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Ela mesa

Guesthouse with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Kolona
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Front of property
Beach nearby
Reception
Standard Studio, Sea View | Balcony
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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Faneromenis 2, Souvala, Aegina, Aegina Island, 18010
  • Souvála
    3 min walk
  • Loutrá
    11 min walk
  • Kolona
    3 min drive
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    88 min drive

Room options

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Aphaia Suite, Ground Floor, Pool and Garden View

Aphaia Suite, Ground Floor, Pool and Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Nefeli Double Ground Floor, Pool and Garden View

Nefeli Double Ground Floor, Pool and Garden View

Nefeli Double Ground Floor, Pool and Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Sea View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aegina

At Ela mesa you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Kolona and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Paleohora. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Aegina guest house include Monastery of Saint Nectarios and Temple of Apollo.
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What's nearby

  • Souvála - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kolona - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paleohora - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Monastery of Saint Nectarios - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Paralia Agia Marina - 22 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Piraeus Railway Station - 53 min drive
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Βατζουλιας - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Χορεύτρα Εστιατόριο - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Καλαμάκι στο τσακ ΜΑΜ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪πιτσαρια γιωτας Pizza Giotas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Θυμάρι - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ela mesa

Guesthouse with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Kolona
Ela mesa offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ela mesa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Aegina guest house.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ela mesa offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 0262K124K0258500

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ela mesa
Ela mesa Aegina
Ela mesa Apartment
Ela mesa Apartment Aegina
Ela Mesa Luxury Apartments Aegina/Souvala
Ela mesa Aegina
Ela mesa Guesthouse
Ela mesa Guesthouse Aegina

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ela mesa?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ela mesa?

Yep, Ela mesa is a short 3-minute walk from Souvála. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Ela mesa have a pool?

Ela mesa has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from April to October.

What makes Ela mesa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ela mesa.

