| Holiday-Truth Readers Reports |
Matt Allen from Grantham travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Medinland
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: The Hotel was really clean and tidy
For us, This was to be our main and only holiday which we booked back in January.
We used Resorthoppa for Transfers who were great.
Anyway, Back to the Hotel.
The Staff seemed really nice and during the stay for 14 nights, You get to know a lot of them and can have a good laugh and joke with a lot of them.
As mentioned in lots of reviews, THE POOL!!!!!
Tiny and only 30 sunbeds between 600 people MMMmmm do the Maths!.
We had room 228 which is at the back and looks directly into another building but because there was 4 of us the *28 rooms were alot bigger than the rest because they were next to the lifts.
We had a TV with remote and could watch ITV which was good.
We had a Telephone which we got into trouble with the neighbours with because we got drunk one night and called loads of people including them!!!!! Oooops
Sorry if you are reading this, It was just the one night.
Our room also had a fridge but no mini bar as stated in all readups.
ENTERTAINMENT - Would be a lot better if the Hotel would help the guys out.
The dart board was all taped up with drawn on numbers and we were down to one Dart.
Big up to the team - Tamara, Jiona, Remco and Andreas.
The grease show was fantastic. but the Karaoke ?????.
FOOD - We thought the food was really good and lots to choose from and the dining room decor was exisite.
so much so that we had to question ourselves everynight wheather we were on the titanic or not.
The only downside was the sweets, not a lot of variety.
We went to the Medievil night and Tordera at 12 Euro's each which was ok.
The show itself was fine, The foods wasn't that great but edible.
afterwards, everybody runs to get down into the hall so that they can get a seat for the Flamenco show.
Take my advice. Finish your wine and stroll down.
When everyone has there seat, go and get a seat that is stacked up to the right of the stage and plonk it right infront of everyone else at the edge of the dancefloor. this not only annoys the people that ran down to get a seat but when the stage expands out, means that you are about 2 feet away (result).
BOAT TRIPS - The ones that pick up from the beach are a little pricey so if you leave the Hotel Amaika and turn right, at the next street, turn right then cross the road. You will find a nice little TOURS shop.
WE highly recomend the Catamaran sensation Trip.
A bus took us from Calella to Blanes where we caught the Catamaran, he took us up the coast for an hour during which "ALL YOU CAN DRINK" Beer, wine, sangria,&soft drinks.
After an hour he anchored up in a lovely bay with green water for 1 and a half hours, set out an inflatable trampoline, water mats, a slide and snorkels.
Basically "crack on and go nuts" it was glorious.
whilst we fannied about in the water, the guys on the boat cooked us sausages and burgers on the BBQ.
they when all cooked, served up along with lots of other food.
After which, we sailed back, then got the bus back to Calella. (What a day)all for 130 Euro's for 4.
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June Dodsley from Somerset travelled to Amaika Hotel with
independant
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We went here last year and could not wait t take our friends this year. Wish we had not. The hotel has really gone down in my estimation. The only decent receptionist is Carly (shes american/dutch). The rest were very surly - no help at all.
The food is a hit and miss affair, if you want curried bacon for breakfast - fine if not!!!
Last year no young children, no facilities for them - this year loads of them, still no facilities for them.
The hotel must hold over 400 people - but only 33 sunbeds and three umbrellas - I am not prepared to get down and queue for for sunbed .
The Ameika is based on the Titanic, that hit an iceberg, I wonder what the Ameika's excuse was...... also their flag ship (which is what this is supposed to be) is now flying at half mast. The staff in the bar were pleasant as were the resturant staff(in the main).
We also booked resorthoppa - dont even bother. Our coach to go home showed up 4 hours late - still fighting with the company over that one.
I think I will give this area a miss in future!!!!
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Helen Rodgers from Darvel travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Medinland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Amaika and were allocated a room on the seventh flor unfortunately the heating/ventallation/air conditioning units were situated on the roof directly above our room and the noise went on 24/7 so much so we were unable to sleep We approached the Manager about getting moved to a different part of the hotel, although we were very polite, the young lady was exceptionally unhelpful, it was a case of take it or leave it it's not my problem, she advised us that we were the only complainants, however during our stay we spoke to another four couples who said they had completed complaints forms regarding this.
