PARADOR

It is lacking a lot to be a 5-star hotel. The double bed is 150cm even though the room is large. The chill-out area on the terrace was dirty; I had to clean the dust off the seat myself. They do not provide service in that area even though the cafeteria was empty; we had to carry our own drinks. We returned to that area at night, and the dirty glasses from the afternoon were still there. The service is very friendly, however. The pool area is old and muddy. The beach bar closes at noon. I came for the eclipse; I don't know if I would return and pay the outrageous amount they ask for the service they offer.

Everything great, very friendly people EXCEPT the people who serve at breakfast, especially the housekeepers. Nobody wants to hear a scolding or be treated poorly first thing in the morning.

We returned to this magnificent place. It is still just as magical. This parador evolves every year and becomes even more beautiful. First of all, the rooms and the common areas have been renovated. It is very successful, especially the ground floor lounges which are very beautiful and adapt well to the beautiful architecture of the building that lets in the light and puts us in contact with nature at every moment. As for the rooms, I really liked the photos that were above the beds, but the new decor is successful. The bedding is excellent and we feel as if we are suspended with the view of the sea enhanced by beautiful sheer curtains at the large windows. Everything is absolutely impeccable. The rooms are sparkling clean! Moreover, the housekeepers are charming and asked us when we passed them in the hallways if everything was going well and if we needed anything. We also really liked the welcome from the young receptionist upon our arrival. We could feel his passion for his job and his wish for our stay to be a success. The team was always there for us. The Manager is also very present and engaged with the guests and his teams. He is a great professional who takes the time to talk with everyone. The feeling of floating from the beach to the magnificent forest continues with a good breakfast facing nature if you want to have it on the terrace, the superb pool (30 degrees) very well maintained by a lifeguard who is discreet but very friendly. Do not hesitate to ask him for a beach umbrella and a small chair if you want to go to the beach. There is a beverage service (reasonable prices for the service and the hotel category) which is provided by two very elegant young people. The young woman made the effort to speak to us in French. And then you arrive at the beach, where there are a maximum of 10 people..!! in this region of Spain with sometimes too intense tourism, at the Parador de El Saler, one of the great luxuries is this feeling of space facing nature. No need to go put your towel down in the morning to be sure of having a spot at the pool, the hotel only has about sixty rooms.. everyone has plenty of space and quiet ...The ecological commitment remains. it is real and sincere. It is a significant investment in time and financial resources. What a joy! The birds let you approach them closely. You have a drink while seeing wild partridges a few meters away, herons, moorhens, rabbits....the land or sea turtles are pampered. It is not a stay in a hotel like the others, it is truly an experience that one lives at the Parador de El Saler. I found the account of the Valencia floods very moving. My only small suggestion would be to put candles on the restaurant terrace to make it more intimate, but the interior dining room is magnificent, whether it be the furniture or the very soft lighting. In short, another unforgettable and precious moment with the desire to return. I am taking advantage of this article to thank the team at this unique hotel.