H.Top Amaika Hotel Reviews

i have changed my mind i went to the amika on the 5th of march ment to get back on the 8th march 2010 we couldnt get back because we were snowed in thats not the hotels fault food was terrible bar staff were ignorant wont be going back i use to love the hotel but not anymore shame

lorraine mannion , scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

I have been to the Imaika 3 or 4 times and now i would not go anywhere else when I go ton the Costa Brava. The food is great the staff are brill best hotel ever that my husband and i have stayed in

lorraine mannion, scotland
Young Couple (18-35)

Just had one week in August with my partner and daughter. The hotel was very clean. The staff were very unfriendly apart from the two lads who worked in the kids club. My daughter thought they were great. The bar staff and front desk were Rude no smiles no friendly at all. Not all drinks are all inc you have to drink the cocktail a day that they chose and they were horrid. The drinks were weak dont think i was tipsey once. food was def 2 star we had a rice dish once in the whole week fish was really boney. not alot of difference had plain pasta dailey and chips so stuck to salad. You can use the other two hotels near which made the holiday better as the pool was small and you had a fight to get a sun bed. only two nights out of 7 the entertainment was any good. overall 3 star not 4 they really need to be more friendly .

D R and C, England
Young Couple (18-35)

Paid for two twin rooms one for my sole use. I was placed in a single room with a 3/4 bed and 14" of hanging space. My daughter/grandaughter and a toddler spent their first night in a single room sharing one bed. They were moved to another room of the size we had paid for after hanging about the hotel most of our first days holiday.They refused to move me even though I had all the recipts and documents or compensate me. They just passed me on to anybody and everybody and would not accept any reponsibility for THIER MISTAKE. I had roadworks uotside my window which I was not informed about. The food was very poor/stewed pigs feet/second class fish and a tray of strong smelling kidneys was just a rough idea of the menu. I have stayed many times in the HTOP hotels but this holiday will be the last and that includes the friends and family that have come with us in the past. ONCE AGAIN THE LITTLE MAN PAYS IN ADVANCE AND GETS SHAFTED.

kAY HAMMOND, At home
Family with Children 11 and Under

This is the second year we have stayed here and again everything was just perfect. No complaints at all staff, food, room, pool all as you would expect from a well run and friendly hotel. We will be staying again next year.

Michael Rose, England
Mature Couple (36+)

Just returned from a short break to this hotel. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean, our room on the 8th floor was lovely and comfortable{away from the noise of diggers and machinery which is taking place at present outside of the hotel}. The staff on reception were quite helpful and friendly{especially 'Monserrat'?, who helped us with our room change and parking}, the bar staff{all male whilst we were here}were incredibly rude and almost threw the drinks across the bar! The drinks were the cheapest i have ever tasted{no strength} and the cocktails{the one's we were allowed on the days we were there were toxic}. The restaurant like the rest of the hotel is immaculate and beautifully laid out..shame about the food, definitely not 4*, poor quality meat, cheese, fish etc.., but for 22 pounds a day all inclusive what more could we expect. All in all, had a great time and would definitely return on a bed and breakfast basis. P.S. the free wine in the restaurant{red and rose}was very nice.

Beth and Vron, Doncaster
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Just returned from a week in Calella, the hotel was extremley clean. Rooms were imaculate, cleaned daily and very comfortable. Food was plentiful and good selection. Service was good throughout and staff freindly and helpful. The entertainment was the only let down, a small disco each night. The hotel is well situated close to the beach and transport links. The whole package was really good value and we would recommend this hotel and resort to anyone. Give it a try!

tony and michelle, Bristol
Mature Couple (36+)

just back from the h top amaika. nice clean hotel, no problem's .the food could be hotter but they do have a microwave one can use.. rooms nice clean and big . would go again as its good value for money.

janet, northants
Mature Couple (36+)

For one week, we have not received the meat in a restaurant. Bread was old. Cheap sausages, salami, cheese.

SABIR, Denmark
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Amaika Hotel for my boyfriends birthday. I can honestly say I wasn't expecting much from some of the reviews I had read. The hotel was very clean, the staff weren't that friendly but were OK. The hotel was lovely. The rooms were really nice and the food was very good. I would certainly rate it at a 4 star and I have stayed in nearly every country in Europe. The restaurant was lovely. Book early for the jaccuzi which is private and was lovely for just a private session. The beach was a short walk away and there was entertainment in the evening. I wouldn't stay in the summer as the pool would be too small. If you are looking for a break in the off peak season we thought it was a brilliant hotel to go to. One hour train from Barcelona and only a few euros to travel. The price of the hotel through Alpharooms was really reasonable and for an all inclusive break I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The clientelle probably wouldn't suit the 20 year olds in the winter and seemed to be between 30 to 70! All in all a really nice break and we would definitely revisit.

