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18 years 10 months ago
After reading lots of reviews on the Mariposa apartments we were dreading going as 99% of them were terrible but as we had already booked before reading a review we thought we would take the chance.
I have to say that although basic (but then, it's a package holiday, what do you expect?), these apartments were very clean. Fresh towels and maid service was every other day and we couldn't fault how friendly and helpful the staff on reception were.
The apartments are situated in an excellent location, with the shops and pubs on your doorstep and the beach a maximum 5 minute walk away.
Many of the previous reviews complained about the state of the pool area. Although there is no pool side bar, the pool itself was very clean, a suitable size and there were plenty of sunbeds available. One side of the pool is in the shade but this is welcome when temps are sky high.
Many also complained that lilo's/water beds etc were not allowed in the pool, this is infact untrue and as long as everyone was happy nothing was said to those using them.
There is no entertainment within the apartments but with all the bars that have entertainment (all welcome children) and clubs a couple of minutes walk is this really a reason to complain?
Our only real complaint is that at night it can be noisy - this is mainly due to people going into apartments and shutting their doors. We didn't experience any noise from the bars (Hollywoods) below as it closed just after half 12 or when the last customer left. Although this is not to say that in the later months of July and Aug it may be busier and therefore noisy.
Overall, we would certainly stay in these apartments again and totally believe that the people that have written the negative reviews in the past certainly over exaggerated.
I have to say that although basic (but then, it's a package holiday, what do you expect?), these apartments were very clean. Fresh towels and maid service was every other day and we couldn't fault how friendly and helpful the staff on reception were.
The apartments are situated in an excellent location, with the shops and pubs on your doorstep and the beach a maximum 5 minute walk away.
Many of the previous reviews complained about the state of the pool area. Although there is no pool side bar, the pool itself was very clean, a suitable size and there were plenty of sunbeds available. One side of the pool is in the shade but this is welcome when temps are sky high.
Many also complained that lilo's/water beds etc were not allowed in the pool, this is infact untrue and as long as everyone was happy nothing was said to those using them.
There is no entertainment within the apartments but with all the bars that have entertainment (all welcome children) and clubs a couple of minutes walk is this really a reason to complain?
Our only real complaint is that at night it can be noisy - this is mainly due to people going into apartments and shutting their doors. We didn't experience any noise from the bars (Hollywoods) below as it closed just after half 12 or when the last customer left. Although this is not to say that in the later months of July and Aug it may be busier and therefore noisy.
Overall, we would certainly stay in these apartments again and totally believe that the people that have written the negative reviews in the past certainly over exaggerated.
Travel operator: Aspro
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
This wasn't the greatest of places to stay but it's far from the hell hole other reviews make it out to be.
On arrival we had to pay a 80 Euro deposit, which was a bit sneaky as it wasn't mentioned in the brochure. When we got to our room we were very pleasantly surprised that it was very clean. The view from the balcony was poor but that was not of much importance.
The reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The pool was a bit chilly but clean and sunbeds were always available.
Had a good week here and would stay again in the future.
On arrival we had to pay a 80 Euro deposit, which was a bit sneaky as it wasn't mentioned in the brochure. When we got to our room we were very pleasantly surprised that it was very clean. The view from the balcony was poor but that was not of much importance.
The reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The pool was a bit chilly but clean and sunbeds were always available.
Had a good week here and would stay again in the future.
Travel operator: Aspro
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
The hotel was cleaned every two days clean towels and bedding.
The rooms was small but liveable. No air conditioning though so could be very hot in the day.
The lifts broke almost everyday my three kids did get stuck in them and had to jump out of them.The location was good though right outside the appartments was a bus stop with the buses coming every 5 to 10 minutes.
Also must get the litte train which takes you round the resort for about 3 euros each it takes you right to portadventura,which is a must if you like fun fairs and shows.
The holiday is what you make it and Salou is a lovely place for the family but watch the ladies who follow you to braid your hair they can be annoying.
The rooms was small but liveable. No air conditioning though so could be very hot in the day.
The lifts broke almost everyday my three kids did get stuck in them and had to jump out of them.The location was good though right outside the appartments was a bus stop with the buses coming every 5 to 10 minutes.
Also must get the litte train which takes you round the resort for about 3 euros each it takes you right to portadventura,which is a must if you like fun fairs and shows.
The holiday is what you make it and Salou is a lovely place for the family but watch the ladies who follow you to braid your hair they can be annoying.
Travel operator: my travel
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
Our first family holiday abroad and may I say uuuugggghhh!!!!
Apart from the staff the place was a mess (mind you we did get the best apt according to other guests) you have to pay a deposit which we were not told about until we arrived!!!! Just as well we had brought extra cash to see us through the week...
The location of the apts were great through the day but at night we all slept in the living room as we were above pubs and directly next to a pool table and bar terrace which was extremely noisy!!! Not that we want peace by 10pm but into 2, 3 am it
Apart from the staff the place was a mess (mind you we did get the best apt according to other guests) you have to pay a deposit which we were not told about until we arrived!!!! Just as well we had brought extra cash to see us through the week...
The location of the apts were great through the day but at night we all slept in the living room as we were above pubs and directly next to a pool table and bar terrace which was extremely noisy!!! Not that we want peace by 10pm but into 2, 3 am it
Travel operator: MY Travel
19 years 7 months ago
I really wouldn
Travel operator: my travel
19 years 8 months ago
The Mariposa was very disappointing, it was like staying in some scruffy flats. Off our balcony was the roof of the shops below, and full of all kind of litter.
