Pia Mare Hotel

There was a wedding the night I stayed. They set up the stage right next to my window. It was so loud that even with the ear plugs, I couldn’t avoid hearing the loud music and partying. My bed was vibrating with the noise. I felt like I was put inside a loudspeaker way past midnight. And they charged me the full price for that. Otherwise, the staff was friendly, there was a swimming pool, and the sea views were great.

Avoid - this ‘hotel’ was over-priced, dirty and in desperate need of maintenance. Reception definitely not manned 24 hours. Room was filthy and unfinished (half painted, wires hanging out roof, only some plugs working). No tea/coffee facilities, no water. 2 threadbare towels provided (despite 3 people staying in room). Room not serviced throughout stay, beds not made, no clean towels provided - definitely no daily housekeeping. There was a restaurant but each time we went it was deserted, we didn’t see a menu throughout out stay. The pool was in disarray, in desperate need of some maintenance, broken tiles all around and generally falling apart. Dangerous gaps in the decking. No cushions or towels for the sun loungers. No menu for breakfast. We were bought out an omelet (for which we were charged £7 on check out, despite the fact we did not actually order it and that breakfast was supposedly included). On checking out, we were massively over charged (on an already very expensive rate for a terrible hotel), reception tried to pass it off as bad maths, total scam. Felt like we were on holidays from hell and we couldn’t wait to leave. If you are looking for a nice, clean, reasonably priced hotel where you will receive good customer service and basic hotel amenities, I would steer clear of the Pia Mare