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16 years 3 months ago
We have just got back from a weeks stay at the Hotel Siroco and although we did enjoy our holiday we would not return to this hotel.
If i first start with the positives of this hotel. the swimming pools although officially two is basically one large one. it is very nice and is set at the bottom of beautiful gardens. Always seemed enough sun beds and sun shades to go around. The hotel is kept clean in all communal areas. There is a wide selection of food in the buffet.
Now onto the cons which is im afraid to say a slightly longer list. The hotel is set on a steep hill which is hard work to climb in heat. But saying this most of the resorts hotels are set on similar hills so i would not advise anyone with walking difficulties visiting the resort. If your taking children there is a childrens club but from what we saw it tended to cater much more for spanish children.
Our room was small and the bathroom was very compact to say the least. Maid service is daily but such incidences occured during our stay as the maid leaving no towels at all one day. The staff dont seem that enthusiatic if your not spanish.
Evening entertainment is quite standard i.e bingo, mini disco, parrot show etc. The drinks in the hotel bar are more expensive than outside the hotel.
There is a games room ( pool tables, air hockey and computer games) aswell as a small gym.
The restaurant isnt air conditioned and for the smokers there is no area to have a cigarette. You also cant get things such as coffee or tea with your evening meal.
During our week we took a trip to Gibralter with our holiday company. This cost about 45 euros per adult. It was a full day trip with a tour of rock, apes and world war II tunnels aswell as time to explore by yourself. This trip was well worth the money.
If i first start with the positives of this hotel. the swimming pools although officially two is basically one large one. it is very nice and is set at the bottom of beautiful gardens. Always seemed enough sun beds and sun shades to go around. The hotel is kept clean in all communal areas. There is a wide selection of food in the buffet.
Now onto the cons which is im afraid to say a slightly longer list. The hotel is set on a steep hill which is hard work to climb in heat. But saying this most of the resorts hotels are set on similar hills so i would not advise anyone with walking difficulties visiting the resort. If your taking children there is a childrens club but from what we saw it tended to cater much more for spanish children.
Our room was small and the bathroom was very compact to say the least. Maid service is daily but such incidences occured during our stay as the maid leaving no towels at all one day. The staff dont seem that enthusiatic if your not spanish.
Evening entertainment is quite standard i.e bingo, mini disco, parrot show etc. The drinks in the hotel bar are more expensive than outside the hotel.
There is a games room ( pool tables, air hockey and computer games) aswell as a small gym.
The restaurant isnt air conditioned and for the smokers there is no area to have a cigarette. You also cant get things such as coffee or tea with your evening meal.
During our week we took a trip to Gibralter with our holiday company. This cost about 45 euros per adult. It was a full day trip with a tour of rock, apes and world war II tunnels aswell as time to explore by yourself. This trip was well worth the money.
Travel operator: First Choice
17 years 5 months ago
The food was fine first week but tended to cater for mostly Spanish guests.
Second week although you wouldnt starve there was always something if only fruit!
Hotel very clean they do work hard.
We found the Sirocco to be in an ideal location easy walking distance to most places.cant comment on entertainment we didnt stay to watch it.
Would go again,
Second week although you wouldnt starve there was always something if only fruit!
Hotel very clean they do work hard.
We found the Sirocco to be in an ideal location easy walking distance to most places.cant comment on entertainment we didnt stay to watch it.
Would go again,
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
17 years 6 months ago
We were quite surprised by this hotel, the food was fantastic, show cooking at breakfast and dinner.
We did change rooms as I got a mosquito bite the first night, moving rooms was not a problem, next day we got a room on the top floor.
The dining room staff were pleasant and worked very hard so nobody had to wait for a table.
Towels changed every day. Linen twice during our stay
I would recommend this hotel.
We did change rooms as I got a mosquito bite the first night, moving rooms was not a problem, next day we got a room on the top floor.
The dining room staff were pleasant and worked very hard so nobody had to wait for a table.
Towels changed every day. Linen twice during our stay
I would recommend this hotel.
Travel operator: Self
Recommended
17 years 6 months ago
This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel and in itself the hotel was very good. Our problem we found that with the hotel being on a rather steep hill it was very difficult for people with any mobility problems, whereas two years ago you could enter from the main road into the underground car park and get the lift up to your desired floor. You could also enter through a gate on the main road and access the hotel pool area and make it easier on yourself. This is no longer possible as the gates and the car park(new electric door system)are no longer possible to use.
If you hire a car they give you a key to enter from the street, but all other access points are closed, it seems due to security problems, which are understandable.
Also beware that a very large amount of people we met were slaughtered by the Mossies and I include myself in that number.
We were issued with mozzie machines in the rooms and they are located about the other areas of the hotel.
If you are reasonably fit and don't get much bother from the insects, you will enjoy this hotel as the standard was quite high.
