Mar Hotels Playa Mar & Spa

I have just returned yesterday from a fantastic 4 day break in this hotel. I went with my husband, 4 year old daughter and another couple of friends and we all had an amazing time and can’t recommend this hotel enough. The rooms were very spacious and clean and TVs with all the channels (even Cbeebies) no one goes on holiday to watch tv but it’s handy whilst back in the room getting ready for the evening. The food was lovely and varied and even though they are very safety conscious with all that’s going on they have also made it as easy a process as possible. The pools were great and the kids slides kept my little one (and us four adults) entertained for the solid 4 days. There is a lovely pine walk along the coast just outside the hotel worth doing, this area of the island is beautiful. The mini disco was great! My biggest compliment is to all the staff, from reception, restaurant, bar and ending with the entertainment staff! Paul, Nacho and Stephen you were amazing and made my little one feel very special, my husband and our friends also managed to win a few medals with archery and shooting and I won a massage on the bingo so all in all a fantastic little break and would highly recommend and may even return in the coming weeks.

We had the best time at Playa Mar and Spa. It was very quiet due to the recent flight cancellations but the team at the hotel were so upbeat and really delivered exceptional customer service. We are all so sad to be home. The rooms are super spacious and very clean. We had a ground floor premium suite close to the pool bar which was very convenient for pre meal drinks. My whole family ( husband, 4 year old son, 6 year old son, mother, brother, SIL and 3 year old niece) would gather there before we went for food each evening. The pools were lovely and not cold as we have experience in other hotels. The kids loved the slides. They were so fun. It felt very safe for the kids and they often ordered their own snacks and drinks from the bar. The restaurant was lovely. Food was good and varied ( especially enjoyed breakfast). Drinks were nice too. It was beautiful to sit outside to eat with views of the flowers and ponds. Our main waiter Sacha was brilliant with the kids and very attentive. Evening entertainment was fun. We only joined in the day activities on the last few days and regret not having done so earlier. My husband and brother won a bottle of fizz and medals in archery and shooting which I though was a nice touch. Nacho ( so sorry if this isn’t his name) lead the activities brilliantly and made them so much fun. One of the highlights has to be the surrounding area. The pine walk was lovely and my brother and husband hired bikes and saw some breathtaking scenery. I was very jealous I didn’t join in especially when I heard they had electric bikes. I would definitely recommend heading to the harbour and trying out a restaurant or two and a boat trip- another highlight of our trip. I could literally talk about this place all day long which makes it so sad to see how they are suffering from the travel restrictions. For those who are interested, the mask wearing wasn’t an issue at all for us and you don’t need them on at the pool, on the beach or when eating. The precautions they have put into place have been done very smartly with no inconvenience to holiday makers. Well done to the team for that! I would 100% recommend this hotel and wish we were still there now.

We loved our holiday here, it was my little boys first holiday and we had a great time, perfect for young families. Food was really good, different every night and fresh. Room was spacious and even had an extra double bed which was good. Indoor pool and Spa was so relaxing and the outdoor pool area was brilliant. Only reason I didn't give it five stars was the top of the cow slide is quite dangerous as there is no grip on the little ramp from the top level pool to the lower one, only a few inches difference but myself and many others slipped and fell on the hard surface. I unfortunately slipped on the first day and whacked my head very badly on the ramp, also got a large bruise on my back. I reported it to the lifeguard but he didn't seem bothered. I then saw many others fall regularly throughout the day and tried to advise people esp older adults, grandparents etc. I really hope they fix this as we'd like to come back. The entertainment team did a great job and my little boy had the best time each night. Also loved the cafe at lunch if you didn't want to get dressed and go to the restaurant, burgers and wraps were very tasty. Overall had a great time and the area outside the hotel is stunning. We'll definitely be coming back.