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20 years 5 months ago
We stayed at the Altamar on a half board basis, the food wasn't too bad, but we didn't find it that appealing either. Some nights for dinner were better than others, breakfast was the same everyday which was fine.
The hotel itself was really clean, although we only had our room cleaned once during the week, but seen as we didn't spend much time in our room as we were half board, this wasn't as bad as it sounds!
The hotel is in a really good location, a view of the sea from the balcony, not noisy either. Only a five minute walk to the commercial centre up the road with bars, shops and restaurants. There is another commercial centre about 20 min walk away i'd say, but we didnt venture that far as were happy at the local one really.
All staff seemed pleasant, they all spoke English so wasn't a problem if we needed anything. Lots of entertainment on at the hotel, happy hour late afternoon, and a show on every night. We didnt really see any of the shows as we didn't tend to go to the hotel bar at night much, only a few times for last orders, although we did see the end of the hypnotist act one night which seemed quite good.
The hotel itself was really clean, although we only had our room cleaned once during the week, but seen as we didn't spend much time in our room as we were half board, this wasn't as bad as it sounds!
The hotel is in a really good location, a view of the sea from the balcony, not noisy either. Only a five minute walk to the commercial centre up the road with bars, shops and restaurants. There is another commercial centre about 20 min walk away i'd say, but we didnt venture that far as were happy at the local one really.
All staff seemed pleasant, they all spoke English so wasn't a problem if we needed anything. Lots of entertainment on at the hotel, happy hour late afternoon, and a show on every night. We didnt really see any of the shows as we didn't tend to go to the hotel bar at night much, only a few times for last orders, although we did see the end of the hypnotist act one night which seemed quite good.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
20 years 5 months ago
Balconies were excellent, they were massive! T he views were lovely,the only fault being the amount of cockroaches there were, we were frightened to go to sleep!!
Entertainment was good, d.j gazza was funny!!
We asked for the bottom floor thinking we wouldnt need to climb the stairs each night....we were mistaken,ask for a high floor as reception is at the top, the lifts were mint it was like a rollercaoster.
Entertainment was good, d.j gazza was funny!!
We asked for the bottom floor thinking we wouldnt need to climb the stairs each night....we were mistaken,ask for a high floor as reception is at the top, the lifts were mint it was like a rollercaoster.
Travel operator: jmc
Recommended
20 years 5 months ago
I have been to the Altama 4 times and each time I have had a very pleasant stay.
We were half board. Breakfast is a buffet style which consisted from cornflakes right to bacon and eggs, ham and cheese and also fruit. Evening meal were also good with a number of starters, main course and sweets, again all buffet style. You would have to be a really fussy eater not to enjoy the choices.
Hotel staff very pleasant indeed they can't do enough for you. The apartments are very clean, the ceiling fans are a godsend. Not too far way from 2 commercial centres, 1 within walking distance the other just a quick taxi ride away.
We had a great time and I will return once again.
We were half board. Breakfast is a buffet style which consisted from cornflakes right to bacon and eggs, ham and cheese and also fruit. Evening meal were also good with a number of starters, main course and sweets, again all buffet style. You would have to be a really fussy eater not to enjoy the choices.
Hotel staff very pleasant indeed they can't do enough for you. The apartments are very clean, the ceiling fans are a godsend. Not too far way from 2 commercial centres, 1 within walking distance the other just a quick taxi ride away.
We had a great time and I will return once again.
Travel operator: JMC
Recommended
20 years 5 months ago
We booked our holiday at the last minute and had allocation on arrival and what can I say the hotel was excellent we couldnt of asked for a better place. Gazza and his team were excellent and a good laugh as were the JMC reps.
We ate out most of the time down at the comercial centre as taxis were really cheap to get about and there were loads of great places to eat down there.
We went on whale of a day which was great fun got to go on the banana boat etc and Aqua sur is a definate must if you like water rides but remember to take some flip flops to wear around aqua sur as the floor can be a bit rough.
