Guest User
July 19, 2024
I have just returned from a week at the Salobre with my 12 year old daughter. From the warmth of welcome, premium welcome drinks and impressive entrance lobby, we knew we were in for a great trip. Check in was swift and efficient. As we had arrived after dinner had finished for the evening, we were directed to the restaurant where a table was laid out with an impressive cold buffet of salad, seafood, cheeses, meats and breads. It was really lovely touch. Our room was large and well appointed with a particularly impressive shower and bathroom. Plentiful wardrobe and storage space added to the excellent amenities, which included bathrobes and slippers. Worth noting this is a no paper hotel so there are no menus or information in the rooms or restaurants. You have to download the hotel app where you will find everything you need to know including menus, activities and all prices. You can also communicate with reception via a live chat. However, this did not always work. Prior to setting off from home, we received a letter from our tour operator advising of building noise from the site directly opposite the hotel. We chose not to change hotels. The first few days the noise was barely noticeable. However, on the last few days it became considerably louder, but didn’t start before 8.30am. From the main pool the noise was not audible at all. It really didn’t interrupt our enjoyment at all. The food at this hotel is outstanding. The buffet breakfast and dinner was one of the best anywhere I have been in the world. An abundance of seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, pizza and noodle bar added to the impressive salad and dessert stations. Truly outstanding! Food and drink very reasonably priced and considerably less expensive than the UK. There is a regular free shuttle bus to and from Maspalomas which is around 10/15 minutes away. Here you will find a great selection of shops, restaurants and bars, again all very reasonably priced. The vast majority of staff at this resort are extremely friendly and warm. One or two were less so. However, it did not impact on the overall experience. The pool areas are excellent and it was never an issue getting a sunbed. Towels are available poolside. There is a great restaurant alongside the main pool serving outstanding food and drinks. This is a beautiful resort a little off the beaten track, but you have everything you need on site including a small supermarket. From reading other reviews, it is not true that you cannot bring in your own water. A complimentary bottle of water is placed in your room each day. The purchased water being referred to in other reviews is water which you may choose to purchase at the bars and restaurants, but you certainly can bring your own provisions in for your room or to have at the pool should you choose. This was our first time in Gran Canaria and the experience of this resort would certainly ensure we will return. A really fantastic holiday!