El Pinar Apartments

For a 3 star it was good lovely location right on the beach. We were all inclusive the room was a one bedroom apartment no air conditioning just ceiling fans. But saying that everything was good very clean and we were overlooking the pool. The all inclusive meals were not what you would expect. Some meals looked like kids meal pasta, chips, pizza. Oh you will need to use the microwave because everything is only just warm. But saying all that it’s still a good place for a holiday staff pleasant and friendly. Hotel very clean.

So.... let's start at the start. This is a 3 star hotel. This review will be with that in mind compared to other 3 stars we have stayed at. Cala Llonga is beautiful. The beach is situated in a cove and gets sunshine all day. There are plenty of bars and restaurants. - we left the teens behind so I can't comment on children facilities. El Pinar. The staff are lovely, quick check in and out and everyone is helpful and friendly. We rented an iron for 10 euros (you get your money back on the return). There is a safe but we didn't use it and there is also a hairdryer in the bathroom. You get shampoo (No conditioner) and shower gel in the bathroom. These weren't replaced during our 4 nights which was annoying they may replace them if you stay longer. The room was spacious and clean with a moderate size balcony. One thing that impressed me was the lack of outside noise. Even with a steel band in full swing once the patio door was shut you heard nothing. We went all inclusive (more later) but the little kitchen was adequate and all pots pans etc were already in there. The pool is a sun trap!! Never had an issue getting beds and the pool isn't opened until 9 so no stupid early morning towel runs. All inclusive... breakfast and lunch are good range of food and drinks however we are out every night. This was more due to the short break and wanted to see the beautiful surroundings. However the food was samey if we had stayed ten days I would still have eaten out a few times. -see separate reviews - i am a vegetarian so struggled with lack of choice but my husband had no issues and said the meat choices were good. If I were looking for a party town Cala Llonga isn't it. But for a peaceful, beautiful break with lush scenery I have no complaints. For a 3 star (think travelodge in the uk) El Pinar was above and beyond. Clean, friendly and well thought out. I read reviews before I went about people getting better food when they paid for a meal than all inclusive... This is true. Why wouldn't they get a better meal paying top money than the reasonable top of price I paid to go all inclusive. We heard (didn't try much to hubbys sorrow) that the paid for paella at El Pinar is the best in the bay. For any veggies put there a restaurant across the bay on the beach front does a salad that is amazing (couldn't remember the name so no separate review). In short we came away refreshed, tanned and very happy. The niggles were small and nothing to complain about. Thank ElPinar we had a great time