Sandos Papagayo

The hotel is in a lovely location at the end of the coastal path which takes you all the way into Playa Blanca marina and beyond. In the other direction, if you leave the hotel through the main door and head past the tennis courts through the ally, you can get to Popagayo beach in 10 mins, which is well worth a visit. Overall, I’d say the hotel is a 4 star, just about! There are parts of the hotel which are looking a little tired, including parts of our room. We were in A306 and the view from the balcony is lovely. In the bathroom, parts of the shower/bath screen was falling apart and the chrome soap dish was covered in rust and the water pressure was average at best. The flooring throughout the room was also looking a bit tired. None of it really anything to worry about, but was worth mentioning in a review. We paid the extra for Royal Elite wristbands and I would do the same should be go back. The food was good all week, lots of variations for every meal. The snack bar served the same food all day, everyday but it serves a purpose and when we did have something from there, it was all decent food. Royal Elite wristbands get brand named alcohol, a separate restaurant for breakfast and dinner plus a couple of Royal Elite bars where you access with your room key and serve yourself to all alcohol available. Entertainment was average at best, one night we had an actual band with actual instruments and they were superb. The adults only bar had a violinist, a pianist and a saxophonist and what we saw of those was superb. The heated pool was still cold, although not as cold as the rest of the pools! The spa area was ok, two of the 3 jacuzzi’s were working and both were warm. Lots of sunbeds looking a bit tired and somewhat dirty, but all fully useable. There are lots of areas to sunbathe, some much quieter than others and the adults only area is quite popular! We did the Timanfaya half day tour which was fascinating, we also did the half day Teguise Market tour and that was also excellent. We would recommend both. There is a lovely market at Playa Blanca marina on a Saturday and Wednesday, 10:00 til 14:00. Takes about 20 mins to walk along the co, dtal path and lots of places to grab coffee, ice cream, milkshakes or food dotted all around the marina. Overall, we would recommend the hotel and would go back. Value for money was good, location superb and although a bit tired in places, we had a great stay.

So, back after February 2023. Usually put reviews on Google but decided on TripAdvisor to widen my like for this fab hotel. On the Eastern end of playa blanca so makes it perfect for sunset. Also a fab walk over Papagayo, a naked swim is available there to cleans your mind. Hotel is so so good. Clean rooms pools and all areas Food well stocked and varied. Please don't moan its only warm, thus is natural to Equatorial dining. Plenty of salad fish chicken etc etc. All the staff work hard so please respect that. I write as a person from a major company that covered our Customer Service to ensure customer retaining. Also see my Google reviews, as been around many World places. We will yet again, be back.