Top Royal Beach

Stayed at hotel for five days, would stay there again. Would say it is more a three star rating. Food was good plenty of choice, rooms were clean and spacious. Not many bars around hotel only Robin Hood across road. Only about 15 mins walk into main Lloret.

S Bailey, Castleford
Young Couple (18-35)

Just returned from a 1 week stay 20th -27th May 2008. We booked this hotel because we had stayed there in 2001 - our children were a lot smaller then and it was ideal for our family - this time however was a different story. Don't get me wrong. This is a great hotel - if you have younger children - entertainment every night for them however it was a bit much for my girl (15). Food very good and always plentiful and hot (unlike some comments) and quite varied. Drinks (only 2 per customer at a time) were very good - spirits strong (unlike other places we have been to) daily cocktail for adults or children. Lovely pool and terrace BUT even better roof top terace with a pool (shallow) 3 jacuzzis and bar (barman very funny and friendly) nice and quiet (radio playing over speakers) for those who want to get a way from it all - great for sunbathing - you can get the sun all day! Very good location, a few bars opposite with a few shops.Close to the beach. 10 min walk (or bus stop outsde hotel) to Lloret - quite a quiet place really. Best thing about this hotel is that it is an H.TOP group (3 other hotels in LLoret)- this means that you can show your pass(photo I.D given at time of check-in at reception) at any other H.Top Hotels and get drinks and snacks there too (between 10.a.m and 7.00 p.m) great if you want a change of scenery without the extra cost - also if you book a day in advance (at reception) there is a double decker bus free of charge that will take you to a H.Top hotel of your choice (Tossa de mar, Malgrat, Pineda, Santa Sushanna, or Calella) so that you can get meals as well as drinks and snacks. We went to Calella for the day - 3 hotels there too - all very nice. Great idea!!! Rooms nice, cleaned daily but small - we had a triple room. wouldn't say it was a 4 star hotel but a very good 3 star - small shop in foyer, 4 internet bays. Snacks very good (burger, chips, hotdogs, pizza, salad etc) -you are never hungry. beer, wine and soft drinks only with meals, breakfasts quite good choice, bacon, eggs, sausage, beans, fried bread, cereal, continental meats, cheeses etc. usual fayre. Overall we had a nice time, daughter was a bit bored but only went for a week - just as well as weather was rotton (2 days of sun) staff all friendly - good crowd while we were there a few hen parties arrived but nothing rowdy. All in all very nice hotel, at a very nice price.

Dawn, Middlesbrough
Family with teenagers 12+

Definitely not 4 star the only good thing about this hotel was the room during the day with two parties of 50+ teenagers the noise at night was terrible. The reception area, lounge and bar area leave a lot to be desired - no comfortable seating anywhere - more tap room standard. The food was terrible, bland and overcooked - sack the chef! 10 days of sheer misery apart from excursions out - will never go again. If this is Htop 4 star hotels forget them.

G Stalker, Rochdale
Mature Couple (36+)

If you are looking for cheap reasonable accommodation for a stag or hen party this place is ideal if you are a couple or family its an ordeal. It was possibly the noisiest hotel that we have ever stayed in and we go abroad more than 5 times per year. There were large groups of school children having food fights in the resturant without supervision running up and down all night knocking on doors etc. I for one will not use this hotel again

richard, leicestershire
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

We have stayed here twice before and had a good time, this time the hotel we found to have gone downhill. Our room was over run with ants even though we were on the 3rd floor, the food was not up to the standard of 4 star, and we were invaided with 4 bus loads of italian students, you have never heard noise like it that went on till 4 am. They went, then the same amount of 11 to 14 year olds came they were as bad. We ended up getting a flighthome 2 days early. We will not be booking this hotel again.

p murphy, preston
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

We stayed at this hotel at the end of February, and was just what we were looking for at this time of year. The rooms were spotless and cleaned daily, the food was fine although didnt get the segregation between brittish and other european guests in the dining area. Not a lot of entertainment apart from other guests. A good wee bar across the raod from hotel. Overall we had a nice relaxing break. Would go back again when a bit warmer.

