Barceló Isla Canela

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Playa Alta

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Buffet
Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Pool View | Bathroom
Beach nearby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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Paseo de los Gavilanes, s/n, Isla Canela, Ayamonte, Huelva, 21409
  • Place, Playa Alta
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de San Bruno
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de Los Haraganes
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (2x2 Family Interconecting Room)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace, Pool View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, Balcony (Sofa Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace (Sofa Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Pool View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Pool View (2x2 Interconnecting)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room (with TRRC Side Sea VW)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace, Pool View (Sofa Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (2x2 Family Interconecting Room)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room (2x2 Family Interconecting Room)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Balcony (Sofa Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (Double with Terrace and Sofa Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Pool View (2x2 Interconnecting)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace, Pool View (Sofa Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Pool View (2x2 Interconnecting)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ayamonte

Seaside stay .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Alta and 3 miles (5 km) of Isla Canela Golf Course. Isla Canela Marina is within 3 miles (5 km) and Monte Gordo Beach is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Alta - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa de San Bruno - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa de Los Haraganes - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Isla Canela Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 33 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 29 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Bar La Cabra II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Traiña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Paradise Beach Isla Canela - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seasoul beach club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito Bombadill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Barceló Isla Canela

4-star beach hotel near Playa Alta
Some rates at Barceló Isla Canela are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Barceló Isla Canela offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Barceló Isla Canela. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Ayamonte hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 349 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Barceló Isla Canela offers 349 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Ayamonte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 to 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 27 and December 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 to 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3 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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number H-HU-489

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Barceló Isla Canela

Barceló Isla Canela Ayamonte

Barceló Isla Canela Hotel

Barceló Isla Canela Hotel Ayamonte

Barcelo Isla Canela Hotel Isla Canela

Barceló Isla Canela Hotel

Barceló Isla Canela Ayamonte

Barceló Isla Canela Hotel Ayamonte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barceló Isla Canela to the airport?

Barceló Isla Canela is 50.2 mi (68-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló Isla Canela?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló Isla Canela on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $184, 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 Barceló Isla Canela have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barceló Isla Canela.

How close is Barceló Isla Canela to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Playa Alta and 7-minute walk from Playa de San Bruno. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barceló Isla Canela offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barceló Isla Canela, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 19 and 19 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Barceló Isla Canela?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Monte Gordo (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Barceló Isla Canela?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Barceló Isla Canela?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day.

Does Barceló Isla Canela have a pool?

Barceló Isla Canela features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Barceló Isla Canela have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Barceló Isla Canela have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Barceló Isla Canela to downtown Ayamonte?

Barceló Isla Canela is 3.3 mi away from Ayamonte.

Barceló Isla Canela Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 155 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say anything bad about the hotel, since it was a pleasant stay for my husband and I. We came from the US and we loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small cozy resort. Lots of chairs. Well kept and beautiful. The beach is all sand and shallow. No stones. Right behind the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Barcelo Shines.

Large beachside hotel **** just outside Ayamonte. Great Junior Suite. Spacious and comfortable. Very busy during our stay but the staff helpful and attentive. Great food available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have bidets in the hotel rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at this Hotel, excellent service and friendly staff, the rooms and property itself were clean and the food was great with a good and tasty variety at the buffet. For us, the only negative side was the entertainment program during the day which was a bit dull, but I also understand that this was because most of the other guests were from a much older generation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited Barceló Isla Canela for 5 nights on my own as a summer break while my children were away. The hotel was beautiful. The rooms were modern and clean. The breakfast was fresh and there was a massive selection of foods. The pool area was well maintained and the staff very friendly. I used the gym daily and although it is small it was well enough equipped for a hotel gym and everything was very new. It’s somewhere I would love to return to with my two children, there was a great family atmosphere while being luxurious
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We are in our early 50’s and we were the youngest ones there by far. Older crowd!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room safe broken, staff was very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to pay an extra 300 to move to a room with a useable balcony was the only negative and no coffee/tea making facilities in the room
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

EDWARD

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location however here are the negatives: 1. Buffet does not include any drinks including the breakfast buffet. 2. Loose tiles around the pool walk areas. 3. Finicky air-conditioning thermostat. 4. Food at buffet did not have a great selection
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and very family friendly.

