were pleasant and professional. The garden/pool area had loungers, no cushions, 2 small tables and 4 small chairs. For 37 rooms this was not enough. All in all we were very disappointed. Should we have gone to another hotel you may ask, we did not as we had to pay for the 3 nights whether we stayed or not.
  : As above.

Good
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Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Room was with conditioner, small balcony and minifridge. Brekfast was included - for the one time it is good enaugh, however I expect more variable set especially if stay for more days. The Swimming pool is also great addition. Beach is in 10 mins walk. Nice hotel for the shot stay.

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Friendly receptionist, who went out of her way to assist.
  : Room was not made up, previously occupants towels and bedding still in the room. Asked for this to be rectified and was told the room was already made up. Receptionist took us back to the room so we could prove that it wasnt cleaned or ready. Not worth the money they were asking for. We didnt stay booked another room in San Jose instead.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The hotel was in a good location for exploring the Cabo de Gata. There was plenty of free parking and the town centre was only 5 minutes walk away.
  : We were disappointed with the breakfast , but realise it was a typical Spanish breakfast. We would happily have paid extra to have some hot options for breakfast.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple