Portugal Kid friendly Vacations

Our check in process was not smooth. Upon booking on Expedia I used the search parameters for 1 adult + 2 children. I booked a one bedroom suite knowing the pull out sofa will be used for my second child. I chose to add buffet breakfast as prompted when selecting the room. I paid EUR27 for the ‘add on’. Open arriving at the property I was told that Expedia confirmed a room for one adult only. No pull out was ready & they fixed. Breakfast was EUR16 and EUR8 for each child. I had to pay the extra for the children’s breakfast. I flagged to Expedia that this add on was based on my search parameters (including adding in each child’s age)and was their mistake that they didn’t engage at all. We tried to eat dinner at the restaurant and were treated very rudely by the restaurant staff. They did not seat us (you must check in at the restaurant reception) - we seated ourselves. We were not brought menus but after waiting 15 minutes were asked to then change tables. We left and ate at a lovely place 1km away from the hotel. The next morning I complained and they suggested the manager would come speak to us at breakfast. No one came. A real show of a lack of 5-star sensibility at a hotel. We were then told the kids breakfasts were complimentary. I insisted on paying on principal as I felt incredible disrespect by the lack of care of the hotel management. This property is well kept and should be great for families. Management and agency and care of staff is a huge miss.

Family friendly hotel at perfect location.

Gradual slip into Benidorm

Great location, excellent breakfast

Our check in process was not smooth. Upon booking on Expedia I used the search parameters for 1 adult + 2 children. I booked a one bedroom suite knowing the pull out sofa will be used for my second child. I chose to add buffet breakfast as prompted when selecting the room. I paid EUR27 for the ‘add on’. Open arriving at the property I was told that Expedia confirmed a room for one adult only. No pull out was ready & they fixed. Breakfast was EUR16 and EUR8 for each child. I had to pay the extra for the children’s breakfast. I flagged to Expedia that this add on was based on my search parameters (including adding in each child’s age)and was their mistake that they didn’t engage at all. We tried to eat dinner at the restaurant and were treated very rudely by the restaurant staff. They did not seat us (you must check in at the restaurant reception) - we seated ourselves. We were not brought menus but after waiting 15 minutes were asked to then change tables. We left and ate at a lovely place 1km away from the hotel. The next morning I complained and they suggested the manager would come speak to us at breakfast. No one came. A real show of a lack of 5-star sensibility at a hotel. We were then told the kids breakfasts were complimentary. I insisted on paying on principal as I felt incredible disrespect by the lack of care of the hotel management. This property is well kept and should be great for families. Management and agency and care of staff is a huge miss.

Family friendly hotel at perfect location.

Gradual slip into Benidorm

Very very disappointed with our stay at this hotel. Staff at the front desk are pathetic! I had to wait for over 6 minutes for me to go upto the desk for them to acknowledge me. Not pleasant at all. On my birthday , no greetings from any staff member ! Food and beverage are better and a little more courteous. Run down property and when I made bookings nothing was mentioned . Worst experience with this Novotel property. I should have gone back to Holiday Inn IHG property-10 times better . Worst birthday experience Room not was even cleaned properly- disgusting .

Great

Our check in process was not smooth. Upon booking on Expedia I used the search parameters for 1 adult + 2 children. I booked a one bedroom suite knowing the pull out sofa will be used for my second child. I chose to add buffet breakfast as prompted when selecting the room. I paid EUR27 for the ‘add on’. Open arriving at the property I was told that Expedia confirmed a room for one adult only. No pull out was ready & they fixed. Breakfast was EUR16 and EUR8 for each child. I had to pay the extra for the children’s breakfast. I flagged to Expedia that this add on was based on my search parameters (including adding in each child’s age)and was their mistake that they didn’t engage at all. We tried to eat dinner at the restaurant and were treated very rudely by the restaurant staff. They did not seat us (you must check in at the restaurant reception) - we seated ourselves. We were not brought menus but after waiting 15 minutes were asked to then change tables. We left and ate at a lovely place 1km away from the hotel. The next morning I complained and they suggested the manager would come speak to us at breakfast. No one came. A real show of a lack of 5-star sensibility at a hotel. We were then told the kids breakfasts were complimentary. I insisted on paying on principal as I felt incredible disrespect by the lack of care of the hotel management. This property is well kept and should be great for families. Management and agency and care of staff is a huge miss.

Family friendly hotel at perfect location.