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Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Laguna del Sauce, connected to the convention center

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
On the beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Banquet hall
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, foosball

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Costanera Laguna Del Sauce, Ruta Interbalnearia, Kilometro 116, Punta Ballena, Maldonado, 20003
  • Laguna del Sauce
    1 min walk
  • La Chihuahua Natural Beach
    6 min drive
  • Solanas Beach
    9 min drive
  • Punta Del Este (PDP-Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 925 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s) OR 2 Queen Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Punta Ballena

On the beach.At this Punta Ballena hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Laguna del Sauce and 3 miles (5 km) of La Chihuahua Natural Beach. Solanas Beach and Casa Pueblo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Laguna del Sauce - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Chihuahua Natural Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Solanas Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Casa Pueblo - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mansa Beach - 16 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Del Este (PDP-Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Classic - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sí Querida - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Club de los Balleneros - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Classic Parillada - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Medialunas Calentitas Solanas - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Laguna del Sauce, connected to the convention center
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Enjoy a summer holiday at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a seasonal outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Punta Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 474 sq ft of conference space
  • 44 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort offers 75 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Punta Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and facials.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 10 outdoor tennis courts
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for UYU 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property from November 15 to the day after Easter: Uruguay value-added tax (10%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (10%).

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: UYU 50.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in March.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lago Golf & Art Resort
Hotel Lago Golf & Art Resort Punta Ballena
Lago Golf Art
Lago Golf Art Punta Ballena
Barcelo Punta Del Este
Hotel Del Lago Golf & Art Resort Uruguay/Punta Ballena
Hotel Lago Golf Art Resort Punta Ballena
Hotel Lago Golf Art Resort
Hotel del Lago Golf Art Resort
Del Lago & Art Punta Ballena
Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort Hotel
Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort Punta Ballena
Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort Hotel Punta Ballena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort to the airport?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) away from the Punta Del Este (PDP-Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort on Dec 5, 2024 start from $124.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort have an airport shuttle?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7 AM to 10 PM on request.

How close is Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort offer free breakfast?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Enjoy Punta del Este Casino & Resort (21-min drive) and Casino Nogaro (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort have a pool?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort have a restaurant?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort is home to La Navicella., which features international cuisine, golf course views, and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials and massages.

How close is Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort to downtown Punta Ballena?

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort is 3.3 mi away from Punta Ballena.

Hotel del Lago Golf & Art Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 291 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 291 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always clean, friendly and just what we like.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very nice, the property is nice but need some cleaning and updating especially around the pool area, furniture outdated.The TV in the room was very old, could only get spanish channels and no streaming options.Will definitely use the Hotel again and recommend it to friend and family, great location and the best view, its quite and relaxing, just need some tender love

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Great place by the lake. People were awesome. Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again. Very convenient for day trips too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Rubens

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Property has seen its better days. It needs remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

ROBERT JOHN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel service the last day included a water outage of several hours, which delayed breakfast. Breakfast was also incomplete since they had o water for coffee, tea, sanitary etc. This also delayed check out and hotel was not happy with everyone checking out late. Hotel did not take responsibility for this inconvenience other to say I am sorry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Views of Laguna Del Lago
This is a nice hotel only 7-8 minutes off the main highway. The hotel is a little aged but still in decent shape, and the views and paths along the lake are wonderful. Very peaceful location with a courteous and helpful staff and good room prices make this a good safe location to spend a few nights outside of Maldonado.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good but could be much better
Amazing location. Rooms are correct for what the hotel charges but the restaurants are way overpriced for their offering and the staff is soo slow and unmotivated. Staff at the reception and bar were ok. For $ 500 a night, it is way overpriced. For $ 200-300 you are getting decent value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

MAURICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is excelent for family with childs, they ll enjoy the park and activities. Is near punta del este and inside the hotel you have restaurants , bars and gym. You can enjoy one weekend inside the hotel.Good. Need maintenance is some places. But is really good. ART is excelent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Bjoern

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Quiet location
The hotel decor is a little aged but it's clean, spacious rooms and friendly staff. The area is great if you are looking for a quiet getaway and space for kids to play safely.

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff , everything perfect !

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to relax
Great place to fall off the grid and just relax. The lake is beautiful and the swimming pools are perfect to spend the day at during the summer. Staff is accommodating, beds are comfortable, there's amazing artwork everywhere, breakfast is very good too. It is far from civilization so not the right option if you plan to spend most of your time in Punta del Este.

