Jeremy Dore

5

I recently stayed at this hotel with my partner, who had stayed here last year with our daughter and thought I would also like it - I wasn't disappointed. On arrival the staff were extremely welcoming and informative. We had a lovely, well -equipped room which was very quiet at night time and overlooked the pool area. The shower was great, and we requested extra hangers for our wardrobe which were delivered quickly. My partner found the bed a bit hard and requested a different grade of pillow which she found helpful. We set our morning alarm via the hotel station on the room tv set Food was excellent. A great choice at breakfast and table staff were always very attentive . We also dined in the evening, and again there was plenty to choose from. It was possible to be served at the table, but we always chose from the buffet - you could self serve, but even at the buffet you could wait for your choice to be cooked for you and plated up ( the sauteed prawns were particularly good ) I enjoyed the 'maritime' evening There was a circular bar downstairs with an extensive seating area around it, and about 20 or so seats up at the bar. The bar and waiting staff were very friendly, and great at their job - we tried a few cocktails , which were always expertly crafted.There was generally some music in the evening - a few 'cover version' bands and dancing. We didn't try the a la carte restaurant so can't comment on them The pool area was very relaxing and well designed - there were always sun beds available , towels could be changed when required, pool temperature was great, and staff were always at hand to take drink orders if required, and rubbish bins were regularly emptied. There was a lunchtime restaurant area, a juice bar, and a cafe for ice creams. Wi-fi generally worked well. The small putting green was fun Outside of the hotel there were shopping centres within easy reach and plenty of restaurants to choose from for those who weren't half board. Pleasant walking along the front. particularly if one turned right , where it was possible to walk along the beach path and then cut back inland for a quicker return. Overall a lovely, well-run hotel with great staff - there always appeared to be somebody on hand if required and I'd be very happy to return