Labranda Aloe Club

Well, where can I start? We emailed the Aloe Club a couple of weeks before we arrived to request a ground floor room because my wife had not long had an operation. Not only did they oblige with no hesitation, but gave us the best room for access of the whole site (room 117). Once we arrived it was nothing but a pleasure to be there. Our room had a separate bedroom, huge bathroom and a kitchen area, even though it was all inclusive. Complimentary tea and coffee was there on arrived, but like most hotels tiny cups (we take tea bags and an insulated cup on holiday anyway so we can have a real cup of tea!) The living area was spacious and we used the corner suite as the kids beds. There is a TV but limited channels in English (BBC1 and 2 if it was working, ITV, News channels) We had no issues with our room, although air con was a bit slow. It does work, we found closing the curtains kept the room sun free and the air con was good at night when we needed it. Safe is chargable. Wifi is hit and miss, as is mobile reception. So, what about the complex? Its large. We didn't explore it all but there are 3 pools. We stuck to the one nearest our room. Sun beds are plenty, ask the lifeguard if you need the lounger mattresses. People do place the towels down (we did), but only because some reserved the beds while they went down the beach for half the day. Resort policy about removing towels was never followed, probably because most had somewhere to sun. The pool is cold water, sun heated, although its heated at certain times of the year. It wasn't freezing. As I said its a busy site. But its not rowdy. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing. Food and Drink? There is a pool bar open from 10am until 6pm. There are a few snacks there (mostly cakes and biscuits), Tea, Coffee, Beer (San Miguel), Spirits (house), cocktails and soft drinks / water. There is artificial grass, tables and chairs and it is walled off so its a nice area to sit. Breakfast was full English, bread, omelette, cereal, cakes, tea, coffee, juices. All very nice Lunch was different every day. Fresh cooked meat and fish, salad, burgers, hot dogs, chips. Snack bar consisted of burgers and hot dogs, never used it as we felt the time gaps between sittings made it unnecessary. Dinner was always different. They had theme nights (Asian, Mexican, etc). Fresh cooked fish and meet, a roast on one night (pork, crackling etc). Deserts were typical continental all inclusive (ice cream, rice pudding, angel delight etc). The bar for the evening is at the entrance to the restaurant. Same drinks as the pool bar. There is a chargable restaurant on site (Italian, pizza, pasta) You have to book it and it fills up quickly (we missed a chance so cant review on the food). You can order a takeaway pizza from there though. Outside in the evening there is a terrace as well as an indoor entertainment area. The animation team were really good providing games throughout the day, music or quizzes in the evening, a kids club and party dances. There is a volleyball court as well as a football court. Pool tables I thought was a little expensive (2 euro) but you don't have to use them. You are not close to the beach. The hotel provides a shuttle bus. The sand dunes are out the front of the hotel. The water park is walkable if you want to go there My verdict? We met some nice people there. The kids had a great time. We felt relaxed and safe. Everyone watched each others backs. Majority of the UK on site were from the north which was great (thery don't get offended as easy as southerners!) The staff were amazing. Rooms cleaned daily, towels when you wanted them changed. Its not by the beach, I did book through on the beach, so that was a slight disappointment. The only fly in the ointment was Ryan Air. Horrible, rude, they look down on their customers. Try to fly out using another airline if you can afford it. If your a family looking for a break where you just need to chill and not worry then this a great choice. If you like a quiet location you might find it a little loud sometimes.

Was here end of may for a week and just back from 2 weeks in september. Food has slightly improved from last time, particularly the first 10:days but the last 4 were poor.the chinese on wednesday was dire yet the week before was very good. Best nights were mexican theme,spot on. The bar service needs improving, under staffed when people are wanting drinks while eating and others are at the serving hatch outside.too much for 1 person to deal with. Found the juice bar very good though Room was very spacious with large balcony, couldnt ask for more really although cleaning and towel change could be improved on. Nice chill out pool at the front hidden away, sanctuary from the madness of the main pool area some days.labranda should make this particular pair of pool adults only ? Staff all pleasant and helpful Would return if price was right