Eleanor & Chris Lang, Paisley, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

room was quite nice but not what I had asked for, the meals were not exceptable and were always cold, my husband never ate a thing as every thing was either in a sauce or thing he would not eat, I myself dont eat chips and as there was only potatoes on the buffet once we were forced to go eat else where after paying good money for all inclusive. over all I was not impressed by this hotel, as I have stayed in h top hotes fo0r a few years now this was far the worst. They dont cater enough for the scots people, and as I see in some other review I felt the same the restaurant was sectioned off for the spanish, and all the tables weere reserved for them. we were left to look for a table and had to find our own cutlery. I am a very unhappy person right now, as my few days away were spoiled by all this.

sarah watterson, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

My wife and I have just returned from staying at The Royal Beach, we went for a short break for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. This was our first time Lloret De mar and staying at an H Top Hotel. The hotel and room was very clean except for a small amount of ants coming from a crack in the bathroom. Food was variable but could have been a bit hotter but the restaurant was split into two half’s with the English on one side and the rest on the other side which they had reserved tables for them. Staff was very friendly. Entertainment we could not comment on this as went out of season and they was only a disco at night but however there was one night it did not cater for the English speaking people as the compare translated in other languages except for English. The entrainment he was comparing for was some sort of fancy dress we presumed, as we couldn’t understand what was going on. If was a choice between two of the H Top Hotels we was going to book, the other was the H Top Royal Star. After reading reports and the location to Lloret De Mar centre we decided to stay at the Royal Beach however after a visit to the Royal Star during our stay we both agreed we should have booked the Royal Star. Reason for this was the location of the hotel to the centre. From the local beach there was a sign saying it would take you 35 mins to the reach the centre. We had hired a car from the airport so we droved to the centre, which took us about 5 mins. The Royal Star is just of a main road but it would take you about 10 mins to walk to the centre, no need for you to drive. Would we booked this hotel again, answer would be yes but in season as there was not much open however there was a English open bar just outside the hotel main entrance with another bar and a Qwik Save shop next door to it. There were also gifts shops only couple of mins away from the hotel. The beach was less than a 5 min walk away. Over all it was to get away for a short break, with a nice hotel and excellent weather. Thanks Royal Beach.

George, Preston, Lancashire, England
Mature Couple (36+)

i would just like 2 say this was one of the best hotels i have stayed in, the rooms were lovely, the food was lovely, n the staff were very friendly, i am hoping 2 go bck over on the 23rd of december this year for 10days, with my children, n i cant wait, thanks 4 everthing.

angie n brian, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

I have stayed at this hotel 4 times now and have not found any problems. I have read recent reviews where people have said that this hotel is for low life scum who cant afford a decent holiday. In my eyes this is not the case. I returned from my holiday on 3rd dec, all i wanted was a quick break to destress myself. And thats what i got. I will say that the hotel in some areas is not up to a 4* standard but what can you expect for the price. I have also stayed in the Gran Casino Royal (which many people reccomend) but i would not go there again. I would choose Royal Beach any time over that pace. I love it ...Going again on the 22nd for xmas.

vikki, Stoke-on-Trent
Young Couple (18-35)

What can I say about this hotel? First the good things. Housekeeping staff very polite and friendly, could not do enough for you and they kept the rooms spotless. Beds and towels regularly changed. That's it for the positive things. Now sit back and make yourselves comfortable for the negative aspects. (1) The cheap all inclusive attracts those who wish to drink all day and night. They then cause mayhem and disruption through the whole hotel. The noise at night is unbearable and security does little about it. (2) The food is indescribable it is so bad to be almost inedable and presentation of food is non exsistant. We were half board but after the first day we ate all our meals out. (3) The rooms have very thin walls and you are kept awake by drink induced behaviour which consisted of a lot of abusive language in the next room. In this hotel the noise and bad behaviour is 24/7 and it is not just young people it is also so called mature adults. We are not kiljoys we believe in everybody having a good time but showing respect for others. Only go to this hotel if you want a drunken binge if you want a holiday go somewhere else. This was possibly the worst hotel we have ever stayed in and it had the most beligerant staff (except for the cleaners). If you take notice of reviews before booking a hotel then read this one twice.

L. OWENS, S. WALES
Mature Couple (36+)

does anyone remember the royal beach when it was done quite brill

rosie and helen, surrey
Group of Young Friends/Couples

we have recently returned from a 5 day holiday here and just enjoyed the break really. The hotel was clean and staff very pleasent. It is nicely situated with good bars only across the road and a lovely beach only 5 mins walk away. We just didnot like the long queues for the bar and felt like in a works canteen when going for the meals. we used to look at the q. then go to one of the lovely restaurants close by. so although we would return to this hotel we would not go all inc.

janet and jon, stoke on trent
Mature Couple (36+)

The cost of a taxi from Gerona to the Top Beach Hotel is €45 (£30 - no more). We had a good time there - will be going back very shortly - hope to have the same.

KEVIN, DURHAM
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

In truth food and hotel facilities don't deserve the four star rating but we had fantastic value for what we paid. We stayed all inclusive and, unlike some other hotels, the drinks were decent quality and readily available. The pool area was very congested but this didn't worry us as it was such a short walk to an excellent beach. Getting around was very easy, with a bus stop immediately outside the door. The fare to Lloret de Mar is only 1 euro each way. Our favourite way of spending the day was to take the water taxi from Fenals Beach to the neighbouring resorts. Tossa is a must visit. Big complaint was the transfer from the airport. Alpharooms should be honest and state that this is on a full size coach with about a dozen drop off points. It took us 2 hours 20 minutes to reach our hotel! On the return the coach was almost an hour late arriving. Had we known we would definitely paid the extra for a taxi.