This resort is very family friendly, lots of activities around the pool for all ages. I encourage you to get the all inclusive. Nice walking trail that parallels the beach and easy beach access. There is an exercise room. They offered yoga and water exercise classes. The lounge never had a bartender while we were there. It does have ping pong, pool, and other table games. It's a lovely salt cleaned pool that is treated and cleaned daily. Closed at 7:30 pm and opened between 10 & 11 am. When we were there. Mosquitoes are bad at dusk so don't leave your balcony door open. I didn't know about the pay parking until i arrived. The food was generous and plentiful, and overall quite good, but most of the grilled meats were overdone. We had a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A Mixed Experience with Highs and Lows

The hotel has seen better days, but we still had a good time overall. The outdoor pool area was nice, though the water was too cold to use—heating it would help. There is a small indoor heated pool, which was appreciated but limited in size. Breakfast was excellent—the best part of our stay—and deserves top marks. The padel court was a major disappointment. We booked in advance, but it was covered in moss and leaves, making it dangerously slippery. It looked abandoned and should either be properly maintained or closed. Cocktails were poor, and the bar staff seemed untrained. If you want a good drink, go elsewhere. Our room was nice, and we enjoyed the large balcony, but the beds seemed shorter than standard, and all of us found the pillows too thick. When we asked the staff for a nearby restaurant recommendation, they couldn’t help at all, which was surprising and unhelpful. In short, there were some bright spots—especially the breakfast—but too many negatives for us to consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Swimming pool not climatized water at about 21 celsius, additionally if you leave your hammock vacant for one hour they have a draconian policy of removing your personal belongings from your pool hammock. This information was not provided at check in. Some tiles by the poll broken. Hotel parking 15 euros per night expensive. Buffet food was good some days better than others. Bar staff and waiters helpful. Entertainment crew friendly. These points raised with customer services who listened and encouraged me to write to them but was unable to give me a business card. I felt management hiding behind the Barcelo name seemed sure business would continue coming and not very interested in making our stay more relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

You will need to upgrade your room

You will need to upgrade your room. I booked a junior suite and had to view 3 rooms before finding a suitable room (room 2109 is good). Reception was not pleasant and I felt uncomfortable asking to see other rooms. The male receptionist was rude. The resort is right across from the beach which is nice. The resort itself does not have a lot of atmosphere and it was filled with older German tourists. You cannot bring food to your sunbed by the pool and the drinks are served in plastic cups. There were plenty of sunbeds available. The food was good enough (we stayed half board). Breakfast was nice but dinner was hit and miss. There are 2 supermarkets within 5 mins from the hotel so you can pick up break, ham and cheese for lunch. The hotel is located 1 hour away from Faro airport so please factor in the cost of the taxi into your holiday (approx €160) All in all, it was lovely to get some sun and the hotel was adequate.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto limpo e confortável, funcionários simpáticos. Buffet variado.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

INES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TODO BIEN
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel estupendo

El hotel está genial, personal muy amable y el trato excelente, el buffet muy buena calidad y no faltaba producto. En general una estancia fantástica. Recomendable al 100%.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CARLOS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Muita excursão
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gheorghe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Me gustó muchísimo el buffet , Luego las habitaciones están bien , pero con mucho ruido
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel maravilloso, personal encantador, cruzando la calle una playa magnífica
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bon hôtel, cuisine excellente et variée mais trop salée et emplacement trop bruyant. Personnel très accueillant et serviable. Remercier les femmes chambre ! Piscine très jolie. Met à proximité. Difficulté pour louer une voiture car trop cher.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel una maravilla, pero los alrededores muy sucios y poco cuidados. La playa muy bonita pero con muchas algas y medusas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ficou aquém das expectativas.

Hotel agradável em frente à praia. Diria 3 estrelas e não 4! Quarto pequeno para 2 adultos e 1 criança. Casa de banho com ótimo chuveiro. Não havia estendal para estender toalhas ou fatos de banho na varanda minúscula. Pequeno almoço ótimo! Excelentes frutas e muita variedade. Jantar ficou a desejar todos os dias que estivemos. Apesar de haver muita variedade de pratos, não tinham sabor e estavam mal confeccionados. Bar da piscina com muita pouca variedade de bebidas. A zona da piscina é pequena e muito desorganizada. Não existe o controle das toalhas a marcarem ponto nas espreguiçadeiras. Há quem deixasse as toalhas nas espreguiçadeiras todo o dia e não as usavam enquanto outros hóspedes que sem ter espreguiçadeiras tinham que estender as toalhas no chão. Todos os funcionários no geral muito atenciosos e prestativos. Experiência a não repetir. Ficamos bastante desiludidos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022