Motel de l'Anse a l'Eau

This motel is well located and clean. It has a coffee maker but no extras. Room was never made up or clean towels offered over 3 days. Coffee was not refilled. When I complained staff did not understand English but did give me more coffee. Just be prepared for this if you choose to stay here.

My husband jokes that he likes motels for their colour TVs but, even with lower expectations, this one was a disappointment. We would recommend it only if there are no other affordable options. The cost for a standard room for two nights was more than $400. The bed was just OK, the pillows cheap -- what you might find in the spare room of someone who doesn't want you to get too comfortable. The bathroom fan was loud, the toilet ran and the bathroom light only worked if you took it apart and played with the flourescent tube. And noisy! OMG. A previous reviewer commented that truck traffic started at 4:30 a.m. He didn't mention that street noise doesn't stop until 2:30. Worst was the smell of mould in the carpets. With no air conditioning, we had to keep the patio screen open day and night. What's more, the rooms aren't cleaned during a stay, but an envelope on the bedside table invites a gratuity for room cleaning! Still, we really wanted to go whale watching. Seeing the whales was wonderful, and we were grateful to find a place to stay. As well, the nearby bakery, which opens at 6:30 a.m., was a delight.