Liz and Tony, Bedfordshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Amaika is an excellent hotel, have stayed at other H top hotels in the past but this is by far the best, will certainly go back again next year for a short break, wonderful sauna and jacuzzi and free. Food could be better but can't complain for what you pay, food was better at Calella Palace which you can book to use at reception.

hilda mahoney, bedford
Mature Couple (36+)

The Amaika is a lovely hotel this was the second time we stayed this year, the room was excellent last time but this time they had to move us because the smell of the cleaning products in our room was so strong that we had to walk out of it after 2minutes. The hotel staff were excellent, they changed our room and it was not as bad. The food is very good and a good choice for all. The entertainment leaves a bit to be desired but overall good hotel. will go back again, staff are lovely and help with whatever you want. The pool is too small and not enough sun beds.

g stabler, cornwall
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel was nice enough but pool was far too small for the hotel and shockingly few sunbeds available (about 30) which have to be paid for! The food was ok, with a reasonable choice but tended to be lukewarm. Glad we were only there for a long weekend. The entertainment was very poor and I wouldn't really recommend it for young families or young couples. The beach bar was a good idea but not sure why the drinks were limited to 2 per day?? All in all, I would probably go back for a long weekend but no longer than that

k patterson, glasgow
Mature Couple (36+)

stayed for 11 days the all inclusive doesnt work in any other hotel ofter 7,oclock we had friends staying in the calella palace we couldnt meet at night brcause of the curfew the entertainment was very poor for night time we are in our late thirties and the only good entertainment was the flamingo dancers we got for an hour once a week the pool has 25 sun loungers for 250 rooms the pool and pool area is very small the loungers were mostly taken by kids who spent most of the time in the pool the food was very good and the reception staff were very helpfull it has a great location the room we has to the back of the hotel was a bit noisy after midnight because of the busy nightlife mostly german spanish and french people staying at the hotel getting a drink in the resturant too sometome some nights we were nearly finished our meal by the time the waiter got to us there was only 2 waiters serving drinks and 2 cleaning tables went to breackfast once and couldnt get a clean table the hotel is very clean overall its a nice place to stay

esther mcniven, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

It was great we met loads of friends including the hotel entertainer andres who was a really good help and the food was good.

shane shanice tasha , england
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Just returned from the htop amaika 7-14th June. Overall the hotel was quite nice. Didn't find any problems as read on previous reviews. Food was excellent and I am a good eater and a little fussy when it comes to eating out. Breakfast not all that good but they never are. We were in a group of 10 people and everybody else seemed to find something to eat, but didn't really enjoy it. However, lunch and dinner was fabulous and really looked forward to those meals. I found the hotel a little noisy on our first night but had some ear plugs and that did the job. Everybody was friendly, but the restaraunt staff where exceptional, waiter service for drinks which were branded soft drinks and bottled beer and wine! They all seemed to love children and worked extremely hard as did the bar staff. Some appeared a little miserable, but considering the long hours they work, I think I would be the same!! I would return to this hotel for a cheap budget week in the sun. A week was long enough for us as Calella itself is a bit of a dump and not a patch on majorca or other places I have been to. Entertainment was okish. There was an act on most nights and the entertainment staff tried their best, but we didn't have a problem as we joined in with them and being in a large group, its easy to make your own entertainment!! Don't worry about the bad reviews on here, there are much worse places to go and if you make the most of it, it is an enjoyable place. Very Clean... when we first arrived there was a overpowering smell of disinfectant as read on reviews. I also read it was pumpled through the air con to give a sense of cleanliness. This is not true at all the hotel is just very clean and the cleaners work very hard on keeping it that way as we found out on our day of departure, as we were up and around the hotel early morning and the floors, walls, lifts, stairs, doors, windows and even the outside walls around the hotel where being cleaned. Its just a smell you have to put up with, again could be worse and could smell dirty!!

Sarah, Warrington
Family with Children 11 and Under

Food 5/5, Service 4.5/5 (some reception staff were grumpy and difficult to communicate, though majority of staff were friendly and seemed to enjoy their work), Cleanliness 5/5 (never seen a hotel so well kept...cleaners did great job and were supervised regularly by management), Location 5/5 (perfect location near beach and town), Pool area 2.5/5 (too small, clean and tidy but more like a 2 star pool). Only other negative was the lack of sound-proofing in the rooms..this can become a problem if you are placed in a room near teenagers...and would seriously advise you to bring along earplugs just incase you are unlucky enough to have any problems.....they worked a treat for me!!!