If you hire a car they give you a key to enter from the street, but all other access points are closed, it seems due to security problems, which are understandable.
Also beware that a very large amount of people we met were slaughtered by the Mossies and I include myself in that number.
We were issued with mozzie machines in the rooms and they are located about the other areas of the hotel.
If you are reasonably fit and don't get much bother from the insects, you will enjoy this hotel as the standard was quite high.
Travel operator: Globespan
17 years 7 months ago
This is the second time we have stopped at this hotel. We have only ever booked a standard room and have found them to be perfectly adequate.
The rooms are clean and the beds comfortable and there's a full bathroom. The food didn't seem quite so good this year as last, still plenty of choice but a bit hit a miss as to how hot it would be.
Can't comment much on the entertainment as we went out everynight as this hotel is in a great location for all the local bars.
Only gripe is this hotel is up a fairly steep hill but you used to be able to exit the hotel near the pool area via some steps and a gate which take you to the main road but this was closed off while we were there as there was some work being done in the road below and no-one seemed to know if it would re-open.
You also used to be able to go down to the underground car park and exit the hotel that way but that has had new gates put on the only open when car approach or leave the car park, so I'm afraid the only way in or out is through the main entrance and down the hill.
The rooms are clean and the beds comfortable and there's a full bathroom. The food didn't seem quite so good this year as last, still plenty of choice but a bit hit a miss as to how hot it would be.
Can't comment much on the entertainment as we went out everynight as this hotel is in a great location for all the local bars.
Only gripe is this hotel is up a fairly steep hill but you used to be able to exit the hotel near the pool area via some steps and a gate which take you to the main road but this was closed off while we were there as there was some work being done in the road below and no-one seemed to know if it would re-open.
You also used to be able to go down to the underground car park and exit the hotel that way but that has had new gates put on the only open when car approach or leave the car park, so I'm afraid the only way in or out is through the main entrance and down the hill.
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
18 years 2 months ago
I travelled here in September with my fiance. The rooms look lovely on the BEST HOTELS website, but slightly different in reality.
Room: The carpet was dirty with various stains. There was a bucket of water beneath the radiator, behind the curtain. The balcony is tiny with no light, this really upset me as I love to sit there before going out in the evening.
On a positive note, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nice.
Location: Not a very nice walk to the beach under a long underpass, coming back is all uphill and a real killer on the legs. Is in the centre 5 mins from 24 hrs sq and about 10/15 mins to the Marina.
Food: Hideous!! would never go half board again,same old cold disgusting food everyday. We went H/B to save money but ended up eating out alot anyway.
Staff: Reception very rude! I was waiting one day for some change and a lady said "What do you want" in a rather rude manner. Also they would not let us pay extra a keep the room on the day of checkout, the hotel was not even full!
I love the Costa Del Sol and will return but never to the Sirroc.
Room: The carpet was dirty with various stains. There was a bucket of water beneath the radiator, behind the curtain. The balcony is tiny with no light, this really upset me as I love to sit there before going out in the evening.
On a positive note, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nice.
Location: Not a very nice walk to the beach under a long underpass, coming back is all uphill and a real killer on the legs. Is in the centre 5 mins from 24 hrs sq and about 10/15 mins to the Marina.
Food: Hideous!! would never go half board again,same old cold disgusting food everyday. We went H/B to save money but ended up eating out alot anyway.
Staff: Reception very rude! I was waiting one day for some change and a lady said "What do you want" in a rather rude manner. Also they would not let us pay extra a keep the room on the day of checkout, the hotel was not even full!
I love the Costa Del Sol and will return but never to the Sirroc.
Travel operator: bmi baby/Best Hotels
18 years 6 months ago
Having read the reviews on this site we thought we were pretty safe booking to stay at the Siroco. How wrong could we be.
Firstly, the hotel is clean but really shabby and in desperate need of some renovation. I would class it a 2*. Our room looked tired, we asked to view a superior room which was an extra 50 euros but couldn't tell the difference (apart from a fridge) so we decided against it.
The hotel is based in the middle of Benlamedena, with the swimming pool next door to a dual carriage way - the noise from the traffic is anything but relaxing and to top it off there was a building site next to the pool where they used a pneumatic drill every day. Lovely.
There is a small poolside restaurant which only does cheese and ham toasties - nothing else so lunch was a limited option!
There were no parasols so we had to buy our own to prevent from baking in the sun.
The reception staff were extremely rude and abrupt. Any problems raised with them was met with a shrug of the shoulders and an air of indifference.
Average age at the Siroco is definately 50+, we are both in our twenties so it wasn't the best choice we have ever made - I realise that this isn't the hotel's fault!
Food was OK, got a bit repetitive and the restaurant was noisy and crowded.
All in all the worst holiday we have ever had, will never return. You have been warned!
