February Half Term Holidays

J B

For a budget hotel this place is fine. The food is mostly edible (although I was served raw chicken one night) but there is not much variety and the food is not replensihed that often meaning there is often items unavailable for a long time. There is a snack bar available throughout the day but it seems like too much trouble to ask the staff to cook something so we didn't eat from the snack bar. The rooms are basic but clean and the cleaners come round daily. They change towels and bedding twice per week but if you want them changing more frequently you have to pay per item. There is no free WiFi and you have to pay extra if you want it. I did not have very good internet signal all around the hotel. The room does not have air con, only a fan, which was fine for us as it was out of season but I definitely would not stop here during the summer season. There is a good size pool which is clean. However the sun loungers are not great. The drinks are very basic and all inclusive finishes at 10:30pm which is quite early. The complex has a nice village feel to it, and like others has said it has lots of potential but requires renovation. The entertainment is very basic but one night there was a live singer who was really good. There was only day time entertainment on the Saturday. There are excellent transport links to bigger areas such as Las Americas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, the bus takes between 30-45 mins and is really cheap. The hotel does not offer late checkout, and despite us arriving late on our first day and missing a day's meals, we were told that the all inclusive would end after we check out in the morning so have missed outon a days worth of meals. Overall for a budget holiday I can't complain because you get what you pay for but I wouldn't stay here again.

Paul Sowter

Ignore the rest of the reviews, staff are welcoming and value you. Treat them nicely they deserve it. Food is excellent and San Miguel is the home brew. Beds are comfortable and rooms have a fan.

Phil Osta

staff is unfriendly. The rooms are unreasonable, you have ants, mold and dirt in the kitchen, not to mention water damage. For the WiFi you have to pay 20 per access. The remote control for the television costs 20€. You also have to pay money to weigh your suitcase. If you check in after lunch you will still get lunch on the day of departure. If you lose your bracelet it costs €150 per person. Drinking glasses are dirty and not washed. You always eat it cold.

Martin Blazinšek

This is a very low-budget resort. I don’t like the location and amenities as well. Nothing was renovated or maintained over the years. Costa del Silencio is like a town from the mid-’80s. Don’t go there if you prefer more vibrant life and something in better shape. Good for low-budget vacations.

Ryan Williams

Sceptical after reading the reviews, but it is what it is, it's a budget all inclusive hotel, so people writing reviews because it wasn't 5 star quality, for minimal money... We couldn't fault the place, yes rooms are a bit dated, but again, you get what you pay for. The room was large, bedroom, balcony, separate lounge area with sofa, kitchenette with a fridge/freezer that was ideal for keeping cold drinks, and separate bathroom. It did what we expected of it for the price we paid. Food, standard all inclusive mass cooked, designed to feed a few hundred in a short space of time. Again, people expecting Michelin star quality food, for minimal money should look elsewhere. It was edible, it tasted ok, we never went and found there was anything we didn't like. Just your standard all inclusive buffet food. It did for us what we expected at the price. The staff were brilliant, all friendly, the bar staff were great, the animacion we didn't really get involved as we were out, but from what we saw, they were doing a great job of getting people involved and having fun. Location, there isn't much to do around, but the staff kindly pointed us to the bus stop around the corner, €1.50 for a half hour ride into Los christianos with its nice sandy beach. And they're regular. Overall we cannot fault this place, the price we paid, we got exactly what we expected, so there is no complaints at all. We would definitely stay here again.

Fiona Hill

Lovely hotel with good rooms and pool. Beds made every day and if you leave towels on floor in hallway they will change them which was a good service. Breakfast is very good with a wide selection you could want. Poolside snacks daily. Evening meal had a variety of food which we found as we had a party of 10 there was something that everyone could find to eat. There is a few shops, bars and restaurants in walking distance but not loads in this area. Great holiday with entertainment every night.

Elizabeth Drew

A lovely holiday at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and well equipped and it was good not to pay extra for the safe. There was a wide choice of food at all meal times but I did find the speciality Italian meal a little disappointing. Great pools and we never had a problem getting a sun bed whatever time of day I found the location to be good as there was a variety of walks from there but some may feel there's not much around if wanting night life. The free shuttle bus was very handy.

