Garden Playanatural Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

“Fabulous hotel”

My husband and I stayed for 2 weeks and had the most relaxing stay! The hotel is stunning, we had a sea view room with a balcony and it was beautiful. The swimming pools are both clean and a really good size. All staff are so helpful, friendly and professional. The restaurant is overflowing with c… more

My husband and I stayed for 2 weeks and had the most relaxing stay! The hotel is stunning, we had a sea view room with a balcony and it was beautiful. The swimming pools are both clean and a really good size. All staff are so helpful, friendly and professional. The restaurant is overflowing with choice of food! I am gluten free and not once did I have a problem finding something delicious to eat, the chef took the time to show me what I could eat, they made me the best gluten free pizza I have ever tasted! Staff were knowledgeable about allergies and this is something that is very important to me. The local area is quiet and authentic, the nearest shops are a walk away, it’s a nice walk though! We would recommend this hotel!

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“Beautiful tranquil hotel and superb Spa experience!”

This is a hotel in a classic Spanish fishing town and a beautiful relaxing place to stay. If you are looking for Benidorm or Marbella this is definitely not the place for you. And if you want to go further afield from your hotel, you should definitely consider hiring a car as El Rompido town its… more

This is a hotel in a classic Spanish fishing town and a beautiful relaxing place to stay. If you are looking for Benidorm or Marbella this is definitely not the place for you. And if you want to go further afield from your hotel, you should definitely consider hiring a car as El Rompido town itself is about 30 mins walk away, and uphill coming back. You could get. A taxi but this is costly as it has to come from the next town to get to you. However, if you want a lovely pool, clean and comfy rooms, delicious food with allergies fully catered for - coeliac and lactose intolerant here - excellent and attentive staff (who, contrary to other recent reviews, speak excellent English - trying to speak to them with a little bit of Spanish goes a long way though - just please and thank you would be a start!!) and with the chance to explore Andalucía from the hotel as a lovely base, consider staying here. The crowning glory for me is the absolutely brilliant but much underused Spa! I had 4 treatments while I was here, all given by Nieves, who was an amazing massage therapist and a beautiful, caring soul. I left each treatment feeling relaxed, refreshed and invigorated and with considerably less back pain than I’d had before I went in. She is an absolute credit to the Spa team - thank you! xx

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“Very nice relaxing time very much enjoyed the spa and the massages that I got from Nieves she was fantastic”

I have had a lovely relaxing holiday I have taken on board what others have said and do agree with a few point (1) I think evening meals should start at 7pm not 8pm as it's late for a lot of foreigners and I appreciate what the hotel management have said in regards to local eating times but I would… more

I have had a lovely relaxing holiday I have taken on board what others have said and do agree with a few point (1) I think evening meals should start at 7pm not 8pm as it's late for a lot of foreigners and I appreciate what the hotel management have said in regards to local eating times but I would've guessed that more than half of the people here are not local so maybe there should be some leniency in regards to this Also, the whole time I was here, all of the Coke lemonade etc at the main bar were all flat and when I tried to go to the restaurant to get Coke which was not flat and was good because at the pool bar and the restaurant the Coca-Cola is fine. They abruptly refused me and almost pushed me out of the restaurant, embarrassing me in front of other people which I did not find, Satisfactory and all I was trying to do is explain that the cook in the main bar is flat. He did not understand my English and he looked very angry. This was the person who is in charge of the restaurant front of house has dark hair probably 5,7 apart from this all the staff where fantastic I had a relaxing holiday also I Would like to give a mention to the spa facilities which are very good and there is a massage therapist there called (Nieves) she is outstanding at her job I had a hit and cold stone massage on my second night I had foot reflexology on my fourth night and And a full hard sports massage on my 5th day she was so very good and professional and made me feel relaxed and at ease at all times I would suggest using her she a five star therapist :-)

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“A quiet place for a peaceful break”

This is a lovely hotel which is in a very quiet part of Spain. There is no “strip” with bars, clubs and restaurants, there is little here. But there is a beach and nature reserve where crabs run around at low tide, and the only noise is the chug of small fishing boats. If you want a bit of piece an… more

This is a lovely hotel which is in a very quiet part of Spain. There is no “strip” with bars, clubs and restaurants, there is little here. But there is a beach and nature reserve where crabs run around at low tide, and the only noise is the chug of small fishing boats. If you want a bit of piece and quiet this is the place. Some tips • There are fresh Water machines all around. Press and hold the button • Your wristband is your door key so no loosing your card • The Garden rooms have Coffee pod machines. • About eight cocktails on the All Inclusive as well as Red, white, rosé and Cava wines, a load of brands and liquors. • The website (app) allows each and every menu to be downloaded and AI is clearly marked alone with a schedule for each day • The hotel is on a hill, but not as bad as some places I’ve stayed but recommend you do early before the sun get fierce • Bed probably one of the most comfortable I’ve had anywhere. • Food what you would expect from an AI hotel, had better but by goodness I’ve had a lot worse. • Staff hard working and the odd bit of Spanish doesn't go amiss - we are visitors in their country after all. • Finally if you are picked up to go to Faro airport, remember the Portuguese are on a different time, one hour back from Spain. One suggestion for the hotel, you need more seating away from the entertainment so people can have a quiet after dinner drinks. Maybe move the TUI desk upstairs and add more there.

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