Zimbali Playa Spa

this hotel is brilliant right on the beach, everything you need, African themed, with great manicured gardens, and great family pool with children's entertainment, we visited this hotel in July 19, on a day trip when we holidayed in mazarron in Murcia but was impressed, but it was manic with a lot of Spanish gests, we had a week in October when it was winding down but we liked it very much, as for the surroundings a little aqua park is opposite but was closed, and not much else is around apart from a few bars and restaurants , but great hotel and friendly staff.

We stayed at this lovely hotel from 12th Sept for 2 weeks. A bit of a queue for check in but 2 coaches had arrived together. Lovely room overlooking gardens and a distant view to pool. Room very clean, fridge, brilliant air con, TV etc no kettle but we brought our own. Great private balcony. The bathroom was very large with separate shower and a shower over bath. Toiletries replenished daily. We stayed half board and food was extremely good with great variety. Do not take any notice of people who say not much variety as they must have limited tastes! Dinner at 8.00 in the evening may be a little late for English children but as the hotel is 95% Spanish guests it is understandable as the Spanish eat later. The pool is at the end of the beautiful gardens which is perfect as no noise heard when in your room. The area around the hotel is mainly residential with only a handful of bars and restaurants nearby. There is a mini train that takes you in to Garucha.which is good to see the other hotels along the route. The only downside for us was that the season was closing on 15th Sept and the toilets along beach closed down also a few of the restaurants too. . Other beach restaurants had limited opening as end of season. This was surprising as still a lot of people on the beaches and weather very hot (apart from the storm that happened which is unusual). This is a lovely hotel. The bar man was fantastic although could do with help at times. The English speaking girl on reception Estafania? was so so helpful especially when i needed some medical attention during my stay. I am sure we will return at some point but not at end of season. There is a shop at the hotel but we did not find it until the end of our holiday!