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18 years 9 months ago
The food wasn't half as bad as everyone made out. While I was there they had turkey legs-lamb chops-pork-chips-potatoes-salads-bacon-burgers-even squid. There was quite a wide selection as long as you ate at the actual meal times and not snack times.
I found the staff to be helpful.
The rooms were tidy-but the maids do try and come to clean your room very early. Usually about 8.30.
The area of the hotel - Malgrat- is excellent especially for shopping. You will get a chance to go on a Medas island cruise be warned it does involve a 5 hour bus trip all together, although the cruise is only for 2 hours, but it is quite good.
I found the staff to be helpful.
The rooms were tidy-but the maids do try and come to clean your room very early. Usually about 8.30.
The area of the hotel - Malgrat- is excellent especially for shopping. You will get a chance to go on a Medas island cruise be warned it does involve a 5 hour bus trip all together, although the cruise is only for 2 hours, but it is quite good.
Travel operator: Travel Unlimited
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Spoke very good english.
The safe & fridge rental was a great option which we took.
The rooms were on the small side but not cramped, the individual climate control in the room was a real bonus.
The hotel was very clean, with the rooms being cleaned every day with fresh towels left.
The food was good (never went hungry) with at least 1 fish dish and 2 meat dishes every meal time. People who put comments that the food was poor must have wanted A La Carte style food which you dont get with a self service buffet.
The entertainment was good with a mixture of things for everyone.
Already looking forward to going back in summer 2006
The safe & fridge rental was a great option which we took.
The rooms were on the small side but not cramped, the individual climate control in the room was a real bonus.
The hotel was very clean, with the rooms being cleaned every day with fresh towels left.
The food was good (never went hungry) with at least 1 fish dish and 2 meat dishes every meal time. People who put comments that the food was poor must have wanted A La Carte style food which you dont get with a self service buffet.
The entertainment was good with a mixture of things for everyone.
Already looking forward to going back in summer 2006
Travel operator: Northern Holidays
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
All inclusive is definately a waste of money here as you cannot bring snacks or ice cream out of the dining room to the pool side. You cannot enter the dinning room unless fully dressed.
Hotel was spotlessly clean.
The food was the worst we have ever tasted and the choice was very limited .If you didnt eat the food from one sitting it was dished up as something else at the next sitting. The meat was of very poor quality and was not cooked thoroughly.
The hotel location was good it was central to all amenities and was next to train station,beach,shops,resturants(which you will need).
A few of the hotel staff were rude,but were brought into line by the manager after complaints from customers.
Entertainment (A JOKE) two teenagers doing their best.
The air conditioning in the hotel packed in for 3 days no fans or alternative was available myself and other customers ended up with infection through this.
Hotel was spotlessly clean.
The food was the worst we have ever tasted and the choice was very limited .If you didnt eat the food from one sitting it was dished up as something else at the next sitting. The meat was of very poor quality and was not cooked thoroughly.
The hotel location was good it was central to all amenities and was next to train station,beach,shops,resturants(which you will need).
A few of the hotel staff were rude,but were brought into line by the manager after complaints from customers.
Entertainment (A JOKE) two teenagers doing their best.
The air conditioning in the hotel packed in for 3 days no fans or alternative was available myself and other customers ended up with infection through this.
Travel operator: Barrhead travel
18 years 10 months ago
The hotel itself was quite clean, the rooms were always tidied and clean sheets and towels given.
The food was ok but not brilliant not good for the fussy eaters. The snack bar was open 3 times a day and it was burgers, chips, bacon and beans every day for the whole week!
The location of the hotel was very good, the beach was just accross the road and the railway station about 5 mins walk. The pool was tiny and always busy so didnt bother goin in, but you dont need a pool with the beach being so close.
Staff were quite friendly and spoke good english.
The food was ok but not brilliant not good for the fussy eaters. The snack bar was open 3 times a day and it was burgers, chips, bacon and beans every day for the whole week!
The location of the hotel was very good, the beach was just accross the road and the railway station about 5 mins walk. The pool was tiny and always busy so didnt bother goin in, but you dont need a pool with the beach being so close.
Staff were quite friendly and spoke good english.
