Hotel Barcelo Isla Canela

We stayed on a half board basis for a week in October and found the hotel to be of a high standard, much like other Barcelo hotels we have stayed in. The facilities were first class, including a fabulous, large outdoor pool, plenty of sunbeds, clean and well maintained grounds as well as an indoor pool for when the weather is not too good. The meals were excellent with plenty of choice and variety each day, although the restaurant got very busy at times. The rooms were cleaned every day and the bed was just enormous and very comfy. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I would have given the hotel five stars were it not for a few little gripes, more to do with Barcelo than this hotel itself. If you want tea/coffee in your room you need to hire a kettle at reception then pay 5 euros for a small bag of tea/coffee/milk. There were not enough hangers in the room. The aircon was hit and miss and seemed to circulate warm air in the early hours and, as there was no remote or instructions, we mentioned it to reception who just stated that it worked in response to the outside temperature. Although the meals were of a high standard, the evening meal did not include any drinks and even water was charged for, which we thought was a little miserly. I presume Barcelo is trying to compete with other chains on overall price but this penny pinching is the reason why I have given 4 stars instead of 5 and why I would consider other hotels in the future. The location of the hotel was ideal, being so close to the beautiful beach and on a bus route. Ayamonte is well worth a visit for shopping and tapas (try the courtyard at the back of La Casona or Meraki Tapas for a modern spin). Our favourite bar in Isla Canela was La Orilla where the spirit measures were insane!

Excellent Holiday. Lovely location and friendly staff and fellow guests. Arrived late at night and were given a lovely packed lunch which was a very welcome extra. Varied selection of food at Breakfast and dinner. would definitely return here.

I visit the Barcelo Isla Canela Hotel this month and it was amazing. Even if the weather was not amazing, the service, the food and the quality of the room and the staff make it perfect. I live the way it keep the culture of the area with Jamon, shrimps and Rices everyday in the buffet. Thank you again to the personal of this Hotel! We will return!