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I've added this hotel to our review site. If anyone has stayed here please assist your fellow holidaymakers by writing your review HERE
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I do not know of any hotel in Costa del Sol that supplies kettles or cups. As tea is also not all that easy to buy, I would suggest that you bring some with you.
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a current comment about food would be good, too
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can I hire a fridge....anyone? :D
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What date do you travel I am returning on the 5 April from Benalmadena and I could pop in and have a look for you.
If you`ve booked through a travel agent they would have access to Thomsons fact file(it`s on the Travel agents booking system) and most info you require will be on there.
Or if you`ve booked through Portland give them a ring someone in the office should have visited.

Good Luck
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Good thinking :D I leave on 2 April but thank you. :D
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If it's any help, I was there 3 yrs ago, just before a refit.

Rooms were great

Food was really superb, with exellent waiting service, ie efficient clearing, drinks etc

location...right on the beach...good pool. I will be honest there were a few flies, whilst we lay out there, but pool guy said they are a phenomenom of late season weather, sometimes...clouds, humidity...didn't annoy me too much but partner, spider-hater...got flustered.
Try to get a west facing room higher than second/third floor....higher the better, view-wise.

At that time I could thoroughly recommend. Truly a classy joint.
Sorry about the puns but It deserves or did to be three and a half to four star rating. Good mixture of clients

Michael
Ps...where did you book as I have been trying to get back there?

Regards, M
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We booked through Flyglobespan for 1/2 board which are 2 firsts for us. It was great!

The weather was with us all but the first few hours. Not too hot with a slight breeze on occasion.

The hotel was superb. We were overlooking the pool, facing out to sea and couldn't have been more pleased. Large room with twin beds and en suite. Surprisingly there was also a sofa & TV. My girls were in the room next door. The pool is set in grass and large but very cold. There was some reserving of beds but no real need as at no point were they all used. There were free mattresses to help yourself to.

The rooms were cleaned every day, including the day I was confined to bed with a hangover! At 6.30 pm reception phoned and asked if the maid could come up. As I was limping down for dinner this was ok with me. Fresh sheets made me feel so much better on my return!

There were a large variety of meals - from salads to salmon. I am very picky eater and was reduced to chips & mayo only twice. The breakfasts were great and the girls loved the chocolate croissants in particular. We could quite happily have only eaten at the hotel but did take in some ok Chinese meals and fabulous baguettes around and about.

I could have hired a fridge from a local company but decided against it. There was no need as everything was reasonably priced so it was not hardship to nip out & buy.

I feel this hotel is not well known to Scots/Brits but if had several senior citizens, mainly from Canada. The Italian school trips were also a joy to watch arriving and screaming with glee at the view from their balconies.

I would return, so there's not much else to say. :D
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Hi Guys

Sounds like a good time had by All

Flying out on 21st....booked los patos hotel for four days.

Didn't know Barracuda available thro globespan....kicking myself now...still going over later in year, so I will check out availability later in week.

Thanks for the feedback on hotel.
Great to know there is a maid service for hangover victims...that's got to be a first...quick call Judith Chalmers!

Cheers

Michael
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Looking to book this hotel for next july,has anyone been there recently?Can't find it in any brochures, I'm booking diy, got the flights and looking at accomodation at the moment, thought it looked nice and was in a good location and the price is right!!! can't seem to find many comments about this hotel.
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