The food was not what you would hae expected for a 4 Star hotel, very repetitive, same thing every morning,wet bacon and burnt fied eggs, the menu inthe evening varied a little but basically it was the same type of meat in a different sauce, we noted that there was a chef cooking and thought that this would be OK but he was cooking the same a what was already on the buffet.The suop was inedible, and one old Irish man advised us to take the stew in its place as it was more like sop than stew.The sweets never varied and when a tray of fresh fruit was offered it was cleared in seconds.
Overall the hotel was clean, the pool is minute and there was very little room around it to sit.There is no space for children to play. There are no sea view rooms, but at least the rooms to the front of the hotel had a road bewteen them and the buildings accross the road the rooms at the back look directly in a building and there were disco etc very closeby, and you get a lot of noise from these late into the night.
With the exception of the Service Manager the staff in general were very nice and helpful, particulary Carly in Reception and Fati and Mari in the dining room, we found them to be exceptionally nice people and they helped to make what would have been a total disaster of a holiday a little better.
The entertainment wasn't to our taste but a lot of people seemed to like it. The lounge was always very busy, but again it was colder and sometimes a bit wet so people tended to stay in the hotel in the evenings.
The Amaika was reputed to be the flagship of the group in this resort, we visited two other hotels in the group and had feed back from other holiday makers. The group used to allow the all inclusive card holders to use any Hotel and their facilities, this has stopped and only if you stay in the Amaika are you allowed to do this, card holders from the Olympic and the Calella Palace are not allowed to use them at the Amaika, much to some poeples dissapointment.
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Nikki from Glasgow travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Family
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have been to this hotel so many times and i love it !!!
The hotel is beautiful and very very clean !!
I can not fault this holtel at all the food is great and there is always a great choice for everyone
There is entertainment for the kids and the staff are very nice
The hotel is suitable for the disabled or the elderly as it has numerous lifts and wheel chair access to the pools
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Donna from Ashford middx travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Direct
on a friends holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This is the 4th time we have visited this hotel.
It is in a perfect location with many shops, bars and cafes in walking distance. Good transport links to all surrounding areas. Public transport is very cheap.
The hotel is clean and the food is of a very high standard.
The entertainment was average.
Rooms are very well laid out.
Will go back and recomend to anyone
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eddie&jackie from port talbot travelled to Amaika Hotel with
sun4 u
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: hotel ameka we stayed here for a week in jan 2008 the staff were very friendly the food was fairbut saying that i am a fusy eater and always found somthing to eat entertainment well for the time of year they done there best would i recomend or return to this hotel have no doubt about it
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Glynis HT Admin from North East travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Independent
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2008 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I've just returned from this hotel with a group of 12 friends.
On arrival even though myself and 2 of the party were the only ones at check-in we found it slow due to the man on reception using the computer and answering the phone. A polite 'one moment' would have been appreciated instead of us being ignored.
We were pleased with our room which consisted of two twin beds, TV with English channels, fridge, mirrored wardrobe. The bathroom was nice but the separate shower cubicle was tiny, but there was also a shower over the spacious bath. Hot water was plentiful. There was a hair dryer and also complimentary soap, shower gel, comb, shower-caps, toothbrushes, shoe shiner and sewing kit.
Food was ample and we didn't have any complaints.
Drinks in the bar were fine although the queue can soon build up when there is only one till open which the barman needs to swipe your AI card. Each evening there is a different 'cocktail of the day' which is included in the AI deal. Coffee/tea/hot chocolate is also available from the machine next to the bar.
The hotel was clean (apart from the odd whiff of 'dirty mop' which could occasionally be smelt near the coffee machine area and also the downstairs lifts). The smoking/internet room has a deodoriser which puffs out a perfumed spray which is a bonus.
We didn't use the pool due to us going in January but it is tiny and I would imagine it would be really cramped trying to sunbathe in the area.
The hotel is non smoking apart from the smoking/internet room (you can take drinks from the bar into there) or outside around the pool area. We could however smoke in our room as an ashtray was provided.
We didn't have any complaints about the hotel and would certainly visit again.
