Cheap Holidays from Stansted Airport – 2025/2026 Deals

Sian Roberts

We are currently staying here with our 14 year old and it's one of the best holidays we've had. The food is amazing, very varied and a wide choice each day. Pools are beautiful but a bit cold for me in April. Rooms are spotless and our housekeeper surprises us each day with the art she makes with the towels! Entertainment team are really friendly and not too pushy, there is something going on all time. Beach is adjacent to the hotel with clear water and white sand. All the staff are friendly, polite and can't do enough for us. The hotel has an international clientele which gives the place a really inclusive atmosphere. Would highly recommend *****.

Viktorija Strelkovska

I recently stayed at a hotel in Mahdia, and I can genuinely say it was one of the most memorable holidays I’ve ever had. The location was stunning – right by the turquoise sea, with a peaceful atmosphere and a clean, well-kept beach. The hotel itself was lovely, with comfortable rooms, great food, and friendly service. But what truly made this experience special was the animation team, especially Ramos. He’s an absolute star! From the moment we arrived, Ramos brought such incredible energy, joy, and positivity to everything he did. He’s not just an animator – he’s the heart and soul of the entertainment team. Whether it was pool games, evening shows, or just chatting and making everyone laugh, Ramos made everyone feel included and welcomed. His charisma and ability to connect with people of all ages is rare – my whole family adored him. He remembered guests by name, brought smiles every single day, and made sure no one ever felt bored. He truly went above and beyond to ensure we were all having the best time possible. If you’re planning a trip to Mahdia, I highly recommend this hotel – and if Ramos is still there, you’re in for an unforgettable time!

Anna Romana

Starting with the accommodations, the rooms are quite dated, which gives the hotel an overall tired appearance. While the beds were comfortable enough, I found the need for a renovation to be evident. A specific point of frustration was the unique situation with ironing facilities. There appears to be only one iron for the entire hotel, which is unacceptable for a property of this size. When I reached out to reception to borrow it, the staff seemed unsure of its whereabouts or when it would be returned, leading to an inconvenient wait. Make sure you pack stuff that doesn't require ironing. Staff at reception are totally unhelpful. Everytime you have a problem and you ask them what should you do they say " I don't know". The loud noise in the room you ask them where shall I sleep tonight? Their answer " i don't know". Additionally, air conditioning units emitted a musty odor, suggesting potential mold issues, which detracted from my comfort. This was further compounded by unpleasant smells emanating from the pipes in the toilets and bathrooms throughout the hotel, including the pool and restaurant facilities. These issues certainly soured my experience. On a more positive note, the staff were delightful. Their friendliness and eagerness to assist made a significant difference to my stay. The standout feature of my visit was undoubtedly the pool bar service. The waitstaff were incredibly attentive, consistently clearing empty glasses from loungers and swiftly delivering drinks, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their time by the pool and on the beach without any hassle. The abundance of loungers and parasols meant that finding a spot to enjoy the sun was never a challenge. As for dining, I was pleasantly surprised by the food options available. The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes that catered to different tastes, and I generally found the quality to be satisfying.

Manzoor Begum

Absolutely beautiful resort, really does grow on you. Do not be fooled by the photos of you think it looks old, this is all by design to capture the Tunisian culture with Mahdia being a smaller seaside town. Service and customer experience has been amazing, had an issue which was swiftly resolved with our needs being taken care off. The restaurant manager even hosted us for private family meal in the Al La Carte restaurant for my nieces birthday as we was a large group. Highly recommend for families!! Star friends were amazing for the kids also keeping them entertained throughout the day and the evening.

Maksymilial Florczak

Absolutely AMAZING experience at Iberostar Royal El Mansour in Mahdia! This hotel is simply out of this world! From the moment we arrived, we felt like royalty. Everything was perfect — the rooms were spotless and spacious, the food was delicious with so many tasty options every day, and the entire hotel is just stunning. You can really feel the 5-star quality in every little detail. But what truly made our vacation unforgettable were the ANIMATORS — especially RAMOS! He is the heart and soul of this place! Always full of energy, good vibes, and genuine kindness. He made every day full of laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories. The entertainment team is TOP-NOTCH — the shows, the games, the activities… we never wanted the day to end! If you’re looking for the perfect holiday, this is the place. I can’t recommend it enough — we’re already dreaming about coming back! Thank you Iberostar Mahdia, and thank you RAMOS — you are a legend!