Does Ela mesa serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ela mesa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ela mesa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ela mesa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ela mesa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ela mesa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High highs and low lows
This is a hard review to write because there was substantial advantages and good points but also some concerns. I’ll start with the good points. Nice breakfast with a variety of protein (eggs, sausage, yougurt) and carbs (pastries, fresh bread, etc.). Great location as it is close to many sights (Temple of Aphaia, beaches) but still only a 15- minute drive from Aegina town. Pool is beautiful. Staff very friendly and helpful. But unfortunately not everything was perfect. We had to switch rooms after two nights because the A/C wasn’t working. Those nights were very hot. And it took quite a bit of convincing to get the rather crusty owner to acknowledge the problem. (We even went to a hardware store and bought a thermometer!) In the second room (which was very large and cool), the bed wasn’t great. And lastly, the wifi sucked. We always used data. Driving around, the hotel stock in Aegina seems rather poor (compared to what I’m used to), so this might actually have been one of the nicest places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chankyu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our stay at Ela Mesa was great, the staff was so warm and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent hotel
The hotel was lovely and a 5 min walk to the small harbour village. The room was serviced every day with linen change every 3 days. All staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely beach 5 mins walk beyond the harbour up the steps of the end restaurant. Free sunbeds if you buy a coffee or snack. Delicious homemade food and excellent breakfast. Pool is lovely and we were often the only ones using it. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serguei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location and good condition of propery, friendly and helpful property owner and staff. Parking lot could be cleaner and better arranged, WiFi signal at the lower level was not strong enough. Overall, our stay was a positive experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way. We would gladly return
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Majed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean Wi-Fi is weak and needs to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Recommended!
Great stay. Owners really looked after us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Hotel
Lovely Hotel, staff and service. Lovely food in restaurant and nice pool. Situated in a nice quiet area with easy access to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Recommended
Lovely little hotel, quiet, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Good pool, great breakfast. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was excellent but I was disappointed with the friendliness of the owner. I accidentally broke a cheap plastic lid to the cistern when pressing the flush button(on first day) and I felt intimidated by his displeasure. It subsequently made me uncomfortable and I did not stay on the premises other than to change and sleep. Lid was replaced within a couple of hours and could not have cost that much. Needs some customer services training.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were very welcoming! The property and rooms were VERY clean, service was outstanding. The location and views from the hotel excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmel, Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, relaxing hotel with a great restaurant.
We stayed at the Ela Mesa for a fabulous two weeks of relaxation and in a lovely room with great views of the sea from the balcony. All the staff are wonderful and so so helpful and kind at all times. The buffet breakfast has a huge choice and is so tasty - Greek yoghurt, honey, a variety of fresh fruit, cheeses, eggs, meats, breads, pastries and more - delicious. We also ate at the restaurant and found the food to be superb - Greek traditional hot food and salads and a wonderful Fisherman's Spaghetti. We took a trip over to Athens for a day each week - the city is breathtaking and pretty easy to reach by ferry or Flying Dolphin from Aegina Port and the Metro from Piraeus. Lots to see and do on the island too; car hire is reasonable. A truly wonderful place to stay - we are definitely going back: so many people staying when we did were regular visitors which is a huge recommendation in itself.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family hotel close to the beach and restaurants
Ela Mesa is a lovely quiet and friendly place to stay. Thrassos has a good rapour with his visitors and is helpful and more than pleased to answer any questions and be helpful when required. All rooms are either on the ground floor opening to the pool or with a balcony with a delightful view of the swimming pool and sea. I was staying with two children who enjoyed the swimming pools and excellent air conditioning! The rooms are basic but all have a TV, wifi and a very good shower. Our room had a fridge which was very useful. The breakfast was very good with cold meats/cheeses, cereals, plenty of fruit/pastries etc, eggs and Greek hot pastries. The hotel could not be better located for Soulava, quiet and less touristy part of the island, with a lovely selection of restaurants. Go to the beach beyond Sovala bay, where there are no sea urchins an umbrellas and plenty of free umbrellas. We took a taxi to The Temple of Aphaia and the lost village is also worth the trek.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay
Very friendly staff. Clean and nice rooms with a wonderful view over the pool area and over the sea. Great breakfast, good food and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Huddersfield England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
We stayed for a week with our two young children and it was simply fantastic. A small hotel with great service and a great pool, which my 5 year old swam in for hours on end. The breakfast offer was very comprehensive with options to suit all and the lunch / evening food was very good too all of very good portions. We particularly enjoyed the spring rolls, traditional kebabs and chicken burgers. Free Wi-fi and fridges, kettles and hairdryers in every room where super. However the best part was how spacious and comfy the beds were. Very relaxing holiday even with children. Situated in a small fishing village there’s a little play park next to a beach side bar we visited whilst siesta happened (3pm -5pm). There’s also a couple of local shops where you can get basic food items or gifts. Taxi cost 12€ to Aegina town which is a wonderful place with many restaurants, bars and shops. You can also take a trip by ferry from souvala or aegina town for a few euro to other parts of the island or if you fancy to any of the local islands. Thrassos the owner was really friendly and very helpful. Arranged taxis to greet us off the ferry in pieraus and take us to the airport and even playing with my son when he chance. I would definitely recommend this as an excellent choice for a relaxing reasonably priced hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love souvala
We stayed for a wonderful two weeks in this little gem. Food is great and Thrassos and his staff Simply could not have done more for us. The breakfast is great and we loved walking into souvala for our shopping and morning coffee. We met some great people too and had a lot of fun. Hopefully we will get back one day!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edmond, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little hotel.
A very nice hotel with great staff including the owner who is a great chef as well.The two swimming pools are a great addition to the hotel amenities. The menu is very divert and the portions are huge. The staff very polite and very friendly. Overall a great time on a little and quiet island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Deirdre, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Better if Air Conditioning worked
Arrived after disastrous flights from Lisbon and without luggage. Nobody seemed to notice! The airconditioner kept turning off at night and it was hard to sleep. I think it might have been because it was the end of the season but all staff (except cleaner) seemed disinterested. The hot food at breakfast was not in bain marie. Overall OK. Pools closed early as well.