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My wife and I have just completed a two week stay in the Iberostar (finishing 4th July) and were disappointed by our stay in this hotel. While the staff are extremely friendly and helpful the hotel was let down by some of the other guests during our stay and a lack of facilities. On the positive side our room was... more
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
Jul 6, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful
Gran Ventana Beach Resort
Jul 6, 2008
Just returned from 2 weeks at the GV, after reading all the reviews my expectations were high. Hotel Overall the hotel was ok, the food and drinks were good and the place was kept clean and well maintained and staff superb. Beach After having spent 2 weeks in Cuba the previous year we were expecting a similar kind of beach,... more
Holiday Village Golden Beach
Jul 5, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful
Me & my partner both 23 have just returned and had an awesome time! THE ONLY DOWNFALL:- ***Mexican restaraunt - The only downfall with this hotel, so ill get it out the way with first...... Horrid food, not even mexican. What kind of mexican doesnt have chilli's or jalepenos??? Food not very nice at all and the place is like... more
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