VIK Hotel San Antonio

Just returned from our 3rd stay at the Vik San Antonio this year. On the two previous occasions we went all inclusive, this time as we’re not big drinkers and rarely have a large lunch, decided to take the half board option. What we were unaware of was being on a half board basis we weren’t entitled to tea & coffee making facilities in the room and we would now be charged 11 euros for the use of the safe, I don’t know how much they were charging for the kettle but they asked 7 euros for two cups, we also didn’t get a complimentary bottled water, unlike previously stay. After some persuasion they did allow a free safe, kettle and two cups and a bottle of water. I did get the feeling we weren’t treated as well as we would have been, had we gone all inclusive. Disappointing really as they gave us a very nice suite room for the 5 days we were there. Overall it’s still a nice place to stay and the staff are all very pleasant, the entertainment each night is ok and the whole place is kept very clean. Still the usual gripes, Luke warm breakfast items, not sure the trays they have the food on are heated from below. Showers at times can be dangerous, due to the sudden temperature fluctuations and as the majority of clientele are getting on in years, the lack of grab handles in some bathrooms. The hotel is in a perfect location, but needs work in some areas.

My partner and I stayed here for 10 days on a half board basis. We paid for a premium room in a priority location. Firstly, the sea view from our balcony was stunning and could well be the best on the island. Secondly, the pools were a very nice temperature in the hot weather and there were plenty of sunbeds. It goes downhill from there....the hotel is very dated, the landings where the lifts and stairs are have a distinct 70's feel going on....if you've already been, you'll know what I mean. I failed to see what made our room premium (except for the premium added onto the cost!) It was clean enough and comfortable but it was quite small and in need of an update. The fridge was tiny and not even cold. The food....oh dear! We ate in the restaurant on our first 3 evenings and both my partner and I became ill from the food. Myself on night one and him on night three. We each lost a full day of our holiday due to not being able to get out of bed with stomach upsets. The food is buffet style and every dish of what should have been hot food that we tried was barely warm. We paid to eat out for the last 7 days. There were extra charges for the safe and if you wanted a kettle you had to hire one. We paid our drinks bill on checkout and had been charged for a lot more than we had. Overall there are more negatives than positives. We would not stay there again....not even for that spectacular view.

Good location and good views, although its renovation is not that great. The rooms are fine, but they have a somewhat old-fashioned feel. Great personal attention, but the food is very much for foreigners.