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john-doe from scarborough travelled to Amaika Hotel with
travel republic
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hi all, have just returned from a 16 day holiday at this hotel including christmas and new year.
We have stayed at this hotel before and the room/cleaniness/staff were as normal where first class.
We have stayed here before .
But what has gone wrong with the food...they seemed to be using the cheapest meats that they could obtain and the a lot of the food was cold/lookwarm......the micro-wave was working overtime with guests reheating food up.
Please please amika GET YOUR FOOD BACK TO WHERE IT WAS...
dont spoil this great hotel....
regards........John-Doe......
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Megan from Glasgow travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Independant
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This hotel was amazing. We had a great time and couldn't find a single thing to complain about. Every member of staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was varied and lovely and we had a great week. Liver hurts a bit though. Would go back here in a heart beat.
We ventured into a couple of the other HTop hotels in the surrounding resorts and they honestly dodn't have a patch on the Amaika, different class altogether.
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Michelle from Leeds travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Independant
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just arrived back from the Amaika. Had a great break was only there for a few days but enjoyed every bit of it. Would definately go back.
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s lloyd from llandudno junction travelled to Amaika Hotel with
independant
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: just got back from the amaika.had a fantastic time hotel and staff excellent.plenty of good food and drink.will definately go back again
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john-doe from scarborough travelled to Amaika Hotel with
hays travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: hi......my wife and i visted this october for a weeks holiday.....and i must just repeat what the previous poster has written......first class....in all departments..
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Jackie, Stacey and Laraine from Cardiff travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Medinland
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Fabulous Hotel - Themed on the Titanic it had that upper class feel to it.
The hotel was lovely and clean with rooms cleaned everyday. Rooms were spacious and came equipped with a television and a fridge, the bathrooms had two showers in them.
The food was hot and plentiful and the choices were tremendous ranging from hot and cold meats to the seafood and salads.
The pool area was a nice size (small for the size of the hotel) but was never overcrowded as people came and went as they pleased.
The reception and restaurant staff were very helpful and the bar staff were absolutly amazing, very cheerful. Watch out for the cocktails!
Entertainment ranges from the local singers, Flamenco dancers to the disco and the staff entertainers (very funny) - Plenty of scope to suit all ages.
Would definately return - Go All Inclusive.
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Gill Williams from Rhondda travelled to Amaika Hotel with
uk travelshop
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: It was the first time for us to go all inclusive.I was a bit worried as i am a very fussy eater. I thought this hotel was great in all aspects. There was an excellent selection of all foods with a lot of care taken to the presentation. The cleaniness of the hotel areas and our room was excellent and we had clean towels every day. The great positive for me was it was a no smoking hotel and the bar closes at 12 midnight so you have no music etc late in to night.The location is great.The only negative was the very small pool and pool area (we never once got a sunbed)but the beach is 1 minute away so it was not really a problem.You can have use of the gym,sauna & jacuzzi. They have a shuttle bus going to other resorts where you can eat/drink in one of the other sister hotels. I would recommend this hotel to anyone whatever age group.
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Clare & David from Liverpool travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived on a Friday night and check in went smoothly. We received a card that must be scanned at all times when you are getting drinks.
Room was spacious and clean. TV with some English channels we had a bath with shower over it and also a separate shower cubicle. Everything we needed was also provided spare toiletries if you had forgotten anything.
Bar area was lovely and much to my delight NON SMOKING!! Also you are not allowed in this area without shoes and your top on it is signposted although the staff will also remind you of this! (There was some guy on our last day moaning about this fact and I am not suprised that they asked him to put his top back on he didnt have the best figure!!)
My only gripe is that the pool area was very small and didnt really accomodate the amount of people at the hotel plus all the smokers tended to sit outside. We had a larger balcony so sunbathed on there instead.
Food was lovely, on the day of check in you are allocated a time for evening dinner and must stick to this time. Food was always plentiful and there was always something to have (I did find it amusing there never seemed to be any cucumber)Breakfast was ok but bacon is horrible. The desserts were really nice not too much just enough.
Drinks very strong all barstaff were nice and friendly apart from one young lad who seemed to have a slight attitude. Always say please and thank you it is appreciated by the barstaff and dont forget to tip before you leave. I would highly recommend this hotel and will probably visit next year.
