Georgia Barrett
This is are second time here and it has been amazing! The location is brilliant, there is a lovely walk down to the nearest town with shops and restaurants and the harbour. The food isn’t amazing but what do you expect at a buffet all inclusive, it is definitely better than some of the other hotel food I have had. Everywhere is really clean.
Ann Teader
The only thing that let's this hotel down is the food. Especially the main courses. It's a shame as the hotel has many good points. We had a junior suite which was fab with a brilliant view from the balcony
Richard Buckley
We Had an excellent week here, first off the staff are amazing. Marcos in reception so friendly, the entertainment staff exceptional, the food was fantastic, albeit it would be nice if they had vegetarian symbols, so I didn't have to ask each time I wanted to eat something. The maids kept the rooms very clean. We went half board, because only had a couple of drinks in the evening but if I was paying for all inclusive would be slightly annoyed by the ques at the bar.
Jennifer Dykwer-Newsome
We enjoyed a ten day stay here with our 5 year old little girl.
We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay.
On arrival, there was plenty of parking, including disabled bays and we were greeted by a very welcoming chap (Marcus?) who offered a drink and food.
Our family annex was great, it was very spacious with a living area which we liked. It had a fridge and cooking facilities which gives the option of eating in if needed.
There are two lovely pools, one more for children. The sunbeds do get reserved which is annoying especially when they aren't being used. Saying this, we could always find one if needed, which wasn't often as we were always in the pool not sitting around it. There were lots of toys and inflatables left by other families which was good so we didn't have to buy any.
Breakfast consisted of:
Cereals
Pastries
Yogurts
Cooked breakfast
Fruit
Lots to choose from to fill you up for the day.
Lunch - can't comment on this because we were never in for lunch.
Evening meal:
Salad
Rice
Pasta
Various meat
Fish
Chips
Bread
Different selections on different nights e.g. pizza, Chinese, BBQ pork
Desserts
Again, loads to choose from to suit your taste and always something for children to enjoy.
The staff work really hard and are quick to clear plates and keep the place clean and running efficiently.
The overall stay was fabulous. The hotel is clean and run by hard working, friendly staff. There were some wonderful musicians playing.
Kids disco is at 8.45pm which we found was a bit late for our daughter, and an earlier start might have worked better. There was a kids club during the day but we were always out so never used it.
There is a lovely walk on the front with great fews out to sea.
Great location, quiet and easy to access the local beaches etc
We hired a car to go and explore in each day but there are shuttle buses to access the beach daily.
Check out at 12 was nice so we had time to enjoy breakfast and a final play in the pool before we left.
In all, a great stay, I'd definitely recommend this hotel to other families.
Mel Yehya
Just back from a week's stay at this hotel, and we LOVED it! We had a suite with a sea view (in one of the pictures). We thought it was a fantastic location, as we enjoy a walk and do prefer not to be in the thick of things. Yes, the hotel is about ¾ of a mile from the marina and a good mile and a half from the main Playa Blanca strip, however the coastal walk is just heavenly with spectacular views and a fab breeze to help keep you cool. If mobility is an issue, then a taxi into Playa Blanca is only €5 - a real bargain, especially as the hotel will happily call you one!
We went all-inclusive and found no issues getting drinks or snacks during the day. You just had to provide your room number, which is fine, I think. There was always a great selection covering most people's needs and requirements. The restaurant staff were so helpful and friendly, especially the restaurant manager - he really is a lovely gentleman and couldn't do enough for you! Some of the pool bar staff could do with a class in being more friendly, but it certainly did not spoil anything.
I can't comment on the evening entertainment as we usually found ourselves in the bar or chilling in the outdoor part of the restaurant, but we did take part in some of the daytime activities, which weren't shoved down your face, like in other places I've been to. The OH and I particularly loved watching the water polo, though. It was highly amusing and a great 20/ 30-minute entertainment!
The room was brilliant, yes, we upgraded, so it's not as standard, but worth every penny. There is so much space, and I even had a walk-in wardrobe too - heaven! Rooms were cleaned every day, with towels being replaced regularly, too. My belongings felt very safe indeed!
There is a beach very close by (in the pictures) where we were able to snorkel. It is a quiet place, so don't expect sun loungers, and it is quite rocky, but it is definitely worth a wander across!
We both had a couple of massages in the spa, which meant that we could then use the place for half price (in the pictures). The lady on reception here is just delightful and, again, could not do enough for us. The spa is a great place to escape to and has something for everyone! I even braved the 9° plunge pool after being in the 40° pool! Yes, it was cold, but boy, did I feel invigorated afterwards!
My only gripe and it isn't about the Mirador, is that the hotel across the bay, has their evening entertainment outside until about 11pm, which was loud and at times, unpleasant. If we did try to sit out on our terrace, it was somewhat tainted by their noise. Like I said, not Mirador's fault, rather the other places!
We will definitely be back sooner rather than later, as it ticks all of our boxes! We have some real holiday blues going on right now, so a sign of a perfect holiday!
Thank you Mirador Papagayo, we hope to see you soon, x
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