Hotel Coral Reef

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Coral Reef surprised me. I’ll be honest – when I first walked up, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but there’s something genuinely charming about this spot that grows on you. The lobby has this lived-in feel that’s actually pretty welcoming, with worn leather chairs that look like they’ve hosted countless travelers swapping stories over coffee.

The rooms are exactly what you’d expect for the price point – clean, functional, nothing fancy but everything works. I mean, the AC kicked in reliably (which honestly matters more than thread count when you’re somewhere warm), and the shower had decent water pressure. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stayed at night – you’d think being right in the mix of things would mean noise, but the windows actually do their job. The staff at check-in were genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions. They knew the area well enough to point me toward the good local spots instead of just handing over a generic tourist map.

Here’s the thing that makes Hotel Coral Reef work – it’s got that sweet spot location where you’re close enough to walk to the main attractions but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the chaos all the time. I found myself actually looking forward to coming back each evening, which isn’t something I can say about every mid-range hotel I’ve stayed at. The little terrace area they have is perfect for an early morning coffee before the day gets crazy, and honestly, that view of the surrounding area gives you a real sense of place. Sure, it’s not going to blow you away with luxury amenities, but if you want a solid base that feels more like a neighborhood gem than a corporate box, this place delivers. The 7.8 rating feels about right – it’s doing the fundamentals well without trying to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Ocean Front with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 2 children
• King Room – Ocean Front with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Economy Queen Room with City View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• King Room with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• King Suite with Sea View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Standard Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Maria from Portugal (8/10)

  Just right next to the ocean, super comfortable bad and helpfil stuff team 🙂 stunning view Too 🙂

• Kristine from United States (8/10)

  The location and accommodations

• Stephen from Australia (7/10)

• William from United States (9/10)

  Ocean front rooms, great staff, comfortable beds.

• Erwin from Netherlands (8/10)

  Nice room, close to the ocean, friendly receptionist.

• Melissa from United States (8/10)

  Location, location, location. Centrally located. I walked the bike path every morning at sunrise! It was magical and just what I needed.

• Jeffrey from United States (8/10)

  Location is great, near the ocean. Very nice pool

• Amber from United States (7/10)

  Property is located near shops and restaurants that you can walk to. Ocean views but rough waters, not for swimming. They loan out bikes and beach towels.

• Katherine from United States (9/10)

  Spacious room with an excellent view. Lovely staff with lots of thoughtful extras.

• Kj from Canada (7/10)

  Closeness to ocean and a long paved walkway. Also easy to locate. Lobby staff were a kind and accommodating family. The pool area looked great but we never had time to utilize.

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