Chloe Jones

We had such a lovely stay here, staff were so friendly and welcoming! The food was incredible every night, more than your standard all you can eat buffet! There was so much to do, we needed another week to be able to do all the activities on offer! We came as two adults but there’s also so many options for adults too. It is really easy to book excursions too!

Pleasant Falana

My first time at this resort and it was amazing! The staff were great and welcoming! The room was clean and house keeping were friendly and answered requests with grace and quickness. Special shout out to Mery, Souki, Hamza and Anouar for being great people and making our stay extra special!

PS Roy

Absolutely enjoyed every single day with my husband here. From check in to out, staffs were easily available and very friendly. Their hospitality was great in one word. We will definitely come back here. Just loved their food and service.

Benjamina Homawoo

Visited Marrakech recently and chose to stay at this hotel—best decision ever! I spent 5 splendid nights here and truly didn’t want to leave. The staff and service were exceptional, especially Mery, Hamza, Ayoub, Souki, Oussama and Anouar. They really went above and beyond to cater to all my needs. Who doesn’t love an all-inclusive that not only delivers on quality but also provides a free shuttle to and from the Medina?

Lisa Church

This is such a beautiful hotel! Staff are absolutely incredible. Youseff and souki are so friendly and happy. Adraoui has looked after us by the pool so we'll. The food is lovely. So much going on. The entertainment staff work SO hard. They are an absolute credit to iberostar. We will be back.

Chris Williams

My partner and I stayed here for a week in the middle of April. Overall I'd say the hotel was okay for the money we paid. Our room was rather sparse and definitely needed a refresh. No Aircon and the ceiling fan in the living room/kitchen area had a hole in the ceiling behind it so we were reluctant to turn it on out of fear it would fly off and decapitate one of us. There were also only two electrical sockets in the entire apartment, neither of which were in the bedroom. We had heard lots of reports of guests rooms being broken into during their stay. Luckily that didn't happen to us but it did put us on our guard, especially after finding out the hotel was also home to full time residents, not strictly hotel guests. Staff were helpful and friendly, and the food was tasty. My only criticism about the food was that it was a little repetitive, especially breakfast and there wasn't a huge range to choose from. During peak times food was eaten quickly and not replenished at the same rate so you'd often have to wait. While I can't say I'd recommend the hotel, it wasn't an awful experience for us personally, but I certainly wouldn't be in a rush to go back.

AnnJane Donohue

Don't bother! We booked for a bit of Easter holiday sun (9-16th April 2025) We got the sun but the hotel left a lot to be desired, even for a budget hotel. The rooms were dated and reminded me of a hostel experience Id once had as a student! Fine when you are 18 but not 30 years later with 2 kids! Note to all, if you have a late departure they insist on cutting off your wrist bands when you hand in your room key at noon. Our transfer time was 17:00 so we had 5 hours to kill! They give you a voucher so that you can go into the 'restaurant' and get lunch (didn't bother) but if want to be able to stay hydrated around the pool then no can do at Don Pedro! One guy on reception was lovely and very helpful, and the entertainment people were upbeat and enthusiastic but apart from that some of them were just downright rude! I felt like i had travelled back in time to the Armada My advice: Stay home and get a sunlamp!

