Abora Catarina By Lopesan Hotels

"We have stayed at this Abora hotel and the Abora Ventura, we are split on which is the better but I guess the animation team here are out of this world when it comes to this type of entertainment, first class. The hotel itself was a fine, it is huge so the constant repair and maintenance is significant, alongside the constant heat on the building means some areas need a bit of TLC but I do think some reviews are a bit harsh, it is clean and reflective of the rating. We found all the pools good fun, kids area was excellent and a mix of families and couples enjoying the relentless sun. Food was better than most for this style of dining, again clean great staff and lots of space inside and out. It is an opportunity on holiday to try different foods from different t cultures. Location, good shuttle bus as tough walk with kids and the sun or a €5 euro cab, it depends what you want location wise but I get how some may find it a bit too far from the main area and beach 🏖️ House keeping great always come back to an immaculate room. Bar staff and all staff really appreciated when you tried to speak Spanish rather than beer please, they took the time to help learn. Pool attendant, feels like he was unfairly given bad reviews, I don’t think it’s fair to leave towels on beds from 7 in the morning and rock up at 12 so I think the hotel holds a good position with the families/couples who try to make areas there own. Overall I would stay at the other Abora for location but for the full package definitely this one for families."

"Me and my Fiance have now been here a week with just a few days left of our stay and we have really enjoyed the hotel. The rooms are nice size with good A/C which is definitely needed when 30c+. The animation team are great, we personally do not get involved with any of the activities but can see how hard they work and how enthusiastic they all are. The evening entertainment too is great with something different each night. I have read multiple reviews saying the food is quite repetitive and yes I agree but most nights something new, tonight we had Asian night which we really enjoyed. For the deal we got for all inclusive, I am happy enough with the food. For those who like to eat out maybe one or two nights, there are plenty of restaurants close by, we went out for a curry last night which was 10 minute walk from hotel and really nice. The location is good too, 15 minute walk to either Anexo 2 or Yumbo Centre which both have plenty of bars, shops & restaurants. We had no problem getting a sun bed each day, if you try to put your towels down before 9am and leave them they will be taken away. The pool can get crowded at times with the actives the animation team do multiple times each day but again you work around it and plenty of room to cool off at all times. There is a separate kids pool area for those with children at the end of the hotel with slides etc and a mini gym with a few weights and running machines. Overall we have had a great stay and would return."

"The hotel is large and quite spread out, so if you get a room in one of the more distant areas, you have to walk quite a bit to get around. During our stay, the hotel wasn’t very crowded, so it was still possible to find a sun lounger. However, with a higher occupancy, I imagine it would be very difficult, as the pools are quite small compared to the size of the hotel. The hotel clearly looks quite old. It is supposedly renovated, but I honestly couldn’t tell where exactly the renovation had taken place. The room itself, however, was large, clean and well maintained, and generally looked just like in the photos. The worst part was definitely the doors – both the entrance door and the bathroom door were scratched, worn and covered with stickers/tape, which really didn’t look good. The biggest disappointment was the all-inclusive food. It was simply poor, and the amount of repetition was huge. After a few days, it became really difficult to find something you actually wanted to eat. Looking back, I would much rather have skipped the all-inclusive option altogether and eaten at restaurants in town. The location is definitely a plus. The hotel is very close to the famous Maspalomas dunes, which is a great advantage. However, getting to the actual beach is quite a trek and takes a fair amount of time. Overall, the hotel has some clear advantages, especially its location and the large, well-maintained rooms. However, the small pools, the visible age and wear of the property, and especially the poor and repetitive food mean that my final rating is 2.5/5."