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Sophie from Dorset travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Medinland
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We went all inclusive and cannot wait to go back again. There was large varieties of food which catered for all tastes and ethnicities. Staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. Hotel definately reached 4 star standard and was very clean.
All inclusive definately the best package!
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cjolley from wigan travelled to Amaika Hotel with
sun4 you
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Food excellent.
Just been to another H Top but not any were as good as Amika hotel.
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cathjolley from wigan travelled to Amaika Hotel with
sunn4you
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Very good waiters were pleasant helpful. Food sometimes cold even though there was microwaves. It was difficult for me to queue as I took my brother who as learning difficulties and I had to see to him first. The twin brothers who are waiters where very helpful and everyone was first class and most important made my brother welcome.
Bath a bit small and shower cubicle small but had everything in the bathroom from a hairdryer, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor.
Cannot complain would definitely go again
Food was good plenty to choose from.
Pool area a little small for the amount of people, staying in the hotel.
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Braugh Juniors from Barnsley travelled to Amaika Hotel with
You 2 Can
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Had a great time, by all.
Hotel very clean and posh.
Food very good, even for kids, yes I agree some of the food was cold, but that's due to the method of serving. Microwaves on hand, or just ask for new - no problem.
Rooms excellent, very spacious and TV Spanish & English.
Entertainment, ok but for the more mature age group, nothing really for the children, odd disco.
Pool area very small for size of hotel and can get a bit crowded.
Location excellent near the beach, 3 min walk.
Staff some very courteous, but the higher the management the more, well what word I'm looking for,
need to go on a "Customer Relations Course", or spend a day on Reception.
We would definitely go back.
Oh and don't forget if you are an all inclusive guest you can use the further two hotel's in the H Top groups chain a couple of minutes walk away.
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T from Mo travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Globespan
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2007 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Rooms are spacious, cleaned daily with balcony, fridge, tv, phone. Bathroom with shower cubicle and full bath.
Food good, great selection of salads, meat & fish, vegetables, pasta, puddings etc. Breakfast included muffins/rolls/ croissants, cold meats/ cheese, fruit table and all the usual cooked - sausage, beans, eggs..... others commented food not always hot but we went most times at beginning of meals and this wasn't a problem. Drinks also good although only 2 can be ordered at a time.
Location of hotel is good, 2 mins from beach and a short stroll to shops/ bars. Train station a good 15 min walk but taxi cheap.
Didn't see much of day entertainment but evenings consisted of either disco, man with piano, band etc not all to our taste but something for everyone.
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GORDON ECCLES from NR. PRESTON travelled to Amaika Hotel with
VACATION TRAVEL
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This is the first time we have gone "all inclusive", so didnt know what to expect and als the first time we had been away for Christmas. We were delighted, at the way the Hotel was decorated, in a true Christmas tradition.
The room was welcoming, and fully heated etc. cleaned everyday, clean towels daily too. Comfortable beds, even a fridge in the room!You dont need to take shampoo/soap/toothbrushes/combsetc. ALL THERE FOR YOU.
Food-well all I can say is that we were spoilt for choice, also as much wine with our meals. On christmas eve, and christmas day, we had bottles of wine on out table, and champagne. When the D/room was closed. You could still go and have snacks, as much as you could eat, although the food was so plentiful throughout the day, we were too full.
Evening entertainment was brilliant. Families of all ages enjoyed themselves.e wouldnt hesitate to go again, maybe not et as much (and drink!)A wonderful Hotel, friendly,and most of all SPOTLESS.
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mickied from stoke travelled to Amaika Hotel with
suntravel
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My mother and her friend who are in their late 50`s stayed at this hotel and they thought it was great!
The staff were very friendly and the all inclusive bar was fantastic.
OK the food wasn`t piping hot but was nice.
You cannot complain because the value for money was exellent.
They say they would definitely stay there again.
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The Commander from Southport travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Under own steam
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Amika is situated at the southern end of Calella just a couple of mins from the beach.
The rooms are very comfortable with a fridge,but no kettle for that early morning"brew". The only fault is the ridiculously small shower cubicle, but there is half bath to soak in.