Cherry

This was my first holiday in 2.5 years. I've been coming to this hotel for almost 10 years. And I can safely say it has massively gone downhill since I first stayed. Anna on reception isn't welcoming at all when you check in. No smiles, no kindness or warmness about her. How she still works there is beyond me. However there was a gentleman who worked on reception who was lovely. So friendly and chatty if you were just passing through or needed any help/info. The rooms are very old and in serious need of updating. We had a room to sleep 3, which was just a third bed placed in the living room. The drawers were broken and barely usable. The light above the mirror in the bedroom was flickering, but credit where it's due when we mentioned this to reception it was fixed promptly. The WiFi isn't free and you have to pay for it, which baffles me in this day & age when so many places it's free. So I just used my own phone data but signal wasn't always great. You also had to pay extra for the use of a safe. Which I do recommend as I've heard of many people having things taken from their room. The tap in the bath didn't run properly. To have a bath you had to fill it up using the shower which isn't ideal and obviously time consuming. The sunbeds in the pool area have a lot that need replacing. Food is pretty decent with different choices each lunch and dinner time. Often a great salad selection and choices for both meat eaters and vegetarians. At breakfast time one of the hot drinks machines kept breaking, which meant most mornings there was a large queue for hot drinks. Desserts were much the same most nights, the cakes don't really taste of much so I always opted for a bowl of ice cream or some kiwi fruit. Restaurant staff were always very hard working and friendly. As were the bar staff! Credit to them for their hard work and politeness. A credit to the hotel. The entertainment team....im used to there being between 3-5 of them. However this time there was only 2, which is perhaps very hard work for them, and only 4/5 activities on offer per day when usually there's a lot more. Lauren was very friendly and encouraged people to join in, but was never pushy. The other guy (never got his name) was very much trying to make sure attention was always on him. And not in a cheeky chappy kind of way. I feel sorry for the entertainment team because the resources they have to use are years old and in desperate need of replacement. Entertainment at night was only 9.15 while 10 most nights. People used to be able to watch the entertainment then get up and have a dance all together and enjoy the night. It almost seemed pointless getting ready for an evening of entertainment for a mere 45minutes. The location of the hotel is good. Walking to Las Galletas is easy, with a lovely harbour and ice cream shop. Now the Ten Bel place has been updated and has a supermarket in it this is a it more of a pleasant walk than it used to be. There's also a lovely walk along the sea near by that is popular with dog walkers and joggers, as well as a gentle walk on Yellow Mountain. The bus to las Americas comes near by the hotel and costs €1.50 each way and takes about 35mins ish. As I've seen a huge decline in this hotel I can't say it'll be at the top of my list for a while, which is very sad to say as I've had some lovely holidays and memories at this hotel. However general consensus around the pool with other regular visitors is that the hotel has massively declined.

campusik

Very nice hotel, maybe not luxury but clean and with a climate. There is a nice cafeteria with delicious and various food, everyone will find something for themselves. Also the outside pool is nice, you can swim, relax and have a drink or snack in outside bar. The service is very nice and helpful, they can help you to rent a car and recommend what is worth to see, where to shop, call the taxi etc. Generally we loved it.

Stephen Cox

We enjoyed our holiday, but first impressions aren't great. Parts of the hotel desperately need a coat of paint, taps are so old that the chrome has worn off, light in our room was missing a shade, it looks as if only a minimum amount has been spent on maintenance for 40 years. But the food is good if a bit limited especially deserts which were very samey. Staff excellent. Sunbeds definitely need renewing - faded and saggy. Entertainment not up to much, but animation duo did their best with enthusiasm. Drinks served in paper cups, and you couldn't use your own plastic one -why? WiFi €30 per device which is outrageous! But once you got used to it, we had a good holiday, helped by the excellent staff and decent food.

maizy barnard

Stayed here last year, can’t fault the hotel it was lovely, food was nice and the coffee and pastries cafes were so good. My only comment is that this hotel did not cater for British people as not many British in the hotel when we was there anyway!, no disrespect just thought would be useful for other Brit’s to know😄 Also the area isn’t great if you like to go out and do things in the evening, only really shops around and a couple of bars, also the beach has only hotels for miles but is a lovely beach.

Behrouz Karimpour

I stayed at this hotel for six nights in a family room in late September 2024. The resort is located in Cide City, near Antalya, and is easily accessible to the bazaar and other street shops, either on foot or by mini-bus. There are many positive aspects of this hotel. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the pools and water slides provide a fun and relaxing environment for families with children. Additionally, there is an adults-only pool where you can relax without any disturbances from kids. However, I did notice some negative points during my stay. Firstly, the dishes and cutlery were not properly washed; we found stains and remnants of food on them. The variety of foods and fruits in the main restaurant varied from day to day, with some days offering less choice than others. Moreover, room cleaning services were occasionally skipped, and the mini-bar in our room was not refilled, nor was the paper towel in the bathroom replaced. Overall, while there are areas that could be improved, the resort still provides a fantastic experience for families, and the price for the stay is reasonable.

