Globales Apartamentos Binimar - All Inclusive

The layout of the whole hotel is really good. There are 3 pools with apartments around each and its an easy walk through to each section. We were in the middle near the children's play pool which also meant we could see the entertainment from our balcony. The staff were amazing and we really bonded with Sandra with whom we practiced French and Spanish. The hotel had all the measures in place to deal with Covid-19 and we felt really safe. Just around the corner was the Jimmy Hills square which had good food at a great price and a play area for the children, and the shopping bar next door had inflatables for the children. There was also an Irish bar and a restaurant with giant inflatables further up the road although we didn't go in those. We never got down to the beach because it was too hot to walk the children but others said the water was crystal clear. I would definitely go back for the hotel and the resort, the only negative was that because of Covid the staff were serving thes food, which was the correct procedure, this however meant longer waiting times and a lot of the time the food was pretty cold when you sat down to eat. A microwave would have helped but probably wasn't possible because of Covid. I must stress the hotel were excellent in dealing with it, we were temperature checked on arrival, were all given a back with gel, wipes and a mask in, and masks were worn when getting food and drinks.

This was a last minute switch holiday for us as the hotel we were meant to be staying in isn't opening this year so unfortunately we didn't have time to fully research the hotel. We stayed for 7 nights on a self catering basis & didn't eat at the hotel so I cannot comment on the food. Our room (65) was in a terrible position, next to the bins & a car park despite the hotel being half empty, it also had a damp smell to it both of which were disregarded when we approached reception about them. The room was sprayed with some horrible choking air freshener but nothing further was offered. The apartment was traditionally furnished, generally clean but in need of modernisation. Beds were uncomfortable & there was not enough outdoor chairs for the whole family. Minimum cutlery, plates etc provided but no coffee machine. Small fridge with freezer compartment & microwave available. Bathroom was extremely small & in need for modernisation. Main bedroom had a patio door/window which opened up onto a path/walkway which was noisy on an evening. Air conditioning has been fitted in bedroom & lounge area which was very welcomed. Hotel has several pools, the kids splash area is brilliant however the paint is coming off leaving a mess in the pool & my son badly cut his toe on our first day in this pool. Incident was reported but there was still dried blood where he had limped away on the paths several days later, not great when we're in a health pandemic. Same old problem of not being enough sun loungers for everyone leading to people getting up at the crack of dawn to ensure they had one. No attempt to reinforce social distancing by the pools, people were bringing chairs from the bar area & laying on their towels on the floor. There is a small amount of kids entertainment on during the day with medal games, I applaud the guys doing this & my son seemed to enjoy some of them. We didn't see any of the evening entertainment. Hotel has a small supermarket on-site which is reasonably stocked & not overly priced, there is a large supermarket 5 minute walk away however during our stay this wasn't open. Hotel provided masks for everyone upon arrival, there was hand sanitizer everywhere & the wearing for masks in the shop, reception, at the bar etc was reinforced. As far as Covid safety I think they are doing a good job. There are plenty of communal toilets near all the pools & they were very, very clean. The grounds around the hotel are beautifully maintained & the gardening team needs to be recognised for the great work they have done. Hotel has direct access to the sea/cove area via a rocky path, it is a little bit treacherous towards the end. It feels like the path was started but for whatever reason is was never fully finished. There are many restaurants all within a 10 minute walk of the hotel, there is a water park nearby too. Access to this was included in our stay but otherwise I think it's quite an expensive activity. Any holiday taken this year will be different to any we've ever known & I feel this hotel has done what they can to keep people safe. The playground & kids club were all understandably closed during our stay. I wouldn't stay here again mainly due to the rooms, even though you don't spend much time there I felt they were a disappointment & need modernising.

Just returned from a fab week at the Binimar, 2 adults and 2 children age 12 and 7 and they loved it. Food was very good for a 3 star, staff worked very hard to keep things going through the different dining experience of all inclusive at the moment. Quality of food was great, plenty of choice and lots for the children to eat, drink was ok but usual all inc cheap variety, the San Miguel is great though. Pools are great, the children's pools are excellent, very clean, and the surrounding areas are spotless. Plenty of sunbeds and no need to get up early for them. Entertainment was good, kids loved it and there was always something going on in evening, our girls are not interested in the day time activities but they were always being asked. Rooms are basic but very clean, beds were comfortable and plenty of towels in the bathroom. We requested extra pillows and they were there straight away. The staff at the Binimar were very approachable and always happy to help, they are working very hard and we truly appreciated their efforts at this difficult time. The resort was very quiet with no ATMs operating and only a few shops and bars open, however the resort was slowly starting to get back to normal the day before we came home. We have had no regrets about booking the Bininmar , however I am not sure how it will cope with more families staying there as it was only half full at our time of staying there.