A. Cassidy, N.Ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

Excellent value for money - room with bathroom (bath and shower) was clean and a good size - cleaned every day with fresh towels - small balcony. Very close to the beautiful beach. Food was superb with lots to choose from and many new things to try. Would recommend for families and couples alike.

chris harbidge, barrow in furness
Mature Couple (36+)

Well where do i start, think i'll start closest to my heart and that's my stomach, food is excellent,and I consider myself as a little fussy, waiter service with your lunch and dinner,faultless. Rooms are really lovely, spotless, hairdryer in rooms, free beach towels everyday, staff great, bril with my little one who is three, internet available in the lobby, which my teenage daughter was thrilled to bits with, beach is 5 minutes over the road. Plenty of shops,and even a macdonalds 2 minutes away,this hotel is the best by far. If I had to say one bad thing then it would have to be there just are not enough sun beds around the pool, they are all taken up with people putting towels on them early hours, and this hotel does attract more middle aged and not a lot of children,so all in all great, will be going back later on in the year that's for definite,x

jane , stoke on trent
Other

we stayed at this hotel for the first time in jan 2008 and can honestly say it was worth the money,the staff were friendly annd the hotel was clean and in excellant condition. food was very good and the rooms you could not fault. we will be comming back at the end of the year we hope.excellant choice for all.

nina ken stabler, penzance cornwall
Mature Couple (36+)

This ia a marvellous hotel and we have stayed here on four occasions. It gets better each time and staff never change. On a Price Value ratio it is impossible to find better. Its convenience to Barcelona and the excellent beach and quirky town are an additional bonus. Many people would enjoy it better if the knew hoe to cope with buffet meals. 1. On your first visit to the dining room walk around and get to know the main featires and layout of the food. Find the toasters at breakfast and note the Microwave and Coffee machine. 2. Couples shoild split the roles...one gets the toast,butter jan etc while the partner makes coffee ,juices and water. 3. With a buffet there are always dishes not hot enoigh. Two tips....be patient and wait until a new tray is laid out and pounce or heat the bacon, scrambled eggs and soup in thr microwave. There are always meat and fish dishes cooked in the dining room on the grill. Thet are always delicious. By the way , the eggs are fried in the dining and the chef will turn them if you don't like sunnyside up. 3. The range of salads are outstanding so try something new and don't always expect top cuts of meat and fish..try the delicious grilled sardines or machrael, enjoy the expensive salmon,tuna and swordfish. I enjoy the rabbit, liver pork ribs. 4. Finally every day there is an exceptional range of Spainish soups and stews...each is a meal on its own. Enjoy wourself and I might meet you there in the \autumn Last visit.. 28 April/8 May 2008 David(77)

David Vaughan, England
Mature Couple (36+)

my hubby and i have been to this hotel 5 times in the past 18 months!we think its brill and wouldn't think on going anywhere else!we're back on june th 19th and are sooo looking forward to it.taking our 2 nephews age 1 and 5 this time!!staff brill,hotel brill,beach brill,food brill,entertainment brill!what more can i say!!!!

susan white, dundee scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel in itself is clean and tidy, rooms always fully cleaned with fresh towels daily if required. Walls are very thin however, could hear family next door switching lights on and off and talking. Facilities however not what you would expect of a hotel of this size - swimming pool and surrounding area very small, max capacity for approx 140 people, hotel over 200 rooms - you do the maths! "Daily Entertainment" - darts, indoor shuffleboard, quiz and DJ at night - no facilities or club for children. Make sure you pack a travel iron - 4 euros for maid to iron a pair of trousers! The week we were there, the food was very repetitive, not always hot either, geared towards the Spanish and German guests - no decent meals for children - most of the children spent their week eating chips only, unless your young family likes veal, pork chops, shark and more veal! Hotel in good location for beach and train for travelling to Barcelona - only 10 minute walk from station, Calella is a lot quieter than the likes of Lloret de Mar, but a lot nicer too Overall, OK for a last minute break, but would not like to spend 2 weeks here - would not rate as a 4 star hotel.

Gill, Scotland
Family with Children 11 and Under

We have just returned from a 5 day break at the Amaika Hotel.It is a really lovely hotel,would highly recommend to anyone. We will certainly return.

