Residenza Badus

“Wonderful views - but be aware…”

Residence Badus is overall a really nice place to stay. We stayed in the new blocks of flats, across the road of the reception, going up up up the hill in one of the top flats so we had an AMAZING view - they accommodated our request to be on the top floor, not ground, thank you. We just didn’t kno… more

Residence Badus is overall a really nice place to stay. We stayed in the new blocks of flats, across the road of the reception, going up up up the hill in one of the top flats so we had an AMAZING view - they accommodated our request to be on the top floor, not ground, thank you. We just didn’t know the actual set up of the buildings, which is a bit all over the place, not in one site. We thought we would be staying where all the beautiful flowers and swimming pool is, but that was not the case - it’s a completely separate building (all brand new though!! Brilliant space, brand new furniture, great sized bathroom - but shower wasn’t good). We were very disappointed though that the main swimming pool (although far from our apartment) was going through refurbishment so it was closed. Very disappointing as there was no information about it prior to our trip and we were SO looking forward to stay in the apartments overlooking the pool and being able to use it!! The only pool available was a small one that looked more like a private pool to two apartments - and with kids playing there, absolutely forget about relaxing by the pool. I didn’t go in at all during the whole week. Also, the reception is closed for a while so if you need to speak to anyone, be aware. On our check out (around 8:30am) reception was closed and we didn’t know where to leave our keys, so we left with someone in the bar. There could be just a box for us to drop the keys in at check out, it’s such a simple fix. Overall we had a nice stay albeit the negatives mentioned above. Ah!! And the flowers and cactus are soooo beautiful!!

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“Not bad, not good”

We were 3 families with small children, so place was quite good to keep an eye on them and gave us a possibility to enjoy meal, while they were running around. However accomodation itself had some flaws, we had 1 bedroom apartmen on 1st floor. It looked fine, as we did expect from photos. What did… more

We were 3 families with small children, so place was quite good to keep an eye on them and gave us a possibility to enjoy meal, while they were running around. However accomodation itself had some flaws, we had 1 bedroom apartmen on 1st floor. It looked fine, as we did expect from photos. What did not work for us, was that we could not have shower all 3 of us at once. Usually only 2 people manage to wash, boiler has been always ON. Another really bad thing was constant smell from bathroom (from toilet pipes!). Lastly, normaly they offer possibility of breakfast, but for some reason they decided to cut season short and we could not have breakfat at all. We came in September. Overall, location was also really good and there are lots of nice beaches around. Li Junchi was with free parking at that time.

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“Old apartment in the lighting and kitchen”

-Poor harmony between the reservation and the local offices, the payment of the remaining 50% of the reservation had to be done in cash, it could not be by card. -They didn't know that the three apartments reserved by me were a group. -In the American kitchen there is no room for anything, all the … more

-Poor harmony between the reservation and the local offices, the payment of the remaining 50% of the reservation had to be done in cash, it could not be by card. -They didn't know that the three apartments reserved by me were a group. -In the American kitchen there is no room for anything, all the space occupied by a sink, stove and microwave. -At night it seemed like you were entering a cave because of the low light from the fluorescent bulbs, very old!! -There was no simple toaster, you had to toast the bread in the microwave.

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“Strange setup Badus residence”

We read the reviews & they were good! So we arrived 14.15 at Badus residence hotel to no reception staff, there was a notice of times & they were not re-opened till 17.00. We called the number & said we had arrived only to be told we had to wait till then. As you can imagine it wasn’t a great start… more

We read the reviews & they were good! So we arrived 14.15 at Badus residence hotel to no reception staff, there was a notice of times & they were not re-opened till 17.00. We called the number & said we had arrived only to be told we had to wait till then. As you can imagine it wasn’t a great start as we had to leave London 4am & get transfer which was over 1.5 hrs & there was 6 of us 60 years & over. When staff came we checked in & had to pay €40 each tax (which we knew) €21 each cleaning (not expected) & €150 damages deposit returnable. (not expected) Once settled, we tried to find out a bit more of things to do/go & all I can say is if you want pool & room this hotel is fine (supermarket close by) if you want restaurants & sightseeing then don’t bother as there’s 1 restaurant in hotel & a couple up the very steep hill. Taxis are rare & you have to preorder them & it cost around €400 (between 6) to go sightseeing. Closest Beach was a bus ride away & that’s €1.50 each way but beware of times as they don’t all go back to hotel. So moral of review is look what you’re booking & check EVERYTHING.

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