Hotel la Playa Blanca

Location discreta, posto tranquillo vicinissimo al mare, tramonto visibile dal balcone della camera spettacolare, pranzo discreto, servizio un pó lento, colazione molto scarsa

Arrivati alle 12 circa , troviamo la reception e ci assegnano la camera , non troviamo anima viva , in camera non c'è acqua da bere , vetrate visibilmente sporche , un piccolo frigo non funzionante appoggiato su uno sgabello di plastica .Fuori la piscina è sporca , molte sdraio sporche e rotte , le docce esterne sporche .La notte la struttura è non sorvegliata .Colazione essenziale .per il resto i servizi in camera funzionano bene e la posizione è impagabile , ci tornerò nonostante tutto.

I thought the previous reviews were a bit harsh, but gave me low expectations. I must admit when I arrived I didn’t know where to go. I did get there late and none of the telephone numbers worked and despite my arrival before 10pm reception was closed and everywhere was dark (no lighting by the pool!) However when I did flag down a member of staff they were helpful, showed me to the room which I thought was very nice and clean. The room had everything I needed as I did just shower and sleep and the rooms are cleaned every morning. The balconies are a nice touch; but with them being so close together there is no privacy. I also didn’t hire a car so walked everywhere and used the trains frequently (lots of steps and uphill walks though; so if you can I’d say hire a car especially for a short stay and if you’re less abled to walk). Also the restaurant wasn’t open in the evenings so I had to go elsewhere for food, very little choice in the vending machines too. Not much goes on in the town either so I was a frequent visitor in Cefalù roughly 25 minutes on the train. Breakfast was adequate with new items added every day so you had a couple of mixed choices. The pool was half empty and green when I arrived but a couple of days later it was cleaned and full again. I didn’t mind as I had booked for 7 nights and there are also beaches nearby and didn’t worry too much as I knew I came out of season. Overall I enjoyed my stay, I wanted a quiet getaway and I got just that!

Love holidays are selling a product that does not exist!!!!! Hardly any of the facilities are there!! It is a total rip off and a scam. I am making an in depth complaint, there is too much to describe on this review. Basically none of the facilities are there as advertised by love holidays. We were left hungry, cut off and depressed as were other guests. Phoned the emergency helpline for love love holidays but they refused to help us!!!! Totally in breach of false advertising and will take it further if not resolved Do not go there!!!!! This was our first time booking with love holidays and thought we were being sent to a trusted hotel, it turned out to be a NIGHTMARE!

This is not a package holiday destination however if you want traditional Sicily and are prepared to hire a car like we did it’s magical. The breakfast was ample and fresh coffee was made each day for us. The pool was cleaned and the area spotless. The rooms are a bit run down and the balconies close together but the atmosphere of relaxation and rustic are in abundance. There is a fridge in the room and the room is cleaned daily. We learnt from previous reviews and brought a travel kettle and supplies so we didn’t eat in the hotel although this was an option. We had the place to ourselves nearly. It’s a good walk to any restaurants or shop but with a car it was easy to get to the supermarket for supplies and to explore the neighbouring villages and get to the train station. The water is crystals clear but rocky so sea shoes are needed. There was no rubbish anywhere that we saw. Everywhere does shut for siesta so it forces you to relax. Staff were friendly and we got by with little Italian although I learnt the basics before we came out. My tip - hire a car, get supplies but enjoy the rustic charm this place had to offer.

Is the hotel a 4* hotel - no. Did I expect it to be for the price I paid - no. Lovely location right by the coast. We stayed here from 3rd - 9th October and used it as a base. I would agree you need a hire car and we made use of the train frequently to travel to Cefalu which is an amazing town. Found owners and staff polite and breakfast was adequate. The room was clean and as advertised with a sea view. If you're looking for a inexpensive base in north Sicily to explore from its ideal the train to Cefalu / Palermo made life so easy.