Naomi

Just returned from a 7 day holiday with my two daughters ( 7 & 22months) and my mother. There are so many lovely things about this hotel. The rooms are spacious, clean and modern. There was lots of wardrobe space, a TV and a nice big bathroom. There was tea and coffee facilities and a big safe. I cannot fault the room whatsoever. There are 4 pool areas you can access therefore there is enough space for the many guests staying at the hotel. We went down to the ocean view pool but found it to be colder than the others and was too deep for my young children. The rest of the week we spent by the kids pool which has different water features in for them to play with and was only ankle deep meaning they were safe to play. The main pool was always really busy but there were at least 3/4 life guards walking around the pools all day. The main pool had lots of activities going on all the time and had a nice atmosphere. The first evening we went to the Terra Cafe which is the biggest of the buffet restaurants, it was extremely busy which meant food was cold by the time you go back to the table after waiting in the queue. We opted to eat at the ocean cafe the rest of the week, it had a much calmer atmosphere and no queues. There was entertainment every night which varied from live music to acrobats. I cannot fault the entertainment that was provided and the staff. They got everyone involved and every evening started with a mini kids disco. My family had a great time every evening, my daughter made friends and played in the arcade. The hotel felt safe and staff were always around talking to guests and interacting with the kids. The staff overall were amazing. They were friendly, helpful and attentive. The bar staff were also brilliant and remembered our drinks order every time! My only gripes with the hotel would be the flies, they became frustrating especially during lunch when trying to get snacks at the bar. The main buffet restaurant could also do with opening earlier to stop the rush of people going in between 19:00-19.30. The entertainment started at 20.30 every night for the children and if you didn’t get there early enough, you wouldn’t be able to get a seat therefore, everyone rushed the restaurant at 19.00 when it opened. For the sheer amount of people in the hotel, they could do with larger buffet areas. Would recommend this hotel especially if you are going with family. Our overall experience exceeded our expectations and we would absolutely choose to go back when we return to Golf Del Sur!

Damian Kowaluk

Very good location if you're looking for a quiet and chilled holiday. Food was great and something new every day. Staff was great, always smiling and willing to help. The only down side was shutting the pools down at 6pm and poor entertainment. If you don't have full inclusive there are restaurants to choose from that are affordable too as the whole island is approx 20% cheaper than the rest of Europe.

Anthony Morley

We recently stayed at the Alua Atlantico Golf Del Sur and had an overall enjoyable experience. The hotel was impressively clean, and the music around the pool area added a vibrant and relaxing atmosphere to our days. However, there were a few drawbacks. The main restaurant had a noticeable issue with flies, which was a bit off-putting. On a positive note, the smaller buffet restaurant was much better, offering a more pleasant dining experience. The pool bar, although a nice spot, was often busy, and there was a noticeable lack of replenishment of snacks, which was disappointing. We also found that the All Inclusive Plus package wasn’t worth the extra cost, as it didn’t offer significant added value over the standard all-inclusive option. Despite having a good time, we’ve decided not to return to this hotel. Instead, we’re keen to explore other options in the Golf Del Sur region for our next trip.

Richard Thexton

Really nice apartment style hotel. Super clean and tidy. Pool is cold, but just what you need in the heat. The one site gym, is very modern, and free to use as an all inclusive! Pool bar sometimes has a big queue but the staff are all friendly and happy to help. Only complaint would be the lack of 'proper' bacon and sausages at breakfast. The food otherwise is fantastic with a wide selection and not too repetitive at all. Would happily return.

Ben Hodder

This is a very nice hotel, the first week was quiet and the place was very clean. The second week got very busy!! The staff were very friendly but were flat out keeping up with the volume of people. I really enjoyed my stay here. The food was good, the staff were brilliant, and they had a fantastic pool. Lots of activities for the smaller kids, pool games like water polo. Kids disco every night followed by entertainment like a motown band, acrobatics, quiz, karaoke, and a variety show. Would come here again in a heartbeat

Janine Masters

Nice rooms Amazing gym on site. Food was good. The hotel staff serving and clearing tables work hard and do an amazing job Very kid friendly so expect a lot of kids. Only down side arrived late evening. No food on arrival.

Kevin

Housekeeping only made the bed & empty the bins no actual cleaning. No tea or coffee in room so take your own as there is a kettle, fridge & microwave. Fabulous place, huge variety of food, the restaurant staff work really hard to keep the place clean & the bar staff are excellent as well, animation team are great, location is perfect, bungalows were spacious with little gardens, 20 minute walk to beach or use the shuttle bus provided by the hotel.

Reg Whittam

We stayed at Club Playa blanca on the last week of October 24 for a week. The rooms are basic but serviceable. The sofa was a little uncomfortable but did the job. We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit. The beds were comfortable and clean. The maid service came in each day to clean & tidy and make the beds with a bedding chance halfway through our stay. We had a kettle and a fridge. And requested a fan for the small room from the first night as it was hot in the small bedroom. There is not much cupboard or draw space in the small room, so we had to share what we did have in the main bedroom. We had a couple of small insect visitors during the week that crawled under the door. But I was expecting that. I'm not saying the place was infested, but these little critters do get in whatever. The pool area was we'll equipped with sunbeds. All be I was somewhat upset at the attitude of some of the holiday makers just leaving their used cups and plates under the sunbeds, which then got blown about make the place look dirty. It's a family hotel, but some of the children were left to run wild without parental control.🤨 The children's entertainment was well organised but was a little late for younger children. This means most perants left to put children to bed. The grown-ups entertainment it true honesty wasn't very good. I did put on my questionnaire that as you walk around, there are little things that need repairing. Which would make all the difference in the visual effect of the resort. Ie. Plastic trucking exposed with wiring exposed. Paper and rubbish, which had been blown in making the place look grubby. The manager needs to walk the site with his eyes open and make changes. Another suggestion would be to include a snag sheet for the cleaner to report on items that need attention in the units. Ie. Our toilet was loose to the floor & the toilet flusher was loose. The shower was loose to the wall. All items that could be reported on by the cleaner that visit each day. Restraunt Before we arrived, we had seen reports talking about cold food. To be fare we didn't, but if you did find something that you wanted a little hotter, there was a microwave there to be used. There was a different theme on each night Mexican, Italian, etc. The only thing I did see was on one of the days, roast chicken, which was bloody inside, so it's worth checking before eating. But plenty of choice. The waiters are super fast, so if you leave to get something else, don't put your knife and fork on the plate as if its finished with.

