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vic zettel from adeje tenerife travelled to Bahia Blanca Apartments with
timeshare exchange
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2009 | rated the Bahia Blanca Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: the apartment was on the small size but the location was brilliant.Entertainment was good and the staff were very helpful and efficient.we are coming back in March 2010
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Jim McIntosh from Port-Glasgow travelled to Bahia Blanca Apartments with
Globespan
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2008 | rated the Bahia Blanca Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have just returned from a wonderful relaxing weeks stay in the resort, since my last visit in Dec 2007, there is a refurbishment programme underway to fully refurbish the one bedroom apts, these are certainly now top class apts finished to the highest standard 10 off have been newly completed and the rest on an annual programme. One of the main concerns on visitors to the resort was access to the coastal path, this will hopefully be resolved with the introduction of a new crossing and access early 2009.
The place is spotlessly clean thanks to the hard working staff, food in both the resturant and pool bar are excellent and still good value. This is a relatively quite resort and is the ideal place to relax out of season
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John from Barrow travelled to Bahia Blanca Apartments with
Independent
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 | rated the Bahia Blanca Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: Can thoroughly recommend the Bahia Blanca for a relaxing holiday. We went the last week in May as guests of an owner, with the condition that you attend a 90 minute sales presentation – see details of that under the “Info on Bahia Blanca” post in the Gran Canaria forum.
The apt was on the 3rd floor, with huge balcony and fantastic views of the Atlantic. Apt was on the small side for 2A & 2C, however as we tended to spend very little time in the apt it wasn’t a problem. The lift (or vernicular as I think it is called) is a must as the complex is on a very, very steep incline. Used the stairs a few times but always had to stop half way up for a breather. On arrival we were presented with a small grocery bag containing water, milk, bread , tea & coffee and even jam. This was really appreciated as we arrived when shops had closed.
Apt had everything you require and was cleaned and tidied every day. We even came back to find our breakfast pots had been cleaned and put away – much to our embarrassment. The boys were well impressed to have “English telly” and there is even a DVD & radio/cassette player in the apt. Single beds and the put-u-ups in the living room were all comfortable.
Great gym and tennis court at the top level of the complex – just pick the key up from reception. There is even a 10 person Jacuzzi up there.
The whole complex is well maintained, with plants being watered and paint touched up all the time. The pool area, although small was very clean and again well maintained. We never had any problem getting 4 sunbeds – and soon figured out the best position (just outside reception), so that we could keep an eye on the boys in the pool and follow the sun. Pool towels can be hired from reception, so no need to pack those bulky beach towels. Also on our last day towels are provided by reception when using the courtesy showers, although we used the shower of a couple we had got friendly with.
There is a small shop on site that sells all the bits & bobs you might need when on a self catering holiday, however all we made in the apt was toast and the odd baguette.
The boys loved the Bahia Blanca and were well catered for as far as daytime entertainment went. Julie & Steve were around from 10am ish until about 4pm ish with various activities, such as water polo, volleyball, basketball, pool, golf and quizzes that all around the pool were encouraged to enter. Surprised myself by winning once – free drink as a prize. There was a decent crowd of people there, most of them owners, with decent kids for ours to mix with. They both made some good friends. The whole complex had a very safe feel about it.
The Bahia Blanca restaurant is spot on, although we did only eat there on our last night – can recommend the sirloin steak. There is also a pool bar that serves snacks during the day. Again decent food at reasonable prices. We had the odd brunch there, although the boys had lunch there more often than us. Bar staff very friendly with happy hour 4:30 pm – 5:30pm. If you only want 2 lagers make sure you only ask for one as you automatically get one free. If you ask for 2 you will end up with 4.
We didn’t bother with the evening entertainment as we wandered into either Puerto Rico or Amadores to find somewhere to have our evening meal. We did catch the tail end of some and it seemed OK.
There are no bars or restaurants in the close proximity of the Bahia Blanca, but we looked on this as a bonus as it meant there was peace & quiet come midnight (if not earlier). The complex is approximately 5 mins walk from Amadores (just cross the road, onto the coastal path and head right) or 7 mins walk from Puerto Rico (again just cross the road, onto the coastal path and head left). I’ll post separate reports for these two areas in the resort reports. Also at the top of the resort of Puerto Rico is the Europa Centre – 3 euros in a taxi – there was no way I was going to walk up there !! If tempted you come out of the Bahia Blanca complex and turn left and just keep going up & up & up !!!
As I said I would thoroughly recommend the Bahia Blanca for a relaxing weeks holiday, however if after you have been to the sales presentation you are not interested in purchasing a timeshare make sure you say that, or you will be pestered for the rest of the holiday.
The weather was fantastic while we there with clear blue skies for the whole week – wish we could have brought some of it back !!!
