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The Level at Melia Villaitana

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Executive lounge
Deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Arcade
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
The current price is RM1,670
RM1,837 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

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Suite (The Level Royal (2 adults + 2 child))

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Junior Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (The Level Royal)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Junior Suite (2+2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level Premium Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

The Level Penthouse Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Penthouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (The Level, Master, 2+2)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (The Level, Master, 2+2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Premium Room, Skyline View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Premium Room, Skyline View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (The Level, Master)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite (The Level, Master)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Premium Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Family Room

Executive lounge

The Level, Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Grand Suite (2+2)

View from room

The Level, Grand Suite (2+2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Grand Suite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Grand Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Family Room (2+4)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Family Room (2+4)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level Presidential Suite (2+1)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level Presidential Suite (2+1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level, Premium Room, Skyline View (2+1)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar

The Level, Premium Room, Skyline View (2+1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for The Level, Presidential Suite, Non Smoking

Executive lounge

The Level, Presidential Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Avda. Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana, 7, Benidorm, Alicante, 3502

What's nearby

  • Terra Mítica - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Terra Natura - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aqua Natura - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Llevant Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Benidorm Palace - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Benidorm Tram Station - 8 min drive
  • La Vila Joiosa Tram Station - 17 min drive
  • Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Angelillo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Trattoria - Meliá Villaitana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltoki Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffet Casa Azul - Meliá Villaitana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Gambita - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Level at Melia Villaitana

Luxury hotel remodelled in 2019 and located near Terra Mítica
Near Terra Natura, The Level at Melia Villaitana provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a golf course and a swim-up bar. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a restaurant with golf course views. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a massage at YHI SPA, the on-site spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, self-parking (surcharge) and a porter/bellboy
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All 99 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus bidets and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 16 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Nostra
  • Indigo
  • Mosaico
  • Papamambo
  • Restaurante Botanic

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 62,431 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 25 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - March 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
Please note: This property’s Half Board and Full Board rates do not include beverages.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 16 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Level Melia Villaitana
Level Melia Villaitana Benidorm
Level Melia Villaitana Hotel
Level Melia Villaitana Hotel Benidorm
Level Melia Villaitana Hotel Adults Benidorm
Level Melia Villaitana Hotel Adults
Level Melia Villaitana Adults Benidorm
Level Melia Villaitana Adults
Level Meliá Villaitana Hotel Benidorm
Level Meliá Villaitana Hotel
Level Meliá Villaitana Benidorm
Level Meliá Villaitana
The Level at Melia Villaitana Hotel Adults Only
The Level at Melia Villaitana Hotel
The Level at Meliá Villaitana
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The Level at Melia Villaitana Benidorm
The Level at Melia Villaitana Hotel Benidorm

Frequently asked questions

Does The Level at Melia Villaitana have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Level at Melia Villaitana?

As of 20 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Level at Melia Villaitana on 29 Jun 2025 start from RM 1,670.13, excluding 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 The Level at Melia Villaitana pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Level at Melia Villaitana?

Self-parking is available for EUR 16 per day.

What time is check-in at The Level at Melia Villaitana?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Level at Melia Villaitana?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Level at Melia Villaitana located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Terra Natura, Terra Mítica and Llevant Beach. Villaitana Golf Course and Aqua Natura are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Level at Melia Villaitana Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very pleasant 2 night stay out of season.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10

Appalling service, cold food, staff rude, no spirits in the hotel, tv doesn’t work, water boiling- no cold water in room. Did not acknowledge any complaints - terrible experience even with a nice building - this is a 2 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great hotel, lovely heated pool and nice to enjoy the Level lounge but the buffet is very poor for vegetarians
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Amazing room The level is worth the upgrade Food needs to be hotter
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Expecting better overall service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10

Bring your own toilet paper. You will get two small rolls per day. If you need more, it takes min 2 hours for the staff to deliver…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10

