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Pete from Cadiff travelled to Angela Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2008 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff |  | | Food |  | |
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| said: Do not stay in this hotel unless you are 60+, its like a retirement home/morgue.
If someone offered me this hotel for £100 for a week, I definately wouldnt bother. (let alone the £1000 we payed)
The entertainment/everything is aimed at 60+
The staff are miserable
The only plus's are:
1)This hotel is clean
2)The food is ok
3)Excellent sea view from balcony
The pool was filthy(like swimming in milk) very small and in a bad state of dis-repair
We are in our mid twenty's and felt totally out of place, it was so bad we had to laugh rather than cry.
the fridges dont work.
the entertainment is shockingly bad picture OAP's ballroom dancing to 'show me the way to amarillo' and i dont mean the peter kay version...
there are plenty more negative things i could say about this hotel but i wont waste another second of my life thinking about this hotel..
If you have already booked, try your best to change hotels or do what we did go out all day and all night.
fuengirola isnt the best resort, its a bit tacky benalmadena is much better, mijas is quite good, puerto banus is excellent but expensive
recomend a trip to gibraltar
Las gaviotas restaurant is up the coast to the west, very nice food there.
Good luck.
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Mr & Mrs K Faulks from Bridgwater, Somerset travelled to Angela Hotel with
Portland/Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2008 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This Hotel is well situated in Fuengirola and ideal for walking the large prom. The food was very good, although they could have made a few more choices with the salad (tuna, sardines etc)
Cleanliness of the inside of the hotel was very good, however, the pool and pool area was in a disgusting state. Our neighbours had complained about the colour of the water in the pool some 9 days before our arrival, and cleaning had been done within the next 2 days. This was fine for a further 2 days, but the pool was not unlike a watery milk colour. I did not see the pool or pool area cleaned in the week that we stayed there. Sunbeds were at a minimum, and we only managed to get the use of them on a single occasion. Towels were placed on sunbeds as soon as the doors were opened at 09.00. Despite complaints to the Thomson rep, this kept happening on a daily basis. As this was an all British customer basis, the German's couldn't be blamed!
The entertainment was poor, but at 49 and 54 years of age, we would possibly enjoy more in about 15 - 20 years time!
Hotel staff on the whole were polite, especially the room cleaners. The Matradee was a miserable so and so, but the 2 head waiters were very good. All of the female restaurant staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for you.
We have been enjoying 4 star accomodation for about 20 years now and have never criticised the rating. However, because of the outdoor cleanliness, along with the very small bathing area and pool, I don't think this hotel deserves it's rating. We called into the hotel's sister hotel, the Yaramar, some 100 yards away, and this very much deserved it's 4 star rating.
I was also disappointed to see just how crammed in everything was, so my lesson learnt is to book in future worthy hotels of either 4 star or Gold ratings at either the Balearics or Canaries. My first time to mainland Spain was not a memorable one and we will not be returning again. The weather however could not be faulted. At 32c - 36c everyday, it made for a good time.
One other thing I would like to point out is the "free" safety deposit box that the Thomson reps continually mention. That's fine, but what they don't tell you is the fridge cost's you the same as what a safety deposit box would at other hotels.
Our trip to Gibraltar was very enjoyable. Unfortunately the speel that the rep gave us about shopping in Gibraltar wasn't exactly true. With promises of huge savings on tobacco, spirits, jewellery and perfumes, we were very surprised to see that bar tobacco, prices were much the same at many of the popular supermarkets back in the UK and also back at the resort. Although tobacco was cheap, you are only allowed 200 cigarettes or 250 gramms of tobacco, so the savings are at a bare minimum.
I also noticed the this hotel is not really for wheel chair access. The extremely steep ramp to the hotel was virtually impossible for the elderly to push up and assistance was often sought from either staff or friendly guests. The downstairs entertainment area and the small garden area could not be accessed.
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lee from cramlington travelled to Angela Hotel with
thomsons
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Hotel Angela and could not fault anything but the entertainment which was for an older generation and we are in our fifties. Bingo everynight and swing music!!!!
