Roquetas de Mar Hotels with Airport pickup service

POSITIVES The reception staff were friendly and welcoming and as we arrived a little early they directed us to the poolside bar to wait whilst the room was prepared. Once ready, we discovered that the room was clean and well-maintained with powerful aircon and comfy beds. The bathroom contained lots of towels and a range of free toiletries. The kitchen had a working fridge and microwave and the balcony had a terrific view of the pool and beach. The poolside bar serves a small portion of free tapas when you order a round of drinks. The price of 1 large beer or a tinto de verano with 3 soft drinks was less than £8 which is incredible. The tapas was tasty as well. There are a range of shops, cafes and bars around the hotel and beach access is literally across the path at the rear of the hotel. The pool area was clean and well-maintained and the water slide was good fun for the children. You never had to fight to get sun loungers as there was plenty of space. The restaurant (we had breakfast and evening meal included) served a wide range of foods, and the breakfast includes pancakes, cereals, continental style and pastries along with unlimited hot drinks. It was clean and the service was friendly and prompt. LESS POSITIVE This hotel is a destination for Spanish people to go on holiday, so most of what is in place does not cater to those looking for a Spanish holiday ‘for Brits’. This isn’t as much a problem for me as I love Spanish culture, but many of the staff did not speak English and the Animacion team provided all their entertainment in Spanish which might leave British children a little left out, although ours were able to join in with party dances and the late night pool party. The evening meals in the restaurant were predominantly local dishes geared heavily to seafood and the like. I’ll eat anything but my wife is a fussy eater and if you or your family like to eat nuggets and roast dinners you will not find that available here. My children found there was always one thing they would eat but weren’t spoilt for choice. The room decor is a little dated but who really cares when it’s just a base and you should be out at the beach or by the pool anyway! NEGATIVE The poolside bar does not provide any kind of snack provision such as chips and sandwiches as the tapas and drinks are served from a high end restaurant. This was disappointing as we like to enjoy a beer and some chips by the pool for our lunch. The language barrier with our waitress meant we’d asked for a menu which there was no point receiving as we couldn’t order food to be delivered poolside anyway, but she wasn’t really able to communicate this with us and we sat their waiting for an order we never could have had. But again, we should be learning to speak Spanish better! I’m not entirely sure LoveHolidays researched whether this hotel is suitable for Brits wanting the ‘Brits abroad’ experience so if you want that you’re best sticking to Salou or Benidorm. My family and I

This is not a 4* hotel. I’ve been in 3* better than this. The room was very nice as it had been refurbished as was the dining room.Be ware not all rooms have been refurbished. Unfortunately the food was not that good even though was able to find something to eat each day even if it was the same as the day before. Towards the end of our stay we heard the dining room staff say they were just using up the food they had. On 1/11/24 the hotel was over run with Spanish people for a Halloween show. These people took priority which wasn’t fair when we had paid a lot of money for the holiday. Also didn’t like it that dogs were allowed in when the Spanish people came. Ice cream ran out for the kids. The reception reminded us of being in cell block H prison. Very dark and dismal. Nothing outside the hotel for entertainment may be due to end of season. Was in a good position with a gate through onto the beach. Pool area ok but could do with more sun beds and new parasols. Pool very cold. We won’t be going again .? We couldn’t fault the staff as they all worked very hard.

Located in Roquetas de Mar, Playalinda is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Roquetas de Mar Beach and Playa Serena. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from 360 Sports Complex and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Castor Park.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at El Patio, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.