Hotel Playa Calera

Old fashioned data set up. No USB ports on plugs. No Netflix on the TV and the TV is only programmed to German with no choice to change. We were in the minority being English.

Breakfast and dinner options limited for a 4* hotel, however the quality of the meals was good. Also be careful what type of rooms you book. Mine had zero decent view, possibly because booked via Booking… you need a room with a front seat view to really make a difference.

We were required to find dinner outside of the hotel because reservations for dinner were not possible. Also, finding the entry road to the hotel was nearly impossible and confusing. Even our gps did not know what to do.

• Patronising front desk staff • Pool towels too small • Most rooms look out over apartments along side of building - so not sea view • Parking is available, just up the no entry street and no clear signage which makes arrival challenging • No control over a/c - you have to ask reception to change it (temp, air dryness and noise) • No kettle or tea and coffee in room. Drip coffee maker only • “It’s a bit like a hospital room” • Breakfast - middling. Quality of ingredients poor. Inc coffee • “Eco” products in bathroom, but water left in room is Fonteide, in a plastic bottle (reusable glass bottles are available)