Marina Elite Hotel

It’s set in a striking spot, built right at the bottom of what looks like a cliff edge. The hotel has two separate levels, one above the other. Staff were very friendly, the food was good, though sometimes it could have been warmer. The room was fine, and when we saw one cockroach the staff dealt with it quickly. There wasn’t much for children to do. My family and I probably wouldn’t return because we like exploring new places, but I’d still recommend it. Marina Elite is good value for a relatively low price. Some of the less positive reviews sound like they may come from people used to five-star hotels in Monte Carlo.

There’s plenty to do nearby. Reception can arrange a taxi, but we mostly took the glass-bottom ferry or the very regular bus. The hotel had a friendly feel and a good range of drinks. I’d have liked more daytime entertainment and a bit more variety in the evening. The food was great, with something different each day in the main restaurant and a few themed nights. Mexican night is well worth trying. My partner loved the scrambled eggs at breakfast, though our attempts to make them at home haven’t been quite the same. Our room was spotless when we arrived and there were lots of clean bath towels. One thing to know: beach towels cost €15 each, but the money is returned at the end. The staff were lovely and worked so hard day and night, and most seemed to be smiling all the time. We had a really lovely stay and could hardly fault the place. It’s a calm, welcoming spot, and we’d definitely return.

Leaving tomorrow and I’m already sad 😢. This has been the best holiday I’ve had. The staff are so friendly and happy to help, and they were amazing with the kids ❤️. The views are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. There’s a huge choice of food for everyone, even little ones, and pretty much any drink you can think of. The rooms are beautiful too. I couldn’t fault a thing.

The pool areas were fantastic and clean, with loungers available if you got there early. It’s easy to get to Puerto rico, about five minutes by bus from the stop just across the road. The sea-view rooms have incredible views. The hotel is clean, well located, and worth the price. We had a pleasant, fun holiday and I’d return. The staff were all very friendly, and housekeeping cleaned our room every day. The room itself was clean and the beds comfortable. Getting there was a struggle, though: with four suitcases, a baby, and a pram, we had to make several trips up the stairs because the lift to our room was broken. They should help guests with their bags or make sure the lifts are working. The room had an empty fridge, and bottled water would have been useful, as many hotels provide it. The fleece throw for the pull-out bed was itchy. We asked for a duvet but got another fleece blanket, which was disappointing, so we wrapped it in a sheet instead of asking again. We stayed four nights. Breakfast and lunch were great, and there was a good drinks selection, but the evening buffet was just okay and very repetitive. My autistic son has a very limited diet and found it difficult: only one night out of four had food he liked, so on the other nights he had chips and fruit.