AJ H

I'm just coming to the end of my 1 week vacation at Sol Lanzarote and I'm super sad to be leaving. This is my 3rd time staying here at it never disappoints. The staff are lovely, the rooms are really nice and the food is good too. Perfect location in a quieter part of the island. Not too far from PDC if you fancy a bit of wildness. I'm super impressed with the free booze that's on offer. All inclusive covers beers, wine, sangria and most spirits and also cocktails. Thanks for a wonderful time again. I'll be looking forward to hopefully returning again in the future.

Lauren Reynolds

We've just had a 10 day all inclusive stay here and it was fantastic! The food was great, plenty of variety - the white chocolate doughnuts were incredible!! Rooms were modern and spacious and cleaned thoroughly every day by midday. Staff were so friendly and helpful, kids loved the entertainment! The life guard was great and very attentive. Sunbeds were not a problem to get throughout the day which was good as its very annoying when they all get reserved early. Overall we had a fantastic holiday, I'll recommend to friends/family and would 100% book to stay here again. Thank you!!

My Treasured Life

The location was perfect. The hotel was clean and tidy and comfortable. Facilities excellent. Pool area was well furnished a large enough. Service was very good. Staff friendly and professional with good humour. The entertainment team were just amazing ( ran on Duracell batteries. They had so much energy).

Jason Power

Overall the hotel was fantastic, we loved the view from the room and the room itself was comfortable. The pool area was clean and plenty of sun loungers. There was no queuing for loungers in the morning, we went for breakfast and at 10am got our loungers somewhere around the pool. We enjoyed the variety of drinks but the variety of food was not great. Found about 80% of the staff were great and friendly but there was about 20% of the staff who were a bit rude and not helpful.

Sarina Corker

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff cleaned it well. All staff were friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was okay snack bar was pizza chips fruit hot dogs. Hotel was right on the beach which was so clean and beautiful. Pool area was nice but water is cold. Kids entertainment was great my kids really enjoyed it. Really enjoyed it.

JaeHwa Jang

It was a bit busy season so that everything was late. We'd paid for premium but till I raised an issue, the reception didn't give me the upgrade. Also I understood the reception was busy all the time, most of them were really helpful but ONE wasn't. I was very offended and had a complained, but she wasn't change. No bother. Room was clean itself but bed was a bit smaller than normal. Resort was big enough so many place to play. Food is under expectation. 😱

Dave Corry

Not 5 star as advertised, more like 2 star. Food was terrible, whole family had upset stomach every day. All family's are placed at the very far end of the complex which is a 15 / 20 minute walk up hill just to get to reception or the restaurant, not good when you have young children and the temperature is over 40 everyday. Not for families with young children, nothing to do for kids during the day. Night time entertainment is some guy playing YouTube videos on a big screen and a 20 minute sing along for kids, and that is it. All inclusive selection of drinks is very poor and limited, anything decent you have to pay for. Wifi cost £100 for two weeks, don't even pay that much at home for 4 months of broadband- shocking! The male staff on reception during the day are unhelpful and very rude. They have an on site shopping mall in the reception which is just an over priced corner shops selling milk for £7.00 for a small carton and a small bottle of water for £5.50 rip off! Only positive is the staff who work on housekeeping, do an amazing job, and will go over and beyond to help you with anything. As for location, the complex is built next to the sea with nothing around for miles just sand and waste land, so no sightseeing if you wanted to explore the local area. Don't waste your money on this place and book somewhere else.

Danijel Milovanovic

Strong non-recommendations for Hotel Stella Garden!!! The service is very unfriendly, the internet is extra, and if you paid all inclusive, all the services in the hotel are extra, they refuse to let the drivers enter the yard to pick up the guests if they need to go to the city, the hotel taxi, also the excursions are 5 up to 6 times more expensive than locally, for example to Senzo Mall local uber charges 2e, hotel taxi charges 15e, the food is terrible, inedible, has a disgusting smell and taste, it is not emphasised that the restaurant you have the right to visit 2 times a week is actually in Stella Beach , to which you have to go by bus, food on the beach also disgusting, the glasses are dirty, the hotel market charges a higher exchange rate than the real one, charges for things that you can find in the market outside the hotel for 0.3e, they charge 2.5e, the entrance to the beach is 500m long and all this without exaggeration! we have been to other 5 star hotels, this is nothing like it. unlike those hotels, this hotel is not for more than 3 stars. The safe in the room is constantly broken, the refrigerator does not work, for the repair of such things, we waited for them for 20 minutes for the safe even though we emphasized that we urgently need to leave the room, we begged them for 3 days for the refrigerator, they changed it only after we threatened that we will have to change the room! all in all, for this price you can find much better hotels, with much better service.

