We stayed as part of a 2 night (Xmas) organised coach trip.
Really nice decor, lovely clean spacious room and although at rear with no sea view, the small balconies over-look the adventure park and would be ideal for parents to watch children from here.
The spacious front lounge area of Hotel great for relaxing, providing spectacular views over- looking Fistral Beach and the numerous surfers (!) literally a stones throw across the quiet road the Hotel is located in.
Extremely friendly, helpful staff, excellent food, restaurant staff presented a speedy efficient service and though busy bar queues kept to a minimum.
Unfortunately one night's entertainment was dire (!) however we found the only nearby pub, was a scenic 20 min walk from hotel. Pub was situated on cliff edge, lovely atmosphere & picturesque views, would not recommend walking here in dark, unless you take the much longer route, (v good local taxi service available though).
We did not use the spa & pool facilities, as we didn't have time, but it did look very welcoming with a variety of treatments available.

My wife and I stayed at the hotel on a five day, Turkey & Tinsel break, as part of an organised coach holiday. We found the facilities excellent as was the food. Our room was at the back of the hotel, and did not have a very good view but, as we only used it for sleeping etc.it wasn't a problem. We found all of the staff very pleasant and helpful, especially the YOUNG waiters/waitresses in the Dining room. They gave a very efficient and rapid service. The buffet breakfasts were really good and had plenty of choice ,Hot or Cold.
If this is the usual standard offered, we would certainly recommend it and would stay there again.

We loved staying at the Esplanade, it seems a very well run hotel, with especially nice staff. This was our first visit but there seemed to be a lot of regular guests around us at dinner, which is a good sign. The location is great with super views over fistral beach.

Me and my partner have stayed at The Esplande a few times, and also at its sister hotel The Bay Hotel. We love the Best Rooms, the view makes it worth the money ! Never really had any problems, just little things like no TV. Housekeeping walked in uninvited this time, but we were given a late check out for the innconvineince which i thought was really nice. All in all such a lovely place to go and relax. As i work in a hotel myself, i think im slightly more judgmental but this place is fantastic ! We will be back for our birthdays !! : )