Have you ever ever needed to pack your luggage, hit the open highway, and discover the gorgeous landscapes of Europe? We did simply that on our current highway journey via France, Spain, and Portugal, stopping at some fascinating resorts alongside the way in which.
Whether or not you’re planning an analogous journey or simply interested in these distinctive stays, this information is for you. We’ll provide the inside scoop on every lodge, sharing the highs and lows of our experiences, so you may determine which locations is likely to be price a go to.
Our first cease was within the charming city of Poitiers, the place we stayed on the Contact Resort Come Inn. Should you’re searching for luxurious, this may not be your first selection, but it surely definitely has its personal attraction. The rooms had been fairly primary, nearly feeling like a hostel. Sadly, our wardrobe door took a tumble once we opened it, including a contact of slapstick comedy to our keep. No air-con, however followers had been offered—one with a cracked casing.
Whereas the toilet gentle determined to take a everlasting trip, breakfast saved the day. Easy, but filling, it supplied a comforting begin to our travels. For 2 rooms, we paid £135 for one evening. Our verdict? A stable 5/10. It was a spot to relaxation our heads, however not rather more. I didn’t bear in mind to take any photos however that is the nightmare junction I discovered while searching for someplace to park and get meals in Poitiers. It was a beautiful space however laborious to park particularly as we had solely started our highway journey driving in France that day!
Valladolid’s Resort Conde Ansurez
Subsequent, we travelled to Valladolid, driving into Spain for the primary time. We checked into the Resort Conde Ansurez on the outskirts of the town. Right here, we discovered consolation and a contact of luxurious that made us really feel at dwelling. The rooms had been thoughtfully designed, providing each necessities and some surprises, like plush pillows. Priced at £126 for 2 rooms per evening, it felt like a steal.
The one draw back was the restaurant, the place vegetarians would possibly really feel as if they’d entered a meat lover’s paradise. Beef cheeks, anybody? There was actually nothing vegetarian obtainable and the workers had no concepts the place we might go for one thing. We ended up driving to a Burger King!
Regardless of the culinary hiccup, we rated this lodge 8/10. With a greater eating expertise, it might have simply been a 9.
Muthu Oura Praia Resort, Albufeira
Who doesn’t love a superb beachside escape? After driving from Valladolid in Spain via the mountains we entered Portugal and drove via Portugal all the way down to Albufeira. By the point we arrived it was scorching and we had been prepared for a couple of days off driving! In Albufeira, we stayed for six nights on the Muthu Oura Praia Resort. Our all-inclusive expertise was each a success and a miss.
The lodge was good, fairly clear however the all inclusive was very disappointing because the lodge itself solely had one restaurant that was not obtainable each night and was fairly particular (a sushi restaurant) and solely had a pool bar 11-6, no different meals or drinks had been obtainable with out having to go to different resorts within the chain.
One of many resorts was subsequent door however others had been a 20 minute stroll away down (after which again up!) an especially steep hill. The meals within the different resorts had been good however this was very sneaky I felt calling our lodge all inclusive when it truly wasn’t. The pool was pretty and the room had every little thing we would have liked. General I’d give this lodge 7.5/10 because of the foods and drinks points.
The room and pool, nevertheless, had been good and enjoyable by them was excellent. Regardless of the foods and drinks points, we gave this lodge a 7.5/10. It’s a stunning spot if you happen to don’t thoughts a little bit of an journey to discover a meal.
Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada
In Madrid, we had been warmly welcomed on the Ibis Fuenlabrada, a lodge that ticked all our packing containers. The service was impeccable, and the rooms had been each snug and inexpensive—£187 for 2 rooms over two nights, with breakfast included. It’s laborious to beat that sort of worth.
We loved the scrumptious breakfast and the lodge’s proximity to Madrid’s sights. We received an Uber into Madrid which was good as we needed a time off driving. Our score? A well-deserved 9/10, making it a must-visit for anybody heading to Spain’s capital.
Bordeaux’s Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment
Heading again to France, we spent a while on the Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment. This hybrid between a lodge and an house supplied practicality and area, though privateness within the house was a bit missing with its open-plan format. The kitchen space was a pleasant contact, excellent for many who prefer to prepare dinner primary meals within the room.
Breakfast wasn’t included, however we tried it as soon as—and as soon as was sufficient because of the further value. the meals was good however definitely not price the additional we paid. We paid £185 for 2 nights, discovering it truthful worth. General, we rated it 6/10. It’s fantastic for a brief keep, particularly if you happen to plan to spend your days exploring Bordeaux. It’s in all probability an ideal lodge for staff doing enterprise in Bordeaux and fewer appropriate for households.
Look how lovely Bordeaux is although – no image of the lodge because it didn’t look that thrilling!
Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks
Our ultimate cease was in Le Havre on the Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks. This lodge, situated in a residential space, supplied easy however snug rooms. We propose paying for parking except you get pleasure from neighbourhood soccer!
Although it lacked air-con, the continental breakfast was a nice shock. For £118 for 2 rooms over two nights, it was unimaginable worth. We gave it a 9/10, it might have been extra with air-con.
Reflecting on Our Resort Journey
General, our highway journey via France, Spain, and Portugal launched us to a combined bag of lodge experiences. Every cease supplied one thing distinctive, whether or not it was the quirky attraction of Contact Resort Come Inn or the welcoming heat of Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada.
For these planning an analogous journey, we hope our experiences present helpful insights into selecting your highway journey stays. And if you happen to’re interested in any of those resorts, be happy to achieve out, I’d like to share extra tales from our travels!