Gary Oleary

The hotel is reasonably priced but as per the other comments the restaurant is pretty awful, it’s always so busy you have to jump in someone’s seat when they leave, queue for drinks and the hot plates and the food was mediocre at best. The pools are pretty good and the grounds were clean and well kept but we definitely wouldn’t be going back.

Richard Brewster

There's nothing terrible about this hotel, but nothing great about it either, It is average at best. Food bland, dry and not very tasty, But it is adequate. You won't starve. Staff a mixed bag, some really helpful, others look like they'd rather be anywhere else on earth but here. Hotel is very clean, that is one positive. But there are few others

Diana Ulinici

everything is much more beautiful in pictures than in reality. I did not enjoy my stay here. When we arrived at the hotel (around 9pm and with a baby) we were impatiently waiting to receive the room key because we wanted to put the baby to bed, but the gentleman at the reception was waiting for money (€50) to upgrade the room, he seeing that we don't want to do this update and he gave us the key in the end. There is no internet, only if you pay for it! or you can buy your Vodafone cards from a shop in the hotel, that's what we did. Employees had bad jokes and hit on women. the terrace is full of crows and you can't eat outside at all because they steal the food, it's very disturbing. The water in the pool is excessively cold because there is more shade on the pool than sun and we couldn't swim in the pool, especially me and the baby.. every morning many sunbeds were already reserved by people even though it is clearly written on the posters that they are not reserved. but "for a small price" as the employees say, they reserve it for you.

assia salhi

Upon arrival, we were quickly assisted and received our hotel room promptly. The first impression of the lobby was fine, but when we entered our room, we were disappointed. The room was very old, and the shower didn't work optimally. However, the hotel staff was friendly, which was a plus. The food was terrible and monotonous; we had almost the same thing every day, and it was tasteless. Fortunately, there were some lovely servers, like Ahmed, who was always cheerful, and the guy at the drinks station was also a star. The beach was nice, but the pool was dirty and really needed cleaning. The fresh juice bar was a highlight, with super friendly guys like Osama, Otman and Muhammed, with whom I had a great time. The animation team was friendly, but the beach vendors were really annoying; they talked a lot, and you just don't want that on vacation. Overall, it was a mixed experience.

Daisy O'Carroll

Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. We stayed in a sea view room but it was more like a pool view room. We were supposed to stay there for 9 nights but we actually ended up leaving 2 days earlier. When we went to check out at reception the receptionist went into a discussion/ argument with us about why we were leaving also. The room was old and dirty, cleaner only cleaned the room 2 times in a week period, we had to request toilet roll and fresh towels almost every day. We had mould in the shower, no cold water only lukewarm, toilet didn’t flush properly either. Hair dryer also not working at all. Light switches also damaged and not working properly, air conditioning doesn’t change tempo or temperature, blows dust out as it hasn’t been cleaned since it was installed most likely, we and my partner both got really sick from the air conditioning and had to go to the pharmacy to get medicine. There were no toiletries in the shower and the shower wouldn’t drain fast enough either. The cleaner kept coming to our room knocking on the door and just walking in at random days of the day, didn’t speak English. You cannot lock the hotel door from inside so we had to put a chair against the door to stop the cleaner from coming in. Beds by the cleaner were not made properly, we had to remake them ourselves. Bed sheets filthy with stains all over them. Pillows hard and mattress old and disgusting. Floor also wasn’t cleaned at all. Couldn’t get any rest here, they played loud music at random times throughout the day and night. The food was also terrible, we ate the same thing each day and we actually lost a bit of weight there. Plates, glasses, cutlery also dirty and most of the time you have to wait on these things to be cleaned. The staff in the buffet area are quickly taking away your glasses and plates even when you’re not fully finished. You also need to pay for wifi in your room which is 20 euro for 7 days, when we got there they “didn’t have a 7 day pass available” so we could only buy a 3 day pass and the WiFi then only works on 1 persons phone then. WiFi in the lobby also pretty slow. The people from the hotel were really annoying when you were at the beach. Asking if you want tours and then quoting 100 euro for 2 people for snorkelling at one of the islands. We went outside the hotel and to a small street on the right side where we got the same tour for 15 euro per person.. the tours from this hotel are a big scam so don’t book with them, go outside the hotel!!!! Be careful at the beach directly outside the hotel, there’s big rocks there and loads of sea urchins, there’s no signs or anything to say that. I would recommend going to the beach from the Empire hotel which is a 2 min walk. The worker who was serving drinks was normally friendly but he refused to give my partner 2 drinks (one for me, one for my partner) because there was only 2 glasses left and there was a young lady standing behind my partner, the worker kept pointing at the girl, and not wanting to give the drinks to my partner. Eventually he gave them when my partner asked him what exactly was the problem.. On our last night (before we left early) at about 22:15 we were both sleeping as we had to leave early the next day. We were woken up by hard door knocks, someone standing outside our room with a piece of cake shouting “cake, cake”. My partner wasn’t wearing clothes and had to run to the door to hold it closed as they were just trying to open it and come in even when we said no. The people outside of the hotel also are really annoying and try to rip you off so make sure you shop around before committing to anything with these people. Even after this there are so many other small things, I really don’t understand where they got the 4 stars from.

