Palmeras Garden

A thirteen night stay morphed into seven due to the current pandemic. For the first couple of days there were no social distancing or lockdown issues and so this review is relevant for that brief period. Our apartment was spacious, clean and had its own small patio area with a couple of chairs and a table but no sun loungers. Self catering for more than two of us would have been an issue as the fridge didn’t hold much and there was no freezer compartment. The door shelves were broken and unusable. Kitchen utensils were also pretty limited. The television was easy to use without a remote and channels included BBC1 and 2, ITV and Channel 4. On-site facilities included a gym, bike hire, pool and tennis courts. There was a small shop which was reasonably priced and we had a couple of meals in the bar which were pretty good. We had a hire car so location wasn’t an issue for us, but as others have said, taxis are cheap and there is a bus stop immediately outside the complex. This was an impulse booking for us in order to grab some sun and, fortunately as it turned out, our first package holiday (easy Jet). We would happily return for a short break - seven nights was probably enough anyway.

Had to return home a few days earlier than planned as a result of the coronavirus concerns and island lockdown. Still did manage over a week. Have been to Playa Blanca a few times before, but our first stay here. We arrived late after reception was closed, but no problem, went to the downstairs bar, got the key and then reception the next day. From start to finish all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. Full marks. The bungalow we stayed in was recently renovated and so very clean. Never even saw one cockroach in it!! The shower was great, the kitchen was not super fantastic but OK, bedroom and living room good, nice size. The patio was certainly a nice ‘sun trap’. The house-keeping was fine, albeit we would sometimes say not needed today, which was fine with the lady. Outside your room the bar downstairs serves great food, very efficient and friendly staff and is not expensive. The pool area offers plenty of sun beds. The garden area is very well maintained. Location wise you are obviously outside Playa Blanca, but just a short walk to the promenade then into the town or go the other way to the lighthouse (keep going to the old ruined hotel and beyond if you like quiet walks). Also options on buses (No 30 stop every 30 mins), taxi or car hire (plenty of onsite parking and free). Guess the one change I would suggest, the WiFi cost, which was not expensive (32 euro for 14 nights) should be in the price paid. My wife and I will certainly consider staying again.