HL Club Playa Blanca

"We have just got back from a week stay at HL club. We had a great week there. The food offered in the restaurant is really great for an all inclusive. There was a different selection every day in the restaurant and burgers / chips / pizza etc were always available in the pool bar. The staff in the restaurant were great - food was always replenished as soon as it ran out and tables and plates were cleared quickly and staff were lovely. We managed to get a sun lounger most days but you needed to be at the pool by 9am to get one. The pillows were awful and very flat but otherwise accommodation was perfectly fine if a little dated. The gym looked very good but we didn’t use it. We paid for WiFi which didn’t really work for any of us. The hotel was a short walk to the beach front were there are lots of restaurants and bars. We went there most evenings and didn’t see any entertainment at the hotel. Would recommend for an easy, family stay."

"The best holiday we have ever had. The food, incredible, attentive and even had drinks ready to hand to us for evening meals When walking ins restaurant manager and head chef were always on hand for any issues. The club shop was great and the lady who runs it so friendly! Joanna and Emmy on entertainment/kids club were incredible! Pool entertainment also faultless. Incredible stay we will keep So many memories from. if we had to leave any feed back, the pool is cold but you get used to it! ***** 5 stars! Will be coming again!"

"Traveled with Family (Multi-generational group with young kids & baby) We’ve just returned from a family holiday at HL Club Playa Blanca. Overall, it was a really good break. For a 4-star property and the price paid, it delivered exactly what we needed: only 30 minutes from the airport in taxi (45€) hotel is clean, functional accommodation, good food, and a very easy, compact layout where nothing is more than a 4 to 5-minute walk from your door. Here is an honest breakdown of the resort and a few practical tips for families: The Bungalows The bungalows are clean, practical, and functional. Maid service came every day except Sunday, leaving fresh towels and tidy rooms. * Storage: Wardrobe and drawer space is on the tight side for a family of 4, so you have to be creative with unpacking. * Facilities: Having a microwave, kettle, and fridge in the bungalow was a huge plus, especially for prepping baby bottles and keeping drinks cold. * TV Setup: Worth noting there is only a TV in the main living space and none in the bedroom. Food & Drink The food was consistently good. While it’s not the most massive buffet spread you will ever see, what they do put out is hot, fresh, and tastes good. The restaurant is kept very clean, tables are cleared promptly, and it never felt uncomfortably crowded. The poolside snack bar is great throughout the afternoon for casual bites. At the bar, service was friendly and efficient. During peak evening rushes, they sometimes limit you to 3 drinks per person, but when it’s quieter they are happy to let you carry 4 or 5 back to your table. Pools & Sunbeds * No Sunbed Wars: One of the best aspects of this hotel—you do not have to wake up at dawn to fight for a sunbed. There were always loungers available throughout the day. * The Pools: A large main pool plus a shallow baby pool. The animation team ran fun daytime activities to keep people engaged (water polo, water football, aqua aerobics). * Pool Towel Policy (Heads-up): There is a €15 deposit per towel, and hotel policy only permits changing them twice during a 7-day stay. If you like fresh pool towels daily, bring a couple of your own microfibre towels. The Gym (A Massive Surprise & Standout Feature) Unlike most hotel fitness rooms with a broken treadmill and a pair of light dumbbells, there is a proper, state-of-the-art commercial gym on-site. * Hotel guests get free access. * It operates as a public/commercial club with top-tier equipment, meaning there is a strict over-16s policy to enter. * For anyone who likes keeping up their workouts on holiday, it is genuinely fantastic and far beyond typical resort standards. Dino Park Waterpark (What You Need to Know) This was the one area that needs careful managing before you go: * Check Your Booking: Access to Dino Park (at sister hotel HL Paradise Island) is not included with every room type. If it’s included in your package, it is definitely worth spending a day there—the kids had a blast on the flumes and slides. * If You Have to Pay: At €15–€20 per person out of pocket, it’s not worth paying extra. You’d get much better value heading 5 minutes down the road to Aqualava. * Getting There: The free courtesy shuttle only runs 4 times a day. If you miss it, it’s either a 15-minute walk or a €5 local taxi ride. * The All-Inclusive Bar Setup: While your food and drinks are included at Paradise Island, the bar is located far from the actual water slides. It’s roughly a 10 to 15-minute round trip to fetch drinks, and your ice cubes will have melted by the time you make it back to your sunbed. Entertainment & Staff The staff across the board were lovely—friendly, hard-working, and with good English. Cleaners do a great job, and the bar and dining staff keep things moving. We found daytime pool entertainment fun, but the evening entertainment (including the kids' mini-disco) was fairly minimal on the nights we looked in. We preferred strolling down into Playa Blanca town and along to the marina in the evenings, which is an easy walk. Quick Family Tips * Drinking Water: Rooms do not come stocked with bottled water, and tap water shouldn't be drunk. There is a handy on-site mini-market by reception selling large 5L/8L water jugs and snacks, with an Aldi and HiperDino a short walk down the hill. * Terrain: The complex is completely flat and very buggy/pram-friendly."