Review of 'Portobello 2010'
28 March 2007
We returned on 27 March 2007 from a 3 night stay at the Portobello and have to say that we were very impressed. It is very clean, the breakfast and evening meals are buffet style with a very wide choice. The two bars we went to were Suzi's (good for tapas) and the Carribbean Breezer (the couple of whom are excellent entertainers). Definitely would go back.
Amelia Fontan, Bromsgrove, England
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'PORTOBELLO 2010'
04 June 2006
The Portobello really is a 5 Star hotel, where you can indulge in spa treatments or relax and catch a tan. Which leads me to say the pool is fab with a very relaxing "lazy river" encircling it, so take or buy an inflatable ring. Sit on it and float away whilst burning up on the rays of sun.The hotel is right on the beach with a secure gate taking you through to the large seafront.It is also right by some very good shops and resturants( La Grappa, an Italian and Suzies; a Tapas bar). The rooms are neat and well presented; housing 2 queen size beds and a single size camp bed if required. Towels, complimentary toothbrushes etc are all thrown in and they all have aircon as standard. We only stayed B&B but those on half board said the evening meal was fine but a tad repetitive after 3 days or so.
All the staff( with the exception of 1 short,fat balding barman) were very helpful and polite. Nothing seemed too much trouble. All in all we had a great time and would return to the Portobello without hesitation, this time though, we may pay more for a top floor suite!! As a final add in, I would say this hotel is better suited for couples of any age and families who are looking to spend some quality time together in a relaxed, friendly enviroment without the threat of loud music and noisy groups of youngsters.
Go ahead, book it and look forward to forgetting about blighty for a bit!
Simon Druce, Pontefract/England
Family with Children 11 and Under
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not happy
06 March 2006
we have just arrived back from 2 weeks stay in the portobello,the rooms are not big enough , you cant move about in them ,there are mostly germans in the hotel ,and the food was terrible we asked for a fried egg for breakfast and the chef started throwing pans about we got screamed at for asking , none of the staff speak english ,not one of them had a nice word or a smile , NO this hotel does not have what it takes to be 5 star , plus it says there are 3 resturants to choose from there arent , and when we were leaving we heard it was losing a star it caters mostly for the germans unless your happy to eat a salad for your tea for 14 nights,we have been going to roquetas for the last 20 years and would never ever stay here again ..
ruth carter, manchester
Mature Couple (36+)
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Review of 'PORTOBELLO 2010'
29 October 2005
we were a little aprehensive about going to spain late in october with 2 boys age 10. what would there be for them to do if the weather was bad?? little did we know that almeria has sunshire all year round and we had a fantastic week.
the hotel portabello during the day is superb for children. the pool will keep them occupied for hours. around the outside of the 2 pools is a rafting pool, then there are 2 other pools, 1 a still sallt water and the other has 6 jacczi beds in it and it bubbles alday long! kids paradise.
the hotel is situated on the beach which is lovely and clean, infacct roquetas de mar is the cleanest place ive been to. half hour transfer from the airport.
back to the hotel, meals good..as usual the buffet style stuff but also a chef to cook things while you wait. champage for breakfast!!!
our room, although not large was spotlessly clean with a fantastic bathroom. maid service every day. although staff didnt speak much english they were very friendly.
out and about, bars, restaurants, bars and more restaurants. try the wild coyote bar grill, the ribs are to die for and very reasonable priced as are the rest of the bars etc.
the boys loved it and we will definately be going back again.
martine gray, doncaster
Family with Children 11 and Under
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Review of 'PORTOBELLO 2010'
29 October 2005
Hotel is great, especially the pool bubble jets that massage you, rafting pool that pumps you round at high speed - but not big enough for the 700 hundred guests in summer? The rooms are large and comfortable. We went at the end of the season in October school holidays and it felt like it. Lots of things shut up in the area. The hotel also felt like it was tired after a long season. Didn't really feel like a 5 star hotel compared with say Egypt. However, food was fine, facilities as decribed, right on the beach just walk through a door. Make sure you get a room on at least the 3rd floor if you want to see the beach as there is hotel property which fronts onto the beach.
Georgie, Midlands
Family with teenagers 12+
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Review of 'PORTOBELLO 2010'
10 October 2005
we arrived and we could see how classie this hotel was. we unpacked in a delightful room overlooking the sea. and pool. a bell boy took our luggage and we went to the pool. a sun lounger and soft cushions awaited. dinner was very good. freash salmon a must. not busy in resort. and the secret indoor pool was ours always. warm and empty. great. not many brits. mostly german. but the 5 stars are correct. would return anytime.shops and main area over the road. taxi from airport. 39 euros. coffee and tea 1 euro. avoid hotel prices. which reflect the stars
paul hearson, st leonards on sea
Mature Couple (36+)
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