I tend to agree with the reviews here, the apartments are lovely (we stayed in a two bedroom apartment) and if we were going with just friends or wanted a full on self catering holiday then this is perfect. The outside pools are absolutely freezing and even though we went in April it was 25 degrees so not actually winter time. We booked this as it listed that it had a snack bar which we presumed would be on-site but all the catering facilities were actually outside a gate of the resort. Therefore, if you wanted a snack whilst at the pool you had to get dressed and dry and all go out to eat or you had to bring something to the pool with you which is a bit of a pain. We thought we were booking apartments with facilities and this doesn't have any really within the actual complex and reception is only open for certain periods. The tennis courts are not onsite but are just over the road, however if you want to book the 'kids tennis' that is specified you wouldn't want to leave them like you would within a hotel complex. If you want a 'home from home' holiday and have a tight budget then this is perfect. Also, if you want a hen, stag or 40th getaway, this would be perfect as the couple of bars that are just outside the resort are chic and seemed full of younger people, however it will cost 8 euros to go to puerto banus or the beach. If you want to be close to puerto banus or want something for the kids then this is really not the place, its worth paying the extra as we spent £25 a day taking the kids to the beach (as the pools were too cold) and then going back in again to eat in Puerto Banus on the evening.
- Aloha Gardens Marbella
