Name: A relaxing Stay at Iberostar Papagayo
Item: THe Mirador Papagayo
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Scott F

Lincoln, United Kingdom

312

Reviewed 13 April 2014

Great Hotel & friendly staff

Our first time in lanzarote and first time in Iberostar hotels. I always thoroughly read reviews before booking. The hotel is spot on. No issues and in a great, quiet location right on the sea. Some incredible views, from most rooms. We did not have a complete sea view but i am sure you could ask for one......The staff are all, without exception, friendly and very helpful. Yes, the rooms are a little dated, but they are very big, plenty of space and very very clean and tidy. The rest of the facilities are perfect including the bars and restaurants, public toilets very clean and modern. We loved the pool areas, clean pool, new loungers, bars at the pool side. Normally, we find the entertainment in these all inclusive hotels a little too much - however the star friends team that provide entertainment through the day are perfect - very friendly and no pressure either way. There is activities throughout the day, plus evening entertainment in both bars....casino type cards (for fun!) , pianist, singer - plus very good main entertainment in the basement lounge - which we enjoyed every night. Good variety of talent acts plus shows they put on themselves.

The staff need to be singled out in this review - they are all incredibly friendly and helpful - in every area of the hotel!

Thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Only small problems or areas i would mention - but not by any means negative - are:

- internet access in our room - was difficult to obtain, rest of hotel seemed fine so not a major problem, just convenience.

- Food was very well cooked and delicious - every day - but was a little predictable

- Pillows were small - but we did not ask for extras during stay, they probably would have gave extra pillows for us

Would stay again.

Room Tip: Ask to ensure you will get wifi in room - if you need it for business. Ask for sea view - it is a lovely view if you can get it!

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Dear Scott,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review on your first IBEROSTAR experience and for choosing our IBEROSTAR Papagayo hotel for your visit to the stunning island of Lanzarote; it is wonderful to hear we were able to make your stay enjoyable from the moment you arrived until the moment you departed.

We took good note of your comment on our Wi Fi connections in the rooms and passed it on to our management for revision and improvement.

Moreover, we lament not being informed about your wish for extra pillows as we would have been able to provide you with more in no time; for future occasions please do not hesitate to contact our reception desk for anything you may need to fully enjoy your holidays among us.

On the other hand, we want to express our utmost gratitude for your amazing words towards our staff, as you well say their great attitude, genuine helpfulness and full commitment to ensure that our guests make the most of their stay at our hotel is definitely our main asset; we will certainly not miss this opportunity to congratulate them on your behalf for their contribution to your wellbeing throughout your stay at our hotel.

At IBEROSTAR we believe that nice leisure activities and entertaining evening shows are part of the real holiday feeling this is why our animation team strives to offer a wide range of activities for our guests to join in, we are glad to read that this was a pleasant aspect of your stay among us.

Last but not least, thorough cleaning is an absolute must for IBEROSTAR and we thank you for highlighting the cleanliness of our hotel; we strive to give total confidence in this area, being fully aware that this is the base for a comfortable holiday experience in any hotel.

Thank you again for your visit and valuable time; It will be a real pleasure to welcome you back on your next trip to Lanzarote and please do not hesitate contact us beforehand to organize every detail of your stay.

Kindest Regards,
Online Reputation Manager
IBEROSTAR Papagayo

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luv8hotels

168

Reviewed 12 April 2014

Short n Sweet

I stayed here with a group of friends in March, this was a last minute, two night stay, to extend our holiday. The staff were very friendly and we received an unexpected upgrade, which is always a bonus.

The communal areas are of a very good standard, and you are spoilt for choice at the buffet breakfast, which does not compromise on quality.

We had a suite consisting of two bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms, and a living area, which was great for a group meeting point. The rooms are in need of some modernisation, but very clean and acceptable.

The location of the hotel is good, being a short seafront walk to the Rubicon Marina containing lots of shop and restaurants, and a weekly Market.

My only negative would be to watch out at the poolside bar. I ordered a cocktail here which came in a small plastic cup and cost me the same as the tall elaborate cocktail I received in the bar.

Overall I would recommend this Hotel.

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Dear Guest,

Firstly we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your personal impressions on your recent stay at our IBEROSTAR Papagayo hotel. It is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and indeed, where necessary, improve upon the service that we provide to our valued guests.

We took good note of your comment on the drinks served at our pool bar and would like to take the opportunity to explain that as per the Spanish law, bars in pool areas and beaches are not allowed to serve drinks in proper glasses but only in plastic ones so as to avoid guests walking barefoot to cut themselves on eventual broken glasses; we sincerely lament your disappointment.

On the other hand, we thank you for pointing out the genuine friendliness of our staff as well as the quality of our extensive breakfast buffet and the cleanliness of our accommodations and public areas.

Thank you again for making us your choice hotel when visiting Lanzarote and for your kind recommendation to Tripadvisor’s readers; we look forward to serving you again in our IBEROSTAR hotels in the most beautiful destinations worldwide.

Warmest Regards,
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IBEROSTAR Papagayo

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Cliff S

Blackpool, United Kingdom

11

Reviewed 12 April 2014

I feel cheated

My wife and I booked through SAGA for a fortnight's stay at this hotel. March 27th to April 10th. We booked a side sea view room. The room we were allocated (room 511) looked out across a road to some rubbish bins. The sea was only visible from part way along the balcony, and was simply a view of some water. If we had not paid the £90.00 upgrade we would have had a room across the corridor with a pool and partial sea view. On complaining to the hotel and SAGA we were told that a side sea view NEVER applied to a room, but usually applied to a balcony, even if one had to hang over the edge to see it. Therefore I feel cheated. Its up to you whether to book this hotel or not, the food is OK but bland and repetitive. The hotel is clean.
Its about time that the English trading standards people took an interest in this sort of scam. Rooms are advertised with a Balcony AND sea view, not as with a balcony WITH sea view, if you understand my meaning.