Marie Precious, Blackpool
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

We recently enjoyed a 4 day stay at the Amaika Hotel. We couldn't fault the actual hotel - clean and spacious. The food was abundant - beautifully presented too. One thing - if you do hire a car, please please park in the hotel car park. We were not informed of this and our car was towed away by police!!! Just a word of warning. Train link into Barcelona is only 1 hour - lovely journey along the coast. Would definitely recommend this hotel to our friends. Thank you for a nice break

russell loveless, Bournemouth
Mature Couple (36+)

Great - fantastic. Best hotel in area. Food is excellent.

Peter Wood, Notts
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Hotel good, staff great & friendly. Spotlessly clean. Met nice people, location excellent, try the dutch bar across the road called 'cafe bar top', best guiness in town and great staff, will go back

janice and paul, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Had a great birthday weekend. Everything went smoothly. Hotel amazing. Would recommend.

elaine, lanarkshire
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

The hotel was brilliant, would go again, hubby didnt like the food but everyone else did. Staff were excellent,really friendly, Calella its self not up to much though.

cath deakin, doncaster
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

just returned from a Friday to Monday break at the Amaika Hotel. The hotel is first class, very clean, large airy bedrooms, hot food and pleasant staff. I would go back to this hotel. Calella to me 4 days is enough.

russ , yorkshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Just back from another weekend break to Amaika. This is my third time there and would recommend this hotel without a doubt in fact recommended this hotel to a few people. I was there last year for my 50th birthday and then back in March for a hen weekend and then went back this January for a winter break. Best hotel I've been to and have been to quite a lot.

Mrs A hume, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

10 out of 10 couldnt ask for more good rooms good food good staff hotel lovely easy to get to barcelona will go again

jeanette, eston
Mature Couple (36+)

Excellent hotel, great facilities, great rooms, great staff. You'll be disappointed if you smoke, though, as all rooms are NON smoking as are all public rooms except one. Check out is at 10 O'clock on day of departure. We had booked a call for 9.00am, but between 8.00 am and 9.00am am the cleaners knocked us up 3 times to clean the room. Eventually I shouted rather loudly at them and they went away and stayed away. The Red " Do not Disturb" sign is regularly ignored by them as well. Don't expect a lie in if you stay here. Otherwise a great hotel.

Jack, Bolton
Mature Couple (36+)

I stayed at the Amaika in May 2007 with my boyfriend for a week and had a brilliant stay. The rooms are spacious and clean and the bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I have ever slept in. everything at the Amaika was great. Food, entertainment and the staff. That great we have booked to stay again in February 2008. My parents and their friends have also been and highly recommend it too.

Lindsey Barker, stoke on trent
Young Couple (18-35)

I booked this as a short shopping break with my 11 year old girl. I was a bit wary because i am used to travelling with my husband. The staff and i must say other holiday maker all made us feel very welcome, without being overpowering and noisy. The room was exceptional, big, airy, clean with plenty of coathangers......a must for any girly, girl! The food was hot, fresh and there was a good variety. I am an extremely fussy eater and even i found plenty to choose from. We went on a hotel swap to Lorette and lunched at The Casino Royal which was also great. A cheep way to explore surounding areas and other hotels. The entertainment was great with variety every night. All in all fab value for money, I can't think of any faults.

Alison, Poulton le Fylde
Family with Children 11 and Under

food was excellent, hotel very clean, staff very friendly, only downside was pool area, which was far too small for size of hotel. beach just 5 minutes down road, was ok, but at 4 euro a sunbed and 4 euro an umbrella bit costly, callela itself had character and my 2 16 yrs olds, found plenty to do in the evenings. all in all excellent

kim reilly, london
Family with teenagers 12+

I travelled to Costa Brava , on the 21st of july this year i had no idea where i was going. When i got there to my hotel i thought it was clean and the staff was great. The only downside of the hotel was the pool and poolside , there wasnt enough beds or tables to seat everyone in the hotel you had to be there first if you wanted a bed which means getting up early while on holiday but everything else was fine .

Amanda, Scotland
Family with teenagers 12+

Having stayed at this hotel twice I would recomend it to all its everything you need in a top class hotel I can not find a fault with it as you can with most good food , great staff and a lovely place to stay

L Atherton, Preston Lancs
Mature Couple (36+)

Went to the hotel with my husband in Nov 06 for 3 nights. The hotel was immaculate - beautifully designed on the theme of "Titanic". The rooms were beaultiful with air conditioning/heaters, rooms were cleaned every day. Balcony was quite small but as there were only 2 of us this did not matter. I would not recommend this to families as the pool is small and there is not a lot to do for children on the complex. The food was excellent and plenty to choose from each day, they also has buffets on throughout the day inbetween the meal times. Calella was not up to much as most of the resort was closed at this time of the year, but i would definitely return to the hotel.

sharon thom, dundee/scotland
Young Couple (18-35)

We have just returned from a five night stay at the Htop Amaika Hotel in Calella - Costa Brava.(We)being a group of adults/young children. We cannot fault the hotel at all. We were on an all inclusive package which we found to be excellent value. There was even Christmas dinner on the 25th including wine and champagne!! Estupendo(as they say in Spain)!! The hotel facilities/location was also good.We would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this hotel to anyone. We are booking to go back at the end of the summer.

