Interesting new hotel being built somewhere in Maspalomas and opening summer 2009.
Anyone know exactly where it is ?
We saw them building this last February. It is very big. Not on the seafront, but only a short walk back. As you drive down the main road towards the lighthouse, it was on the right, quite close to the shopping centre there and the bus station. It is in what they call the Meloneras area.
Anyone walked past lately ?
It's meant to be open for summer 2009 and I see First Choice are featuring it.
Just wondered if it looks like it'll be ready ?
It's meant to be open for summer 2009 and I see First Choice are featuring it.
Just wondered if it looks like it'll be ready ?
As nobody has replied, I will just say that when we saw it in Feb 2008, the shell was already there, so they will have had over a year to finish it off and do the inside, which I would have thought was plenty of time. However I'm not in the building trade, so that's just my opinion! Have you tried doing a dummy booking on the hotel's own website? See how early a date it will let you book. They themselves should know by now how nearly finished it is.
I pass by this hotel most day's and I'm not sure if it will be open this Summer it still as a lot of work to be done but is slowly coming along but from my experience whilst this may be a fantastic hotel when it's finished I can't see it being finished until towards the very end of Summer season 09. But perhaps they will open half of the hotel first and carry on building that's not unheard of. Time will tell.
Many thanks for the replies.
On the one hand I'm tempted to book, as the rates are good and Lopesan are a very good chain. We had a great stay at their neighbouring Meloneras hotel 3 years ago.
On the other hand I've stayed at a "just opened but still finishing it" hotel before (Hotel Port Aventura in Spain) and found myself pretty much part of the snagging team....
On the one hand I'm tempted to book, as the rates are good and Lopesan are a very good chain. We had a great stay at their neighbouring Meloneras hotel 3 years ago.
On the other hand I've stayed at a "just opened but still finishing it" hotel before (Hotel Port Aventura in Spain) and found myself pretty much part of the snagging team....
Hi
We came back from GC last Sunday. The Baobab is being built behind the Costa Meloneras Resort, hava a look at Google Earth (its the oblong site).
From the look of things, can't see the Baobab being open anytime soon. There are at least 7 tower cranes in use, and it didn't look like there are any windows in yet. Also I don't think much work has been done on the grouds yet. But to be honest I don't know how quick Spanish builders work.
A rep I spoke to, said she thought it was due to open in a couple of months, I think I can safely say 'No Way'
We came back from GC last Sunday. The Baobab is being built behind the Costa Meloneras Resort, hava a look at Google Earth (its the oblong site).
From the look of things, can't see the Baobab being open anytime soon. There are at least 7 tower cranes in use, and it didn't look like there are any windows in yet. Also I don't think much work has been done on the grouds yet. But to be honest I don't know how quick Spanish builders work.
A rep I spoke to, said she thought it was due to open in a couple of months, I think I can safely say 'No Way'
Thanks for that lhb.
The official opening date is meant to be August 1st, but that's not far off...
Should be a good option for next year though.
The official opening date is meant to be August 1st, but that's not far off...
Should be a good option for next year though.
hi lhb
don't pay to much attention to google earth.
next to my house is a building site according to google earth but houses have been built for 2 years, it gives you an idea about the area but not always up to date things
don't pay to much attention to google earth.
next to my house is a building site according to google earth but houses have been built for 2 years, it gives you an idea about the area but not always up to date things
LOPESAN Baobab Resort
w w w.otel.com/hotels/lopesan_baobab_resort_hotel_maspalomas.htm
The hotel is due to open this summer, but I doubt it very much, I see the work being done all the time but I still think it will not be open this summer.
w w w.otel.com/hotels/lopesan_baobab_resort_hotel_maspalomas.htm
The hotel is due to open this summer, but I doubt it very much, I see the work being done all the time but I still think it will not be open this summer.
Well, the 1 August opening date has passed and I believe it's now been revised to October, though that apparently looks a little shaky.
Anyone walked past lately ? Just wondered if it's nearly there or still a long way from completion.
Anyone walked past lately ? Just wondered if it's nearly there or still a long way from completion.
I walked passed again a couple of weekends ago, they were bringing in all the matressses, High Quality as well from what I could see.
They were also planting all the border plants, but work was still going on spraying the building and loads of construction work too.
They were also planting all the border plants, but work was still going on spraying the building and loads of construction work too.
I think the hotel MAY be open by the end of the year but I can't see it all being ready at all there are still a lot of things to complete on it.
I heard last night that bookings are now being taken by Thomascook, and very cheap too, have not checked out myself as yet t confirm.
First Choice have been taking bookings for some time, for reasonable money.
Apparently guests with bookings from August 1st are being moved to the Villa del Conde, which is a very nice hotel.
Apparently guests with bookings from August 1st are being moved to the Villa del Conde, which is a very nice hotel.
Just back from GC on Sunday. Drove past this Monstrosity on Friday. It is enormous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some of the 1st Choice Reps we got to know were expressing an interest in transferring to it. Looks quite a way of being finished. Aparently kid reps and entertainment staff will be provided with Golf Buggies to get from one end to the other! It really has to be seen to be believed!
Some of the 1st Choice Reps we got to know were expressing an interest in transferring to it. Looks quite a way of being finished. Aparently kid reps and entertainment staff will be provided with Golf Buggies to get from one end to the other! It really has to be seen to be believed!
If it's anything like the other two Lopesan hotels in Maspalomas, it will be fabuloso.
Apparently it opens this Friday 9th October.
Yup it's open. I stayed there it's first night open. Nice place. Maybe taken the concept a little far but seem to be taking advice onboard.
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