Servan Kaya

It was AMAZING! GREAT Food and amazing variety! I 10/10 recommend to come here and it was a joy to stay here 👍 The rooms were clean and the cafeteria always had amazing food. Rooms had free mini bars with many drinks. Room service is great and they were all helpful. Pools were nothing but SPECTACULAR . They had a inside pool with noone in there so you could have a pool to your self. But I warn you the inside pool is cold but a good cold . They had shops in the hotel which were good but not great. The location was great there was a market (Manavgat) with good stuff for young children and adults .

Mariana Dzherelenko

Nice and beautiful hotel. Good housekeeping service. Good location, around shops. VERYYYY BAD quality, not fresh and the worst taste of food I ever ate. Cleanliness of dishes you can see on a video🫣 My baby and me badly poisoned so half of our “holiday” we spent in a room trying to heal ourselves. My partners watch “disappeared” we reported to reception but nobody care. Most of Staff not friendly even I would say ignoring. Helpful - guest service. Pools are cold we couldn’t use any. I see so nice potential in that place, but so disappointed Unfortunately not recommend at all especially if u choosing 5 star hotel with such a service🤕😓🥴 For not small money ….

charlotte jenkinsom

*** outstanding *** we have stayed here 3 times, 1 stay we have 25 people with us, we had the best holiday,we have visited a lot of other hotels around turkey and this place will not beat any, the time and effort they all put in is fantastic… we are looking at booking again this year… we hope it is just as good 👍

Maureen D

The staff were lovely, and the food in the day was good. Snacks at night are not so good, it was the same bread, meat and salad. The staff was also eating it! I suppose it doesn't matter now, as they had a fire when I was there, perhaps it's closed for the rest of this season It'll give them the opportunity to put in fire alarms and train staff on evacuation procedures!!

michal s

Beautiful place , hotel and food is great although there is a lot of Russians and is better to stay at hotel as in the city they all want your money. My daughter was approached by some weirdo who was apparently some boss son. Not the best experience for me and my family overall. Spain is much better .

YJ W

Just had a 5-night holiday with two young children 3 and 6 in late October 2024. What I like about this place: 1. WiFi available on beach (but the coverage is not great) 2. Great view 3. Good ice cream and milkshake from 1100 to 1800 everyday. 4. There is real coffee from the coffee corner 5. The hotel offers a good value one day boat trip to some great places to swim and casual dive. 6. There is a path by the beach - great for relaxed and quiet walks to two nearby towns. 7. Take away from food court is handy. What I dislike about this place 1. Quality of food is not very consistent - two dinners basic and nothing special and two dinners above average. 2. There is a long queue everyday during dinner time. 2. No food between 2100 and 2300. 3. Gym closes at 2100 and opens at 0900. No chance for a morning or evening workout. 4. Uncomfortable beds and pillows 5. Kids club is basic and can only take 4+ 6. Lots of mosquitoes by the three outdoor pools. Overall, will I recommend this place to friends? This place is not perfect but can be shortlisted. Will I return in the future? Probably no.

Hannah Patton

We had a fantastic week at this hotel, visiting at the end of the season with our two children. It is quite a shady spot, so I imagine in very hot weather it is perfect, but at the end of the season the pools were quite cold. However, the sea was lovely for swimming and there is a good indoor pool with a great Turkish spa. Some reviews don’t rate the food, but we thought it was fab. Loads of choice, all cooked well and very tasty. When it’s busy the buffet area could be quite crowded. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and our bathroom looked like it had recently been re-done. Great shower. There isn’t a beach, so for young children there isn’t an option for playing on the sand and paddling. We didn’t use the kids’ club but it didn’t look very inspiring when we visited. Entertainment in the amphitheatre was ok but not much on as end of season. Imagine it’s much better in height of summer. We opted for the Asian meal as our a la carte option - I strongly recommend not to do this as it was quite bad. Of course we should have gone for Turkish in Turkey! Staff were kind and attentive, the kids loved our waitress Eva. Overall we loved this hotel and would recommend.

