Victoria Playa

“Lovely well run hotel”

Just visited this charming hotel.well kept and super clean ...breakfast was plentiful and varied despite the hotel being quiet ..Staff helpful and friendly ...perfect location , close to the beach ..communal areas bright clean and functional ..Nice cafe for snacks and drinks if you don't have dinne… more

Just visited this charming hotel.well kept and super clean ...breakfast was plentiful and varied despite the hotel being quiet ..Staff helpful and friendly ...perfect location , close to the beach ..communal areas bright clean and functional ..Nice cafe for snacks and drinks if you don't have dinner included.it's obvious that the staff take pride in this hotel ..it shows ..book with confidence .

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“Ok”

Location of hotel is perfect go out the gate down the slope and you are on the beautiful beach of santo Tomas had a issue with the air conditioning in the room which took 2 visits to correct but give the hotel credit it was fixed which was surprising as this hotel is having a refurbishment and will… more

Location of hotel is perfect go out the gate down the slope and you are on the beautiful beach of santo Tomas had a issue with the air conditioning in the room which took 2 visits to correct but give the hotel credit it was fixed which was surprising as this hotel is having a refurbishment and will be TUI Blue next season. Check in quick deposit for pool towels taken like alot of hotels,grounds are lovely spent alot of the time in garden area clean and tidy. Food ok but we are not fussy eaters the restaurant had no atmosphere more like a school or work canteen and the main issue with hotel is the tracing paper they call walls between rooms,during the refurbishment I hope the put in soundproofing as you can hear your neighbour's sneezing. We went all inclusive and had a reasonable selection of drinks but I feel the snacks should be covered to stop the large amount of flies landing on them needless to say we did not partake in snacks. Rooms tired and in words of estate agent compact with a large bathroom and adequate terrace.

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“Unexpected surprises”

We really enjoyed our first stay at this smart, comfortable hotel. The hotel was spotless and the staff, particularly in the dining room were so friendly and helpful. However, the first week was surprising in that we were only 2 of 6 guests !!?? So the meal choice at dinner was restricted. The chef… more

We really enjoyed our first stay at this smart, comfortable hotel. The hotel was spotless and the staff, particularly in the dining room were so friendly and helpful. However, the first week was surprising in that we were only 2 of 6 guests !!?? So the meal choice at dinner was restricted. The chef asked us what meat and or fish we would like him to cook fresh for us. Our second week was different as 2 large parties of Norwegian guests arrived on separate days. So as well as a few more couples arriving, the dining room was much busier and the menus much longer and more varied.The starters and main course dishes were delicious and well cooked with something for everyone. It was nice to have a free bottle of red or white wine and one of water at each table, being half board. Service was prompt and friendly. On a couple of days, we were presented with extra end of meal treats. We did find at times that the food wasn't as hot as we would like...maybe this will not be a case when the hotel is busier. The beds were comfy, the showers excellent. There is a Jacuzzi next to the heated outdoor pool, 2 shutes into the pool s and a sauna up on the 5 th floor. Evening entertainment started in our second week. Not sure whether daytime games were attended though up on the programme.There was only one English tV channel ( 4 ). A fellow guests in the second week told us how to get English language on Spanish channels showing English made programmes using the handset ( white symbol at bottom). Hopefully reception staff could give advice.Almunecar is an interesting town to explore including several museums and a fascinating ruined castle. Local cheap buses let you explore further afield. The beach is pebbly, but popular in the summer? Local cafes give free tapas with drinks purchased during the day. Our favourite was Bar San Cristobal on the seafront. Overall an enjoyable hotel which we hope many choose to visit as the season progresses. A big supermarket is 5-10 level minutes walk away, but not open on Sundays. A lot of attractions are closed on Monday.

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