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19 years 2 months ago
This is an excellent hotel, very well designed, with plenty of facilities, and an almost intimate feel that belies its size. There is efficient and friendly service from all the staff. The place has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, making it easy for even a single traveller to make friends. The hotel enjoys a superb position, with stunning views over the sea to Fuerteventura.
The rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean. Food is served buffet-style with plenty of choice and a very good standard of cooking. Many of the guests are German, and this is reflected in the menu, which could be a little more imaginative at times.
Evening entertainment is the weakest point, particularly on those nights when it is provided by the in-house team.
35-45 minutes walk West takes you into Playa Blanca along a splendid, newly paved, seafront promenade, crossing the new marina along the way. A taxi back costs only 3 euros, and there is also a free bus service from the hotel. The resort itself is low-key, but growing in size fast.
10 minutes walk South-East takes you to the edge of the Papagayos peninsula, a protected conservation area of open hills, with a string of magnificent sandy beaches. The whole area will take a full day to explore properly. Nude sunbathing and swimming is accepted on the beaches away from the two car parks, and there is a very peaceful and laid-back feel to the whole area.
The rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean. Food is served buffet-style with plenty of choice and a very good standard of cooking. Many of the guests are German, and this is reflected in the menu, which could be a little more imaginative at times.
Evening entertainment is the weakest point, particularly on those nights when it is provided by the in-house team.
35-45 minutes walk West takes you into Playa Blanca along a splendid, newly paved, seafront promenade, crossing the new marina along the way. A taxi back costs only 3 euros, and there is also a free bus service from the hotel. The resort itself is low-key, but growing in size fast.
10 minutes walk South-East takes you to the edge of the Papagayos peninsula, a protected conservation area of open hills, with a string of magnificent sandy beaches. The whole area will take a full day to explore properly. Nude sunbathing and swimming is accepted on the beaches away from the two car parks, and there is a very peaceful and laid-back feel to the whole area.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 3 months ago
Picked this up on a Teletext late deal from Thomas Cook.
Not a lot off of the brochure price but excellent value for the money. Hotel is a 4-star and meets that criteria in every respect, lots of marble, wood, stainless steel and brass. Fit and finish is first rate and the whole place is kept very clean.
Location will be a bit isolated for some as it is way out on the edge of the Playa Blanca resort, but an excellent prom and a 45 minute walk takes you into the centre.
The immediate area is very quiet with only a few hotels and lots of private apartment/villa accommodation, but this should improve in summer 2005 when a major shopping/bar/entertainment complex is due to open nearby.
No beach at the hotel but to the left (facing the sea) and over the headland are three very good natural sand (nudist) beaches with excellent swimming.
To reach them either climb over the rough headland from the prom or turn right out of the front entrance to the hotel and follow the road through the new shopping complex and take a right onto the rough path to Playa Papagayo.
Because of the location nights are likely to be spent in the hotel where the entertainment from the resident team is pretty dire but the three/four professional shows each week are excellent.
No queueing for the restaurant, which is a first for us, and the food is of a good variety, well presented and generally excellent. Among the best we've found in a 4-star in the past few years, the seafood on the "Spanish Theme" night... I thought I'd died and gone to heaven !
The staff throughout the hotel are generally very friendly and helpful, a special mention for the excellent reception staff.
Thomas Cook staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful, among the best reps we've encountered.
All in all a very nice winter break. Would we go back to this hotel...YES !
Not a lot off of the brochure price but excellent value for the money. Hotel is a 4-star and meets that criteria in every respect, lots of marble, wood, stainless steel and brass. Fit and finish is first rate and the whole place is kept very clean.
Location will be a bit isolated for some as it is way out on the edge of the Playa Blanca resort, but an excellent prom and a 45 minute walk takes you into the centre.
The immediate area is very quiet with only a few hotels and lots of private apartment/villa accommodation, but this should improve in summer 2005 when a major shopping/bar/entertainment complex is due to open nearby.
No beach at the hotel but to the left (facing the sea) and over the headland are three very good natural sand (nudist) beaches with excellent swimming.
To reach them either climb over the rough headland from the prom or turn right out of the front entrance to the hotel and follow the road through the new shopping complex and take a right onto the rough path to Playa Papagayo.
Because of the location nights are likely to be spent in the hotel where the entertainment from the resident team is pretty dire but the three/four professional shows each week are excellent.
No queueing for the restaurant, which is a first for us, and the food is of a good variety, well presented and generally excellent. Among the best we've found in a 4-star in the past few years, the seafood on the "Spanish Theme" night... I thought I'd died and gone to heaven !
The staff throughout the hotel are generally very friendly and helpful, a special mention for the excellent reception staff.
Thomas Cook staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful, among the best reps we've encountered.
All in all a very nice winter break. Would we go back to this hotel...YES !
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
We had booked a price breaker deal so did not know which hotel we would be allocated, we were very pleased. Hotel room was excellent even had a sea view it was very quiet at night the best nights sleep ever in a hotel.
Reception staff were excellent very helpful at all times. We ate in the hotel (evening meal including drinks was 19 euros each). Entertainment was dire and the local bars and shops were a good 40 minutes walk.
Reception staff were excellent very helpful at all times. We ate in the hotel (evening meal including drinks was 19 euros each). Entertainment was dire and the local bars and shops were a good 40 minutes walk.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 8 months ago
Went with a friend and her parents last year. Saw the hotel and thought it looked huge.... it looked even better in the morning after a comfortable nights sleep.
Awoke looking at the sea. It took us a while to find the room but once it was found it was easy to locate again.
With four pools to choose from I thought it was ACE!!!! They included many pool games in which I took an interest.
There was also plenty of restaurants to chose from including 'chinese', 'french, 'italian' and many more all were great.
The hotel entertainment was great as well and also plenty of bars.
Awoke looking at the sea. It took us a while to find the room but once it was found it was easy to locate again.
With four pools to choose from I thought it was ACE!!!! They included many pool games in which I took an interest.
There was also plenty of restaurants to chose from including 'chinese', 'french, 'italian' and many more all were great.
The hotel entertainment was great as well and also plenty of bars.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
The hotel staff are brilliant couldn't do anymore for you.
Entertainment staff were excellent especially one of the males.
The bar staff were amazing especially one of the younger ones - Jose.
Entertainment staff were excellent especially one of the males.
The bar staff were amazing especially one of the younger ones - Jose.
Travel operator: Ideal travel
Recommended
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