Vinay B
June 24, 2024
Do many hotels ever, fully match your expectations? You know what you are paying in advance and have your own criteria by which you will judge the hotel. Suffice to say Can Simoneta met all of ours (bar one issue, more later) from the moment we arrived down the impressive long drive to the quality of the rooms and, of course, the stupendous views and grounds. Do not be fooled, this is actually a "small" hotel located in a huge expanse of manicured grounds overlooking the sea. Rooms are scattered around, from the few in the "main" hotel, to some in the old family house and others in the Beachhouse (which involves a considerable walk). The hotel oozes quality...so what are the specifics: Yes rooms are spread around the grounds and not all rooms (particularly those in the old house) have either a balcony or terrace adjoining the room (every room has its own private sunbathing area but this can be some distance from your actual room). If you like to step out your room onto your terrace you have to ensure you have an appropriate room. We were initially given room 25 in the old house. This is up two flights of narrow stairs in the old attic. Internally the room was excellent, but to get outside meant a walk down two flights of steep stairs. We immediately asked to move rooms and were given a room in the Beachhouse, a long walk but well worth it. This is clearly an issue, the rooms in the old house have to be treated with caution and frankly room 25 should not be offered to guests. The Beachhouse has an infinity pool nearby (unheated) and is next to the beach (a mix of rocky and sandy) and the rooms are large and brilliantly designed. The heated main pool is near the main hotel and you will not, ever, find yourself fighting for a sun bed...this is just not that sort of hotel. The restaurant at Can Simoneta is the fulcrum of the hotel and is superb. Breakfast is as good as any we have eaten globally, the lunch menu is appropriately suitable for a light snack and dinner is top quality. Service levels across the hotel are outstanding. From junior staff to senior, everyone is there to help and ensure your stay is as you wish. We could not fault anyone. Without the room 25 issue we would probably rate this as the best hotel we have ever stayed in (Claridge's currently claiming that slot), but, it did happen which was such a shame. However, forewarned is forearmed, we will return! PS Mosquitoes are an issue, if you are susceptible to bites make sure you have the appropriate treatments in your luggage