Travel operator: sunways
18 years 11 months ago
I took my grandaughter on her first ever holiday decided all inclusive would be the best she is 14 years old. Food was terrible they would not allow her to eat of the children menu they said she was to old.
The lamb chops had no meat on. The lamb was breast of lamb very fatty and again little meat only veg was on Sunday. Dried up sprouts and very watery mash potatoes.
I have been going to Spain for 21 years this was the worst ever, I know you have to accept that meals are different than home but this food I wouldnt feed to a dog or put in the pig swill.
The lamb chops had no meat on. The lamb was breast of lamb very fatty and again little meat only veg was on Sunday. Dried up sprouts and very watery mash potatoes.
I have been going to Spain for 21 years this was the worst ever, I know you have to accept that meals are different than home but this food I wouldnt feed to a dog or put in the pig swill.
Travel operator: sunways
18 years 11 months ago
This hotel was clean with air conditioning and on first impressions was very good.
When we went for dinner it all changed, food was absolutely disgusting, very little choice and not cooked very well or very poor quaility meat.
Entertainment was a joke as it was a young girl on her own trying her best.
Staff were unhelpful.
When we went for dinner it all changed, food was absolutely disgusting, very little choice and not cooked very well or very poor quaility meat.
Entertainment was a joke as it was a young girl on her own trying her best.
Staff were unhelpful.
Travel operator: Flyglobespan
19 years ago
This was my first holiday abroad and was a bit dubious as to what I would find.
I was extremely lucky to be allocated Hotel Planamar, on arrival. The room was clean and well looked after by the chambermaids.
I had reservations about the food, but normally found something in the buffet to my liking (being in a foreign country I expected to find food that wouldn't be to my liking). When I return again in October, I will be bringing my own supply of Salt & Pepper (as the Spanish varieties don't season as well as ours).
I will also be brining my own Travel Kettle as there are no Tea/Coffee facilities in the rooms.
The location of the Planamar couldn't be better. Close to a few British/Irish owned bars. A five minute walk to the Train Station and close to that a brilliant little Chinese Restaurant with a 5 euro menu (Starter, Main Course and Drink) if you don't like what's on offer at the hotel.
Entertainment while I was there was pretty good - Flameno Dancers, Jugglers, British Duo on various nights and a DJ most nights. The bar staff were very friendly and the odd tip when being served your all inclusive drinks may have helped.
As I have indicated earlier, I am returning in mid-October to the Planamar and will be taking my wife this time.
I was extremely lucky to be allocated Hotel Planamar, on arrival. The room was clean and well looked after by the chambermaids.
I had reservations about the food, but normally found something in the buffet to my liking (being in a foreign country I expected to find food that wouldn't be to my liking). When I return again in October, I will be bringing my own supply of Salt & Pepper (as the Spanish varieties don't season as well as ours).
I will also be brining my own Travel Kettle as there are no Tea/Coffee facilities in the rooms.
The location of the Planamar couldn't be better. Close to a few British/Irish owned bars. A five minute walk to the Train Station and close to that a brilliant little Chinese Restaurant with a 5 euro menu (Starter, Main Course and Drink) if you don't like what's on offer at the hotel.
Entertainment while I was there was pretty good - Flameno Dancers, Jugglers, British Duo on various nights and a DJ most nights. The bar staff were very friendly and the odd tip when being served your all inclusive drinks may have helped.
As I have indicated earlier, I am returning in mid-October to the Planamar and will be taking my wife this time.
Travel operator: Ferris Coach Holidays
Recommended
19 years 8 months ago
While staying at this hotel I learned a new four letter word beginning with the letter F ie food. The food at this hotel has to be seen to be believed, I say seen as I would hate anybody to have to taste it.
To be fair the food improved after about three days(just) but that was only after a large number of guests cornered the Rep and demanded that she do something about it now and not later.
We should have guessed something was not right after having to load our own luggage onto the coaches while the drivers stood around comparing mobile phones and then having to stand in a queue for about two hours waiting to register at the hotel.
The room was fine and was very clean with wonderful views of the main railway line to Barcelona which roars past every 15 minutes, to be far you hardly notice them during the day but it was the loudest alarm clock I have ever had on holiday starting about 6am.
There is hardly any entertainment at this resort apart from the usual bars and pizza joints which were ok.
