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 by way of France, Spain, and Portugal, stopping at some fascinating motels alongside the best way.
Whether or not you’re planning the same journey or simply interested by 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 may 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. In case you’re in search of luxurious, this may not be your first alternative, nevertheless it actually has its personal attraction. 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 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 night time. 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 photos however that is the nightmare junction I discovered while in search of 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 town. Right here, we discovered consolation and a contact of luxurious that made us really feel at residence. The rooms have been thoughtfully designed, providing each necessities and some surprises, like plush pillows. Priced at £126 for 2 rooms per night time, 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 obtainable 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 lodge 8/10. With a greater eating expertise, it may have simply been a 9.
Muthu Oura Praia Resort, Albufeira
Who doesn’t love a superb beachside escape? After driving from Valladolid in Spain by way of the mountains we entered Portugal and drove by way of Portugal right down to Albufeira. By the point we arrived it was sizzling 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 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 have been obtainable with out having to go to different motels within the chain.
One of many motels 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 motels have been good however this was very sneaky I felt calling our lodge all inclusive when it really wasn’t. The pool was beautiful and the room had every part we would have liked. Total I might give this lodge 7.5/10 as a result of foods and drinks points.
The room and pool, nevertheless, have been good and stress-free by them was excellent. Regardless of the foods and drinks points, we gave this lodge a 7.5/10. It’s a stunning spot should 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 lodge that ticked all our containers. The service was impeccable, and the rooms have been each comfy and inexpensive—£187 for 2 rooms over two nights, with breakfast included. It’s laborious to beat that form of worth.
We loved the scrumptious breakfast and the lodge’s proximity to Madrid’s points of interest. We received an Uber into Madrid which was good as we needed a day without work 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 Area
Heading again to France, we spent a while on the Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Area. This hybrid between a lodge and an residence supplied practicality and area, though privateness within the residence was a bit missing with its open-plan format. The kitchen space was a pleasant contact, excellent for many who wish 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 further price. 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 high-quality for a brief keep, particularly should you plan to spend your days exploring Bordeaux. It’s most likely an ideal lodge for employees doing enterprise in Bordeaux and fewer appropriate for households.
Look how stunning 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, positioned in a residential space, supplied easy however comfy rooms. We advise paying for parking until 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 may have been extra with air-con.
Reflecting on Our Resort Journey
Total, our highway journey by way of France, Spain, and Portugal launched us to a blended 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 the same journey, we hope our experiences present helpful insights into selecting your highway journey stays. And should you’re interested by any of those motels, be at liberty to succeed in out, I’d like to share extra tales from our travels!