Steve Ward, Rhyl - North Wales
Family with Children 11 and Under

A group of us(ladies)aged between 21 and 50 stayed at the Amaika in October, it was fantastic.  The hotel was clean, the food was good (something for everyone) and the staff really looked after us.  We celebrated a 50th birthday and the hotel supplied a cake and champagne whilst dining in the restaurant.  We travelled to Barcelona by train for the day (6 euros) return, which only added to the enjoyment of the holiday. All inclusive is brilliant and would recommend this to anyone.  We have stayed their previously as a family and received the same level of service.  I will definitely be going back asap.

Mrs Wendy Rossall, England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

I travelled with my wife, daughter (16) and 4 of her friends and my parents in law. All the arrangements from transfer to hotel and back to Girona airport were as promised.
The Hotel Amaika was everything that was promised, rooms, food, bars, entertainment all good.

Peter Little, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Mature Couple (36+)

we chose this hotel because it was 4* but this was only reflected by the decor the pool area is very small for the size of the hotel and the food left a lot to be desired we also chose it because it offered parking but they ommitted to imform us untill we arrived that they charge £6 70 per day to park in the hotel car park, we would not recomend this or any other H top hotel

mr & mrs Brownlee, coventry warwickshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Overall very disappointed. Not, Not a 4* hotel. Friendly staff food ok but the pool was tiny. It had 8 floors of rooms with roughly 28 rooms per floor. Yet the pool was tiny. Maybe 30 beds around it and most of these were shaded and taken up by 3huge families when we were there. These people just took over the whole pool area. Thankfully the beach was much better. The walls in the rooms were paper thin. We had fighting scots on one side and German students on the other. We complained but really made little impression. 2 good nights sleep in the whole week.We enjoyed our holiday despite the hotel not because of it.

John McCarthy, Ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

The hotel was reasonable. The room was good with adequate facilties and kept to a good standard every day by the staff.
We stayed in room 207 which had the sound of furniture being scraped below us and noise from surrounding rooms.
The only real let down was the food which did not vary much and was lukewarm. We were half board but ate out most of the time.
Overall we would not expect more for the price we paid except for the food.

G Pease, Bristol
Mature Couple (36+)

for a four star hotel a little disappointing-rooms,food,entertainment,-but it was cheap and you normally get what you pay for

petyer jackson, leeds england
Mature Couple (36+)

Hotel was decent. Clean room. Food was not great.

Jasper van Eijck, Rotterdam/Netherlans
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

The whole family went The Mrs,Me,Our two daughters 4&2 and the Inlaws as well. All inclusive package was outstanding value for money, very clean very nice hotel in a fantastic location, Eveining entertainment was pretty good too.
we did not have best off the spainish weather during our stay ,but all enjoyed it very much.
The only thing that may have spoilt it a just little is other guests, with moans, loutish behaviour with little respect and throw away good food and drink just because it there.
with many international people staying there giving the Brits a bad name abroad. but don't let it put you off as we would return time and time again.

Paul Timms, Reading/ England
Family with Children 11 and Under

the amaika hotel was excellent. the food was very good.
room service was excellent.
everything is in your room, hairdryer,toothbrush/toothpaste,phone,telly,even needle and cotton.
towels are given to go by the pool.
entertainment was supberb, didn't want to go anywhere else at night they had different artist on every night.
tea or coffee all day if you want it plus alcohol drinks.
very friendly staff.
you cannot fault it at all

mrs emery, blackpool england
Mature Couple (36+)

this hotel i would give full marks for cleanliness and the the decor is first class.
but the down side is the food.
the salads and desserts are not a problem,it's the main meals.
boiled potatoes and cooked fish were cold, although they have microwaves on hand,should you really be warming up already cooked fish?
the staff around the hotel were miserable'is this because it is all inclusive and they dont get tipped?...
i have travelled many times with alpharooms and never had a problem but if i had paid full price for this establishment i would have been far from pleased.
as i got it at alpharooms price i just walked away laughing.
all in all the summing up reads a 4 star hotel with a 2 star restaraunt.
would i go again,the answer is yes at alpharoom prices only

charlie wallwork, bolton/lancs
Family with Children 11 and Under