Leaving England in the cold and rain for sunnier climes is always an attractive prospect but this was our first time in the Canaries and we were a bit apprehensive about what we would find. We chose well though and were very pleasantly surprised. The Gran Melia is a lovely hotel with beautiful gardens and several pools although the one... more

Me and my friend travelled to Sun Park first week of March, we are 21 and 22 and it was a spur of the moment holiday, booked sun park at a risk of the bad reviews, and we made a brilliant decision! We were all inclusive, our room was directly next to the swimming pool, which we absolutely loved. On... more

Travelled with husband and friends on all inclusive. Had a thoroughly good time. Good food yes the food halls were very busy but then its a very big hotel complex. I wished we had paid the £100 per person for the ultra all inclusive as there were areas for the 'privilege customers' which were very nice including better rooms use... more

Food poor, apart from the night the questionnaires were handed out asking how good the resort was. If you want to do any activities, go to the tourist info centre or walk into town, anything ordered through reception will cost you. If you need a taxi, order one in town, It was clean and tidy, entertainment was ropey but no... more

We arrived and was told by the porter we had a couple of the best family rooms because the hotel was full. Was it full of people or mould? Mould was seeping at least 18" up the wall on both sides of the adjoining wall with our friends, it also caused a dreadful smell. It was too unbearable to sleep... more

Can't wait to go on holiday, just booked it tonight for 11 nights 8th August 2010. Thanks to everyone with all the wonderful reviews of this place i am so eager to get there and enjoy my holiday. Taking my wife and 2 girls (8 & 2) and sounds like my kids are going to have an amazing time. Angel... more

We had to hurriedly arrange another holiday after the floods in Madeira devastated Funchal as well our plans. So I thought a nice quality hotel in the sun would be just great to chill out, we had been to Playa Blanca many years before and enjoyed it, although the Rubicon Palace was not there then if it had been we... more

The Princessa Yaiza certainly warrants its 5 star rating. The hotel is wonderful. The location of the hotel is brilliant, right on the water front, with excellent access to the rest of Playa Blanca. You can walk to the mariner or into the town with ease. The walk way areas are wonderful, just like being an a tropical jungle. The... more

Rooms a little sad and tired, but my biggest bugbear was the shower - the temperature fluctuated so much, that if I had stayed under it when it suddently turned exceptionally hot, I would have been completely scalded. This happened every night without fail - I dreaded getting in the shower. Not good Timanfaya - you really need to upgrade,... more

having just returned from a 10 night stay at this holiday village,i travelled with my husband,my 4year old and a 10 month old baby and i felt that i had to let people know what its really like...this is real value for money,the buffet restaurant is superb,loads of choice,fresh salds.fruit and lods of different meat,fish & pasta dishes,anyone could find... more

We travelled to The Papagayo Arena for a week in March 2010. We read the mixed reviews ahead of booking but didn't need to worry. It was the ideal place to relax and unwind! Travelled with First Choice from Glasgow - flight times great with no stress or hassle. We met numerous couples who had visited the hotel on 2,... more

We had a week in this hotel and i have a 14 year old son and a 19 year old son as well. We requested for a refurblished room, we got one. Me and my wife stayed in one room, and my two sons in another, we had a brilliant stay but we did have the odd ant. The food... more

Stayed at the gran melia volcan for a mini four night break with jet 2 holidays for our 20th wedding anniversary. We thought the hotel was superb, lovely rooms, lovely pools although a bit chilly but whats that to a northener ! We stayed on a b&b basis and the choice was vast from fruits to cakes, cooked foods to... more

Hotel: Large rooms, stylish lobby and grounds, great Spa and everything you could need from a hotel. Location: Little bit out of the way, one or two bars and restaurants near the hotel but not much. The marina is a 15-20 min walk away (fairly flat walk). Then Playa blanca is another 15 mins, realisitically for a night out in... more

I was thinking touristy, flashing lights, bars, tired and not looked after. How wrong I was!!!! Lovely drive from airport, green, Yorkshire Dales like with palm trees then into the black fields of Lava flow. Lovely white washed buildings, no marketing anywhere, quiet. Tidy, manicured landscapes. Quick check-in, option of safe, small deposit. Get a back door key so you... more

This hotel was so bad we had to move after on our second day!! Stayed here for a week with my boyfriend... -TERRIBLE COLD cheap food -Flys in swimming pool and freezing cold -VERY uncomfortable beds. NO DOUBLE BEDS. -Everything FALLING APART, terrible decor in bedrooms, everything has a scruffy finish! -NO LIGHTS in the resort (its very big, 6... more

Just returned from a week at this hotel. I have no complaints really, it was great. We were lucky enough to get a refurbished room which was superb, cleaned daily and very modern. The food was good, not as much choice as other places but always easy to find something even for the fussiest of eaters. The food did sometimes... more

Most restaurants in Playa Blanca don't seem very Spanish. El Mano is different. The decor, menu and service is all comfortably familiar to people who have been to mainland Spain (not the costas). The food was excellently prepared and served quickly - although portion sizes were a bit on the small side. We had a 3 course meal for 2... more

This hotel is not 4 Star would struggle to make 3! Rooms not clean, linen worn out and all round very tatty apart from reception area.Food cold and not well presented, meal times are very much a free for all and staff couldn't care less. Stayed for two weeks from 1st March and couldn't wait to come home! Have been... more