The Rovers Return bar does a nice breakfast I say a nice breakfast unlike the Planamar which often included chicken wings and fish fingers (yum yum not).
All the staff at the hotel were brilliant considering the long hours that they work and the air conditioning was always on which was lovely.
All in all a very dissapointing holiday made all the worse by that four letter word. - Food.
To be fair the food improved after about three days(just) but that was only after a large number of guests cornered the Rep and demanded that she do something about it now and not later.
We should have guessed something was not right after having to load our own luggage onto the coaches while the drivers stood around comparing mobile phones and then having to stand in a queue for about two hours waiting to register at the hotel.
The room was fine and was very clean with wonderful views of the main railway line to Barcelona which roars past every 15 minutes, to be far you hardly notice them during the day but it was the loudest alarm clock I have ever had on holiday starting about 6am.
There is hardly any entertainment at this resort apart from the usual bars and pizza joints which were ok.
The Rovers Return bar does a nice breakfast I say a nice breakfast unlike the Planamar which often included chicken wings and fish fingers (yum yum not).
All the staff at the hotel were brilliant considering the long hours that they work and the air conditioning was always on which was lovely.
All in all a very dissapointing holiday made all the worse by that four letter word. - Food.
Travel operator: Northern Holidays
19 years 8 months ago
Great Hotel and location but? the food was a little bit of a let down,got better has the week went on. TIP, Book to go and have your meals at the THE ROYAL SUN which is about a mile down the road. This was a 4 star hotel and it showed the food was absoluely brilliant book early has you can because it does book up fast.The hotel rooms are of a small but decent size we got the one directly above the pool with a great view of the sea. The train run past the front of the hotel which was no problem with the station about 5 minutes away. the train goes to Barcelona which is about 75 minutes away and the train are air conditioned and will cost you 8 euros return which is great value.
the hotel staff were very friend and spoke good english and were very helpful.
The entertainment was not up to much George done his best but was not upto much, but if you go up to the Royal sun for your dinner you can stay for drinks and watch the enterainment there.
overall good location, great staff room for improvement but value for money.
the hotel staff were very friend and spoke good english and were very helpful.
The entertainment was not up to much George done his best but was not upto much, but if you go up to the Royal sun for your dinner you can stay for drinks and watch the enterainment there.
overall good location, great staff room for improvement but value for money.
Travel operator: Northern Holidays
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
The hotel is a small friendly hotel.It has only one dining area where all meals and snacks must be eaten.There is only one bar serving drinks from 10am-12pm all inclusive.After 12 you have to pay for drinks.Drinks are limited to two per customer.Dining area gets very busy but you can always get a table.There is no dress code as such but no bikini or topless males.
Food was basic not a great choice but was always fresh and constantly topped up.We were there for two weeks and saw no cockroaches or mosquitos.
Hotel staff are very polite and helpful also all speak english.The hotel is 50m from the beach.Although you have to go under a subway to get past the road and railway line.the road and railline are really not a problem you hardly notice them.
Rooms are small but very clean and cleaned daily with fresh towels.The pool is not huge but is a good size.you have to get your towels out early.It will get very busy when the kids club play their games and you will get wet.Most people got involved with the fun but if you just want to relax it is best to use the beds on the lower garden area.The entertainment was very funny at times.mostly like butlins on a much smaller scale.kids disco,some adult games,quizzes,outside entertainers.mostly good fun if you join in.
Loads of shops and bars along the road plus places to eat if you fancy a change.
Food was basic not a great choice but was always fresh and constantly topped up.We were there for two weeks and saw no cockroaches or mosquitos.
Hotel staff are very polite and helpful also all speak english.The hotel is 50m from the beach.Although you have to go under a subway to get past the road and railway line.the road and railline are really not a problem you hardly notice them.
Rooms are small but very clean and cleaned daily with fresh towels.The pool is not huge but is a good size.you have to get your towels out early.It will get very busy when the kids club play their games and you will get wet.Most people got involved with the fun but if you just want to relax it is best to use the beds on the lower garden area.The entertainment was very funny at times.mostly like butlins on a much smaller scale.kids disco,some adult games,quizzes,outside entertainers.mostly good fun if you join in.
Loads of shops and bars along the road plus places to eat if you fancy a change.
Travel operator: wardle travel
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