Flew into Faro then about hour and half coach transfer to Isla Canela, the Hotel is very nice and as we were traveling with our 16 year old, plus our daughter and grand-daughter we had two rooms which had a door connecting which would be great for families. Rooms are a little dated (long time since Ive seen an advacado... more

Like many other UK guests, this was a "last minute " deal. The stay did not start off well when there was some confusion over the fact that we should have been there in the first place. The hotel voucher gave this hotel as the intended destination: I let the satnav do the rest. We were told that the "agent"... more

I went to the Barcelo Isla Canela on my own for a week's complete break. Although I was on my own, I quickly made friends with a couple and another single lady who was also on her own. The Barcelo is a Spanish hotel with the majority of guests being Spanish which is great if you don't want a holiday... more

We have literally just returned from the Barcelo Isla Canela, before I rant about how wonderful it was let me just quickly give a brief description about me and my partner because i think this helps others, we are mid 30's , we love family holidays but like the couple stuff to!!! we are not boring but we are not... more

just returned from a relaxing break at BARCELO. It was just what we wanted,clean ,tidy room with fridge,tv air conditioning,balcony with sea views .the large pool area was spotless,first class sunbeds .parasols .deposit of 18 euros for towels refunded at end of holiday.Food in hotel would suit all Nationalities ,no complaint.staff pleasant & attentive. Beach across the road,loads of bar... more

The Barcelo is large, clean and the best option in this area. We'd give it good marks for value (the half board option was excellent in the off season, with a huge variety of mainly Spanish cuisine). Accommodation is arranged in a u shape around the pools fronting the sea. Ask for a pool/sea view with a balcony, as the... more

Two of us have just got back from 6 nights at Barcelo. The hotel is everything we could have expected from the 4 star rating. It is well kept, the staff are friendly and helpfull. For us, the brief evening entertainment of local acts was just enough, and the pool area was very pleasant, and i would imagine, great for... more

The hotel is gorgeous and clean! Also in a good location, near the portuguese border. Guests were mainly spanish couples with kids (so kind of noisy)... The biggest problems were that we went in Sept hoping for some peace and quiet, but all we got were huge queues to get into restaurant (both at breakfast and dinner) and no places... more

We just returned from two weeks on the Costa de la Luz. The Barcelo is well situated - located at the less-developed end of the Isla Canela. Architecture blends in well with the other buildings. Our room and bathroom were both generously sized and clean. We had a good view overlooking the pool. Other guests were mostly Spanish, but included... more