Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as archery. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €70
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two single beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting, a television, and a view through a door.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a patterned chair.

Classic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a patterned chair.

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a patterned chair.

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, TV, and patterned floor.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, TV, and patterned floor.

Superior Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Double Room Single Use (Plus)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Double Room (Plus)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Triple Room (Plus)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Quadruple Room (Plus)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite Panarea

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite Vulcano

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Salina

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Linosa

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Isola delle Femmine, Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre is near the airport and on a private beach. Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Palermo Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Bioparco di Sicilia and Mondello Minigolf. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Isola delle Femmine travel guide
Map
Via Liberta' 128/A, Isola delle Femmine, PA, 90040

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, mountains, and a clear blue sea.
    Mondello Beach
    22 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Isola Delle Femmine Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Capaci Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isola delle Femmine Harbor
    9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Church of Madre d'Isola delle Femmine
    9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Isola delle Femmine Station
    2 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scalone
    3 min drive
  • Ciurma
    19 min walk
  • Cavalluccio Marino
    3 min drive
  • Sapore Di Sicilia
    6 min drive
  • Gran Caffè di Giuseppe Bruno
    3 min drive

About this property

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near the airport
  • Consider a stay at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as archery. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 237 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and bidets
    • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and cots/infant beds

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Frequently asked questions

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre on 2 Nov 2026 start from €70, including 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.

