lesa L
The location is excellent, with easy access to both the beach and the bars. The snack bar serves lovely salads, and the small bar next door is well worth a visit, although it is cash only. The quieter part of the resort is around a 35-minute walk away, but it's completely flat and an easy stroll and worth a visit.
The room was a little dated and could benefit from some refurbishment, but it was clean and well maintained. Housekeeping did a great job, and the room was cleaned daily.
There were a few drawbacks. Storage space was extremely limited, with very little room for clothing. There was no kettle in the room, the safe came at an additional cost, and the fridge leaked during our stay.
The hotel caters predominantly to German guests, which was noticeable throughout our stay. The bar staff were inconsistent; some were friendly and welcoming, while others seemed uninterested in serving British guests.
Overall, the location and cleanliness were the standout features. However, the lack of room facilities and storage, combined with inconsistent service, meant the hotel fell short of expectations in some areas.
Lambertus Oosthuizen
Last minute decision and was one of the only choices.
Patio light can’t be switched off, and curtains do not block the light.
Noisy aircon
Threadbare towels and tired linen on the bed
Overall, not very good sleep.
Rubbish internet as well, keeps dropping, losing signal.
Rooms are clean, but that is the bare
Minimum.
Breakfast is also OK, not great coffee options. Just the machines and it’s not great.
I had a few mornings where there were dirty cutlery on the table for breakfast.
Consider other places first.
Mehul Somaiya
Hotel Review: EIX Platja Daurada – A Two-Star Experience in Four-Star Clothing
If you are booking the EIX Platja Daurada expecting the polished, seamless service of a 4-star Mediterranean resort, you might want to manage those expectations—or better yet, lower them. While the location is undeniably beautiful, the hotel itself feels trapped in a bygone era, struggling to meet even the most basic modern hospitality standards.
The Facility: A Relic of the Past
The most immediate disappointment is the state of the property. Advertising itself as a 4-star establishment feels like a stretch that borders on fiction. The facilities are tired and dated, with an aesthetic that screams "1990s" and hasn't been whispered to since. From worn carpets to aging fixtures, the entire venue lacks the "luxury" or "comfort" labels it claims. At best, this is a 2-star property that happens to have a large footprint.
Service: A Tale of Two Teams
The human element of the stay is a bizarre study in contrasts:
* The Reception: First impressions matter, and unfortunately, the reception staff seems to have missed the memo. Expect a cold, almost dismissive attitude. Whether you’re checking in or asking a simple question, the vibe is often that you are an inconvenience rather than a guest.
* The Cleaning Staff: In a surprising twist, the housekeeping team is the hotel's saving grace. They are diligent, thorough, and hardworking. If the rest of the management put in half the effort the cleaners do, this would be a much different review.
Dining and the "Water Scam"
The culinary experience is equally underwhelming. The food options are repetitive and limited, lacking the variety and quality one expects when paying for a premium stay.
However, the most egregious "feature" is the policy on basic hydration. Even if you are on a half-board or inclusive plan, be prepared to pay for water. To charge guests for a basic human necessity in a hot climate—at 4-star prices—feels less like a "policy" and more like a blatant scam. It’s a penny-pinching move that sours the entire guest experience.
Final Verdict
Rating: 2/5 Stars
The Bottom Line: You are paying for a 4-star sticker on a 2-star suitcase. Unless you only care about the cleanliness of your room and the proximity to the beach, your money is better spent elsewhere. The combination of rude service, aging infrastructure, and being "nickel-and-dimed" for water makes EIX Platja Daurada a hard pass.
> Tip: If you do stay here, bring your own water bottles from the local supermarket and avoid the reception desk unless absolutely necessary.
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Janine Evans
2 Days in
So clean newly decorated Very Smart Hotel
The hotel has had a refurbishment. We were advised by email of 60 rooms being worked on and the indoor pool. All works completed
Loving life here another 6 days to go of home from home. Celebrating my birthday here in a few days yay
Trackers Studio
First, the pros: breakfast buffet is good. The whole area is clean, including the rooms.
Then, the cons: old fashioned building. Squeeking doors, defect keys, no heating, no air conditioning, lot of noise from the street.
Apart from that: this hotel is for bike lovers only, don’t choose it for its beach or its pool.