The staff from the cleaners, reception, dining and bar were great - friendly and very professional. Allison was lovely. The maintenance man had the patience of a saint - changed our fridge three times and opened the safe for us. Thomson reps 24/7 excellent friendly informative
The rooms were very clean, towels and sheets changed every day. Shampoo etc, kettle with tea, coffee etc all stocked up daily. Air cond too. Pool area, garden and sunbathing areas full but always enough sunbeds. Food was great loads of variety and loads of it.
The hotel location is across the the road from a very clean beach. Had a good holiday.
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tcarol from manchester travelled to Angela Hotel with
portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: most parts of hotel very clean, however the pool let it down it was disgusting scum collected in the corner and the water was cloudy the rep said this was because people was not showering before they went in pool, but i have been to many hotels and never seen this before also the tiles around the pool were broken and dirty i did complain about this whilst there but nothing changed.
food not bad but not great
the staff were not the friendliest i say i would visit this hotel again because the rep told me they were supposed to be doing the pool up dont know when thats when i would consider going back not before
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mags and kev from newcastle travelled to Angela Hotel with
thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Travelled on xmas day and arrived at 9.50 pm to be told that there was a xmas gala, and we had a table booked for us which we were not aware of (nice suprise.
Food was fab nothing was a bother for the staff they were so friendly.
The entertainiment was really good. I would return to this hotel.
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amanda from annan travelled to Angela Hotel with
portland
on a singles holiday.
There were 1 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: could not find fault
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John & Chris from Cheadle Cheshire travelled to Angela Hotel with
Thompson
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Very good position as all bedrooms have a balcony that overlooks the sea, unfortunately we had to pay extra for a sea view through tour operator as an extra.
In a quieter part of the busy town, reasonable hotel but resort was not for us.
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Lynn Turner from Bishop Auckland Co Durham travelled to Angela Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My husband and I booked the Angela to concide with our 30th wedding anniversary, we couldn't have chosen better.
The location of the hotel is ideal right opposite a sandy beach and the prom which is ideal for walking along after the hearty meals at the hotel.
The staff are first class and are always having a laugh and joke with everyone, we ordered wine with our meal the 1st night and did not realise we had to pay on leaving the resturant, on our next evening meal the matrie de informed us we had an outstanding bill to pay, '3 ways to pay' he said, 'cash when meal finished at till at door, charge to room or 3rd option I call police' this is the sought of banter they have with you. We ate out on our actual anniversary and the following evening when the staff realised we were celebrating we were given a free bottle of sparkling wine on the house.
If you are thinking of going to this hotel dont hesitate to book. Mainly old folk who go again year after year, dont let this put you off they are a good lot and a good laugh, we were in bed before most of them!!!!!!
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S Taylor from Liversedge travelled to Angela Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Our 8th visit to Fuengirola and our second visit to this hotel. Spotlessly clean, staff very friendly and helpful.The food is very good and there is such a huge choice at each meal there is always something for even the fussiest of eaters.The hotel mainly caters for the older end who go back year after year and are highly satisfied and get very good value for money. In the cooler months of the year it is best to ask for a room on the "sunny side" of the hotel if you like to sit out on the balcony in the late afternoon. All in all a very good holiday in a very good hotel.
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S Taylor from Liversedge travelled to Angela Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Our 8th visit to Fuengirola and our second visit to this hotel. Spotlessly clean, staff very friendly and helpful.
The food is very good and there is such a huge choice at each meal there is always something for even the fussiest of eaters.
The hotel mainly caters for the older end who go back year after year and are highly satisfied and get very good value for money.
In the cooler months of the year it is best to ask for a room on the "sunny side" of the hotel if you like to sit out on the balcony in the late afternoon.
All in all a very good holiday in a very good hotel.
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Marjorie Altringham from Yarm travelled to Angela Hotel with
thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Bed and breakfast is a better option if you can get around the resort as plenty of good restaurants.
