Joy Roy
Our stay at Abora Catarina is absolutely wonderful! We stayed in room 364 and sad to be leaving tomorrow. The hotel has such a warm and friendly atmosphere that made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We spent so many happy hours by the lovely pools, which are clean, bright, and perfect for relaxing.
A huge thank you to the very kind staff; their genuine smiles and helpfulness truly made our holiday special. The food was delicious with a fantastic variety to choose from every day. Plus, having easy access to the stunning Maspalomas Dunes for sunset walks was a dream. We leave feeling incredibly happy! / Madeleine and Joy
Jarlath Canning
Delightful stay in room 564. A warm and comfortable atmosphere around the hotel. The staff from cleaning, room turnovers and bar/restaurant were always very kind, cheery and helpful. The hotel itself is placed on a lovely avenue which has an array of restaurant, bars and amenities, although at times you’d be tempted to not leave the hotel at all! Recommend.
Malin Therese Rosen
We had a fantastic week at Abora Catarina! It’s a great hotel, especially when travelling with children. Water slides, a kids’ club, and all‑inclusive with well‑stocked buffets offering something for everyone. The staff are friendly, patient, and always cheerful – a special thank to Katia at the buffet.
The entertainment team is amazing, although we would have preferred the evening shows to start a little earlier. The hotel also has a perfect location close to the sand dunes and within walking distance of Meloneras, Playa del Inglés, and the Cita and Yumbo shopping centres.
We’ve had a wonderful week filled with sun and swimming – a perfect break from the dark Swedish January.
Darren McCann
We stayed at Abora Catarina with my wife and our 22-month-old daughter and had a fantastic holiday from start to finish. We stayed in room 242, which was very spacious and perfect for a family. The room had a large terrace with a balcony and a whirlpool jacuzzi, which was a real highlight and great for relaxing.
The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s right next to the famous Maspalomas dunes and close to plenty of food options, supermarkets, and shopping centres, all within walking distance, which made getting around very easy.
The food was very good throughout our stay, and we always found something tasty to enjoy. We were especially impressed with how quickly food was replenished, meaning everything was always fresh. The same applied to the snack bar – it was constantly being restocked, so the food was always hot and enjoyable.
A special mention has to go to the animation team. They were excellent – always friendly, energetic, and particularly amazing with our young daughter. They spent time with her on many occasions, which really meant a lot to us as parents. They organised fun activities during the day and still managed to put on top-class shows in the evening. A big salute to the animation team for the fantastic job they do.
We also really enjoyed the pool areas, and our daughter absolutely loved the splash park – it was definitely one of her favourite parts of the holiday.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Abora Catarina and wouldn’t hesitate to return. We will definitely be back.
Martin 4K
This year I stayed twice at the 3-star Abora Continental, and both stays were excellent. That is exactly why I decided to book the 4-star Catarina, expecting a better standard or at least something not worse. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed.
The staff deserve special recognition – friendly, polite and very professional. Sadly, this is where the positives mostly end.
The food was of very low quality and extremely repetitive, with almost the same dishes every day. Food was often missing and guests had to wait, as meals were served in very small portions. Despite having an all-inclusive package, I had to eat outside the hotel several times.
The rooms are very poorly soundproofed. Late at night, noise from children running in the corridors and in the room above was clearly audible, with sounds carrying through the walls and ceilings. In addition, from early morning there was construction work in the building opposite the hotel, which significantly affected rest.
The bed consisted of two single beds pushed together, but there was no locking mechanism. Because the beds are on wheels, they constantly moved apart. Throughout the stay, either my wife and I slept separately or had to squeeze into one bed, which was very uncomfortable.
The pool area feels very concrete-heavy and offers nothing special. For such a large hotel, I expected much better facilities. The games area is also poorly designed – the indoor billiard table is not properly lit, while the outdoor ping-pong and billiard tables are placed directly at the pool entrance, under an open sky and a very strong white halogen light, completely ruining the evening atmosphere. The area in front of the hotel also feels very concrete and uninviting.
To sum up: Gran Canaria is a wonderful destination, but unfortunately this hotel did not meet my expectations. I will not return. I can honestly recommend Abora Continental, but I cannot recommend Catarina.
Additionally, during lunch and dinner the coffee and tea machines in the dining area were not working. Guests were sent upstairs to use the machines in the main lobby, which is completely unacceptable for an all-inclusive hotel.
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