Andreea Gabriela

Most of the rooms are old, not the best looking, smell funny and/or have something not working. I recommend taking the sea view rooms if you're going there, the rooms are nicer and have been renovated at some point. Food is OK, just not many options and sometimes it takes a long time for the trays to be refilled. The employees are super nice and friendly, they take extra care of the guests. The beach is really nice, but the one right in front of the hotel has very shallow water and coral reef, so I'd recommend walking 2 extra minutes to the beach of the sister hotel. The water there is clean and really good for swimming or a bit of snorkeling.

Claudio Capo

We booked this hotel as an all inclusive package. My mistake not to check the hotel upfront before booking. I will start with the good things. Staff is very helpful, no bad things to say. The swimming pool is very nice and the umbrellas at the beach area as well. That's about it. Here comes the story. When entering the lobby, my mood dropped to zero. If this is a 4 star hotel, then what is Hilton? The reception was a place decorated with very dusty Christmas balls. I wander why nobody is seeing all the dust? We got a very old key handed over. Made me think not so positive about the room. And so it was. We could hardly open our door. Had to push and pull to make our key turn in the lock. The room was on the top floor. All in the middle of debris. No soap in the dispensers. We arrived at 5am in the morning and cleaning service was banging the door at 9am. Weird service not to be aware of us arriving this early. No hanger was available to give notice to the cleaning staff. Wifi is a laugh. Only available within 5m range of the reception. You can by Wifi everywhere (insane for a 4 star hotel) for 20$ for 6 days. But they don't tell you there is no wifi available. They make you spend the money first. So, no wifi available at all. Buy a SIM at the airport or an eSIM. You are better off. The hotel has all small independent services trying to sell their stuff. It's pretty annoying having these people coming and ask for things to buy multiple times every single day. It's an all-in! I don't want to be bothered. It's a no go for me as a recommendation.

Patsy Doig

Lovely clean room and bathroom. Everything you need. Beds were comfortable, mini fridge stocked up on arrival and a bottle of wine. All appreciated when we arrived later in the evening Staff were lovely especially Angel on reception. Food was good. Pool area was always kept clean and tidy. The beach was a little walk away but well worth it, you do have to pay for the sun beds. All in all a lovely hotel staff food nothing to complain about at all.

Lisa Marsh

Never saw a negative review until we arrived. Having to pay 20 euros for beach towels, if you would like a clean one it's another euro per towel. Safes are in rooms but you have to pay 25euros to use. Tokens are given to you for plastic cups to get drinks. This is not a 4star, but very clean rooms, needs a proper refurbishment. Tiles are painted in tooms and is all peeling off. Poor Internet connection for all of the holiday. After speaking with more English people they felt how we did, so we were just not over thinking. Staff were rude at reception. Pool is very run down, missing tiles. Music is loud round pool and not very relaxing. Beach very clean and bar atalaya was our safe haven. Feeding the Chipmunks 🐿 was enjoyable.

Muriel Silva

Nice hotel with good food. There is a quite walk till the beach (not very suitable for kids) The animation is very focused for French guest, but we have Sara from the international which is excellent, very friendly and happy. She make our journey very fun and we felt really welcome. The hotel is very clean, we do not see dirty cups or foods and on the floor around the pool as in other hotels.

Senada Bushi

Great hotel, very calm. We weren't particularly lucky with the weather first days but you can't blame hotel for this. Good variety of the food and nicely decorated, we really liked Mexican night which was on Thursday. Great international entertainment team led by Ozz, fun entertainment activities. Clean hotel with a professional service, what more we could ask for?

Sophie Lewis

The hotel has stunning views, clean, nice food and plenty of swimming pools to choose from. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was a really good size with big bathroom, the cleaners came everyday. You can walk to close beach but steep hill walking back up. The towns with shops and beautiful beaches are a bus ride away, which you can catch 5 min walk away, only cost £1 each way. The only downside was, it was very windy. I’d love to go again

Chance Barrass

Hotel is lovely. Rooms are clean. Pool is great. Food is absolutely awful massive let down to the holiday, had chicken in bread crumbs and the chicken was pink when spoke to staff the staff just laughed and said not our problem. Paid for all inclusive and ended up eating out every day. I’ve stayed on better 2 star hotels than this 3 star. The food here has ruined our holiday not much selection at all.

mia clark

I absolutely loved my holiday here. All of the staff are polite and accommodating. We felt instantly welcomed and at ease during our time in Globales Costa Tropical. The location is very nice and ideal - only a 7 min drive from the airport and a short drive or 20 min walk from town. The pool is massive and the hotel is clean and very modern. Literally nothing bad to say about our stay - food was diverse and very tasty. Good chefs, great customer service. The entertainer was good - very kind and bubbly.

