Location

This charming luxury hotel is located directly beside the sea and is just across the promenade from the sandy bay of Playa Dorada. The centre of Playa Blanca is only 10 minutes away where guests will find scores of shops and other entertainment venues. Links to the public transport network are 400 m from the hotel.

Facilities

The hotel has 51 junior suites, 290 suites and 44 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel doctor. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms

Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For self-catering guests, there is a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a DVD player, a games console and WiFi are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are provided. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The pool area includes saltwater and freshwater pools, which are in part heated, as well as a children's pool. Indoors and out, guests can take a rejuvenating swim or just relax poolside. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball, basketball, golf and paddle tennis. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, water aerobics and aquafit or, for a fee, diving. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, darts, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon, spa treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments, a solarium and aromatherapy and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, a kids' disco, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals

Dining facilities include a non-smoking restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Lunch is served as à la carte, and guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu for dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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