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Diane Hackett from Bristol travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: Stayed at AB on half board basis, food was passable but our biggest gripe was the fact you had to queue at every mealtime, because we did not go on holiday to spend our time in queues we decided to eat out most times, so ended up paying a lot more than we anticipated.
The swimming pool is a bit of a joke, when the sun did shine it could only hold about a dozen people in the sun, the rest was in the shade!
As far as our room was concerned we were in room 1101, a lovely big room right at the end of the "new block", we were entertained every night by tribute bands from the pub opposite around 11.30 - 12.00, we actually enjoyed this, we used to sit on our balcony watching and listening we had a great view!
As far as cleanliness of our room - no problem, and as for the staff (apart from First Choice Rep) all very helpful.
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iza from coventry travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Nobody welcomed us first of all. The most important mistake is that you can smoke in the whole hotel and we are non smokers. We had been waken up during night cos of horrible smell. There is only one small lift so if you are disabled you will find it difficult. The manager was rude, talking to me and smoking at the same time. Food is ok. Our sheets were never changed and when the staff left our room after cleaning we had to open the window since we could smell her sweat. It was not worth it 370 pp and we booked in December. Make sure if you are under 40 and you want to have fun Magaluf is better choice.
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Mr Keouski from Widnes, Cheshire travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Me and my girlfriend arrived at the Agua Beach at around mid afternoon to be met with rude and grumpy men at the reception desk. When we arrived at the room, we were in a state of shock.
The room was tiny, it had a small bathroom, a tv with one english speaking channel, the view out the window was of a wall which must have been cut into to build the hotel. There were lamp shades hanging off the wall and the windows didnt lock!. We asked to be located elsewhere but were refused claiming there was no more rooms empty!
The food was like a school canteen, but worse! It was bland and tasteless we ended up eating out most nights. However, we did book into the hotel's Italian resturaunt, which can only be visited twice during your stay, the food at the Italian is very nice.
The bar area was a nice place to sit and have a drink or two, shame the entertainment wasn't much kop.
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l livesey from blackburn travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was one of the worst hotels I,ve ever stayed in.
The food was awful we ended up eating out every day the rooms were dirty and the bathroom was the worst dirty and full of rust. The beds were torn and there were cobwebs hanging of the curtains this hotel is one I will never go back to we stayed two weeks and the pool wasnt cleaned once.
We spent as little time as possible in this hotel.
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Joanne from Wolverhampton travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed in the Aqua Beach hotel but paid extra for a superior room with a kitchen. We did expect the room to be bigger for the extra money that we paid. We had a double bed, a television, a dressing table and a wardrobe.
I thought there would have been a sofa of some discription. We had a kitchen which had no cooking utensils at all and no decent cutlry. The freezer was also broke when we arrived.
Our sheets were not changed in the 2 weeks that we were there and the towels only once, although the maid did come in every day.
The food was ok but rather boring and bland and we tended to eat out every night.
The entertainment was very poor for a couple in there twenties but good for older people.
The hotel staff were very helpful in any queries that we had. The hotel location is very nice unless you are in the new side of the hotel which is where the superior rooms are located.
Alot of these rooms are above noisy restaurants and opposite a loud bar. We will not be returning to this hotel.
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Jane Scholes from Surrey travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed in the Agua beach for a week and thought it was ok and the food was very good with plenty of choice. What lets the hotel down id their tiny lift!!! I could not get my wheelchair into it without having to get out and fold it up and then squeeze into the lift, get to the floor I needed and then get out, unfold chair and get back in. This I had to do several times a day every day and became the whole let down of our holiday. Anyone wheelchair bound would have no chance of getting in it.
We had a sea view room which was lovely with a balcony. Air con which wasnt that good and no fride in the room or a kettle. You can hire a fridge for 50 euros which i thought a rip off.
Palma Nova was a lovely resort with plenty of shops etc and evening market stalls. Lovely flat promenade to walk along suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Its quieter than magaluff although it does have 2 nightclubs but they do not get rowdy.
Magaluff is a 20 min walk away and didnt appeal to us.The beach is gorgeous and clean, sea is lovely and clear but its 9 euros to hire 2 sunbeds and a brolly for a day.
The Germans put their towels on the sunbeds by 7am each day so you dont have a chance of getting one and their isnt that many to begin with. Not good. The Germans will always push in front at meal times as well, what is wrong with these people?
We went to marineland and paid extra to sit with the dolphins at dolphin school where you can get them to do some trics and stroke them and have your pic taken next to a dolphin, well worth the money and the show is excellent.
I would go back to Palma Nova but not this hotel.
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Ruth from Wolverhampton travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We were hoping for a seaview as the brochure mentioned most rooms had one, however ours overlooked a Chinese restaurant & kareoke bar and was above a Spar shop!
The food was ok I wouldn't have said 3 star though & if you're vegetarian you'll struggle to find anything other than salad to eat most nights. There is a large selection of desserts though so if yiu have a sweet tooth you'll be ok.
