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19 years 8 months ago
never go here the place is dirty fag butt's allover the place.well and the food put it this way i lost a stone. entertainment is ok if your only there for a week. as it roll's over so beware of a two week stay.
most of the staff are ok.i will never go there again
most of the staff are ok.i will never go there again
Travel operator: first choice
19 years 9 months ago
We booked our holiday 'allocation on arrival 3 star half board'with First Choice travel. This 'Hotel' should never ever be classed as a 3 star...possibly 2 star.
I have been travelling abroad for over 30 years and this is by far the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in any where.
Before we unpacked I went to see the rep to be moved and paid extra to be moved after one days stay.
It is situated at the back of Torremolinos in a run down residential area surrounded by large tower blocks of flats.
On entering you are met by a fusty smell at the reception area, which is dark and dismal.After checking in you go to the lifts where you notice the rusting dirty ash trays.
On entering our room you noticed the curtains with a foot square tear through the middle letting through the sun light and the dated furniture and floors and walls in need of refurbishment.
Our room was above the pool. It was manick. Again the pool area is dismal and far too small. People were stepping over each other to get to the pool or the bar.
The beach is on the other side of town.
The evening meal was Pie chips and green beans and again was of a poor quality. Breakfast was reasonable.
The couple of times I visited reception other people were complaining about various problems.
I'm sorry i feel the need to write such a poor reveiw of this place as I felt the staff did the best they could under exeptionally poor conditions but I don't want anyone else to get conned into going to such a place.
I got out after one night and was lucky. I won't chance my luck again.
I have been travelling abroad for over 30 years and this is by far the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in any where.
Before we unpacked I went to see the rep to be moved and paid extra to be moved after one days stay.
It is situated at the back of Torremolinos in a run down residential area surrounded by large tower blocks of flats.
On entering you are met by a fusty smell at the reception area, which is dark and dismal.After checking in you go to the lifts where you notice the rusting dirty ash trays.
On entering our room you noticed the curtains with a foot square tear through the middle letting through the sun light and the dated furniture and floors and walls in need of refurbishment.
Our room was above the pool. It was manick. Again the pool area is dismal and far too small. People were stepping over each other to get to the pool or the bar.
The beach is on the other side of town.
The evening meal was Pie chips and green beans and again was of a poor quality. Breakfast was reasonable.
The couple of times I visited reception other people were complaining about various problems.
I'm sorry i feel the need to write such a poor reveiw of this place as I felt the staff did the best they could under exeptionally poor conditions but I don't want anyone else to get conned into going to such a place.
I got out after one night and was lucky. I won't chance my luck again.
Travel operator: First Choice
19 years 9 months ago
Am very surprised at some of the other comments. Just arrived back after a week at the Griego Mar and was very pleased with it. The hotel, granted, is quite old and is basic enough but it was lovely and clean and the staff were always very helpful. We had a room overlooking the pool and while it tended to be noisy with the entertainment in the evening, this was always over by half 11 and to be honest, once the balcony sliding door was shut, it was easy enough to get to sleep.
Location-wise, I was very happy. We got a seat by the pool every day and went down to the town centre at night which was about a 5minute walk.
The food, I thought, was pretty good too. There was a great selection and they always had fresh bread in the morning. Lunch also provided a good selection adn was always nice and warm with the staff constantly bringing hot food from the kitchen.
While we didn't stay at the hotel at night, we did see some bits of the entertainment and thought it was ideal for kids and adults alike. The staff were excellent with the kids during the day, organising various games. At night, all the kids seemed to have a ball with the singing and dancing laid on.
All in all, I was pleased with Griego Mar and wouldn't dissuade anyone from going there again.
Location-wise, I was very happy. We got a seat by the pool every day and went down to the town centre at night which was about a 5minute walk.
The food, I thought, was pretty good too. There was a great selection and they always had fresh bread in the morning. Lunch also provided a good selection adn was always nice and warm with the staff constantly bringing hot food from the kitchen.
While we didn't stay at the hotel at night, we did see some bits of the entertainment and thought it was ideal for kids and adults alike. The staff were excellent with the kids during the day, organising various games. At night, all the kids seemed to have a ball with the singing and dancing laid on.
All in all, I was pleased with Griego Mar and wouldn't dissuade anyone from going there again.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
if you want to experience a holiday from hell then spend a week all inclusive at the griego mar hotel.
the view from our cramped dingy room was discusting, over looking a residential block of flats, strewn with litter and filth,
the food served is appalling,(but ideal if you want to go home 2 stone lighter)! food left festering on the hot plates all day.
entertainment! what entertainment, you'd have more fun watching paint dry!
the hotel location, smack bang in the middle of a run down residential area, just what you want on your family hols.
i would not take my family back to this hotel, if it was given to us free of charge.
the view from our cramped dingy room was discusting, over looking a residential block of flats, strewn with litter and filth,
the food served is appalling,(but ideal if you want to go home 2 stone lighter)! food left festering on the hot plates all day.
entertainment! what entertainment, you'd have more fun watching paint dry!
the hotel location, smack bang in the middle of a run down residential area, just what you want on your family hols.
i would not take my family back to this hotel, if it was given to us free of charge.