Mirella Lepore (Mirelbel)

The staff are lovely and very willing to help and solve issues. The food was okay at times and very nice at other times but pretty similar each day. Can't complain really being a 3 star. Location is lovely by the beach and this hotel is 15 mins walk through wasteland to the beach. Or short taxi ride only 3 Euros. Weather was perfect 26 degrees sunny every day we were there. There was a fitness instructor leading games and competitions most days....he was a lot of fun and very engaging. Full marks to him but rhe life guard hardly interacted with guests and seemed to sit in his chair all day!! The only real issue we had was the rooms!! We hardly slept due to the noisy fridge and door that kept banging. And noisy litter truck that came every day at 3am! Also the lights came on outside our window whenever some late person walked by. There is no air conditioning so you need to sleep with window and back door open hence you hear the late singing and karaoke evenings! Not a place to really relax With peace and quiet but somehow I enjoyed it and meeting other people nonetheless. Sure glad to be back in my own bed though with peace and quiet. Good point was ....no mosquitoes 🦟 and you can feed the chipmunks 🐿 near the rocks

Ottillie diana Shires

JUST MAKES 3 STAR - we went with Friends for the first time to this island and was taken back of the basic but liveable accommodation and food (this place was a 2⭐️ in 2023 which I was not informed about via friends. The hotel is clean on both floors and pool area (a few cockroach’s around the pool area and walls) the food is on a low level variety and some warm food was cold on many occasions for my 11 day stay with the hubby. The room clean is only 3 times a week and nothing happened son holy day (Sunday) skeleton staff. Staff are happy and friendly - life guard is on the ball no messing with that fella - don’t take any ceramic or glass on to the pool area otherwise he is at your face no messing. The google earth shows small like beach coves near the hotel (a lie) the beach is a 40 min walk which is along the sea boarder - or over the moon who can takes 15 mins. It is a really nice sea border walk I’ve done it loads over my stay to get to the town, to see other bars and shops and restaurants. The most important thing is the staff are friendly and the environment is ok/good. But remember they just get the 3⭐️nothing any higher

Sean Harrison

This place was okay for a cheap get away. My fiancée and I just wanted to get away for a week and sit in the sun which this hotel was good for. Pool is a good size but could do with a bit of a paint job in some areas as could the pool bar. The pool is cold at first but fine once you get in and is not a problem at all. The main women behind the pool bar was very nice and very quick with serving you drinks however the women who replaces her on her days off not so much. The rooms were okay but sofa had definitely seen better days. The food was alright at best and not much choice, my fiancée and I were a bit fed up of the food by the end. It was very quiet there as well just other people who wanted to relax like ourselves and plenty of sun beds for everyone. The hotel is also very close to the airport so you haven’t got a long drive to get to your hotel as soon as you arrive which was nice. Overall it was fine for a cheap getaway it’s a 3 star all inclusive and is what you’d expect.

Jonathan G

My stay at the hotel was absolutely wonderful. The rooms are spacious, clean, and equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The food is spectacular, with a great variety of delicious options to suit all tastes. The location is perfect, with easy access to the beach and the main attractions in the area. However, what truly stands out is the service: the staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. A special mention goes to the animation team, who made our experience even more memorable with their fun activities and contagious energy. They truly made each day extra special!

Дарья Богданова

The animation team was incredible, keeping us entertained with fun activities and lively shows. The hotel is perfectly located near the beach with stunning views and easy access to attractions. The food was delicious, offering a wide range of local and international dishes. Highly recommend for a fun and relaxing vacation!

Kirill Bogdanov

The animation team made our stay unforgettable with their fun activities and evening shows. The hotel’s location was perfect for a peaceful beach holiday. The food was fresh and diverse, offering plenty of local specialties. Overall, an amazing experience with great service and entertainment!

Оля Шешукова

We loved the hotel’s beachfront location, close to shops and restaurants. The food was excellent, with fresh and flavorful options every day. The animation team kept the atmosphere lively and made sure everyone had a great time. Would definitely return for another stay!

Cristina Petrinescu Jaghir

We stayed this year at Barcelo Tiran for the first time. Upon arrival we have received a family room which was a nice surprise. The room was big enough for 3 people, clean, airy, with quick access to the swimming pool. The food was very good, with a lot of choices. There are a few swimming pools available and the sea is close by. One thing to recommend: a bit more attention to details when it comes to cleanliness and maybe a heated swimming pool even during October.