Nadeem Rehman

Very relaxing place and very cosy. Loved everything about this place. Outstanding service by the staff, location and views are stunning. True Turkish spirit. Felt very well looked after and pampered.

Luceneia Mendes

I recently stayed at El Karma Aqua Beach Resort in Hurghada for seven days to celebrate my birthday with three friends. Upon arrival, we were welcomed warmly by tour guide called Mohammed, who was extremely helpful with our luggage, check-in process, and ensuring we could get some food after our journey. The resort itself looked beautiful, and our rooms had a lovely view of the pool and palm trees. However, our experience was a mix of highs and lows. The weather was quite windy and cold for the first few days, but we still tried to make the most of the pools and resort facilities—only to find out that most of the pools were freezing. There was just one heated pool, which was always overcrowded, making it difficult to enjoy. The biggest letdown was the food and drinks for an all-inclusive resort, the variety was extremely limited, and snacks outside of restaurant hours were restricted to just burgers and fries. Even worse, the quality was poor. The man preparing the snacks would sometimes serve undercooked burgers and fries, and they were often cold. On top of that, he was incredibly rude, throwing food onto plates rather than serving it properly, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. When we visited the Italian restaurant, we were surprised to learn that drinks and à la carte menu options came with an extra charge—something we found unreasonable, given that we had already paid for all-inclusive service. Room service was practically nonexistent, and the overall service from staff left much to be desired. When we raised concerns, we often felt ignored, as if we were talking to a wall. The staff seemed uninterested in helping, and some were outright rude. One particular experience stood out at the spaghetti station, where the cook had a bad attitude and seemed unwilling to serve guests properly. To make matters worse, the food quality was poor, and it made us feel unwell during our stay. There weren’t many options available, and what was there was far from appetizing. Transportation around the area was also inconvenient, making it difficult to explore outside the resort. While the resort itself isn’t terrible, it definitely needs major improvements—especially in food quality, service, and staff hospitality. Thankfully, towards the end of our trip, we discovered El Gouna, which was an absolute gem. This beautiful area had an amazing selection of restaurants—perfect for anyone who might be tired of resort food. The dining options were far superior, and the atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. The Marina in Hurghada city also stunning, making it a great place to walk around and take in the views. I only wish we had known about it sooner, as it was one of the highlights of our trip. Would I return? Probably not. Until they improve their customer service and overall experience, I wouldn’t recommend this resort to others looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. I only gave it two stars for the views and spacious room but overall not a nice stay !

Safina Ali

If the hotel wants to improve and increase business then there are few main points they need to consider. 1. Get lifts installed 2. Up grade the rooms simple DIY fixes 3. Pool floats either repair the room full of punctured floats you have or buy more as there is not enough to go around which causes arguments between guests. 4. Entertainment especially at night needs a BIG improvement, the entertainers look like they just make things up as they go along it’s the worst organised entertainment I’ve ever seen and I travel a lot. 5. Up grade the dinning room to make it feel inviting and comfortable to eat in.

Sally Hornsey

3* Hotel. All inclusive is not all inclusive!! Read the small print. Wine and water not included. Fruit juice not included. Ice cream not included. Food not good for what's supposed to be a4* hotel. The a la carte Italian restaurant is inclusive one time (BUT you have to pay for drinks?!?) And food is not good... dish of the day? Beef stroganoff?!?!?! Errrrrr not Italian! Pools are cold.. even the heated one is freezing. Slides are on for minimal time a day. Cheap as chips hotel. Is what you make it. Staff are super friendly if you tip.

Jacek Galach

We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights only, since we were travelling across the Egypt. There was no toilet paper in the bathroom and we had to wait at least 10 minutes for the hot water under the shower. The food was far from being delicious. The worst thing were extremely loud animations until late night. Be sure to have ear plugs, otherwise you won’t be able to fall asleep. Overall it was a terrible experience.