JOHN & CHRISTINE, BLACKPOOL
Mature Couple (36+)

just got back after r third visit to this hotel and enjoyed it if not more than the first time we went, we have met some really great people here, cant really understand how people can complain as we find it so laid back and relaxing [eat, sleep, and drink] as and when you please, what more do you want, and for the price you can get all this for you cant complain unless your so fussy. SUPERB PLACE. thanks alot for a great time

graham, michelle and molly, liverpool
Family with Children 11 and Under

just got back from a four night stay at Royal Beach - group of 7 couples and 5 lads between ages 17/19 - had a great time - no hassle when "older ones" throwing each other in pool first night! Food okay accommodation good and clean with towels and beddding changed daily - all inclusive great value for money would definitely go again - had a brillant time.

cath, lancs
Other

just got back yesterday after a 3 day break with the girls, had a fab time.Hotel very clean,friendly staff the food was more of a 3* but we all ate well.Lloret was just a small treck away with lots of shops and nice beach.cant think of anything negative to say about this hotel.The only thing i can moan about was the transfere by coach to and from the airport it took 2 hours next time it will be taxi. Iwill certainly be returning to the hotel again.EXCELLENT value for money

girls on tour, blackpool
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

just got back me and the wife had a great time food ok good selection to choose from,only paid £200 for a 5 night stay cant beat that in my book,met loads of other people out for a good cheap and cheerfull time and that was what we had,defo go back prob next month,,lets partyyyy

barney+wend, carlisle uk
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed for 3 nights 16th-19th march 07 and all had a fantastic time. Hotel spotlessly clean and food plentiful and adequate. Staff very helpful and friendly.Entertainment hit and miss but for what we paid could not really complain. Am about to rebook for another short break in October. All in all a fantastic holiday was had by all.

colette lee, loughborough leics england
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

An excellent hotel with great facilities and wonderful selection of buffet food which would put other supposedly superior hotels to shame. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay with the only criticism being the rowdy behaviour on our last night of a group of some 50 young guys on a stag do. The staff were also clearly annoyed with the antics. Would make a suggestion that group sizes should be limited.

Colin McIntosh, Glasgow Scotland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

hotel royal beach was very nice the rooms were clean ad comfortable the food was good with plenty of variety.the staff were always friendly and pleasant.the entertainment was not to good for younger children but we were there in febuary so not to many complaints.we had  good holiday overall

sharon, tyne & wear
Family with teenagers 12+

we stayed in royal beach in may 2006 and we are going back in august 2007.I had read some negetive reviews but when we got there i thought it was quite good,the only thing i found was that it can be a bit noisy at night as people stand outside the hotels reception talking and laughing,but apart from that the rooms were small but spotless and the food was beautiful, the entertainment was excellent too my wee boy enjoyed himself and so did I. can't wait to go back.

bridget lavery, belfast
Family with teenagers 12+

We have stayed here twice the staff are fantastic we got home and I realised we had left a case at the hotel the company phoned the hotel for me and they found my case. I will show my appreciation when we go back this year.Tar Marilyn/Merthyr

Marilyn Matthews, Merthyr Tydfil South Wales Grt Britan
Family with teenagers 12+

For your information, as an experienced traveller I can assure you that the 'Top Royal Beach' is by no stretch of the imagination a 4 Star hotel:

1. The carpets in the hallways are filthy and full of cigarette burns.
2. The tables in the dining room are tiny; no drinks were available with meals - they had to be purchased at the bar.
3. There was inadequate space around the buffet area in the dining room so that it was extremely difficult to get a meal and return to one's table, due to the fact that so many people were packed into a small space.
4. There was no separate bar area for smokers - they were forced to smoke out in the lobby near the entrance, meaning that it was permanently noisy and stank of smoke.
5. There were no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms.
6. TV was only available for a 20 Euro deposit.
7. Many guests were on an 'all-inclusive' package, and treated the place like a gin palace; getting drunk after breakfast until the early hours.
8. There was no lounge area or indoor facilities for families or children.

Mr Trew, Devon
Other

We have stayed at the Royal beach now for the second time. I did not send a review in the first time as I could have been lucky as all was brill and we could not find fault with anything and would not liked to recommend a hotel to others just in case it was a one off.  It was not a one off we had brilliant service it was spotlessley clean food was good entertainment was good what more could you want.

margaret wright, blackpool /england
Mature Couple (36+)