Near Isla Canela Golf Course, Barceló Isla Canela is a haven for families. Enjoy buffet meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with cycling or fitness classes, and soak up the sun by one of two pools.
Paseo de los Gavilanes, s/n, Isla Canela, Ayamonte, Huelva, 21409
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
Isla Canela Marina - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 68 min drive
Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 29 min drive
Castro Marim Station - 29 min drive
Conceição Train Station - 30 min drive
Area shuttle
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
Barceló Isla Canela features a free kids' club and puts you just steps from Playa Alta. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court are other highlights.
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Barceló Isla Canela are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At a glance
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Hotel size
349 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 18 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Tennis
Fitness classes
Pool table
Beach access
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Adjacent to a golf course
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Outdoor tennis court
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Restauranta Buffet - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19 to 19 per person
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 3 per night
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 27 and December 31.
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 18 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from March to October
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number H-HU-489
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
Is Barceló Isla Canela currently open?
The property is closed between October 27 and December 31.
Does Barceló Isla Canela offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Barceló Isla Canela does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Barceló Isla Canela?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Barceló Isla Canela?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Barceló Isla Canela?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 18 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barceló Isla Canela?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Barceló Isla Canela?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Monte Gordo (24-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Barceló Isla Canela and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and an arcade. Barceló Isla Canela also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Barceló Isla Canela?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restauranta Buffet.
What's the area around Barceló Isla Canela like?
Barceló Isla Canela is a short 7-minute walk from Playa de San Bruno and 17 minutes' walk from Playa de Los Haraganes.
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Reviews
Barceló Isla Canela Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Small cozy resort. Lots of chairs. Well kept and beautiful. The beach is all sand and shallow. No stones. Right behind the property.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
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.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
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
Faith
Faith, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
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.
Jan
Jan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2023
Very nice hotel with friendly staff.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
Lovely hotel
Belinda
Belinda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
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.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
It would be nice to have bidets in the hotel rooms
Abell
Abell, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2024
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.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
We are in our early 50’s and we were the youngest ones there by far. Older crowd!
Terria
Terria, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Room safe broken, staff was very rude.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 2, 2023
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
Mark
Mark, 12-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2023
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
EDWARD
EDWARD, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2022
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.
Barbara L.
Barbara L., 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 22, 2022
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
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 29, 2023
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.
John
John, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2025
Quarto limpo e confortável, funcionários simpáticos. Buffet variado.
Sofia
Sofia, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
TODO BIEN
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INES, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
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%.
stela
stela, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2025
Muita excursão
CARLOS
CARLOS, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2024
Me gustó muchísimo el buffet , Luego las habitaciones están bien , pero con mucho ruido
Gheorghe
Gheorghe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Hotel maravilloso, personal encantador, cruzando la calle una playa magnífica
Alicia
Alicia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2023
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.
Valérie
Valérie, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2022
El hotel una maravilla, pero los alrededores muy sucios y poco cuidados. La playa muy bonita pero con muchas algas y medusas.
CRISTINA
CRISTINA, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2022
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.