Bel

Just finished my stay at this place. Honestly so disappointed the food was terrible very bland and very little options it was always just meat rice or pasta. They have a Chinese restaurant, nothing Chinese about it. And the Italian? Absolutely disgusting can’t even call the pizza a pizza it was raw. My boyfriend has also gotten food poisoning while we have been away. I urge you not to book with them unless you’re ready for disappointment. The rooms were very poor and dirty. The “spa” staff are constantly following you and trying to force you to buy there treatments. The “all inclusive” is not. You have to pay for water, wine and if you go to any of there “included restaurants” you have to pay for drinks. I am a wine drinker but have taken to the free beer since it’s £30 a bottle and they won’t let you just buy a glass. It was honestly the most disappointing experience. The pillows feel like you’re sleeping on a slab of concrete and the food is just as bad. I don’t know what else I can add to warn people but please do not book this hotel. They all beg for tips and pester you. Probably the worst holiday myself and my partner have had. Also so many works being done that half the resort isn’t accessible the whole place smells horrible and is dusty. Not to mention all the male staff looking at me like I’m an object I’ve never felt more uncomfortable in my life as a young woman.

Aleksandra Pa

I spend 9 days with my family on all inclusive. The hotel was very nice and spacious. The food was good and the service was also very nice. The choice of food and drinks was impeccable. A big plus is the sunbeds on the beach and a small bar, a very nice way to spend time. The downside is that most of the activities were conducted in French and not always translated. The hotel is generally worth recommending .End of season lots off sale and much more quiet. Weather 23 degrees and not much sun in that part of Create.

Michal Lushi

We had an exceptional stay at this lovely hotel! The dining options were impressively diverse, featuring a wide variety of meats, fish, side dishes, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and delicious ice cream. The restaurant, with its cozy atmosphere and stunning sea view, was a highlight of our experience. Access to the beach is very convenient, The beach area was pleasant, with sun-beds available. The hotel maintained two beautiful pools, both featuring a lively atmosphere with music and breathtaking views. There’s also a designated shallow area for children, along with a gaming room to keep them entertained. The staff was friendly and engaging, providing excellent service - multilingual, speaking German, French, and English. They were incredibly welcoming, always smiling, and eager to assist in any way. Overall, we had an amazing time and highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a fantastic all-inclusive experience!

mrvinov

I was with my partner on a week's holiday, I definitely do not recommend this hotel if someone suffers from asthma. The entire hotel smells incredibly of chlorine, which made it hard to get out of bed in the morning plus a sore throat. I will also add that people using wheelchairs or the physically disabled will have problems getting to the hotel or moving around on its premises. Apart from that, the hotel is really nice, nice views and we got a nice room (for an additional fee of course). Hotel service at a high level so there was nothing to find fault with. Animation only in French so if someone wants to go to this hotel with children, please keep that in mind. The drinks at the bar were very weak, the wine from the restaurant was much stronger, strange. Souvenir shops at every turn are a big plus, two supermarkets right next to the hotel are also a plus. The sea is about 200 meters from the hotel, so very close. Greetings to the entire hotel staff and management! 🩵

Simone Klyeisen

It was a perfect stay ! Absolutely fantastic staff, makes every single wish become reality. Service was really great in every single language. Food was really amazing, they offered a big selection of traditional dishes and absolute tasty classics. The rooms were cleaned near to perfection. Every day off our stay. Absolute 10/10, would totally recommend to everyone.

Rachael Green

Currently staying at this hotel and loving every second. Its a beautiful hotel and the staff are wonderful. Food is great and selection of drinks on the all inclusive are good. Rooms are nice, but there is lack of privacy on the ground floor junior suite room balconies. Also when the room is cleaned some surfaces are not wiped down? I.e. bedside tables and some areas of the floor. The bathroom also let's down the room. As a 4 star this is quite a standard thing to do in our eyes. My 6yro was also upset he couldn't go on the water slides due to their rules of it, which we felt was excessive and one of the reasons we booked so that was disappointing. The hotel shop and jewellery shop was lovely. The a la carte restaurant was great. The hotel also have a section on the beach and private beach bar and we thought that was one of the best highlights. The entertainment is absolutely terrible. We'd come back as a couple but probably not with kids

Jayne Barrowes

All around 5* Team/Hotel. Booked for my birthday and wasn’t disappointed. The hotel went above and beyond to celebrate for me with a lovely cake towel on my bed with petals to dinner with candles and balloons.! Every single day was better during our stay, the staff were so welcoming and the atmosphere was 10/10. ( We made some new Egyptian friends :) ) Really enjoyed the activities, relaxing by the pool and beach. Food was just ok and had plenty of options but was not anything to mark them down for. Thanks for having us!

