Reviews of Hotel Rec de Palau 3 stars

Excellent staff and service. Beautiful views and beautiful slate stone walls around the property.

The location is quite high on a private, gated road. It's not easy to up, and sometimes the communication to request a ride on the Rec de Palau golf cart is spotty. I don't remember knowing about this aspect of the property so it was a bit of a surprise.

The view is beautiful and it overall reflects the description

There is no possibility to get a snack during the day It’s only breakfast

Location was away from the main area of Cadaques so had privacy. Great view from the top of the hill.

We couldn´t open the windows in our room as it was directly outside a walking path for guests to the swimming pool.

Nobody’ speaks English. WiFi does not work..I left my sweater in the hotel, I asked to send it to me…they found it…I said I will pay for the all costs of shipping…they answered me back; I have to find a shipping company…no help

Very simple and basic room for the price. I would love to see a kettle in room for a cup of tea ! The staff were so lovely and friendly and helpful. Love the main building. It’s very beautiful. Couldn’t see a menu for restaurant - would be nice to be able to see what they offer, when open. A nice stay thank you

No air conditioning

Charming, best views & the most lovely staff ever!! Pool area & garden is gorgeous

The Hotel Rec de Palau is a beautiful traditional building maintained with love overlooking the bay

View from the terrace was wonderful and the grounds of the hotel are lovely. I can imagine in the height of summer it would be wonderful.

I guess the main issues was distance from the centre of town and the 10 minute climb back up the hill to reach the hotel from the main road which meant we were discouraged from popping in and out of the hotel, and each time we left to go to town it was necessary to make sure you have everything.

the view is nice and the property is so high up so if we walk down ! we try to do it only once maximum twice a day

the view

Location and views are wonderful

This hotel was unexepected.. (in a good way). Its not really a hotel.. its a collection of rooms and small buildings situated in what I would describe as a small hillside park.. There are three pools (or two depending on how you count) and a sprawling restaurant and reception in the main house.. We were allocated a self catering "room" - which was actually two bedrooms plus a living room and a kitchen.. you can walk down to each of the beaches in Cadaques.. and there is parking onsite.. all in all this is a uniuqe a cool place to stay..

Nothing to dislike but be aware this is not a "Hotel" in the traditional sense.. its a series of rooms in some grounds.

The views from the property are spectacular and the staff were extremely personable and accommodating. Felt like we were in nature. The American breakfast was delicious and quite abundant. Lunch and dinner were equally good. Amazing sunrise views and good food. Although the property is located well above the beach, pick up service on the golf cart to and from the main entrance was efficient when we didn't feel like walking up.

The suite with terrace had direct access to a semi private pool with an incredible view. It felt like the whole deck was ours. So easy coming in an out from the room to this paradise. Very comfortable and inviting to stay for hours enjoying the environment.

Difficult access. You have to drive through a peatonal street to get there and ascend the mountain either driving or by foot. Difficult both ways but totally worth it.

The breakfast room had spectacular view and the decor was tastefully done. The swimming pools were lovely Shower was very good The rooms were clean- and were regularly cleaned and fresh towels were placed in the room We got a bottle of local wine as a gift at check out

-We were refused to change room to a larger room another family member joined the two of us, but we were told that no change was allowed. However, The same hotel if booked from Expedia was fully flexible until a short time before checkin date. This created a major problem for us as we had to find another room in a different hotel for our sister. And because of it we had to go back and forth on a very rough and long path that passed mountains and narrow streets filled with pedestrians several times a day. -Our room was extremely small with a closet that had room for six hangers. Of note, we had paid for the room for seven nights for two ladies, therefore, our clothes were all over the chairs and on our suitcases, photo attached. -The parking rate was listed free but when we got there we were asked for 15 euros per night. -Our windows had no screens and mosquitoes were plenty, so despite our wish, we had to sleep in that tiny room with the window closed and with air condition on! -The breakfast was mediocre at best. While the serving staff were nice, the croissants were soft and soggy, and the coffee was tasteless, while the amount was plenty. Jam and butter came in tiny containers and had no authenticity. - The property had a bad smell upon arrival and when asked ithe hotel management showed the air freshener next to the hotel entrance exuding the unpleasant smell.