The Mirador Papagayo

Just returned from a week at the Mirador Papagayo, Its in a quieter setting away from the Playa Blanca resort centre. That said, its about a 2 min drive to the busier part, so not totally cut off. We stayed in a Family Room. These rooms are away from the main hotel enclosure, across the road from reception. They were clearly self-catering apartments which were bought out by the Mirador ownership. Its not a problem as you can get to and from them via an underpass or via street level, and they have their own pool and poolside bar. You have access to the all amenities in the main hotel, where the main restaurant is. The family rooms are in need of a little modrenisation which I believe is an on-going project. But ours was very clean. We stayed all-inclusive so meals are buffet, but an excellent choice of food on offer, be it vegetarian or not. The food was fresh and always well presented with the added facility of a live cooking station. The staff were all wonderful, always happy to help and to greet you with a smile. The animacion team laid on plenty of daytime activities and hosted professional shows in the evening. The rooms were cleaned every day and there is wifi throughout the premises. Can't fault the hotel, it is excellent. Whilst waiting for the toast to get done over breakfast, I'd speak to other guests and found out many people stay there every year - so clearly a positive impact on everyone. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay, thank you Mirador!!!

My husband and I have just returned from nine nights at this hotel. The hotel itself is lovely.. we stayed in room 520 which had a pool view. The room was modern, fresh and the air conditioning worked really well. The hairdryer was also very good as was the shower. The pool area is nice although in some areas the beds are really close together. We didn’t struggle to get beds but it is annoying when people reserve them and are away for most of the day. The downside of this hotel for us was the food. We were all inclusive and although there was a great selection of drinks I didn’t enjoy the food. Breakfast was easy enough to find something but I felt the food wasn’t warm enough. At lunch I tried the soup which was ok. One evening at dinner we really struggled and after this we ate out every single night. I wouldn’t say we are particularly fussy eaters. We have previously stayed at H10 Rubicon Palace in Lanzarote and Bahia Principe in Tenerife and the food at these hotels is outstanding but unfortunately for us the food at this hotel was a real let down. Overall I would return to the hotel as the room and facilities were good and the location is great with a nice walk to the marina, however I would only stay as room only or bed and breakfast if available.

Hotel very clean staff friendly,breakfast lots of choices lunch and dinner hit and miss,we went all inclusive but I did notice of lot of half board guest helping them selfs to free wine and beer,which is not on as we paid for this facility,also if you are going to half a rule for men wearing long trouser for the evening meal then please adhere to it,too many guests wearing beach shorts,swimming pool nice and clean,room good,well done to the staff who work hard and friendly,evening entertainment some good others a bit lacking,overall had a relaxing holiday.