The location of the hotel is excellent, right across the road from the beach and a short walk to shops, bars and restaurants. It's also not too far a walk from Magaulf so if you want to experience the brilliant nightlife there you can without having to get a taxi.
The hotel staff could all do with personality transplants as there wasn't one who smiled or had a cheerful word to say all week.
The rep wasn't much help either, she didn't seem to know anything about the hotel and she told us there was a courtesy room available on our last day which there wasn't so we had to wait around all day without a shower until our pick-up at 1.40am!
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Gabrielle from Newcastle travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
Island Cruises
on a 18-30s holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After a fantastic Mediterranean cruise, we arrived at 12pm and had to queue for over an hour to get into our family room.
We had requested a quiet, high floor room with a sea view so imagine our surprise when we were given one on the first floor, above a Spar, on a busy road, overlooking a Kareoke bar!
It was, however, newly furnished and decorated but filthy. We had to clean the bathroom from top to bottom before use and the bedroom floor was always sandy. The bath would never drain away and on arrival the balcony door was broken. The cleaner only took 2 or 3 minutes to clean the room and used a smelly mop.
The Reception staff were grumpy and the Rep useless, more interested in selling us tickets to 'Pirates' than transfering us elsewhere. Food was pure 'school dinner cuisine', lots of fried offerings with very little fresh food. There were not enough staff in the dining room to clear tables and it always smelt of gravy. After a few days we couldn't stomach any more and chose to eat out.
The pool was tiny and no good for children as there was no shallow end. The entertainment was simple, Kareoke and a singer in the outdoor area, which was actually quite plesant.
The location was great however, right next to the beach and handy for shops, bars etc.
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WHITEHEAD from MARGATE travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
FIRST CHOICE
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed for 1 week on a half board basis.
Our paty consisted of my husband myself and 2 sons 18 and 21.
We arrived in the middle of the night to a grumpy reception, the stair carpet loked as though it had not been cleaned for months.
Our room was quite nice, large and clean with partial sea view,and overlooking a tatty concrete area. Our sons room was very small with no balcony and looking out onto a wall,the toilet was broken and the TV had no picture, they were very upset and insisted that it was the cleaners room! We complained to the rep at the difference in quality between the two rooms but nothing was done.
Food was okay nothing to get excited about but hot and edible, not much choice.
The hotel staff were very pleasent and efficent, appart from reception which was manned by a sullen group of guys.
The hotel was across the road from a very nice beach, watch out for melon seller my son was asked to pay 6e for a slice!
Daytime entertainment was non existent, night time not much better.This was not a problem for us because Magaluf with a lively atmosphere was aprox 20 minutes away, for the young at heart try BCM pay to enter then free all night, my boys loved the foam party.
We had a good time but would not return,hotel too shabby.
We will return to Majorca as the island and people are very nice.
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Chris from Birmingham travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Our experience of AB was ok. The location of the hotel is excellent and seemed to make up for most of the negative points about AB. The staff were friendly, especailly the restaurant staff. The bedrooms have satellite tv which have very limited channels. The beds were very uncomfortable. The maids did chage the towels daily but never changed bedlinen. We never actually stayed in for any entertainment so couldn't really comment on what took place. The food was very basic and we often ended up eating out. The desserts were much better than the main meals.
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Brown from Warrington travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Arrived at AB at around 10:30AM and was welcomed by the grumpy desk clerk who refused to let us into our rooms until 12... with no reason why.
Food...on the whole OK but very limited choice for vegetarians.. salad, salad and more salad for 2 weeks. We had 2 rooms, the kids room was fine, overlooking sea / pool but ours looked like an old cleaners closet with a view resembling the Somme... and no balcony, just a huge window that you had to be careful not to fall out of. We did ask the "chocolate fireguard" of a rep to change on the 2nd day but she never got back to us... after a while we decided to stay as we got attached to it.
The older part of the hotel was dirty, there was ash and plaster on the floors for 2 weeks. Our sheets were not changed in 2 weeks but the towels were. The cleaners were really nice though.
The hotel has an excellent location right opposite a wonderful beach. We also thought there was something dodgy about the bingo... as the same group of people seemed to win all the time...There is nothing to do for kids of any age. It wouldnt take a lot to put on a video or play music for youngsters but everything seemed to be too much trouble, and seems to be geared more to the Cruise set... and over 60s who incidentally were bored rigid, at least the ones we spoke to were.
The Dining room and bar staff were excellent and really friendly, despite a number of very rude Brits of all ages. Manners doesnt cost anything..
This sounds like a whinge but the small things make a holiday and we have to say that the hotel management and especially the First Choice reps seemed more keen to fleece you than to help you. The welcome meeting was short... to say the least. It took her 2 mins to explain how the hotel ran but 25 mins to flog the cheesy Pirates night. It was left to your own devices to book a safety deposit box and get general info about the hotel. Another tour operator had a folder explaining what and where to get things for the hotel and also info about the resort. First Choice had nothing. There were numerous complaints when we were there but nothing seemed to be done about it.
One thing to watch out for are the scratch card touts... we were warned at the meeting briefly, but they hung around outside the hotel. there are at least 3 gangs around Palma Nova alone.