Public areas and room very clean although hotel is looking a little run down in places. Free safe and hairdryer in room. Fridge available on payment of small supplement. All rooms (excepting for 2 which have a full sea view and are on every floor)have a side sea view. There are 9 floors. Try to book a room near the front of the hotel and on the south side if you prefer the sun on an afternoon. Rooms at the rear are noisy from the bin men on a morning.
Good choice of food for breakfast with eggs freshly cooked. Plenty of choice for dinner but similar most nights with no live cooking. Meat quality could have been better but there was usually something for everyone's taste.
My husband and I are both in our sixties and we were young by comparison to the other guests. Great hotel if you are less mobile as the facilities do cater for the elderly and less mobile. Youngsters beware if you are going out of season!!! Entertainment good and there is a happy hour on the sun terrace 12.30 to 1.30 and happy 2 hour in the bar 8.30 to 10.30 every day.
The great part about going this time of year is the fact that they do not allow children in this hotel. But check this with travel agent before booking. We would definitely book again but next time on bed and breakfast basis.
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C Jones from Preston travelled to Angela Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: On booking I did read reviews about this hotel and most were advising it was more suitable for the older holiday maker and us being mid 20’s had mixed feelings on whether we had chosen the right hotel, so the run down:
Hotel Angela was very clean, maids came round every day to clean your room, and fresh towels were left if you put dirty ones on the floor.
The pool was clean – we even saw them at night checking chlorine levels etc.
There was a free deposit box and we had free use of the fridge, but you are meant to pay extra for this (we was lucky as it was not locked)
Food was superb, breakfast was full English, cereal, fruit and breads and buffet meals at night had plenty of choice with fish, meats and veggie option every night and an array of salad and fruit, it was very good.
The staff was very friendly and most make an effort to talk to you.
There was entertainment on every night, from a Comedian to Flamenco dancing and ballet, but this is were I would say it aims at the older age group. They also show a movie twice a day and Thomson offered various excursions but they do get booked up quickly!
The hotel was in easy reach of everything, plenty and I mean plenty of places to eat, it’s just across the road from the beach (try and get a sea view, although they are very limited) and I would say a good 5/10 mins walk from the shops and main bars.
Things to be aware of:
Pool – absolutely no chance of getting to sit around it if you are not there at 9am! People put their towels on them and they didn’t get removed, the pool is very small thou so there was not a lot in the first place (about 20). They have plenty of other beds in other locations, but again these would go very quickly (you would see one out of your balcony and by the time you got down it would be gone)
Bathroom didn’t have an extractor fan, defiantly needs one
No iron (didn’t advertise one)
Beds where quite hard
The worse thing for me was twice in the one week we stayed, I was woken up about 5 in the morning with a very loud noise that sounded like something from “war of the worlds”, and it really was that bad! When enquired about it, I found out it was the bin men! The noise was off the brakes on the truck, and seriously nothing can describe this noise and it goes on for about 45 mins, every time they brake! Other than this the hotel was quiet – but we did request a quiet room.
The hotel is in a very good position within the resort and we did enjoy our stay and would recommend the hotel (but not for families as there wasn’t anything to do for the children, some young girls and boys were talking to us in the lift as we arrived advising us it was for older people and to go home, as it was boring).
I would definitely go back to the hotel
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Darren from Ilford travelled to Angela Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We was at this hotel 4 years ago, I my opinion it has improved 100% when we arrived at the hotel there was someone there to take our cases up to our room.
The staff really very polite and helpful.
You could not fault the food plenty of choice,
the hotel is situated a short walk accross the road to a clean beach.
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Jan & Dave from Stone travelled to Angela Hotel with
Eclipse
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2006 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was our first long stay holiday at the Angela Hotel. On arrival the reception staff were very quick at checking us in, and help was at hand with taking the cases to our room. As we entered our room we found a plate of fresh fruit, also tea,coffee and chocolate, with tea making facilitys.
The hotel cleanliness is second to none, all the public lounges and dining room were spotless. The rooms were cleaned every day, and fresh towels in the bathroom. In the dining room the choice on the menu was very good, with a good variety of hot and cold dishes.