Aleksandra Hyjek

I wouldn’t recommend coming to this hotel. I will start with the positives and say that the room we had was very nice but we did get a free upgrade on arrival which was kind. However speaking to other people staying closer to the sea, the rooms were old and unsatisfactory. The swimming pool was great and the grounds in the hotel were well kept. The staff were very kind and helpful, no complaints towards them. However, the food was not good. It was mostly the same for the whole week we stayed there and just was bland. In the restaurant, there were multiple occasions that there was no cutlery, no glasses for drinks, no plates or tables. I completely understand when it’s busy but this was most days all at different times. Same with the bars, it was common to have to wait 5/10 minutes at the bar as there were no glasses. The alcohol drinks I don’t think had alcohol in them, you could drink and drink and not feel tipsy at all. The bartenders were very nice, especially if you tipped them. The lobby bar was the best one for the drinks and normally had glasses as it wasn’t that busy. The animation was poor. The team were friendly but especially in the evening it would be a half an hour disappointing show and then a few dances that they wouldn’t even invite people to join in, just watch them for 5 minutes. Then they would go around and ask people to come out to a club and pay 25 dollars for a transfer to a club. Or pay 7 dollars for a foam party on the beach that consisted of 30 mins of watching the animation team dance, a quick fire shows and a belly dancer. Things like that should be the standard not an extra. There was aqua gym and your normal volleyball but the evenings were just boring. We had a problem with a tour that was booked with a company on the hotel premises which turned out to not be what they sold us. It was a waste of a day and a 100 quid on a couple however after we told the hotel manager he did apologies and offered a different free tour which was nice. Overall, I would not come here again. There are so many better options for the price. Not all of it was bad, but a lot of the main things need to be improved to actually be a 5 star hotel.

Hayley Burdass

Our personal experience of this hotel and staff have been absolutely amazing. We have been so well looked after. As 2 women travelling on our own we have felt so safe. The staff, especially Nagy the security manager has gone above and beyond for us. The life guards, pool manager, reception staff have all been superb. The food is good, the activities are really good. The animation team have been amazing with us too. I really can’t fault this hotel at all and so pleased we chose to stay here. We’ve had a fantastic week and want to thank you all. Hayley & Ruth. Room 2102

Adrian Oleszkiewicz

The Hotel itself is excellent. It had big pools, great entertainment, a nice beach with corals, amazing food, amazing staff. The biggest let down is the rooms. A lot of the rooms look like they have not been updated since the 1970s. Not only this but they're very dirty and the cleaners don't clean whatsoever, despite getting left tips. I would say this is a 5 star resort, I'd give it 4 stars at best.

S A

First things first...please dont book trips with your resort guide you will be charged a lot more. Just outside opposit the resort theres a lovely guy along the row of shops that has lots of trips at really good prices to offer. Id recommend the snorkeling trips with lunch included on the boat and quad biking. You can get a bus to Farsha lounge (1 hour) and old market (45 mins) opposite side of the street just ask the driver and pay him £2 pp. Or £20 return in a cab 20 mins. Weather was good for 28th to beginning of November around 28 degrees. Pools are not warm here lol. But strangely when your deeper out in the snorkeling areas the sea is quite warm. Room = Okay so ....Room was 3-4 star not 5. But they did upgrade us to a sea view room from standard. Beds are very 'firm'. We asked for softer pillows. Just showers there is a bath also but can't fill it. I suppose they just want you to shower. Found out that they have newly renovated rooms and they did show us but we decided to stay where we were because of the view and location. Place= Huge place, stunning surroundings, gardens, mini rivers extremely well maintained. The look of the place was beautiful. Food= Snack time was a bit limited on the food front. Lunch and dinner had very good options for all. They made ice cubes from mineral water and all the drinking water was mineral water so fear not no belly problems :)))) Entertainment = not very much entertainment or good entertainment im afraid. I'd recommend the massage but do hagle or you could get a cheaper one outside the resort. Had a nice relaxing break. 😌

Frensis Konomi

I had the best experience in this hotel. It was my first time visiting Sharm el Sheikh and I am glad I chose to stay here. The staff is AMAZING. Very friendly and polite and the service is 10/10. I was amazed. Also I want to thank the animation team who were so fun all the time and so cute. All of you made me feel very comfortable. The food is soooo good. Had a variety to choose from everything and I wish my stomach was big enough to try them all. The rooms were minimalist but cute. I want to thank the cleaning guy for being ready to every request that we had. Thank you Parrotel for your amazing service! 🥰

Freya Manning

Really enjoyed staying here! We had a nice view of the sea and found that there was lots to do in the nearby area. Shopping centre is near by with food shops and bars. The room was good, nice and clean and they had a bottle of water in the fridge for us. Also had bodywashes and shampoo samples in the bathroom. Cleaners came by daily to check if we needed towels, toilet paper or the room cleaning. Everyone was really nice so enjoyed it. At the pool, everyone reserves loungers with towels even though you are asked not to. There are 2 pools so plenty of space for everyone. They have an on site supermarket with water, sweets bread, sandwich food, toiletries ect. The bar was ok however we ate out most nights as just found it better in the local bars. Staff were really nice especially the bar workers by the smaller pool.

