We had a room in the courtyard - it should never have been made a hotel room. Open access to any one who passed

We arrived on foot by ferry, and planned to get a cab to the hotel. When we arrived it was early and as it was a beautifiul day, we walked to the hotel on the beach.
At the ferry port we asked for directions, and we were told it was about 6km, Im sure it says much less on the details.

We were only there for one night and went into Cean, to find that the last bus back is 7.30pm. We got back to the hotel at 8.00pm to find the reception closed.
We then went looking on foot for a bar or restaurant, there was nothing open.
We were concerned because we wanted to book a cab for the following morning. We then remembered that the hotel had offered breakfast, so we were sure that someone would be available the following morning. The following day, we were shocked to find that the reception was closed. We rang the hotel emergency number and said that we needed a cab urgently. He refused to call one and said that he was in bed!, he said that we should have asked for one the previous day. We explained that the reception had been closed at 8.00pm, but he refused to call one, knowing that we may miss our ferry.
We walked to local bread shop and the staff tried to get us a cab, but there was none available. The kind girl even rang her dad, to ask him to take us, but he was not at home.
We attempted to walk the distance, but it was just too far, we thumbed a lift and eventually a kind French woman took us. My feet were covered in blisters
This hotel is a large house. The reception area is very small and it has a couple of tables in there for breakfast. The stairs are old and the hand rail is wobbly.
I would not recommend that anyone stays here. The uncaring management do not deserve the trade.

We have used this hotel several times and although its not the best its clean and handy for large parties of people who want accommodation together. It also has a large car park on the anex area over the road from the hotel, for mini buses or similar. There is no bar but you can get drinks off the owners if you ask but we found it cheaper to call in the local supermarket. The breakfasts are average, but you can request special breakfasts if you book ahead. They do not do evening meals.The local restaurants are in the main street about a mile and half away, which is to far to walk, but there is plenty of parking there. We found a local bar where the proprietor would drive you home if you spent some time (and money) there. The hotel is handy for the DD landings etc and a good place to base yourself for that area.

NEGATIVES: We booked our reservation directly with the hotel's website, however when we arrived we were told that one of the two rooms we had booked had "water damage" (we were later informed that wasn't likely). So...they insisted that all 7 of us (only 2 were small children) stay in one quadruple room. We requested that they call some other hotels in the area to check for availabilities for the other family traveling with us, however the staff pretended to do so (I suppose they didn't realize that we understood their French) and even that was a pathetic "try." The staff was extremely rude and kept rolling his eyes (as if it wasn't a big deal for us all to pile into one room!). Fortunately the room was larger than a normal European hotel room, however there wasn't room to move around the beds (which was a very awkward experience because we do not normally stay with the other family like that). The lack of privacy and closeness of the beds made it feel like we were in a HOSTEL. The room was also in a house across the street from the hotel (which was strange). It was extremely HOT in the room (no A/C and we were there in August). It sounded as if there was a dog kennel next door. Dogs were barking ALL night long. No lift. The stairs to get to the second floor were outside and not covered. The exterior door at the top of the stairs did not lock. There was absolutely no security and no staff available after the evening hours.

POSITIVES: There was a hair dryer in the bathroom. The room and bathroom were very clean. The cleaning person provided extra towels upon request.

BOTTOM LINE: WE WOULD NOT STAY THERE AGAIN.