The bar staff are friendly and the entertainment was passable.
The food was OK, but not really up to 4 Star standard.
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rob thomas from birmingham travelled to Amaika Hotel with
2 can travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We had a short stay holiday at the Amaika. The hotel is in a built up area 50 meters from the sea, but blends in well.
It's spotless and the rooms cosy and clean.
The biggest fault we found was the food not varied enough and to frequent warm. we had veg soup three nights in row.
We were lucky with entertainment as we three good nights. The bar staff were very friendly.
There's a train to barcelona 10min walk away which cost 6euro return, non bad for a two hour return trip.
The resort is mostly shut now, so a short stay suited us.
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Feltham, Dixon , Wells and Tappenden from Rayleigh,Essex travelled to Amaika Hotel with
My Travel
on a singles holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My friends and I have been to the Amaika Hotel twice now. We love it and will return again and again. The staff are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble for them. The hotel itself is truly brautiful with a very relaxed atmosphere. We could n't have asked for more.. The food was beautifully presented and always very well cooked. There was also plenty of choice and availability. The resturant is extremely clean and very well looked after and the staff are always pleased to assist. You could never feel hungry in this hotel. The location is perfect as it is only a few minutes from all amenities. The beach is just across the road, the shops are within 2 minutes walk. This is a little bit of Heaven.
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garry from kilmarnock travelled to Amaika Hotel with
fleetway travel . com
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading mixed reviews on the hotel before we went we didn't know what to expect. On first arriving the hotel looked lovely. The staff at reception were polite and courteous. The rooms were lovely and spacious. The maids were in every day.
Onto the restaurant. First impressions were good well laid out and staff helpful. The food was the worst i have ever had. It was always cold or lukewarm at the most. I am surprised that no-one went down with food poisoning. There were microwaves about 6 of them but you shouldn't have to reheat your food.
Entertainment left a lot to be desired but we made our own entertainment and usually went into town.
Food and entertainment spoiled which otherwise would be an excellent hotel but for these reasons we would not go back.
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Matt from Northwich travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Aspro
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I stayed at the Ameika after being moved from the osiris before we went (Osiris being renovated).
It wouldn't have been my first choice from the brochure and to be honest I wouldn't go again.
My only real gripe with this hotel is that the pool area is too small.
My only advice to you if you are staying here is get out to the pool at 8:45am with your towel......because at 9:05am after the pool is open you will not get a sun lounger for the rest of the day.
You have been warned.........
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jeff from nottm travelled to Amaika Hotel with
direct holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: On arrival to the hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning. We were told the babies cot and kettle for making the babies food which we requested was not available.
Babies food had to be made using the water from the bar vending machine between 9 and midnight. The food for children is poor mainly chips. The snack bar is in the restaurant on the 1st floor the menu is chips,beans,chicken nuggets every day your children must dry off and dress if by the pool to be allowed in the restaurant/snack bar. Drinks and ice cream are not available at snack bar times. I feel the staff/entertainment staff tried but were not meant to entertain children.
The pool is far to small for the size of the hotel. I feel for adults this is a clean friendly hotel, but just is not up to the task of entertaining or catering for families. I booked this holiday as a all inclusive but not to this hotel (I was transferred as my hotel was not ready)
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P. LEWIS from notts travelled to Amaika Hotel with
holiday nights
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
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| said: Hi just returned from AMAIKA .Hotel is spotless and staff very pleasent.Hotel in a good position for beach (about 100yards)
Down side is very small pool area and only about 50 sunbeds for the Hotel wich has about 350 rooms , mind you there is no room for any more as the area is so small .
Food was always tepid and never hot even when straight from kitchens and of a poor quality.
Taken holiday all in all it is a cheap holiday in a good hotel but pity about the food.Hotel never a 4 star
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john from lisburn travelled to Amaika Hotel with
fiesta sun
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
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| said: Hotel is great, very clean, my wife and I had a week there and really enjoyed it, we are going back again in October for 5 nights.
Food was good; plenty to choose from, a little cold sometimes but hey there was a microwave.
The sweet area at dinner is fantastic. If you get tired of the food approx 100 metres away is a great chinese,7.50 euro eat as much as you like.