Overall a good break in a lovely resort but we would not stay at the Agua Beach again until it had been cleaned, and the roaches looked at... nuff said.
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margaret from glasgow travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a friends holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2004 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived very late on Saturday night and there was a cold buffet meal set out for us - we had not expected this. The rooms were very clean, the food was excellent during the whole week we were there. The was a good choice of sweets. The hotel is located right on the beach which is excellent for sun lovers, and not to far from Magaluf. The entertainment left a lot to be desired, being mostly for the over 60`s but the karaoke nights were quite fun. Hotel staff were really nice and very helpful. Overall a really good hotel and we would definately consider going back
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sonya from surrey travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2004 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived after a very early flight with a three year old in tow at approx 10 in the morning to be toldwe couldnt get into our room till noon.
This hotel is for the very senior end of the market , definitely not for families, the pool is to deep for kids to use and is covered by a roof so no sun gets to it, it is supposedley heated but was rather cold when I got into it.
The beach is directly oppisite the hotel but there is not a lot to do in resort. the food wasnt to bad but by the wend of the holiday we were fed up of going to breakfast and not having much of a choice as other guests who were up at the crack of dawn had eaten most of the food. The entertainment was basically nil, unless you like pan pipes and spanish singers, we did have bingo and karaoke twice which was ok but as another guest has already said the organisers mates come and normally win. Out of season I wouldnt reccomend this hotel or resort if you have children.
The hotel staff were very friendly, the bed linen wasnt changed in the week we were there but we did get clean towels every day.
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from travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2003 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The AGUA BEACH HOTEL we spent 2 weeks there and would never go again .When we got there we thought what a nice hotel....but it was late at night the flight being delayed.
The next morning we saw the pool for the first time and to be honest i was not impressed it gets no sun as it is closed in on all sides and has a slide back roof,the pool is closed in by the hotel on 2 side and a chinese restaurant ( very noisey at night as we were close to the kitchens )on one side and the other is a wall that was left when they knocked a building down to make the pool it is also unheated and so is very cold you cannot sunbathe by the pool as it gets no sun.The food is not good its cold and what ever is left from the evening meal is served up the next day example,ham from the salad bar is served up next morning for breakfast fried.tomatos have mold on them this happened everyday for the 2 weeks i was there.
The location is ok its just across the road from the beach but there is nothing to do in Palma Nova you have to go into Magaluf for entertainment.
The hotel entertainment consisted of Karioki twice a week and Bingo ( which we found out while we were there is all a con the people who run it get there friends to come in and then usually there friends win )
All in all i would not recommend this hotel to anyone .
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Jacqueline Fairnington from Rosyth travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2003 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was by far the best hotel I've stayed in.
The hotel is in a perfect location, you walk out the hotel, cross the road and you are on the beach. Plenty cafes, bars, shops etc nearby.
The food was excellent, something different every night and it was always hot and fresh no matter what time you went for breakfast or dinner.
Staff were also very friendly, chatting at the bar etc.
Rooms lovely and clean, air conditioning, TV. Lovely sea view if your lucky enough to be at the front.
All in all the best holiday I've had in a long time and would have no hesitation in returning.
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Stuart Stevens from Glasgow travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2003 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed in the Agua Beech last June and found the hotel to be one of the better ones we had visited on our many visits to the island. We were in the new part of the building which is entered beside the "Spar". The pool area was not the best, the food was good if you were there early but the room we had was magnificent. The rooms in the new part of the building are extremely spacious, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. We would definately go back. It is much cheaper to book direct with the hotel around €80 per day for a room which sleeps 4 comfortably and half board accommodation.
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Sara Llewellyn from Cardiff, Uk travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2003 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Agua Beach was a very clean and fresh hotel with an excellent location in the heart of Palma Nova. Yes, there were quite a few older people staying at the hotel, but I feel that the hotel is also suited to twenty and thirty somethings who want to be close to nightlife but also want a good night's sleep!!
I thought the entertainment was great fun, if you got in the spirit of things, and I espeically enjoyed the man who could play so many instruments!!
The hotel bar had some very good prices, so it was a great place to kick off your evening in Palma Nova. I also enjoyed the terrace where you could sit and watch the world go by.
Although the pool was not that big, the pool area was relaxing, and it did get plenty of sun.
I would definately recommend the Agua Beach to anyone wantingto explore Palma Nova.
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Lisa Llewellyn from Caerphilly travelled to Agua Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2003 |
rated the Agua Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived at the Agua Beach Hotel very impressed by the proximity to the beach and local shops. The rooms were very spacious and well kept, bathroom extremely clean with fresh towels every day. Hotel was spotless, dining area brilliant, choice of food was amazing, never tasted food so good at a hotel it was so tasty and we missed it tremendously when we got home. Pool was cool, loved the spanish music played at evening meals (would have liked a copy of the tape to take home), entertainment was an experience, man with spoons very amuzing, nice library to sit and relax, 10 out of 10 for the Agua Beach Hotel - Spot on!
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