The Level is not a five star hotel, it is a five star wannabe. The premises and facilitets are five-star, the staff at the reception is good, but the staff at the restaurants are a three at most. They are extremely slow. The only restaurant where you don’t have to wait at least twenty minutes for the bill, is at the buffet restaurant where you sign your bill as you order. And don’t get me started on the Head Waiter at the Italian venue ”Cosa Nostra”.The guy thinks he’s a rock star, but the only thing ”rock” about him is that he is most likely stoned… Finally…from a five-star hotel, I had expected to get a later check-out since we were playing the hotel’s golf course and would not be finnished at 12. The hotel was far from fully booked, but of course that could not be arranged…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10

We arrived to find none of the A La carte restaurants were open although advertised as open on the website. We were told on arrival we should have called in advance. We eat in The Level restaurant which was self service on the first day. The food was not what we had expected from a 5 star resort. You also had to like cats who seem to be encouraged to mingle with guests while eating. We spent most of the next day trying to arrange for an alternative venue to eat so didn’t make the best use of the facilities. We were both totally underwhelmed by the whole experience. On checking out the bill was incorrect and had it amended. Then to find an hour after we left that further charge had been added. We recorded a detailed complaint to Jose in the customer experience team and have been waiting a response. I had held off posting a response in the hope the Hotel would have at least contacted my wife and I with an apology. We played on the adjoining golf course which was great although when we arrived there wasn’t any food being served until 11am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Mooi vormgegeven hotel. 5-sterren, maar niet met een superluxe ontbijt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

very nice complex of 3 differents hotels wiht 5 star and 4 start hotel , including apartments.. nice view of the city mountian and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10

In general, the hotel needs rennovation and services to get better: medditeranean style is really cool and the territory is huge, but the terrace is not secured at all, your neighbor can just step over a low board and be on your terrace and if you are on the 1st or 2 floor, just in 3 m from you is a golf camp that you cant enjoy time on terrace and the golf ball could be dropped to your head. Room service works just till 00:00 and after that its impossible to get absolutely nothing, not food or drinks , not any kind of help or service. The spa is like a separate part but not part of the hotel, so to enjoy access to swim pool, sauna etc you have to be ready to pay extra. On the territory is few restaurants, but if you are planning to get a weekend escape be ready that just a buffet restaurant is open , nothing more. The room itself is ok, but TV even doesnt have option to connect devices , the hair dryer could be replaced for smtg not from 20 th Century, smell of canalization is also not pleasant in the bathroom and black marks around the bath, the fossets is already that old that the metalic cover is falling off. So, its nice to have this big hotel, but also , the Level of facilities and services could be better for this price and name of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Muy bonito. Y volveré pronto.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

6/10

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Perfekte Anlage 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

4/10

Flott hotell med gode senger. Men under lavsesong så var det mye arbeider på hotellet, så man følte man bodde på en byggeplass med mye støy. Vi ba om å få flytte rom - hvorav det neste morgen startet opp motorsag for kapping av trær der også…. Så vi endte med å forlate hotellet, da vi var på hotell nettopp for å kunne slappe av ifbm at huset vårt ble renovert. Samt at majoriteten av fasilitetene var stengt ned. : Ingen spabehandling, hovedbassenget ikke oppvarmet og frokostbuffet ble erstattet med liten cafe med begrenset utvalg til frokost. Servicen var god. Bra garasjeanlegg. Men hotellet skulle ha opplyst og gitt gjestene mulighet til å velge om de ønsket å bo i dette bråket!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Great hotel, have stayed many times, beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10

Visited meny times, always had a good time, bed comfortable. Great spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10

Väldigt långsam inchechning, bra rum och rent, våra 3 rum helt utan utsikt rakt mot en dåligt skött cypresshäck och 2 pinnstolar på våra terrasser, ej enligt bilder på er hemsida. I loungen ingick ej öl men vin o cava, läsk, kaffe o vatten utöver det bara olika typer av oliver ( stor skillnad mot The Level på Melia i Alicante ) Hela hotellanläggningen superfin och jättevackert men långa avstånd, bra spa men dyrt 25 Eu för 1 timme.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10

Tres bel établissement calme et tres bien placé.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020