10/10 Excellent

Shakira, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A weekend getaway
I enjoyed my stay here. I loved the artwork displayed on the walls, the pool was nice, the free breakfast was good, and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. This hotel is a golf resort, and we were not there for golf, so it's a bit further from Punta del Este (which is why we were there) than I'd like it to be, but the hotel offers a shuttle to Punta del Este for a small fee, so that was cool. The last pick-up to go back to the hotel is a little too early, so if you're wanting to be out late, you will need to take a taxi back. They also offer a free shuttle to the nearby beaches, and a shuttle to the airport, so that's also nice. As far as food, if you don't have a car, your only option is what the hotel has to offer as there is nothing within a short walking distance. We had a small meal at the bar, and it was decent. The room was clean, the shower was nice and big, and the beds were super comfortable. It rained on one of the days we were there so we hung out at the hotel all day and found it to be very comfortable and relaxing with a wide range of amenities offered. The front desk also called every night just to see if we needed anything. Given it's distance from Punta del Este, if or when I ever come back, I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Miami, Fl.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of the lake from a large balcony.
The lake is large, lined by tall pines with many species of birds nesting. A nice cool breeze flows across the white caps and engulfs the room with freshness. A nice relaxing environment to enjoy a cocktail.

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to brag about
The hotel is not appealing to the eye from the outside. The inside is a time tunnel and needs updating. Pool was dirty , chairs as well. Some of the patio furniture needs to go in the trash. Went for a walk and the board walk is all torn up. No cautionary signs where you could easily catch your leg in a hole from missing boards. Our room was not clean especially the bathroom and mold on the tiles. Bed linens were clean.Staff was nice but we had to ask for things that a high end resort would have attended to. The grounds were pretty. The hotel has the potential to be better if the attention to detail was there. The manager was very nice and gave my husband a discount voucher for us to come back. Unfortunately I would never go back.

8/10 Good

Ingrid, Novo Hamburgo, RS - Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel by lake and golf camp
Beautiful place by the lake, with also a beautiful colf camp. Very nice hotel, good food, nice staff, clean and confortable. A lot of activities for kids and adults.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We stayed at the suite and had an amazing time. The jacuzzi was fantastic and not expensive at all. Only thing negative was you could tell it had't been used for some time as there were some spider webs in the balcony and some other hidden areas. Other than that was great, very friendly staff, very nice breakfast and the surroundings of the hotel are stunning.

8/10 Good

VV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location, nice view from the room. Only drawback was the noise from the ventilation and heating engines below the terrace.

8/10 Good

Fox, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine setting and great sports facilities
Fine setting and great sports facilites Can not be bothered to write anymore nnnnnnnnn aaaaannnnnnnkkkkkk

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
I went with my parents and 3 years old daughter. We had a great stay. It was my first time at the hotel, but not my parents. My daughter had a great time at the kid's club and indoor pool (it was winter). She also loves the surroundings: park, space to run. The food was very good and the breakfast excellent!. Highly recommended for families

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel
Hotel is gorgeous but it could be a bit more organized and clean. Overall a great stay though.

10/10 Excellent

James, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel With Beautiful Facilities
We are halfway through a 4-month world trip and this was the best hotel we stayed in to date. It is a resort located in an upscale region within a forested area close to Punta Este. Our room with HUGE and had a marvelous deck that overlooked a manicured mixed pine & oak forest. The outdoor pool was massive and beautifully situated in the forest. This is the best hotel that I had the pleasure to visit in a long time. The only drawback was that we had to leave to fly to Greece to continue our trip I hope someday to return to Uruguay and stay at this Club for a longer time.

4/10 Poor

RKB, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Book somewhere else.
As soon as we walked in, we wished we'd booked somewhere else. The hotel is dark, dingy and in dire need of a makeover. The rooms are full of cheap furniture, the carpets are badly stained and smell damp, the bathrooms look old. The breakfast is basic and unappetising. My heart sank when I walked into the room and from that moment on it was just a matter of waiting it out - not the sort of feeling you want on your Christmas holidays. If we could have got a refund and booked elsewhere, we'd have gone. Worse still, the hotel is about 20 minutes out of town (Punta Del Este) and the charge to get into town by taxi was US$40 (80 round trip) - they have a twice daily shuttle service into town which leaves at inconvenient times and is not free. And if you're stuck in the hotel, then you have to eat at their expensive restaurant or have room service. All in all, this place feels like a one star 1980s Eastern European holiday camp. Avoid.