Firstly, the hotel is clean but really shabby and in desperate need of some renovation. I would class it a 2*. Our room looked tired, we asked to view a superior room which was an extra 50 euros but couldn't tell the difference (apart from a fridge) so we decided against it.
The hotel is based in the middle of Benlamedena, with the swimming pool next door to a dual carriage way - the noise from the traffic is anything but relaxing and to top it off there was a building site next to the pool where they used a pneumatic drill every day. Lovely.
There is a small poolside restaurant which only does cheese and ham toasties - nothing else so lunch was a limited option!
There were no parasols so we had to buy our own to prevent from baking in the sun.
The reception staff were extremely rude and abrupt. Any problems raised with them was met with a shrug of the shoulders and an air of indifference.
Average age at the Siroco is definately 50+, we are both in our twenties so it wasn't the best choice we have ever made - I realise that this isn't the hotel's fault!
Food was OK, got a bit repetitive and the restaurant was noisy and crowded.
All in all the worst holiday we have ever had, will never return. You have been warned!
Travel operator: Independently booked
18 years 6 months ago
We visited the Siroco from the 12th to the 26th of May 2006. We purchased a superior room at a cost of
Travel operator: Eclipse-First Choice
18 years 8 months ago
Just returned from a week in this so called 3*hotel
would not rate it as 1* Rooms needed a lot of refurbishment to bring it up to a good standard. The room we stayed in did not have any extraction in the bathroom the water from the shower ran away so slowly
that if you took too long to shower the bath would overflow. When you emptied the wash basin the water came back up through the bath. Most of the fittings were loose.
The bedroom was tatty in that the wallpaper was leaving the wall by its own means. Felt sorry for the
maids they worked hard but not much to work with.
When you enter a hotel first impressions last, well,
our first impression was the reception desk not a
welcoming smile amongst them. Infact I do not recall
any pleasantries from that quarter at all
especially when I asked to change rooms because the heat was overpowering after asking for the air conditioning to be turned on - not a chance apparently
"it was broken until June the 15th" so we changed rooms 2nd room just the same as original.
Meals yuk !!!
Entertainment was 1 poor soul doing his best to test
our knowledge with a quiz or try your hand at bingo
Would not recommend and will never stay there again
cheers
Steve
would not rate it as 1* Rooms needed a lot of refurbishment to bring it up to a good standard. The room we stayed in did not have any extraction in the bathroom the water from the shower ran away so slowly
that if you took too long to shower the bath would overflow. When you emptied the wash basin the water came back up through the bath. Most of the fittings were loose.
The bedroom was tatty in that the wallpaper was leaving the wall by its own means. Felt sorry for the
maids they worked hard but not much to work with.
When you enter a hotel first impressions last, well,
our first impression was the reception desk not a
welcoming smile amongst them. Infact I do not recall
any pleasantries from that quarter at all
especially when I asked to change rooms because the heat was overpowering after asking for the air conditioning to be turned on - not a chance apparently
"it was broken until June the 15th" so we changed rooms 2nd room just the same as original.
Meals yuk !!!
Entertainment was 1 poor soul doing his best to test
our knowledge with a quiz or try your hand at bingo
Would not recommend and will never stay there again
cheers
Steve
Travel operator: first choice
18 years 8 months ago
I stayed for week recently with my husband. We lived in Benalmadena for 5 years and my in-laws stayed in the Sorocco whilst visiting us so we knew what the hotel was like and where it's location was. I booked on the internet and upgraded our room to a superior.
We arrived about 22:30 hrs - no problems - and we were really pleased with the room. It was part of a new extension. Nice view of the pool and beach. Two double beds, fridge, television, telephone and a hairdryer. Room was aircondition but of course was not working in March. We did notice that the standard rooms did not look quite so inviting so would book a superior room again if we return.
We only had breakfast which was self-service and excellent. Plenty of choice - cereals, fruit, cakes and pastries, cold meats, cheese, bread/rolls, bacon, eggs (boiled/scrambled/fried), and even pancakes. Can't comment on evening meal as we eat out every night.
We didn't stay to watch the entertainment either so can't really comment on that.
I would definitely recommend this hotel.
We arrived about 22:30 hrs - no problems - and we were really pleased with the room. It was part of a new extension. Nice view of the pool and beach. Two double beds, fridge, television, telephone and a hairdryer. Room was aircondition but of course was not working in March. We did notice that the standard rooms did not look quite so inviting so would book a superior room again if we return.
We only had breakfast which was self-service and excellent. Plenty of choice - cereals, fruit, cakes and pastries, cold meats, cheese, bread/rolls, bacon, eggs (boiled/scrambled/fried), and even pancakes. Can't comment on evening meal as we eat out every night.
We didn't stay to watch the entertainment either so can't really comment on that.
I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Travel operator: Booked via internet
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