I came here with family; we hadn’t been on a family holiday for a few years as the kids do their own thing now. We usually go to Benalmadena and Torremolinos way, if we head to Spain.
This was the first time the family went on an All Inclusive holiday. On arrival the car park was full and it took us a while to find a space, there was not many parking spaces and we drove around in the day so coming back meant we had to squeeze on to the curb.
The reception staffs were friendly and once our keys were handed over, we received a map of the courtyard. I must say it is a pretty place to look at and the courtyard was beautiful. Our flats were next to each other, above a steep stair case. It’s not too bad but if you are at an all inclusive and tend to make the most of the facilities, it isn't fun tackling those stairs to your room drunk, but hey – self inflicted.
The hotel was very French orientated which it did not mention anywhere, they were rude – even to staff – but we didn’t cross paths with them and kept ourselves to ourselves. We did meet a couple in their mid twenties who we got on with, from England too, we often met up by the pool or during the evenings – so there were some nice people there.
*All inclusive restaurant*
The layout of the restaurant was nice and also part of it was slightly set out in some gardens. The food was alright for a buffet but we're not fussy eaters, we get fed! They also had a ‘snack period’ during the day, hot dogs and small random stuff. You could also eat in the sister hotel next door – but it was like a busy school canteen – although they did have more variety of food, but it was bigger.
*Facilities*
There was quite a few facilities, the swimming pool was big and well kept with plenty of sun beds but we went just before the busy period. Next to it was the bar with plenty of tables under shelter (big gazebo I think). The bar served drinks in small plastic cups, so you couldn’t get a pint; although they did serve San Miguel so that wasn’t too bad. The bar also had two table tennis tables and you could hire the ball and bat from reception for a deposit. We always got our deposit back because we returned everything back to them in good condition. Behind the pool was also a squash court, although I do not know what it was like as only my brother and father went. There was also mini shops in the complex where you can buy bits and pieces, munchies etc.
*Entertainment*
The entertainment in the hotel was terrible, it was again very French orientated and the majority of it was aimed at children. Hence why we ended up playing drinking games and getting drunk (bearing in mind some of my family are not big drinkers!) Which is why the steep stairs was not a bonus but that’s our own fault. Although it was quite entertaining seeing my little brother falling up them (as it was his first time drinking).
*Surroundings*
The beach was nearby but quite a bit of a walk as the back streets of the hotel were quite maze like – however we drove there. The beach wasn’t that amazing as it was very stony as oppose to sand. There isn’t really much to do outside of the hotel, there is a nearby supermarket. But we often drove out of the area to do stuff.
- Pueblo Andaluz Hotel
