Abora Continental by Lopesan

Just back from a week in Abora Continental. It’s not the prettiest of buildings, but don’t let that put you off! The inside and communal areas all very nice and clean and appear to have been recently refurbished. We had a very relaxing time, paid to upgrade to 7th Floor sea-view room on arrival and definitely worth the €70. Rooms clean and spacious, plenty of hanging space in wardrobe. Bathroom good size with walk in shower with a medicinal smelling shower gel provided. Also hand soap gel at sink. Hairdryer reasonably good, considering a hotel one. Safe cost €2 per day and you have to collect a card from Reception that fits into it to make it work. TV big but has bright blue led light on so we had to stick tape over this as kept us awake. Our cleaner, Flora, did a great job of keeping room clean every day, made beds and changed towels only when we left them on floor for changing. 3 lifts which were never too busy. Food was good, we preferred breakfast and lunch to dinner, but only as it was a bit same-y for both meals, but still very varied and nice. Plenty of fresh salad things, breads, potatoes, rice, chips, meats, fish, cheeses, fruits, ice-cream and desserts and pasta, pizza, garlic bread every mealtime too. We didn’t go out for any meals and feel like I’ve put on half a stone, so that is a good sign?! Self-service drinks stations for beer, wine, soft drinks, water, coffee etc in 4 corners of restaurant, also in Reception and another in pool area, where there are also manned bars for spirits. Never seemed too busy in the restaurant, but we tended to go late. Help-yourself cakes and sandwiches also available in Reception and a buffet of pizzas, chips, Hot Dogs etc in pool area all day but they weren’t very warm so we didn’t partake. Sunbed situation was fine, there were the usual sunbed snatchers first thing, but we didn’t go down to pool til after breakfast at about 10:30 and you could always get one. There is a large area near the smaller pool where the beds are in the shade til about 11:30am but the sun moves round and you get sun there til 6pm. Not sure how it would be in peak season, you’d probably have to set your alarm?! The Entertainment team worked tirelessly all day and evening and all were a credit to the hotel. The evening shows finished at 10pm and lots of people seemed to go straight to their rooms afterwards, but we sat and had drinks on the terrace area every night until the self service bit closed at 11:30pm which did remain busy( in a nice way!) Hotel is a short walk, through town or along the promenade, to the Maspalomas area, where there is a strip of shops, bars and restaurants and not far from Yumbo shopping, the Irish Centre ( Aguila Roja) or The Kasbah shopping/bar area. Lots of the town itself seems a bit run down now, compared to in its heyday, but the Maspalomas area felt safe and busy, day and evening time. There were lots of taxis outside there too if you wanted to not have to walk back to the hotel. Bus station and small shopping and bar area ( Tropical?) just over the road from hotel. Really enjoyed the week, relaxing atmosphere at the hotel and had some lovely winter sun. Would go again in low season☀️😄

Arrived back last Sunday 8th March First of all don’t look at the outside the jewels are inside , re Convid-19 the hotel done an excellent job hand gels in all the right places, plenty of soap in toilets staff were deep cleaning everyday including all chairs and table around the stage daily felt safe at all times , even the carpets were getting a good deep clean ! Checking in was simple just make sure you have all paperwork, passports ready plus credit card to put on file, also 14 euros for safe 2 euros a day saves going back to reception. We were on the 6th Floor in deluxe sea view, (634) very quiet on a night as you have a coffee machine with 4 pods there is no kettle so you need to us the coffee machine to heat water, quite simple to use. Stored cases on the balcony saving space, due to heat we had the balcony door open 24/7 never closed it felt safe that high. Plenty of space in bathroom for smellies etc. good touch was extra USB points next to bed for charging plus extra sockets in the room. Lifts were never busy. Dining we kept the same table outside for every meal 3 times a day, which suited us perfectly as her in doors likes to people watch, food was excellent different choice each day no need to eat out, depending on times can be a bun fight for food but overall no issues , put on 5 pounds in weight. Maybe lucky but after breakfast we had the same sun loungers yes in the shade until around 11:00am which suited us as we were close to the bar and snacks plus toilets. Did get hot after 2:00pm Entertainment was good the team work hard you either join in or not couple of good nights on stage, but after dinner headed across to Mulligans for my quest for Guinness and live music back to hotel for last hour. If into dancing, there is a German music hall a short walk across the road made welcome and prices were good. Overall an excellent hotel ticks all the boxes 7 days went over to quick, will go back defiantly next year not sure if I would pay the extra for the deluxe room this time well done to all the team in these uncertain times!!

Really enjoyed the stay. We have just returned from a 4 night break. The standard of cleanliness is high. Rooms and public areas are modern and decorated to a good standard. In terms of service, don't expect "service" as we do in UK because after check in which I have to say was very good and welcoming there is very minimal contact thereafter. Even in the restaurant there is probably over 150-200 people sitting at peak times but only maybe 4 - 5 members of staff. Which are primarily cleaning and turning around tables. Nobody welcoming guests in to the dining room which would have been nice but I'm definitely not complaining as the system works and it works well. It is simple and relaxing. Nice also to see the hand sanitizer available on entry which all guests seem to be using. There are no worries with the food as there is something for everyone. Drinks there are 4 stations to help yourself so you are always able to get drinks easily. Bar snacks are a bit of a bonus as we missed lunched once and tried out - this consisted of hot dogs (make your own), onion rings, chicken nuggets, chips, salads, burgers. Which when your hungry was good and of course included in all inclusive. Plus there is a bar by the pool and a help your self drinks station with wine and beer. There are 3 pools and plenty of sunbeds. People do try to reserve early in the morning. Although it didn't cause us any issues. There are some absolutely awesome beaches close by too so can't really go wrong. Buses and taxi's are cheap. So overall we really enjoyed the stay the hotel is lovely. Staff although I've said limited service - the staff are happy and smiley and certainly do not ignore you. It is just service standards differ. They are helpful with any request. I got stuck in my bathroom and someone came up after a short time and got me out. The interactive team also are smiley and happy by the pool which creates a nice holiday feel. We will definitely be back most likely later in the year 😊