Rachel Perry

Booked all-inclusive for a week. It was clean and tidy. The staff were all great. The food was good, with a mix of kids basics and more adult meals. There were two pools, one a little quieter. It was close to two beaches. But walk down and get a taxi back because the hills are very steep.

Ellie Seddon

Always return to this hotel when visiting Gran Canaria. The views are absolutely stunning, and for the price, it's everything you need. We stay self-catering, so we can not comment on the food. They could just do with switching the music up around the pool, some days they would play the same song 6 times over and sometimes twice in a row 😂 other than that, lovely hotel with the best views of Puerto Rico!

Marcin Jurkiewicz

The rooms were okay. The bed didn’t come with a proper duvet instead it came with a blanket. The king bed was actually 2 normal sized beds and the wooden planks behind it were falling down once I moved the bed. CONSTANT loud vacuuming at 8 am. And there were spiders on the wall. If you wanted to watch the tv you had to pay for it same with WiFi, so it isn’t that inclusive. It took us along time to book a room since they only had rooms with ‘one king sized bed’ so my dad and my sister had to sleep in a different place. But other than that it’s decent

Chris Taylor

Colina Mar - birthday holiday! Everyone was ok. Hotel lovely slightly dated but what what we paid for. Food was good but eat out at times. All inclusive drinks were standard. Good holiday over all. I was surprised the hotel didn’t do anything for mine and my friends birthday even a little card or bottle wine. Weather was lovely. Location was good. Enjoyed the walks down to the marina and shops and taxi back defo didn’t walk back up that hill ha x

Ana-Maria Săcară

From the beginning, very far from the airport (2 hours by car) and far from being a 5 star hotel... We stayed in the old building, so everything is quite worn out or outdated. The elevators seem newer but look cheap and tacky and are really small. More important aspects would be the really thin walls and balcony door. We could hear all our neighbours and the loud music from outside until falling asleep. After the party is done or earlier in the morning, you can hear the traffic from the nearby highway through the closed balcony door. The staff try to be nice but are quite dismissive, also they hardly speak English. The food was ok, better than other places in Turkey we've been. The beach is very close to the hotel, there's a neat passage under the highway that gets you directly there. The shore is rocky and the sand is rough, so better wear water shoes. We couldn't enjoy the beach much because there were always high waves. Overall, not worth the money and we wouldn't recommend this stay.

Kacey B2001

Me and my partner visited for 6 days. We arrived late and were greeted with a warm welcome a staff member helped us to our room and then told us there is a late supper on which we are welcome to go to. The pools were all amazing and some fun games around the pool with the animation team such as water polo and water gym. All the staff were super friendly even tho there was a slight language barrier as we are English and they were mainly German or Turkish. The beach has a lovely set up with a cute swing to take great sunset photos on. Multiple bars to get drinks from and one that is even open till 2am. The evening entertainment was brilliant. They had different acts on each night. The hotel is fairly dated but looks nice for how old it is LOVE the lobby and the rooms are good size and the house keeper comes round every day to stock up and replenish the fridge. The shops on site were great and we have definitely gone away with our moneys worth. Good information In main lobby of things you can do outside the hotel. The only issue we had was the food. We are not really picky eaters but some of the food was not great. Allot of the meat was very fatty and not nice. There needs to be more signs telling you what is what on the all you can eat buffet as if you had an allergy to something especially on the salad bar it has no signs to say what it is. The food did seem to get better as our week went on but I do think the food needs a big improvement as most of the time it was either cold or bland. All round great hotel worth the money and would definitely come back again.

dan macca

If you want a nice friendly 5* hotel This is not the place for you tiles missing from the swimming pool floor,plastic plimps broken around the pool a few staff members really rude. No real first aid to speak of. Will not be going back. I'm only giving an honest view take it or leave it.

Wiecher Van Der Laan

The hotel and the rooms are clean and come with good beds and excellent showers. İt’s all a bit dated though. Since one spends most of the time outside that didn’t disturb me much. It’s and all-inclusive hotel with ample restautants and bars. The overall quality of the food was good, as was the variety. The beer was good, the wine undrinkable. What I really disliked were guests who apparently thought that the drinks and food provided by the hotel was the last food on earth. Food was piled so high on their plates that there was eternal snow on top of it. The concept of sharing and behaving normally seemed to be lost on them. I also did not like the absent-minded zombies with watery eyes at eleven in the morning trudging continuously from beachbed to bar and back holding as many beer glasses as they could at every beer run. But hey, that’s me!

Eman Omar

Food is perfect. As a vegetarian I found a wide range of vegetarian dishes which were very delicious . Kids activities are pretty. I just didn’t like the bathroom. Water flow is very bad and toilet paper quality is extremely bad. Otherwise,everything is great .