Location of the hotel is right on the sea front and is centeral for the train and the buses, so we found this very helpful to get around. Entertainment was first class, with the variety changing every two weeks. The shows were down in the Disco, and it was not very good if you were Disabled to get down the staires. Happy Hour was three times a day, so it was worth staying in for.
As we were on a long stay we found the staff great, they found time to talk to you and would help you out if you had any problems. Isabel the PR, is a credit to the hotel, she is first class. We started Spanish lessons with her every Wednesday, so it will come in handy for next year, yes we have already booked up for next year, so roll on.
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linda and Ronnie from Blyth travelled to Angela Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2005 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Angela for the first time, and found the hotel to be excellent. The only complaint we had was the food, on some nights veal was on the menu which was like leather, but apart from that the food in the hotel was very good.
There are 3 happy hours, who needs to go out), the entertainment was brilliant didn`t need to leave the hotel, a variety of acts, such as flamenco,magician,and comedian.
The swimming pool you could die for, it was like having a bath at home (it was hot)and had a cover on every night, the attendants also rearranged the furniture every night, so it was always clean and tidy.
The maids were excellent had a change of towels every day,as well as tea, coffee and milk left in the rooms.
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Simon Cook from Middlesex travelled to Angela Hotel with
Thompson
on a friends holiday.
There were 1 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I personally think you cant doubt the hotel in any way because everything was up to scracth no faults. The hotel staff were very friendly and help full. I am quite fusy with my eating but there was everything i didnt go a night without eating something which i enjoyed. I give credit to the chiefs and the waitreses. The cleanliness was superb the maids were great they kept everying sprkling clean. The location of Angela was greaqt there was so much to do either get the bus or train to other towns or relax with a walk along the harbour or all the way along the beach (which is the longest beach in the Costa Del Sol). All i can say about the staff is superb. Entertainment was amusing the comedian was the best but the magician and the dancing was great fun. Its a good night out. To end i would deffinetly go to the hotel Angela again it should be 5 stars.
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F P BAILEY from WARRINGTON travelled to Angela Hotel with
THOMSON
on a friends holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2003 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: couldn't fault the cleanliness.Food was good & varied on a daily basis.Loacation is very good for eating out,shopping & local markets,quiet area.hotel staff very helpful & efficient.Entertainment was very good for dancing/listening also a good clean comedian.
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M Smith from Scotland travelled to Angela Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2003 |
rated the Angela Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel is situated right across from the beach and 5-10 minutes from centre of resort. Los Boliches train station was a 10 minute walk with regular and efficient services to Malaga with stops at all the resorts along the way.
The bedrooms are small but compact, there are tea making facilities and free safety deposit box and you can hire a fridge for 30 euros for 2 weeks. If you do hire a fridge there is a large supermarket (Supermercado) 2 streets away from the Hotel, it was very cheap to stock up with juice and beer etc. Air conditioning was very good and had a remote control with multi functions. There was a TV which had Sky News, Eurosport and ITV News.
The food at the hotel was average, downside being lack of choice at evening meal, upside being they work on a 14 day rotation to ensure you never have the same meal twice on your holiday. They also have a weekly gala evening which during our stay was Italian and Spanish .
Although the pool was small it was never too busy. There wasn't much room available around the pool but there was a sun terrace and a small garden area down from the pool. Doors open at 9am to the pool area and a queue formed at 8.30 am onwards. Although many guests reserved sunbeds there was always beds available. Mattresses were free of charge though there was not enough for every sunbed.
There was entertainment every evening down at the disco and a man playing a keyboard in the lounge. Bar prices were reasonable with happy hour Saturday to Thursday at 8pm till 9pm.
Snack bar was also reasonable priced for lunches and drinks, they also had happy hour everyday at 12.30.
Reception staff were very knowledgeable about resort, train times etc. Maids and Bar staff were very friendly. However Dining staff were very unfriendly sometimes rude and abrupt.
We found the Hotel guests to be mainly British and couples of a mature age group ( over 60 ) with only a few younger couples and only a few families.
Overall not a bad Hotel and with a few improvements it could be a 4 star but in my opinion it really is a 3 star plus.
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