Both pools at the altamar are excellent and would recommend staying there to anyone, so much so we are going back there in two days time (06.08.05) for another two weeks but this time B&B basis as the breakfasts were excellent. But we still wanted to get out in the evening for meals so we are very pleased you can go B&B and not half board.
We ate out most of the time down at the comercial centre as taxis were really cheap to get about and there were loads of great places to eat down there.
We went on whale of a day which was great fun got to go on the banana boat etc and Aqua sur is a definate must if you like water rides but remember to take some flip flops to wear around aqua sur as the floor can be a bit rough.
Both pools at the altamar are excellent and would recommend staying there to anyone, so much so we are going back there in two days time (06.08.05) for another two weeks but this time B&B basis as the breakfasts were excellent. But we still wanted to get out in the evening for meals so we are very pleased you can go B&B and not half board.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
20 years 7 months ago
As I was holidaying with my family I found there to be plenty of activities for all of us, and every age of child is catered for. The food is excellant value for money and the staff genuinely want you to enjoy yourself. If I were to travel as a single man with the lads or what have you, I think it could be a bit slow in the evening, as most entertainment centred around one stage which is obviously rationed between acts. The scenery and views are breath taking, and we particularly enjoyed Amadores beech. Peurto Rico itself is very basic and benign but rarely did we venture outside the complex or beech area, as the kids had everything they needed on site. Although spotless the appartments are very basic which just served as a n incentive to get out more.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
20 years 7 months ago
Our hotel was in a nice area, not too close to the activities to be noisy, but not too far away either.
Our rooms were cleaned every other day or every day I can't quite remember! But they did a good job even cleaned the tiles on the balcony (Which was a very good size)
Pools were nice and clean, one small and one was bigger, lots of sun loungers.
Entertainment not bad, had a parrot show which was very good; they take pictures of you holding the parrots for about 15 euros.
Our rooms were cleaned every other day or every day I can't quite remember! But they did a good job even cleaned the tiles on the balcony (Which was a very good size)
Pools were nice and clean, one small and one was bigger, lots of sun loungers.
Entertainment not bad, had a parrot show which was very good; they take pictures of you holding the parrots for about 15 euros.
Travel operator: JMC (I Think!)
Recommended
21 years 5 months ago
We visited this hotel in 1991 and again in 2003. We loved it both times. Very clean and the food was quite good as well.
The best thing about this hotel was the entertainment. There was a professional show on every night. it was excellent. I would definitaly go back again.
The best thing about this hotel was the entertainment. There was a professional show on every night. it was excellent. I would definitaly go back again.
Travel operator: JMC
Recommended
22 years 5 months ago
i satyed in the altamar apartments and i could not fault a thing.everythinh was fantastic from entertainment to food to the location it was brilliant.would definitly visit again hope to very soon
Travel operator: jmc
Recommended
22 years 6 months ago
When we arrived i found the rooms very basic but as we found out we only returned to sleep or get changed.The food was a buffet but it was very good,and the kids loved the kids clubs for upto 2 hrs twice a day and sometimes with evening spooky story sessions.the staff were really friendly and the evening entertainment was fun.Considering how cheap this holiday it was really great and we would go again.
Only thing i didnt like was the cockroaches but you see thease all over the place anyway.
Only thing i didnt like was the cockroaches but you see thease all over the place anyway.
Travel operator: JMC
Recommended
22 years 6 months ago
This was our 4th time staying at the Altamar which we are going back to this year.
As a family we love it the staff is very friendly and the rooms are spotless, getting cleaned every 2 days. We went on a self catering holiday this year, but the first time at the Altamar we were half board, the food was excellent with loads of choices to pick from at the al la carte buffet kids loved it, you could eat as much as you wanted.
The regular entertainment staff Gazza, tall Paul were brilliant with loads to do even in the afternoon such as pool competitions, water polo etc, which kept the kids busy.
Where the Altamar is located you are a short stroll from the Europa centre which has loads of bars and shops or outside the apartments you have regular taxi to take you to the commercial centre which will cost you about 3 euros, Great.
Travel operator: JMC
Recommended
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