Gavimar Cala Gran Costa Sur

"After reading some of the previous reviews, I actully thought about cancelling my holiday in this hotel, I am so glad I didn't. Prompting me to do this positive review. 5* it is not however its a brilliant 3* in a perfect location with almost a private beach. If you going expecting exactly that, .you will not be disappointed. The hotel is dated in parts,however it is kept very clean in all areas including the bedrooms we had 2, as I said not luxury, but comfy beds and very clean, (ours having a bath which I prefer.) We didn't bother much with the entertainment but the lady singer was OK as was the Spanish Dancers....and I guess the kids would have enjoyed the parrot and circus shows which followed the mini disco. The cocktails were too sweet for me but other people seemed to like them, and most spirits were available. Now the food we were all inclusive and previous reviews said it was awful...Well I have to disagree..I am not a foodie but, there was always loads of choice and it was very well presented and colourful and I can't believe that anyone couldn't find something to eat., unlimited ice creams and ice lollies and snacks (at certain times) The resturant was more like a large cafetria and was noisy but the staff worked so hard to keep the tables cleared and clean, always pleasant, infact I found all the staff to be very helpful. The strange thing was 19 years ago I visited Cala Dor and and said I would go back sometime...19 years later I was in the same hotel and hadn't realised until I arrived that I had booked the same one. One small thing I would like to add is having a disabled member of my family who wasn't with us I did notice that it would not have been suitable for her as a full wheelchair usser due to the resturant being down a big staircase."

"Once again we find ourselves at the Cala Gran Costa del Sur . It’s the end of the season , but we have had great weather . We have reviewed this hotel before , and keep coming back . I am surprised to see some of the very negative reviews, we visit with a disabled daughter , and have no issues negotiating the hotel , facilities and pools . It was a visit for our 10th Wedding anniversary, which we wanted to spend here , with our 2 children , and on this occasion my husbands older son came along . We had an exceptionally clean 2 bed apartment, serviced every day , and as we were all inclusive , looked forward to the restaurant meals . We have always had good tasty meals , and my daughter is a picky eater , and always found something. I don’t understand why some reviews are slating the food here . The restaurant staff are very efficient, and friendly , especially Jose and Antonio , who make things run smoothly when it’s busy , special mention to Daniel and Natalia who help our daughter ! Nothing is too much trouble for Antonio , and the reception staff , all good English speakers . This is an all round great hotel , and we look forward to our next visit . The hotel is ideally placed for the beach , and centre of town with shops and restaurants. Next door is the Tropical Garden with great live entertainment , family run by Tony for 25 years ! If you have not visited this hotel before , give it a try !! Simon & Elouise"

"A really lovely clean hotel, with lovely friendly staff. Is just a short walk from a large shopping area and a gorgeous beach that does sea rides. Food was amazing, lovely selection of foods that was always warm and deserts. A vast array of drinks , and lovely cocktails and even mocktails. Snack selection also amazing, always hit food like chips, burgers, hot dogs and pasta, and then onto cheese and ham toasties. Staff are very polite and attentive, even when reatraunt is full its very organised and not chaotic . My only fault was we was there with 2 daughters who are 14 and 17 and they had bunk beds in the room. But genuinely a lovely hotel fully recommended."