Bull Escorial & Spa

Looking to be based in the southern part of Gran Canaria but with good transport potential on tap we elected to go for the area just East of Playa Del Ingles. Less than ten minutes by local bus from Maspalomas and twenty from Bahia Feliz. It offered quick and easy access up and down the East coast of the island. On opting for the area the list of bases became short very quickly particularly as we wanted a hotel rather than an apartment and were not looking for hotel that had facilities which we weren’t going gain a great deal of benefit from given that this was a winter sun break. We eventually selected the Bull Hotels because of the large number of very positive comments across a number of sources including TripAdvisor, Travel Republic and Expedia as well as a couple of forums. Because of the small number of nearby eateries that would be available at the time of our visit (Winter Sun), we wanted to ensure that if would be a strong base for at least two of our meals. So it was we chose the Bull Escorial & Spa. A very good hotel overall that offers some wonderful facilities and choice I think was the right one. From the very supportive and professional reception staff to the extremely helpful spa and gym staff. This was a holiday that is full of good memories for us both. Of note was the great gym, water based therapy area, the games room and the unusual positioned indoor mini golf area. The room cleaning service and maintenance matched our expectations as we had taken time to familiarise ourselves before booking and just before we travelled to keep updated. The buffet restaurant was good with breakfast being the best of the dining experiences. Dinner could be and was on at least 2 occasions a challenge with cutlery and table changing/cleaning a problem. Pool facilities were solid if a little stretched even at less than 33% occupancy. Pool bar was good even when you went off menu. Pool and pool areas were well maintained and managed. The area within the hotel was clean, secure and well maintained, all plus from my perspective. Recommended if you are looking for a winter sun base with good transport and near the coast.

had stayed in playa twice before at a different hotel fancied something different this year ,had past this hotel on previous visits but dismissed it because it was classed as a 3 star ,read the reviews about it and read it had recently been modernised ,so decided to book it, we were very glad we did ,had asked for a higher floor room which we got ,great views of the sea and the dunes ,were were very quickly booked into hotel by the reception staff who were all great ,given 2 cards for the room ,the room was spotlessly clean ,plenty of storage space ,plenty of hangers ,plenty of mirrors for the ladies and stools to sit and do their make up ,powerful shower plenty of hot water ,comfy beds ,fridge but no kettle we brought our own because we read there was no tea/coffe facilities ,food in hotel wasnt what you expect in a 3star more like a 4 star hotel ,plenty of stuff at breakfast ,several cereals,fruit,yogurts, freshly squeezed orange juice which is unusual ,freshly made waffles,fried eggs ,omelettes there were tea/coffe facillities around dining room so you just helped yourself , lunch there was freshly made burgers ,hotdogs ,fish etc,dinner there was plenty of choice for everyone freshly cooked steaks,fish ,squid, ,suishi ,chops, chips,vegetables, everything was replenished often there was plenty for dessert too including ice cream which doesnt always happen ,if you wanted drink at table you either got it at bar then took it in with you or someone asks you and gets it for you ,there was a spa in hotel cant comment on that never used it ,indoor pool as well and also a huge games room with computers,pool tables ,casino tables and a bowling ally,there is a great sun terrace up on the 8th floor access it by a few stairs once there ,plenty of beds and a seperate nudist area ,the staff at this hotel were great,not one member of staff can i say i was disappointed with ,we will deffo be booking again in near future