We found this hotel to be just fine, despite some of the negative comments from other reviewers. Its location can't be beat - for bus, train or ferry travel; and for exploring the city, though there isn't much to see. We stayed two nights as we arrived by ferry from Morocco one day and then the following day, did a day trip to Gibraltar. Breakfast was included in our room cost. It was quite adequate - fried eggs, bacon, toast, pastries, juice, etc.

En route from Morrocco during the Volcano hiatus we found this hotel to be charming. After an intitial reception that left us thinking we had stumbled into a Fawlty Towers episode the hotel was an oasis of peace and comfort. Despite the bus station's proximity you can't hear any noise. The dinner was tasty and good value and they served breakfast early to allow the numerous refugees to eat before catching the 7.30 bus/train combo out of town.

The location of this hotel is its main asset. It is ideal for the train station, just across the road. Its ideal for the bus station, just next door. Its ideal for the port, ten minutes on foot or by taxi from the rank outside its door. The main shopping areas are easily reached within a few minutes.
Apart from that it's something and nothing. The hotel is modern, it's well presented, very clean, bedroom and bathroom proper but it lacks character. It seems dead. The dining room was well presented but there was no-one there, no menus lying around,no-one looking for custom, the bar was lit and apparently open but again no -one there to serve.
Unlike most hotels there was no information other than how to use the telephone in our bedroom.
Needless to say we went out.
However I would recommend this hotel for its location and it is clean and well presented.

After leaving Morocco the Octavia seems to have ticked all the boxes in getting us accustomed to Western life again. A short 15 minute walk from inside the port compound to the hotel. It is opposite the train station and above the bus station, ideal for the independent traveller. For $99 for the one night i thought it was well worth it!!