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Travel operator: aspro
19 years 8 months ago
This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in! I am 16 years old and went to the "dump" with my mam, dad and brother last summer. The Mariposa was enough to put me off going abroad forever... Luckily it has since proved to just put me off ever going back to Salou!
The room was filthy and disgusting, I never once saw any staff apart from in reception and the pool.... Let's just say we spent everyday at the beach! The noise at night was terrible... From our balcony (we were situated above a supermarket).
The view was awful and when you looked down it was just a roof covered in rubbish, grime and dirt.
The pool area was never cleaned... and I agree with other statements about the Mariposa... it definitely resembles a prison!
Worst holiday I have ever encountered... 99% down to accommodation!
The room was filthy and disgusting, I never once saw any staff apart from in reception and the pool.... Let's just say we spent everyday at the beach! The noise at night was terrible... From our balcony (we were situated above a supermarket).
The view was awful and when you looked down it was just a roof covered in rubbish, grime and dirt.
The pool area was never cleaned... and I agree with other statements about the Mariposa... it definitely resembles a prison!
Worst holiday I have ever encountered... 99% down to accommodation!
Travel operator: Aspro
19 years 9 months ago
Myself and my family m47, f47, m15, m15, m8, found these apartments to be basic to say the least.
Insufficient wardrobe space, no air con, maid service twice we were there. Only one linen change and two towel changes.
The apartments are located on a steep hill not recommended for the infirm, there is no facilities for kids, immediately below the apartments is various bars etc which remain open until approx 3 am, nearby is two discos which are popular with the Dutch 18-30 clubbers, and at 5am you are awakened by them returning home. Also let's not forget the dawn chorus of the bin lorry emptying bins and the irate Spanish motorist on having to wait couple of minutes retaliating by sounding their horns.
Nearby are a few nice restaurants which serve good food at reasonable prices.
The resort itself is cleaner the nearer you get to the town centre.
Universal studios is a great day out but buy your tickets at the gate, 2 years ago we bought them at home and we were given a letter to take to customer services, 2 hours later we eventually got tickets from a English speaking local
Insufficient wardrobe space, no air con, maid service twice we were there. Only one linen change and two towel changes.
The apartments are located on a steep hill not recommended for the infirm, there is no facilities for kids, immediately below the apartments is various bars etc which remain open until approx 3 am, nearby is two discos which are popular with the Dutch 18-30 clubbers, and at 5am you are awakened by them returning home. Also let's not forget the dawn chorus of the bin lorry emptying bins and the irate Spanish motorist on having to wait couple of minutes retaliating by sounding their horns.
Nearby are a few nice restaurants which serve good food at reasonable prices.
The resort itself is cleaner the nearer you get to the town centre.
Universal studios is a great day out but buy your tickets at the gate, 2 years ago we bought them at home and we were given a letter to take to customer services, 2 hours later we eventually got tickets from a English speaking local
Travel operator: my travel
19 years 10 months ago
We stayed june 2004. The apartments were basic but clean, there was not enough storage space for clothes for a family of four on a 2 week holiday! We were situited on the first floor of the block (probably due to our small children).However everyone had to walk past our room to get to the lifts and this was not pleasant in the early hours of the morning when the revelers came back. The only window in the bedroom had to remain closed as this opened onto the noisy hallway.There was no air conditioning which meant the bedroom got to extreme temperatures.The pool was clean but too shaded. There's a rail which separates the shallow end from the deep end however this was used by the adults to play ball games so small kids were unable to use the pool.Each apartment had a doorbell which was occassionally buzzed in the early hours of the morning. Our kids are aged 2 & 4 and wouldn't recommend these apartments to other families.We were about a 10-15 minute walk to the resort centre. PS the deposit is now 110 Euros or
Travel operator: my travel
20 years 9 months ago
This most certainly wasn't the best apartments that we've stayed in... infact i think they've got to have been the worst!
On arriving we were informed that we had to pay a 60 euro deposit incase of breakages during our stay, although this wasn't there fault it would have been nice to be informed about this in the brochure.
The rooms were spacious and cleaned throughly every day by the maids, however, we later found from other guests that they were too crowded for a family of four.
There was no air conditioning in these rooms at all, we paid to hire fans from the reception but these made no difference at all and also thay were covered in dust
Entertainment..... non exisitant.
Pool bar or any bar..... non exisitant
Pool..... the brochure shows a picture of children playing with inflatables, however these were all banned... no beach balls or anything. Think this was more of a safety thing due to how small the pool was.
Would most definatly NOT RECOMMEND these apartments to anyone.
On arriving we were informed that we had to pay a 60 euro deposit incase of breakages during our stay, although this wasn't there fault it would have been nice to be informed about this in the brochure.
The rooms were spacious and cleaned throughly every day by the maids, however, we later found from other guests that they were too crowded for a family of four.
There was no air conditioning in these rooms at all, we paid to hire fans from the reception but these made no difference at all and also thay were covered in dust
Entertainment..... non exisitant.
Pool bar or any bar..... non exisitant
Pool..... the brochure shows a picture of children playing with inflatables, however these were all banned... no beach balls or anything. Think this was more of a safety thing due to how small the pool was.
Would most definatly NOT RECOMMEND these apartments to anyone.
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