Barcelo Margaritas Royal Level

"I like staying here, it is relaxed and friendly. This time the food wasn't as good. Not sure if there is a new chef or if something has changed. The food combinations at dinner were strange and not always good. The pool service and the breakfasts are good. Staff are helpful and friendly.."

"We recently stayed at Barceló Margaritas Royal Level and, although we had an enjoyable holiday overall, we came away feeling disappointed with what was included for the extra money we paid. The positives - The rooms were lovely, spacious and very clean, which was definitely one of the highlights of our stay. There was plenty of room to relax, although wardrobe space was quite limited considering the size of the room. The weather was fantastic, and the pool area had plenty of shaded spots, which was a real bonus. The premium drinks were also a nice touch. The Royal Level experience. Unfortunately, this is where we felt the hotel fell short. Having paid extra for Royal Level, it felt as though the main benefits were access to the adults-only pool and premium drinks. We expected a little more for the additional cost, particularly when it came to the food. The food selection in the Royal Level restaurant was very limited, with small servings and not a great deal of variety. We were disappointed with the quality and felt that leftovers were sometimes mixed together and reused for the following evening, which didn't create a particularly appealing dining experience. Interestingly, the other restaurant offered a much wider selection, and the food seemed hotter too. This made us question the value of paying extra for Royal Level when the dining experience elsewhere appeared better. Staff and facilities. Service was hit and miss throughout our stay. One example was the lack of Jameson whiskey at the bar. We would have expected staff to try to source it from another bar within the hotel, particularly given that we had paid extra for premium drinks. The pool area was generally pleasant, especially with the shaded areas, but one of the pools was in need of repainting and a bit of attention. Overall - There were certainly positives to our stay, particularly the lovely, clean and spacious rooms, the weather and the shaded pool areas. However, the food, inconsistent service and limited additional benefits of Royal Level let the experience down. For us, the Royal Level upgrade simply wasn't worth the extra money. We expected a more noticeable difference in the overall experience, especially with the food and service, but unfortunately, that wasn't what we received. A perfectly pleasant hotel in some respects, but we would think twice about paying for Royal Level again."

"I had a fantastic stay, and paying the extra cost for the "Adults Only Royal" section was absolutely worth every €. I thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet by the pool. In fact, I never even set foot in the main hotel's pool or restaurant during my entire stay—I found that area way too busy, and the atmosphere there just didn't appeal to me at all. Instead, the dining experience in my section was a standout highlight. Prior to my trip, I noticed several reviews complaining about the food selection, but that criticism is completely unwarranted—unless, perhaps, someone is strictly used to eating fast food. There was a wonderful, diverse selection of fresh fish and seafood, and I particularly enjoyed the various squid dishes. While the buffet spread wasn't overwhelmingly massive, it was more than sufficient, varied every single day, and consistently delicious. The à la carte afternoon snacks are also an absolute must-try! The drink quality was equally impressive, and using the ordering app was very convenient. Occasionally, you had to wait a little while for your order to arrive during busier moments, but if you ran out of patience, you could easily just walk up to the bar yourself. Getting around is also easy; the hotel's shuttle service is very convenient, though honestly, it's really not a long walk to Playa del Ingles if you prefer to go on foot. The only major disappointment was the pedicure at the hotel spa, which felt like a complete rip-off. I paid €71 for a pedicure with nail polish (with the polish accounting for just €10 of that total). To be fair, I must admit that my nails were painted to perfection, and now, a week and a half after my stay, the polish still looks flawless. However, I expected much more from the actual pedicure part, which was practically nonexistent. It barely amounted to anything more than cutting and filing my nails. The therapist spent roughly three seconds lightly scraping calluses on just one heel—and bizarrely did this after already applying foot cream, which makes zero sense. Despite the great polish job, I definitely would not book this treatment here again because of the lacking foot care. Overall, the hotel excels at dining, drinks, and providing a relaxing adults-only atmosphere, but save your spa budget for elsewhere."