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Jackie from Yorkshire travelled to Bahia Blanca Apartments with
independent
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 | rated the Bahia Blanca Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We visited Bahia Blanca as guests in December. The first thing that grabbed us as we walked into the Hotel was the cleanliness and the lovely pool.
We were staying on the second floor and we got help with our cases up the funicular to the entrance to the apartments and then we carried our suitcases to our apartment.
The first thing I did was go to the balcony and 'wow' the view was out of this world. A lovely clear blue sea, the sunset is absolutely beautiful from the hotel. The weather was lovely for the first five days then it turned cloudy and very windy, but as you are going in May I suspect you wont have this problem.
We ate at the hotel 4 nights out of 7, and we highly recommend the Canarian potatoes and the steak(a choice of sauce is available too) However the bar is usually empty by 10.00pm as alot of the elderly folk like to go to their rooms early, which is a shame as Paul the entertainment guy works so hard to get everyone in the bar by doing quizzes, bingo, karaoke etc. Also games such as killer pool, air rifle shooting during the day. Their is a happy hour from 4pm to 5pm, but check which drinks first as some are excluded(ie-magners cider) We had some entertainment in the form of impersonators(Robbie, Lionel Richie,) and flamenco dancing which were all very good.
The staff are lovely and will help you with and queries and moans(the little maintenance guy is a gem and works like a Trojan)
We went to the Europa centre a couple, we recommend Jokis Bar for reasonable and tasty food and we also visited the commercial centre in the centre of Puerto Rico which is a shopaholics paradise!
We had a boat trip too Puerto Mogan, which is absolutely beautiful(we are planning a future holiday their. Aginegan? market(be careful of market traders trying too rip you off)the water park in PR, which is great fun if you have kids. Alot of people we spoke too had been up into the mountains and visited the little Canarian villages and said they were very quaint with breathtaking views. Amadores beach is also lovely.
As we were guests of owners we had too attend a meeting with a rep from Bahia Blanca, with the purpose of selling us a timeshare within the resort and RCI, we would have been tempted if it did not have the horrendous road in front of the Hotel to cross(pretty dicey with a 10 month old in a buggy climbing over the barrier) However, their is a petition in reception too the local council to have a crossing installed) sooner rather than later we hope!
Please say Hi to Paul from us and ask him how little Brandon is? from kyran ,jess, Jackie, Paul and baby Joseph from Yorkshire.
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Gary Rosson from Milton Keynes travelled to Bahia Blanca Apartments with
Excel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2005 | rated the Bahia Blanca Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Bahia Blanca is a timeshare resort located on the coastal road between Puerto Rico and Amadores. We have owned timeshare in a number of different resorts at various times but this has always been our favourite complex.
It is not the most luxurious nor are the apartments the largest we have stayed in but for us it has always had that 'X' factor.
The complex itself is stepped up the cliff side and every apartment has a balcony or garden facing straight out to sea. Once the sun is up you have sunshine all day on your balcony/garden until it sets in the evening.
The apartments are fairly compact, one bedroomed units accessed by a funicular railway so that you don't have to climb the steep staircase up the side of the cliff. The units are comfortably furnished with a lounge/kitchen area, bathroom and bedroom. As I said previously, fairly compact but you will not be spending any time indoors anyway because the outside space is superb. Should you fancy a night in, there is satellite TV with English channels. Fantastic views from your terrace out to sea, all-day sunshine and a quiet, well-kept complex make this a great place to just chill-out.
Across the road is the cliff-top path to Puerto Rico (left) and Amadores (right)both about 5 to 10 minutes walk. The only slight drawback is that you have to cross the main coastal road and then hop over the barrier at the edge of the road to access the path. On site, there is a good poolside restaurant if you can't be bothered to go in town, a bar and a mini-market.
The pool is beautifully situated but can sometimes get busy, although never rowdy. There is a gym at the top of the resort but I cannot comment on this because I have never used it.
There is often entertainment in the restaurant and/or bar, which is of the usual hotel entertainment style, not really my cup of tea but fine if you are not looking for anything too specific.
The staff really are pleasant and you will normally be given a welcome pack of water, milk, tea, coffee, bread etc, and ladies are even given a rose upon arrival, although this and the welcome pack may only apply to owners. We have been approached once by the sales team in all of the time we have been visiting Bahia Blanca but this was a very low pressure, no-hassle visit and we just sat on out terrace having a chat and a drink and talking about holidays rather than being sold timeshare.
The complex has been taken over by new owners fairly recently and they are obviously keen to bring it right up to standard. All of the rooms have been recently been refurbished, the pool area re-tiled and a new funicular railway installed. I really cannot think of anything to complain about on this complex.
The only thing that used to be a bind was the funicular breaking down because it was so old but even that has been rectified now. I would really recommend this complex to anyone.
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