Travel operator: first choice
19 years 10 months ago
Greatly in need of refurbishment, the Griego Mar is rated 3* but should really be a 2*.The rooms are in need of decoration and are basic but clean. The air-conditioning units are old and not effective so I dread to think what it will be like in the hotter summer months.
Unfortunately, the pool was far too small for the number of guests at the hotel so we ended up going to the beach a lot and exploring the area. (Note: getting to the beach is fine because the walk is downhill but coming back up is quite tiring - and much worse after a night out!) We used the local buses quite a lot, they are cheap and air-conditioned (but remember to do as the locals do...don't queue or you'll be left waiting for the next bus!!!!!). Marbella and Puerto Banus are both worth seeing.
Anyway back to the hotel....After a few days of the hotel food (which was bland and often cold...I think they use packet sauces too)I discovered a few good local restaurants (there's a great chinese place opposite the hotel which I can recommend!)
If you have a room overlooking the pool area, it can be pretty noisy until the entertainment stops (around midnight).
My greatest concern though was about the lack of security in the hotel. We had a scare in the early hours one morning with a drunk guy trying to kick our door in. Despite calling the reception twice and asking for security urgently each time, no-one actually came to help. For two single women, this was really frightening. Fortunately, after 20 mins, the guy eventually left. We complained the next day didn't receive any explanation or apology and the staff really seem to care which I think is unacceptable.
In view of the above I certainly can't recommend this hotel. If going to the resort again, I would certainly go to a nicer one in a better area. There are some lovely ones down at the seafront.
Unfortunately, the pool was far too small for the number of guests at the hotel so we ended up going to the beach a lot and exploring the area. (Note: getting to the beach is fine because the walk is downhill but coming back up is quite tiring - and much worse after a night out!) We used the local buses quite a lot, they are cheap and air-conditioned (but remember to do as the locals do...don't queue or you'll be left waiting for the next bus!!!!!). Marbella and Puerto Banus are both worth seeing.
Anyway back to the hotel....After a few days of the hotel food (which was bland and often cold...I think they use packet sauces too)I discovered a few good local restaurants (there's a great chinese place opposite the hotel which I can recommend!)
If you have a room overlooking the pool area, it can be pretty noisy until the entertainment stops (around midnight).
My greatest concern though was about the lack of security in the hotel. We had a scare in the early hours one morning with a drunk guy trying to kick our door in. Despite calling the reception twice and asking for security urgently each time, no-one actually came to help. For two single women, this was really frightening. Fortunately, after 20 mins, the guy eventually left. We complained the next day didn't receive any explanation or apology and the staff really seem to care which I think is unacceptable.
In view of the above I certainly can't recommend this hotel. If going to the resort again, I would certainly go to a nicer one in a better area. There are some lovely ones down at the seafront.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
19 years 11 months ago
To say this hotel is awful would be an understatement.Very dated and smack bang in the middle of a very rough end of town.
Entertainment non existant and the entertainers are the worse i,ve ever had the displeasure of meeting.If youre a drunken slob and couldnt care less what your kids get up to while you drink the hours away then this is the place for you.If youre after a family holiday avoid this place as there are far better hotels down the beach front.
Food is very basic and often served cold,the snack bar for ALL INC is topped up when required so beware what you eat as it could have been out all day.
Swimming Pool too small for hotel and most of the time it isnt all in the sun.
I went here as a D.I.Y holiday,payed
Entertainment non existant and the entertainers are the worse i,ve ever had the displeasure of meeting.If youre a drunken slob and couldnt care less what your kids get up to while you drink the hours away then this is the place for you.If youre after a family holiday avoid this place as there are far better hotels down the beach front.
Food is very basic and often served cold,the snack bar for ALL INC is topped up when required so beware what you eat as it could have been out all day.
Swimming Pool too small for hotel and most of the time it isnt all in the sun.
I went here as a D.I.Y holiday,payed
Travel operator: D.I.Y
20 years 2 months ago
Quite surprised with the quality. Expected worse for what we paid. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Food was quite good and always hot or warm. Good selection. Check your room as we were allocated one over the tunnel leading to the pool and it was very noisy. Staff did act and move us to a higher room. Hotel is a bit old and tired but very clean and has a certain charm. Entertainment not great but for the price I paid who cares? We went in February when it was full of noisy Spanish pensioners who got better looked after than us. But so what. Could have been my granny. Did'nt really affect us. Definately go again out of season. Do not think it would be that great in the middle of summer for a couple without kids.
Travel operator: Harlequin Teletext
Recommended
20 years 7 months ago
The room we stayed in was a studio,without any cooking facilities as we were on a bed and breakfast basis,if fact,it seemed all of the hotel were either all inc or half board. we were on top floor (11th) in as studio,balcony very small but we had whole of side of hotel to sit on if climbed thru bedroom window,and this area had a parapet so we couldnt fall off.very clean and tidy,pool decent size but too small for size of hotel,and did tend to get full very quickly.Didn't stay on site much as we werent all incl so would go out on a night. pool room quite shabby but okay to go in for an hour or two when weather bad. staff friendly,set in good area,within easy walking distance of nightlife but quite a trek to beach,downhill going but coming back home after a night out, ooh!
Travel operator: budget holidays
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