My partner and I (35 & 29 yrs) spent an all too short week here in late Jan 2012. We had read the reviews, and although a little distrustful of the large numbers of superlatives used, we tried it out. We had such a good time that I decided to leave it a few days before writing this review to avoid being over the top in my praise!
Overview: The complex consists of 20 duplex apartments located in Sonnenland, an area a fair distance from all the main bustle in Playa del Ingles. This is in my opinion a good thing, since the area near the Yumbo is quite grotty. It is very easy and cheap to get to the beach and to Playa del Ingles by taxi so please don't be put off by the location. There is a smallish pool and a heated jacuzzi, and these facilities are kept very clean at all times. There is a bar, and food can be ordered from a nearby Italian restaurant.
Rooms: Fantastic 2 level apartments with bedroom, bathroom, down stairs WC, kitchenette and living area. Everything you need, a home from home. The kitchens are sufficient for preparing basic meals, and there is a fridge with freezer compartment. Free wifi. Double beds (not the typical 2 singles). Cleaned 3 times a week(ish). The apartments are south facing, meaning that the sun floods into your apartment all day long.
Staff: The staff here were brilliant. Particular thanks to Ian and Dave, who made real efforts to get everyone involved if they wanted to, yet gave people space if that was what they wanted.
Guests: We loved the mixture of people that were staying here. It genuinely felt like an attitude free place, and the presence of women stopped it from being the scary cruise-fest that we were keen to avoid. There was a good mixture of people from across Europe, of all ages, couples & singles. We made genuine friends that we hope to maintain into the future, and this is in no small way due to the wonderful atmosphere in the complex.
Overall we would highly recommend Vista Bonita, and my partner is already trying to persuade me that we should return in April! We'd been to Gran Canaria a few times in the past but never stayed anywhere in the same league for the overall experience.