Staff great especially the dark haired woman in the restaurant, very intimidating at first but she was smiling before end of week.
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claire gittins from welshpool travelled to Amaika Hotel with
direct holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
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| said: The hotel is lovely and clean.
It took 4 maintanance men 8 days to get a screwdriver to stop it wobbling and it did'nt work, so we got moved it and still has'nt been repaired so we moved on the balcony below so we could see.
The children's club was just taking off when we left they were starting to do more with them . Masha the kids entertainer is great with the kids ( and adults ). We will miss her lots. There is'nt much choice for the children with food my children lived off chips for the fortnight,everything had a sauce on it. We ate at Alcatraz quite a bit on Sundays they did a great dinner my kids ate adults portions and almost licked the plate clean they were that hungry .
The hotel was'nt for us expecially when you have 3 children .
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Stephen from Belfast, N.Ireland travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Fleetwood
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: I’ve just arrived back after a week in Calella booked at the H. Top Amaika Hotel (Costa Brava) and wanted to share my experience.
First thing I should say is that thanks to forums similar to this one, I wasn’t disappointed as I knew what I was letting myself in for. In particular, the food is not what you would expect from a 4 star hotel. It was generally not hot and tended to be of the cheaper poorer quality type, although there was a good variety and in abundance. (We opted not to go for all inclusive but half board was included.)
Again, thanks to reading these forums on the hotel, when I was given the chance on booking to ask for any special request, I immediately asked for a room overlooking the pool on the first floor. The result was that I got a room with an extended balcony with our own sun beds. I reckon there are only about 6-8 of these available so go for it and ask when booking.
The pool is small and all sun beds were booked with towels early morning. The staff appeared to do nothing about this problem and I felt sympathy for families with young children who wanted to sit around the pool.
Most times the staff were quite polite but the bar seemed to be where problems arose with all inclusive customers and cheap imitation drinks.
Half way through the week, my wife and I took the train to Barcelona; a city we love and spent a week last April. We had seen and noted a 2 star hostel on the Ramblas called “mare nostrum (http://hostalmarenostrum.com/descripcio.php?idioma=en) and noted it for our son to try. On arriving on the train, we had a look at it inside and ended up staying 3 days.
We enjoyed Barcelona so much more in the 2* hostel than in the 4* Amaika, though after walking miles around Barcelona again, it was nice to return to the Amaika for the last 2 days and rest on the balcony in the sun.
In short, the Amaika would have been a real let down but that we had read up on it. However, the experience was OK and at around £260 each including flights (Ryanair) and half board, we got what we paid for. 3-4 days in Calella was just about the maximum I would have wanted to stay.
Hope this helps someone else and thanks to those who posted to the forums and allowed us to get an insight.
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norm from oswestry travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Sunways
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: Probably the best of the chain of hotels.(H.TOP) in the Costa Brava.
Do not go to this Area on the first of April,as it is the week thousands of fifteen year olds from all over Europe go for their Anual Holiday, during the day they appear to be organised, with Adults in charge, but at night,all night, they are let loose.No one in Callela sleeps.
The Hotel was clean friendly, and apart from the main facilities being too small for 600 people,was exellent value for the money.
Yes I would go back, but not on the 1st of April
As an All In holiday, we were allowed to eat and drink in any of the chain of Hotels owned by H.TOP. So any town we visited we could eat and drink for free.
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bill from nelson travelled to Amaika Hotel with
none
on a singles holiday.
There were 5 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2006 |
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| said: This was my 2nd stay at the Amaika, having stopped for 3 nights all inc in Dec 2005, and it was so good we booked a week in Feb.
We arrived just after midnight.on 15th Feb, just too late to get all inc drinks. Check in was very quick and very pleasant, we even had our photos taken and recieved our all inc cards before finding our rooms.
The hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly. Our rooms were quite spacious, and you wanted for nothing. The bathrooms were quite large and everything you need was waiting for you, inc HAIR DRYER, SOAP, SHAMPOO, SHOWER GEL, COMB, TOOTHBRUSH and TOOTHPASTE, RAZOR, and even A SHOWER CAP.