Room Tip: Pool or Sea view rooms are OK

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Dear Guest,

First and foremost we thank you for sharing a review on your experience at our IBEROSTAR Papagayo hotel; it is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and indeed, where necessary, improve upon the service that we provide to our valued guests.

Although we sincerely regret reading your disappointment on the location of the room we accommodated you in, we would like to take the opportunity to point out that we make our allocations in accordance with the room type selected at the time of booking through travel agents and tour operators; In order to be ensured to see the sea from inside the room, we suggest a seafront view accommodation; the side sea view meaning that the front view may be on the gardens, street or pool depending on the hotel’s location, with the sea on the left or right seeable from the balcony and not from the room; we lament the misunderstanding.

Moreover, the gastronomy being one of the prime pillars of IBEROSTAR we are very sorry to read that our buffets did not meet your expectations; however, the variety is guaranteed by the 15 days menus rotation followed by our Chefs in order to ensure that our guests can savor many different flavors throughout their stay at our hotel, ranging from local succulent dishes to the best international delights in order to cater for all diet requirements and please all palates, we regret we couldn’t conquer yours.

On the other hand, thorough cleaning is an absolute must for IBEROSTAR and we thank you for highlighting the cleanliness of our hotel; we strive to give total confidence in this area, being fully aware that this is the base for a comfortable holiday experience in any hotel.

Thank you again for your visit and the courtesy of your time; hopefully we can fulfill your expectations in the near future, and remain at your entire disposal for any request you might have regarding coming vacations. It is our goal to make our guests enjoy of a splendid holiday, therefore we are always willing to guide you in our call center or through our webpage to make sure that you book an IBEROSTAR hotel that can make all your wishes come true.

Kindest Regards,
Online Reputation Manager
IBEROSTAR Papagayo

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ken1955_11

Gloucester, United Kingdom

45

Reviewed 11 April 2014

Could be so much better

The staff and food at this hotel are brilliant, however the fabric of the hotel could be a lot better. It would seem that general maintenance is a bit lacking, with parts of walls broken/falling off. Bath in our room chipped and not repaired properly. The entertainment team made a joke about one of the stars (from the 4star iberostar rating) falling on the floor, therefore leaving only three stars on the wall. !! WIFI although free in the lounge bar for half an hour a day, was chargeable for the rest of the two weeks and only worked on one device at a time, very expensive. With today's technology and needs I would think that if WIFI was free to all for the whole of the holiday the ratings would be better. The lounge bar when in use has a pool table television and music on all at the same time!!! Yesterday someone was practicing piano, and the bar music was also playing.. We have stayed on lanzarote several times and would say that the size of your hotel is great, and we'll worth staying at. This review is intended to be positive, it should not stop people travelling here but with care the hotel could be so much better.

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Dear Guest,

Although we regret reading that your stay at our IBEROSTAR Papagayo hotel did not live up totally to your expectations, we thank you for the time you spent to review your overall holiday experience among us.

We would like to take the opportunity to point out that our hotel is continually being taken care of by our maintenance team onsite so as to guarantee our original standards at all times; for instance we just finished renovating our lobby, lobby bar and terraces’ furniture for the comfort of our guests; moreover we also would like to point out that the show you refer to was “Mamma Mia” telling the story of a lady renovating a hotel and this has no relation whatsoever with our IBEROSTAR Papagayo.

Related to our internet connection’s prices, this is a matter decided by our central office on a global level, nevertheless we commit to pass on your comments to the department involved for information.

On the other hand, your enthusiasm for our staff is very much appreciated and will be a great source of motivation; we will certainly not fail to convey your very kind compliments to all of them.

Last but not least, we loved reading your praising comments on our buffets; at IBEROSTAR we have a genuine passion for gastronomy and strive to make it one of the highlights of our guests’ stay among us; it is very rewarding to read you enjoyed every dining experience among us.

Thank you once again for your visit and the courtesy of your time; we hope that you had a pleasant journey back home and remain at your entire disposal through our call center to help you choose your next IBEROSTAR destination among more than 100 hotels in the most beautiful destinations worldwide.

Kindest Regards,
Online Reputation Manager
IBEROSTAR Papagayo

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758lucy_

Birmingham, United Kingdom

32

Reviewed 9 April 2014

AMAZING HOTEL

Arrived on the 31st of March with my mother for a week and had one of the best holidays. I booked the holiday and hotel a week before and wasn't sure what to think. I read the reviews of the hotel and was happy with going ahead and booking it.
The hotel was fantastic, it was clean and the pool area was spotless with a fantastic view of the sea. All of the staff were so helpful and really friendly. I loved where the hotel was situated but if you want to be in a busier area then it may be slightly out. We walked to the harbour and then onto Playa Blanca twice a day after breakfast and dinner, the harbour rubicon is gorgeous and there are lovely boutiques and a supermarket there.
Our room was a family room and we loved the fact it was more spacious and had a fridge to keep some drinks in. The cleaner Barca did a lovely job and left us a fresh flower which i thought was a lovely touch.
We went half board and the food was excellent, so much to choose from and if you wanted to be healthy or treat yourself you had the option too. The chefs and waiters were happy and the food was lovely. The pancakes in the morning made my day.
Our stay was perfect, there really wasn't anything i could fault apart from not booking 2 weeks. If i was to return to Playa blanca i would 100% return to this great hotel.

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