Is Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isola delle Femmine hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Isola Delle Femmine Beach and Capaci Beach. Isola delle Femmine Harbor and Portobello - Le Gallerie del Risparmio are also within 3 miles (5 km). Isola delle Femmine Station is 24 minutes by foot and Capaci Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 421 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Beautiful beach, nice pools, and big clean room. The check-in staff are very friendly and pleasant. The property is so pretty and the view of the mountains can’t be beat. From the beach looking towards the resort has a gorgeous “backdrop” of the mountains. The sand is soft with no rocks or seaweed. The complimentary lounge chairs & palapa is a big plus. The breakfast has a very good variety of foods. The location is perfect because you get the best of the great resort and you can take the train which is very close by and very safe directly into Palermo Central for only 3.30 Euros per person. We will definitely stay here again and want to bring our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a incredible private beach 100 % recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice. Right on the ocean. The breakfast was fantastic. There wasn’t much variety for lunch or supper. So we walked off the property. I would NOT recommend the pedicure. It’s a “dry pedicure” it hurt so much! No water is used to let your feet soak. No lotion, nothing. So painful! The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the breakfast was very average
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was better than what we expected. The location was great, by the beach, with a wonderful Terrance and gardens with beautiful views to the Mediterranean Sea. There is. Nice path to walk at night with bars and restaurants. The pool was very nice. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, good food, great pool ateas & beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While we did not know what to expect and were simply looking for a hotel near the Palermo airport, this hotel was a very nice surprise. Great beach and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with great facilities, we enjoyed the pools and private beach access with chairs and umbrellas. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big hotel clean, we had a big room with 2 queen beds Food was good too! Conveniently placed at 20 minutes from the airport! Nice beach too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel/rooms are very clean, spacious and fantastic sea views. The beds were comfy, bathroom was modern and there is a small fridge. The decoration is a bit dated but given how clean everything is, it adds to the charm of an authentic Italian hotel. There were only Italian TV channels if you want to watch TV on holiday which we didn’t. Breakfast was fine, nothing fancy or lots of choice, very Italian with the huge cake and sweets selection. Bread was fresh and very good. No cooked food except bacon and scrambled eggs. Salad, cheese/ham, yogurts. It can get noisy at night with the entertainment (not sure if all rooms are the same, ours was sea view and next to the nightly dancing place), but at least the music was oldies, Italian, tangos, etc. so no bass/boom boom type music. I found I could sleep if the window was closed. My only negative point would be the beach. It’s crowded, and gets dirty with cigarette butts, plastic, etc. People seem to leave rubbish behind everywhere. It was also VERY noisy, constant music from 9:30 to 18. I appreciate some people like this but I want to relax on the beach and listen to the sea, I don’t need constant loud lively music. The sea however was beautiful and warm, which saved the beach experience. Unfortunately, most of the beach are concessions so there is nowhere else to go. Most guests were Italian which added to the authentic Italian feel.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
I didn't enjoy sleeping on the hard plastic wrapped bed. Very sterile and stripped down. I also hated that there was no hot water kettle or coffee maker in the room. It was a pain having to walk to the lobby for hot water. The breakfast was good though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the beach and great breakfast including GF options. The water took a long time to get hot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Facility was really clean , the stuff at the restaurant was really rude , I don’t recommend this hotel at all you come on vacation to se angry faces no thank you , and I’m talking about the stuff on the kitchen and dining ara especially the host lady
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach is in front of hotel with sun loungers and sun umbrellas for guests included in the price. Delicious buffet dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, with very attentive staff, and big rooms. The beach is beautiful and the mountains in the backdrop are stunning. Outstanding sunsets. Close to airport and Palermo. Food is buffet and so hard to get excited about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Used for one night before early flight home to save the early morning drive across Palermo. Will definitely use again during next visit. The self service buffet evening meal is a very good value, with excellent choices for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I returned to the Saracen for the second time with my family. I strongly recommend for family with kids, great fun with the animator team both on the beach with music, exercises and in the evening with dancs and entertainment. The food was different and lots of variety however often it was not very warm and not much fresh fruits in the morning.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The customer service was very ice and all though it wasn't really that busy it was what we needed for the price. The rooms weren't as great as the pictures showed however we were only in them to sleep and that was ok. They provided GREAT SERVICE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Second time staying here for one night pre early flight home, had the buffet dinner which we had earlier in the year also but this time although good had a much reduced choice, we had recommended the stay to friends also and told them of the wonderful buffet so was disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you want a quiet holiday, this is not for you! Lots of large groups of holiday makers, loud music at both sides of the site. No options for eating unless you opt for full board (only one bar snack available, toasted sandwich) and limited bar options (the bar near reception closes at 5pm). But staff are helpful and welcoming, and premises kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was where we stayed the night before our 6am flight home, so we were mainly there for proximity to the airport. It's still 16 minutes drive from the airport but the closest I could find. The staff were really helpful in lining up the shuttle to/from the airport, but the shuttle is pretty expensive, at 55 Euros at 4:30am. (35 Euros during the day.) The room was clean and we ate both lunch and dinner in the hotel dining room. The food is reasonably priced and decent. Breakfast was included in our room but since we left at 4:30am, they provided us with a packed breakfast to take with us. My only wish was that there had been a way to walk out the back of the hotel down to the beach. I gather that it may be less safe to walk on the beach at night, but we would have gone down there during the afternoon if we'd been able to get through there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you book from a third party site, make sure they give you the right type of room. Breakfast options were limited. Air conditioning only went down to 22 degrees (hardly cooled the room). Room had tatty wallpaper in places. Too noisy to sit out and enjoy the balcony. The staff were very pleasant and polite. We will not be booking here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in good location, but needs modernization. Most of the staff were very nice and made our stay at hotel but more comfortable. As my wife is a vegan she found it very difficult to get vegan food. More needs to be done in this area. The staff tried their best to help us but the language barrier made it a challenge. One of the reason we chose Saracens hotel is that on the website, we were lead to believe we would have use the swimming pool, spa facilities , sauna, jacuzzi. But nothing was open.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Does what it says on the tin!

It is what it says it is - a conference hotel. We stayed there one night because it is convenient (10 min drive) to Palermo airport but it was completely rammed with conference goers. The hotel reception and service staff simply could not cope with the volume. Bedroom was an odd layout and very plasticky but it was clean and the bed was comfortable. Located next to a nice looking beach but we felt this was more a transitory stop than a longer term destination. Couple of nice restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023