Riu Chiclana

Great place, good room, good food and superb location. Most impressed by facilities for children and the hotel's ability to cater for the many wheelchair users visiting while we were there. Busy swimming pool area but no problem finding sunbeds. Gate to beach via wooden steps (80!) at rear of swimming pool area lead to path way along the dunes. Fabulous beach for long walks. Facilities available but not part of the hotel so pay for sunbeds (E6). The restaurants are all buffet style and offered a pleasant variety at all times. Bars were easy to access from swimming pools area and main plaza..

I miss this place so much !!! Stayed here in august and was so wowed from start to finish . We were given our all inclusive bands the minute we got off the coach ,even before entering the hotels reception...check in was quick and easy considering the whole plane were staying at this hotel .our room was lovely and clean and very spacious.The bathroom has a very large walk in shower and also a hairdryer so you don’t need to bring one with you.The safe in the room is free which is a nice touch too We stayed mainly around the Rui fit pool as we liked to join in with the activities during the day ,there was always plenty of sunbeds no matter what time of day and never any need to get up at a silly time to reserve one .all the pools were lovely and clean and very warm too. ..we tried a couple of the restaurants but our favourite was by far the Italian so we went there a couple of times ...although the main buffet was just as nice and alway something different to try . The entertainment was in my opinion better then average and we really enjoyed it ..It was nice to have the choice of live music or the staged entertainment. This place is quite big so although there are lots of guest it never seems crowded. Outside the hotel we didn’t find much near by but was told you could catch a bus to the promenade .There are gates at the back of the hotel which you use yr room card to open ,go through these and it takes you down some steps onto the beach ...it’s beautiful and goes on for miles. Go to the top of the steps about 9pm and watch the sunset ..it’s amazing to see and was surprised how many people were there to watch it. I honestly cannot think of any negatives with this hotel ,it caterers for everyone...

Our second visit to this hotel, but the first after the refit, which I think is money very well spent. We enjoyed very good food in the Botanico restaurant as well as the Spanish restaurant. There was a huge variety every day, the fish and seafood was excellent at both lunch and dinner as well as the other choices of meat, pasta and salads. Our room was spotlessly clean - the resort is spotless throughout. Our bed was very comfortable and the room well decorated and appointed. The only criticism I would make - why no new towels. They are a little worn and worse for wear. The other benefits of this hotel with especially its welcoming and friendly staff outweigh a little niggle with towels! We will certainly return..