Wasim Wahid

We went second time to the same resort. But we didn’t get good experience at this time. 1. Animation team(entertainment guys)- they look very dead as compared to last time. And few of them only approach only white young families. They didn’t even come to us at once. Always surrounded with white people. 2. Feel like too much racism as the staff and animation team only approach white European or Russians. 3. Room 102-103, Room service guy was good but every other day rooms were not that clean as we expected. 4. During meal time no one would approach us for the drinks apart from two staff member Ala Ahmad. However, other catering staff were happy to serve white people. For the Aurora admin team ( please upgrade your animation staff). Overall giving 2 stars because of disappointment from animation team.

Joudy Tamer

I've been going here with my family since forever and my parents went before I was even born It's one of the best hotels ever and everytime we say like we wanna go try a new place we always just end up at aurora oriental Resort. It's perfect and the rooms are very well kept and you are always greeted with the biggest smile , the staff are very hardworking and go out of their way to help you. Also, the food is super delicious and the restaurant is very clean and luxurious. And don't even get me started on the animation team, they are so energetic, lively and very vibrant and enthusiastic. Overall, This hotel has been our go-to for years, and every visit is filled with wonderful memories. I can't wait to return and create even more!.

Jo Taylor

Lovely hotel not too big, food was good but the restaurant had self service that was too spaced out. If you wanted salad with your shawarma they were at the opposite ends of the restaurant as was the bread! Rooms could be updated but clean and functional. Sea is very shallow so not suited for swimming.

Vincenza Mazzotta

everything was fine except for the cleaning and the availability when they had to change the linen. In 8 days the sheets were never changed and I struggled to get them to give me the towels.. the rest of the resort was excellent..

Rafał (Rougheee)

We’ve just returned from our 8-day holiday. The staff were very polite and helpful. The hotel itself does deserve its three stars. The rooms are quite spacious, regularly cleaned, beds comfy (could have been joined permanently to avoid sliding apart). The portable air-conditioning unit requires leaving the balcony door open and is quite noisy. With all the noisy entertainment on the stage by the pool one just wants to keep the windows shut to enjoy some silence. We were provided with the All inclusive option: the food was quite tasty but of average quality ingredients. Luckily, there were many options to choose from so everyone should find something to please their palate. We have only tried breakfast and dinner meals as at the time of lunch menu or pool bar snacks we were away sightseeing or enjoying the beach. The location is okay, exactly as described on the website. The free beach bus could run more frequently though. It’d be great if the pool and jacuzzi areas were available until 9p.m. We didn’t get the chance to use them more than 3 times throughout our whole stay because of such short opening hours. The lifts need more attention and the room doors that are far from soundproof. On the whole, it was a very pleasant stay.

Michael

No other words but excellent! Nice clean hotel with very friendly and always helpful staff. We don't do all-inclusive very often, but it's a lot easier with 2 young children, but it was by far the best all-inclusive food we have had! Endless choice and always something different every day. Also, lovely fresh, thin based pizza is available all day from the snack bar along with salad and other snacks. The bottom pool is always lovely and warm, and a great little kids pool and kids club to the rear of the hotel. Had a great room that always had the sun on the balcony and nice views over the pool. Great entertainment on a night and a good mixture of music playing through the day. Little kids' arcade area was handy for nighttime. Only 1 negative was that the gym was very basic, which could do with a bigger room and some more weight lifting equipment. Will definitely visit again!

Sarah Goddard

Dani and Johny & team were great with the kids, kids club in general was good, maybe have some more structure events like treasure hunt they loved that, and giant jenga. Pools and facilities lovely. Food good. Pool bar had good selection of snacks and drinks. Also plenty of loungers and chairs. Only thing is distance from the beach but we were aware we’d have to rely on shuttle bus.

