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Urb. Sonneland S/N, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Vista Bonita Apartments
5.0 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Bedford
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A fantastic place to stay for gay men and women!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile
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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.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A fantastic holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

Where to start with this review !!! Should I start with the fabulous apartments, the wonderful team or the great people ???Holidays'd here in jan 12 and had a fantastic time. I travelled alone on this trip and from the moment I walked through the door Nicolette, Ian and Dave could not have made me feel more welcome. The apartments are spacious, clean, well designed and ideally situated taking in the sun all day on your terrace. The restaurant next door serves good food and it is only a 5 minute taxi journey to the yumbo. This complex is 5 stars to me, in no small way for the customer service you receive whilst there. I left feeling sad, that i was leaving behind friends and I can certainly not wait to get back there to see them all again soon. Thanks all for a truly wonderful holiday - Steve x

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Vista Bonita - Fabulous”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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I stayed at Vista Bonita in January 2012 - and had a great time. As a gay man travelling with my partner we found the appartments super clean, and friendly. The facilities are first class - gorgeous pool and hot-tub, sun loungers and comfortable beds in the appartment. The atmosphere is mega-relaxing, so if you want to ware clothes you can or not, it's really upto you! The staff at Vista Bonita are excellent, Nicolette who owns the complex is the perfect hostess. She'll join you for a drink at the bar before you head out. She's also super-helpful if you have any problem on holiday.

The location is in Sonnenland, so it is a few miles from the Yumbo (where all the gay bars are) and a similar distance to the beach or Maspalomas - but cabs are really easy to get and cheap - Sonnenland is a much better place to be than in the centre of Playa - which is fairly vile!

Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely be back.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Good refurbished apartments”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Apartments were really clean and seemed like new. Only concern is that towels and bedding could do with changing more frequently. Staff were very friendly. Pool to cold to swim in but warm jacuzzi made up for this. Spa shop and restaurant right next door. Beach about 45 min walk. Yumbo centre only a few mins in taxi. Would recommend to couples, groups and singles.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best exclusively gay/lesbian place in Gran Can”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed in or visited many of the gay complexes in Maspalomas/Playa del Ingles and Vista Bonita is the best. Nicolette has opened and reinvigorated the complex since May 2011 with her charm and energy (so ignore any earlier reviews).

All apartments look onto the pool/garden and the complex is visually appealing with pool and jacuzzi, clothing optional if you wish. Indeed the relaxed atmosphere makes it very sociable and friendly. Lots of gay guys travel here on their own - but you don't stay on your own for long.

All in all, if you're a gay man or woman and want a great holiday come to Vista Bonita.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Urb. Sonneland S/N, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR2,334 - 3,224

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