The food was very good, although it could have been a little warmer, but the choices were excellent, and there was no problem finding a table for 7. The waiting staff were brilliant, coming round at lunch and dinner, serving wine, beer, soft drinks, etc, and were always very polite and smiling.
The bar staff were some of the most friendliest I've come accross, and there was never a long wait to be served. The entertainment was acceptable but nothing special, just some local musicians,and vocalists, but they weren't too bad.
They did have quizzes and bingo etc during the day, but we rarely stopped in the hotel to take part. There is a small gym, free of charge open most of the time, and also a jacuzzi and solarium but you must be 18 to use them, and book them in advance at reception.
There is also internet available, but at 5 euros per hour, i was told by the receptionest that it would be better to use one just around the corner friom the hotel. I did and it was only 50cents for 1/2 hour.
The hotel is pretty central, about 200mtrs from the beach via an underpass because of the railway. The station is about a 10 minute walk away but you can get to it via the back streets are where there are plenty of shops and bars, to take in.
All in all I could have no complaints about this hotel at all, and will certainly be returning in the near future.
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Linda from Norfolk travelled to Amaika Hotel with
ryanair
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2006 |
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| said: The hotel is in a good location with good size clean rooms. Staff and barmen friendly enough.
We booked All Inclusive and we were only glad that it was only for a three day break as the food was not up to 4* standard. The hot food was very bland and the salads tasteless. Not a lot of choice for children unless they like chips & pasta.
We do not usually eat them at home but was glad to find a Burger King open in Lloret.
The pool and sun terrace is far too small for the size of the hotel so I would not recommend a family AI holiday here in the summer as I do not think it would be value for money.
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Roger Carnochan from Stranraer travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Holiday Nights
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2006 |
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| said: Had a great 3 day break in the amaika. Hotel was spotless. Food was varied and tasted good. I've stayed in more expensive AI's before and they are not a patch on this. Normally AI spirits and beers are weak or give you the impression that they are watered down. This is not the case in this hotel. ( my new pal stevie had his shirt off before 11 o'clock on the 1st night not bad considering we had only arrived at teatime!).
Entertainment was okay with a magician and fire eaters. Franco or Frankie plays an organ on a friday night with his wee wig on his head belting out the classics. he's hopeless but you will wet yourself when he says amarrrrrrrillo.
Staff were spot on and were always up for a laugh. Great location for the beach, walk acroos a road and your there. Calella seems a nice town but they need to get their council to sort out their pavements. Great rooms in hotel, balconys could do with a makeover though.
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Alan from liverpool travelled to Amaika Hotel with
fleetway
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Food OK, all buffet, eat well, no upset stomach.
Staff usual Spanish apathy very clean and well kept.
Not much open when we went but you can go to other htop hotels recommended.
Get train to Barcelona only a fiver, took a hour well worth it.
All in all a very relaxing stay.
Would go again.
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Mick from Ipswich travelled to Amaika Hotel with
Co-oP
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
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| said: We stayed in the sister hotel the Olympic but spent nearly every day at the Amika, The main layout makes you feel your in the titanic very well done barmen friendly unlike some spanish hotels.
Food was good pool clean entertainment very good wev,e been A/I 17 times now in 4 years and would say the Amika would come in the Top 5 { and thats comparing 2 star up to 5 star ultra } may be a bit biased as we only payed £ 199 which we thought was a bargain so impressed were going back in June well 6 out of the 9 are.
Don,t be put off by some reports this Hotel is definately worth a visit.
I,ll try and add some photos of the decor in the Costa Brava Photo Albums
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mandy from felixstowe travelled to Amaika Hotel with
sunholidays
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
rated the Amaika Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Booked the holiday couldn't believe how good it was.
Arrived at the hotel it looked lovely from outside, nice little water fountains with lights. The reception staff were lovely, the rooms were good, had free soap, shower gel, shower caps and even tooth brushes.
The bar staff were very nice even James Bond was very nice and helpful, the pool was good with sun loungers.
The evening entertainment was good with a few shows and a bit of a dicso, the food was very good considering they had to cater for so many people and all of our family enjoyed it so much that we are visiting again 1st april for 5 days so can't be that bad.
All in all we had the best holiday that we have ever had the weather was lovely really hot so hope we enjoy it as much as we did last year.
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