Invisa Figueral Resort Hotel Cala Blanca

"Just got back from an excellent week at Cala Blanca. We were all inclusive party of 10 6 adults and 4 children ages 6-11 years. The hotel was super clean and tidy, rooms cleaned daily, fresh towels daily and beds made. Hotel facilities were brilliant and the bar staff were all really friendly and great with the children too. Plenty of pools to choose from and there were no sun bed wars! The beach was lovely and only a short walk down some steps but could also be easily accessed via ramp. Food was great and each night was a theme in the main restaurant e.g. Spanish night, Mexican night, American night. All buffet style with plenty of choice. The entertainment team were incredible and definitely made our stay memorable. The Lion King show and The Musical show are not ones to miss! They had daily activities/ games around the pools from aerobics, water polo, beer pong etc. creating such a lively fun atmosphere. All shows finished around 10:30pm so no noise was hear for those wanting to get an earlier night. The only down side is that the hotel is located far away from any outside night life but there a few shops just outside of the hotel and you can also use the facilities of the sister hotel next door. There are buses to go to the Hippy markets and shopping centres and other day trips which are really cheap from around €2.50. All in it was a great hotel and a lovely stay."

"My wife stayed here with our two daughters (4 & 8) and mother-in-law for 5 nights. It was remote, but that made it perfect, with its private beach overlooked by the main restaurant. Absolute bliss! The hotel was perfect for families and couples alike, with its many pools (including an adults-only pool) and a heated indoor pool. The kids (and I) loved the pirate pool. With a convenient pool bar and restroom facilities, it was perfect. Although somewhat out of the way and seemingly separate from the main premises, once we discovered it, we visited every day. The main restaurant is perfectly situated overlooking the gorgeous beach, with several access points via steps (slope access is available at the far end of the beach near the shops). The food was excellent, with a tasty spin on paella each day alongside plenty of other options, including lasagne, burgers and various pasta dishes. The pizzas were interesting; they always seemed to be cold, but were still tasty. There was always a good selection of meats and fish. The desserts were plentiful, although the selection felt quite repetitive throughout our stay. The absolute pinnacle of the holiday was the entertainment team. The evening entertainment was consistently brilliant. The pièce de résistance was The Lion King show. It was truly breathtaking. I'd have happily paid to watch it in the West End. The costumes, staging and sound were absolutely remarkable -- honestly, impeccable. We had a pool-view room which, for the most part, was excellent. The room was spacious and well laid out, with plug sockets where you need them, along with plenty of table and storage space. The only significant downside was the shower. The temperature fluctuated unpredictably between hot and cold, which was particularly frustrating when helping our young daughter shower. We also found that water regularly escaped onto the bathroom floor, leaving it quite wet after use. While the food was generally very good, the puddings were somewhat lacking. They felt very similar from day to day, often consisting of a tangy cream topping on jelly or mousse, along with a selection of cakes that didn't particularly appeal to us. I mostly stuck to the ice cream. Across the street from the hotel are two shops selling souvenirs and essentials, along with a conveniently placed ATM. The ATM charged €4.95 per withdrawal, which initially seemed steep until I discovered the ATM inside the hotel charged around €9. The shops were well stocked and ideal for picking up water, snacks and gifts. Overall, we had a wonderful holiday and a much-needed break. The location, beach, pools, food and entertainment made for a fantastic family holiday. While there were a few issues with the room and the desserts didn't quite live up to the rest of the dining experience, they didn't detract significantly from our stay. Although we tend to try somewhere new each year, I would happily recommend this hotel to families looking for a relaxing beach holiday."

"The accommodation itself was good. We had a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment which was modern, clean and had a nice balcony. The layout worked really well for a family. The only issue was that the shower in the master bedroom leaked, and the room was very cold for the first few nights, meaning we had to request extra blankets. Whilst modern, the room did feel a little plain. The hotel’s biggest strengths are its location and entertainment. Being right on the beach was lovely. The sea was crystal clear, full of fish, and there was a small pier you could walk along. There are sunbeds and umbrellas available, although these are charged at €10 per sunbed and €10 per umbrella! We also loved the little beach café which served freshly squeezed orange juice for around €4. The entertainment team were absolutely fantastic and were the highlight of our holiday. Their energy was incredible and the evening shows were genuinely impressive. We don’t normally stay up for hotel entertainment, but we watched it every night. The Lion King show in particular was brilliant. The pools were disappointing. Apart from the indoor pool, they were absolutely freezing. My children regularly came out with blue lips and struggled to stay in for long. The pirate ship pool looks amazing in photos, but in reality it mainly sprays freezing cold water from every direction, making it difficult for younger children to enjoy. On the positive side, there was never any issue finding sunbeds. Food was average. There was plenty available, but it became repetitive very quickly. There was a lot of pork, pasta and paella throughout the week. I enjoyed the paella, although I didn’t think the seafood used was particularly good quality. The meat was often tough and fatty, and desserts were generally variations of coloured sponge cake with cream. The dining room itself felt dated, dark and not particularly welcoming, while the children’s food area gave us strong Butlins vibes. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the service. The gentleman who checked us in was lovely and gave us a great first impression, and the gentleman welcoming guests into the restaurant was also friendly. However, most other interactions with staff were surprisingly negative. One evening there were no clean tables available in the restaurant, only tables covered in dirty plates and leftover food. I picked up two plates to try to clear a space for my family and a staff member named Louisa came over, grabbed them from me, shook her head and tutted. When I politely asked where she would have preferred me to put them, she ignored the question and continued shaking her head. She then spent the remainder of our meal glaring in our direction. This behaviour continued throughout the week and even my daughter was like “mum that lady’s staring at us again”. Other staff members were similarly unfriendly. My youngest daughter happily waved and said hello to a member of staff clearing tables, only to be met with a scowl. Another member of staff working at the pool bar regularly slammed drinks onto the counter and was abrupt with guests. It created an atmosphere that felt quite uncomfortable at times. This was the younger guy, the older guy was much nicer and seemed a bit embarrassed by the younger guys behaviour. One staff member who deserves special mention is the massage therapist. I paid €80 for a one-hour massage and it was worth every cent. She was incredibly kind, professional and gave one of the best massages I’ve ever had. The location is nice if you’re looking for a beach holiday, but there isn’t much within walking distance beyond a couple of shops, a vegan restaurant and the beach itself. The nearest town is around a 10–15 minute bus ride away and is well worth visiting, with a beautiful beach, plenty of restaurants and a fantastic ice cream shop. Overall, we had some lovely moments thanks to the beach, entertainment team and family time together. However, the poor attitude of several staff members had a significant impact on our experience. Sadly, because of this, we would not return."