Have you ever ever needed to pack your baggage, hit the open highway, and discover the attractive landscapes of Europe? We did simply that on our current highway journey by France, Spain, and Portugal, stopping at some fascinating inns alongside the best way.
Whether or not you’re planning an analogous journey or simply interested by these distinctive stays, this information is for you. We’ll provide the inside scoop on every resort, sharing the highs and lows of our experiences, so you possibly can resolve 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. If you happen to’re on the lookout for luxurious, this may not be your first alternative, however it actually has its personal appeal. The rooms have been fairly fundamental, nearly feeling like a hostel. Sadly, our wardrobe door took a tumble after we opened it, including a contact of slapstick comedy to our keep. No air-con, however followers have been supplied—one with a cracked casing.
Whereas the lavatory mild 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 strong 5/10. It was a spot to relaxation our heads, however not rather more. I didn’t bear in mind to take any footage however that is the nightmare junction I discovered while on the lookout for someplace to park and get meals in Poitiers. It was a stunning space however arduous 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 house. The rooms have 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 may really feel as if they’d entered a meat lover’s paradise. Beef cheeks, anybody? There was actually nothing vegetarian accessible and the employees had no concepts the place we may go for one thing. We ended up driving to a Burger King!
Regardless of the culinary hiccup, we rated this resort 8/10. With a greater eating expertise, it may have simply been a 9.
Muthu Oura Praia Resort, Albufeira
Who doesn’t love an excellent beachside escape? After driving from Valladolid in Spain by the mountains we entered Portugal and drove by Portugal right down to Albufeira. By the point we arrived it was scorching and we have been prepared for just a few days off driving! In Albufeira, we stayed for six nights on the Muthu Oura Praia Resort. Our all-inclusive expertise was each successful and a miss.
The resort was good, fairly clear however the all inclusive was very disappointing because the resort itself solely had one restaurant that was not accessible each night and was fairly particular (a sushi restaurant) and solely had a pool bar 11-6, no different meals or drinks have been accessible with out having to go to different inns within the chain.
One of many inns was subsequent door however others have been a 20 minute stroll away down (after which again up!) a particularly steep hill. The meals within the different inns have been good however this was very sneaky I felt calling our resort all inclusive when it truly wasn’t. The pool was beautiful and the room had every little thing we would have liked. Total I’d give this resort 7.5/10 as a result of foods and drinks points.
The room and pool, nevertheless, have been good and enjoyable by them was good. Regardless of the foods and drinks points, we gave this resort a 7.5/10. It’s a beautiful spot when you don’t thoughts a little bit of an journey to discover a meal.
Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada
In Madrid, we have been warmly welcomed on the Ibis Fuenlabrada, a resort that ticked all our bins. The service was impeccable, and the rooms have been each snug and inexpensive—£187 for 2 rooms over two nights, with breakfast included. It’s arduous to beat that type of worth.
We loved the scrumptious breakfast and the resort’s proximity to Madrid’s points of interest. We bought an Uber into Madrid which was good as we needed a break day driving. Our ranking? 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 resort and an condominium supplied practicality and area, though privateness within the condominium was a bit missing with its open-plan format. The kitchen space was a pleasant contact, good for individuals who prefer to cook dinner fundamental meals within the room.
Breakfast wasn’t included, however we tried it as soon as—and as soon as was sufficient as a result of additional value. the meals was good however actually not price the additional we paid. We paid £185 for 2 nights, discovering it truthful worth. Total, we rated it 6/10. It’s wonderful for a brief keep, particularly when you plan to spend your days exploring Bordeaux. It’s in all probability an ideal resort for employees doing enterprise in Bordeaux and fewer appropriate for households.
Look how stunning Bordeaux is although – no image of the resort because it didn’t look that thrilling!
Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks
Our remaining cease was in Le Havre on the Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks. This resort, positioned in a residential space, supplied easy however snug rooms. We recommend paying for parking except you take pleasure in neighbourhood soccer!
Although it lacked air-con, the continental breakfast was a pleasing shock. For £118 for 2 rooms over two nights, it was unbelievable worth. We gave it a 9/10, it may have been extra with air-con.
Reflecting on Our Resort Journey
Total, our highway journey by France, Spain, and Portugal launched us to a combined bag of resort experiences. Every cease supplied one thing distinctive, whether or not it was the quirky appeal 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 when you’re interested by any of those inns, be happy to achieve out, I’d like to share extra tales from our travels!
