Seth Mestral and Llebeig Apartments

"We travelled as a family of four adults and one toddler. Our 3 bedroom apartment was clean and airy. It was situated by the splash pool and had beautiful sea views with a spacious balcony. The towels and linen were of good quality and there was a daily clean by the housekeepers if you required it. Food at Las Dunas restaurant was good and there was plenty of choice at both breakfast and dinner. Melissa was excellent in the restaurant. She was efficient at clearing tables/rearranging tables and had a lovely manner with babies, toddlers and children. The pool areas were lovely and it was lovely to see there were no sunbed wars. The pool bar provided drinks/snacks and lovely cocktails. The entertainment was good for both adults and children and the trampolines and rides were a hit with our little one. We as a family consider this 3* hotel to be of great value. We would not hesitate to recommend it and hope to return soon. Well done to all the staff, in all areas, who make this hotel what it is. Many thanks from The Lamburn/Pooley family"

"Brilliant all round, a particular shout out to the kids club trio (I didnt get any names, sorry!) of ladies who were incredibly great with my son, and all the kids. Brilliant face painters too! The buffet was fantastic, the staff on the door of the dunes were brilliant, in fact all of the dunes staff were. A really nice hotel and a lovely experience. Thanks!"

"A lovely family holiday at Seth Mestral and Lleibig. Santo Tomas is a lovely quiet town with plenty of restaurants, shops and a beautiful sandy beach with gorgeous clear blue water. We travelled with 3 adults and 3 children (9, 8 and 1). The pool areas were quiet and clean. Plenty of sunbeds and the poolside was never busy. The accommodation is separated into Mestral and Llebeig. Mestral has a splash pool, playground and main pool. Where as Lleibig has just a main pool (which we didn't find the need to use). We stayed on the Mestral side of the complex which suited our needs as a family with young children. The splash pool was the quietest, not too deep and with lots of little slides and play areas. The main pool very clean, with a poolside bar serving ice creams and drinks throughout the day. There was also daily activities by the pool for an hour or so a day, great to entertain the kids (and a poolside pool table too). The floor tiles around the splash pool were a lot hotter than the other areas though, so that is something to me mindful of with bare feet. The girls hosting the entertainment were brilliant, as was the man at the bar (whose name escapes me). The apartments were spacious and clean with the daily cleaners doing a great job. Beds comfy, air con great and facilities in the apartment ideal for everything we needed. There is a small shop across the road and a larger supermarket a 5 minute walk either side of the complex (also a pharmacy and a shop selling everything from clothes to beach toys and inflatables). Las Dunas restaurant is directly across the road offering a half board option for breakfast and tea/evening dinner. Options are plentiful and change daily. The staff there are brilliant. Food is constantly being topped up, although drinks are not included in the evening and can be quite pricey. Melissa is brilliant and it was a pleasure to meet her. Gracias Melissa. My only other criticism of the restaurant is that it doesn't open until 19:00, which we found tough with our 1 year old who is usually settling for bed around that time, but maybe that's something we should have looked at before we booked but we managed. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance nearby, so we did have that option too. The beach is a 5 minute walk away and it is beautiful. There are two lifeguard stations across the length of the beach and the sea is lovely and clear. Parasols can be purchased at the shops nearby for around €13-15. There is an outdoor bar near to Las Dunas, with miniature golf, trampolines and bouncy castles available in the evening, at an extra cost and on certain nights they have evening entertainment. We really enjoyed the live soul music on Wednesday evening, which we listened to from our balcony. There is children's entertainment near to the entrance to Las Dunas, which starts about 18:30 (catering for younger children whilst waiting for the restaurant to open). There is also a lady offering hair braiding and face painting and a small outdoor arcade with air hockey tables and ride on cars (around €1 each). Santo Tomas is a really laid back town. It's clearly catered for tourism, but it doesn't feel like it. It feels authentically Spanish (as it should). It's a slow paced town ideal for families looking for a quiet holiday destination away from the more lively areas that the island offers. It can become expensive having to pay for your drinks and other additional charges, included tourist tax and safe hire etc but wouldn't hesitate to visit again. Recommendations for the accommodation: Locks on the bathroom doors in the apartments. Poolside cots for smaller children to use, and help to contain! And an earlier dining option, but this is a personal preference. A lovely week and would definitely recommend."