Judi Ryan

We can't fault the hotel in general. If your idea of heaven is lying by the pool in the sun all day then this is a great place to stay but for us the negatives were the location and our room location. We enjoy walking to the lighthouse daily but the hotel was too far for a comfortable walk, there was a free bus and the local bus and taxis but we enjoy the exercise, also we like to stay on the patio/terrace and don't go near the pool but our room was in blockD and the patio was is shade all day we did ask to be moved and the hotel did move us to a sunnier room. The positives hugely outweighed the negatives. The rooms were very nice and comfy, the food was full of choice and tasty, every meal there was always chefs cooking fresh as well as the preprepared food. There was always good daily and evening entertainment and the staff were great. We would not come back but only because of the location if we didn't want our daily walk we would be back in a flash.

SC

Mirador Maspalomas has an excellent location - however, the hotel requires you to wear a wrist band if you opt for all-inclusive. Unfortunately, the staff were unapologetic and did not provide alternative solutions when asked about alternative ways to demonstrate that we'd paid for all-inclusive (for instance, the receipt, keycard and suchlike). If you're someone who has skin allergies or rashes - or simply do not like to wear a wrist band for hygiene or aesthetic reasons, I strongly recommend discussing this early on with the staff or seeking alternative hotels that offer flexibility with this. For the avoidance of doubt, my 1-star for service is not reflective necessarily on what went well - true service standards emerge when something doesn't go as 'expected' and how staff approaches this situation. In this instance, staff fell short of flexibility and empathy and I will not be opting to stay here again.

Josh Singleton

We have just returned from a beautiful 3 night stay at the hotel on the all inclusive package. I had initial reservations regarding the hotel after looking through reviews but was glad that they didn't reflect our experience. - The room was gorgeous and well set up, lovely balcony and view of the pool. - food was enjoyable but nothing special. The buffet in the morning has a great selection and lunch + dinner you order from the app at your table, with salad options by buffet. The a-la-carte restaurant was fully booked which was a real disappointment. Avoid the bar snacks in the day though, dry and inedible. - The drinks were awesome, great selection and delicious cocktails. - Staff were warm and welcoming, always happy to support. We really enjoyed the service from Chris at the pool bar. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable escape from life. It's not the "foodie experience" promised on the website, but I'd return :)

Roxanne McDermott

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Although we went during a festival so we could not visit the old town of Corfu liked we wanted it was still a lovely get away. The rooms were beautifully decorated with lovely balcony’s. The whole hotel was decorated and stunning. The food everyday throughout the breakfast, snacks and dinner were delicious. The all inclusive only option was amazing as we had as many cocktails as we wanted. We got to enjoy the pot smashing and also the fireworks on one night. The whole atmosphere at Cooks Club was fantastic. Location wise not that great but a bus stop is right outside the hotel so you can travel.

Ryan Nicholls

Hotel looks GREAT, but reality is, it’s instagrammable but not great. Food is poor / average. Menus sound great, but reality is most things either in the snack bar or main restaurant were pretty poor. Sun loungers super uncomfortable. No AC in the hotel rooms. Walls super thin so can hear your neighbour speaking / watching TV. Service and staff nice. Pool was nice. Gym was ok, but again no AC. Electricity would fail and turn off cardio kit. Wasn’t ideal. Overall, the pictures were great and sold it To us but I wouldn’t go back to the hotel in Corfu. Overall 4/10

emma donaghy

Had a fabulous time celebrating family birthdays. All staff were helpful and attentive. Food was lovely and a good variety, especially breakfast. Live music and DJ were brilliant and all (but 2) guests were friendly and we had a ball. The unicorn and dino special appearances were the icing on the cake.

Samantha Mckane

Hotel is absolutely stunning, staff were great, food was amazing, branded drinks and entertainment was brilliant only downside was one of the other guests who was French I think who actually posted a 1 * review below was an absolute misery, the entire guests at the cooks club were happy and enjoying themselves except for her, if she wasn't happy with people having a fabulous time and wanted total peace and quiet she should have booked into a nunnery. Overall 5*+