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We’ve just come back from a week’s stay here and it was very pleasant. We arrived at the hotel at around 12:30 and our room wasn’t ready to check into, but we were given our all inclusive bands to take advantage of the bar and restaurant whilst we waited. The room was clean and ours overlooked the pool furthest from the bar, and was in a direction where we wouldn’t be hit by the sun which had pros and cons. The room didn’t come with a fridge (superior twin) which would have been handy as we had a little one and would have benefitted from storing some cool snacks in one for him but we know for next time! The food was average; it offered simplicities like pasta, chips and pizza for the kids and some exotic choices for adults, and plenty of fresh fruit. However my husband did have some raw chicken which put him off the meat for a few days. When it’s warm enough the pool closest to us offered some fun activities such as aqua gym, pool football and water carpet which both kids and adults can partake in. It was a great experience doing these and there’s some other activities hosted by the hotel staff such as yoga, mini golf, etc. However when it is raining there is limited activities for children and we did struggle when we had two days of rain. Another surprising feature was there is a coin operated washing machine and dryer which is accessible to anyone in the hotel. Definitely a great option for when you’ve run out of weather appropriate clothes! I’m going to finish the review by saying how amazing the staff are in this hotel. From the reception desk to the domestics and the dinner waiters, everyone was smiley, helpful and made our stay a great one. I’d recommend this hotel for a cheap break if you’re not planning on leaving your hotel, as there isn’t much to do in close proximity unless you’re planning to hop on a bus. We walked quite a distance to explore the surroundings but I wouldn’t call the area ‘touristy’ which was nice in some way.

Nice hotel , food okay plenty choice , would of been nice if maybe had apple crumble and custard or bread and butter pudding for a change as mainly cake selection at each meal , rooms comfortable , our balcony very small but was fine , entertainment ok shame not artist every night, bit cool having to sit outside in the evening for the stage entertainment in April, loads sunbeds various locations , not much around the area but good base for exploring, would return in the future depending on the price for all inclusive

This is such a lovely hotel. Beautiful gardens, 2 pools, very Spanish vibe ( the architecture, plants, traditional look and feel). We liked that the hotel is not too big (we don't like very high, massive hotels) - we had a nice room with terrace , very close to the pool. The food was nice. Evening entertainment was good. Very chilled atmosphere. Day time and evening kids entertainment. There is not much to do outside of the hotel tho, but the bus stops are close - you can easly get to Marbella or Puerto Banus. We also booked a Gibraltar trip. In overal I think the hotel is a great value for money. Highly recommended.

Start with the positives. Lots of sunbeds available all day. Staff work hard especially the bar staff. Fresh towels every day and rooms kept clean. Authentic Spanish courtyard in the central Lady Betty bar area with lots of flowers and shrubs. Would be good central location for golfers. Will suit families as their are good pool areas , lots of activities and is safe and more child friendly than adult. Now for the negatives. Long wait at reception to check in. If you have an early morning flight you will have to wait till after 2pm to enter your room. The food is ok for kids but the quality of main meals is not acceptable for adults. Meal times are chaotic and very busy. A lack of quality and variety of fish courses and always overcooked making the fish inedible. We booked a Deluxe twin room and paid extra, but were given a double, room 184. When I complained at reception, I was told it was not possible to change this. I will be taking this up with TUI as to why this happened and couldn't be altered , especially as I paid extra for this choice. Coffee, tea and milk not renewed when finished, so bring your own. My pet hate , smokers smoking in the designated non-smoking areas and not adhering to this.( No respect for the young children with asthma.) No-one is policing this. The bathroom smells constantly, probably to do with the drains. The shower leaks and you have to place towels to soak up the water to prevent slips or accidents. The air con was not always available to us, and when it was, it was ineffective. Getting quality sleep is an issue. Lots of noise in the early hours till 2am and then the pool maintenance guys hosing the pool area from 6.30m onwards. We will not return to this hotel. We have other favourites and will pay more to return to them.

We’ve been 3 times for a total of 5 weeks. We’ve just returned from a 2 week trip and I have to say it may be are last one as the food was so bad that we only ate 1 dinner and went out for dinner every other night of the holiday. We watched as chicken and fish were cooked from frozen. The food all tastes on nothing and the smell in the dining area would put you off fish! Are first time at the hotel the food ok but it’s gotten worse every time! I love the hotel, the staff are amazing and the entertainment is good, the animations teams show is the best of the entertainment by far. I’ve met so many friends at this hotel and everyone one has said the same thing, They won’t be back unless something drastic happens with the Food.

I will get to the reason I titled this review when I get near the end but I just want to start off by saying that I genuinely do my best to write honest and fair reviews from a realistic viewpoint, so please consider that when reading this review for the hotel. Its actually a really nice looking, traditional Andalusian style hotel, predominantly made up of rooms over just two floors with only 20 or so rooms on a third floor. The place is clean and the staff friendly. Bearing in mind the three star rating, the hotel itself and the surroundings of the hotel is quaint with really well maintained, attractive gardens. There are three pools in separate 'courtyards' and plenty of sunloungers. Oh and despite being close to a busy A7 dual carriageway, its actually really quiet, you genuinely cant hear the traffic (which was surprising). The seating around the external bars and entertaining area are all the classic white and green plastic patio type, so again nothing stylish, but does the job....of giving you somewhere to sit. Its a three star hotel so the rooms arent palatial or full of mod cons, they are ok, you know, nice but ok. There is no iron, fridge or coffee machine in the rooms but there is a hairdryer and a TV which does have the main British channels (BBC1,2, ITV, Channel 4 and 5). Oh bring a nice soft towel from home, the ones here are the type that not only dry you but exfoliate the skin. We first thought that we were drying ourselves with a bath mat each! The food at all inclusive resorts can be quite a contentious subject and ive noticed that there are some reviews for here saying that the food is samey and not a lot of choice. Well to a degree I agree with that. We just stayed here for a week and I think if I stayed for more, the food may have become an issue but to be fair yes its relatively samey with slight variations of fish, chicken and pork with the occasional lamb thrown in. The pasta is.....pasta and the salad is .......salad as well as chips and a differing style of potato. However, there is always something to eat, it tastes nice and you can always mix up your meals with chicken and chips, pork and salad, chicken and pasta etc etc. I do have to agree with some reviews saying the food was cold, it was tepid at best, but there is a microwave you can whack your plate in if needed. Similarly in regards to food, people complaining about breakfast and not a lot of choice. Well that's just not true. I dont know about you but at home at best I may have a full English once in a while, but as a rule its just either toast or cereal. Well here they have various cereals, toast, all your ingredients for full English, pastries, meats, cheeses, donuts, yoghurt and fruit. So goodness only knows what those people that say there is no choice have on a regular basis?!? When it gets busy at feeding time, it gets busy, so be prepared to have things missing at certain times and not restocked. Now to the reason I gave this review its title