We arrived at the Envia at 8pm and were met by friendly staff who opened a bottle of champagne for us while we were checking in. The hotel is very impressive with very friendly staff, but if you are going to Spain and expecting English speaking staff then this is not the place for you, Some spoke English but the majority spoke only Spanish, but having said that this was part of the fun trying to get them to understand.
The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean with a bathroom to die for and the bath easily fits two! The standards are second to none and everywhere is decorated tastfully with quality furnishings.
We enjoyed coming back to our room each night to find the bed turned down and a chocolate on the pillow.
Although we were only bed and breakfast we ate in the hotel most nights as it was difficult to find local restaraunts nearby. This was not a problem as the food was excellent and good value for money (around £40 for two with drinks) If you are there on Saturday night then I recommend you book the Especial Enamorados a romantic meal for two, 5 courses with wines for each course and coffee all for £65 for both of you.
We were there out of season and unfortunately the hotel was very quite and lacked a bit of atmosphere but there were no fights for the sunbeds and the service was excellent.
The golf course attached to the hotel looked great and the health club looked good and although we did not use it, I am sure that if you want pampering this would be the place to go.
On the downside the area is typically Spanish and does not cater for the tourists as much as most other resorts in Spain, but if you want a flavour of the real Spain then this is the place for you. Take a trip up into the mountains just behind the hotel, great views.
I can also recommend a trip to Majocar where you can take the coast road to Agua Agera, breathtaking views and then enjoy a few hours on the quiet beach.
- Envia Hotel Wellness Almeria
