R2 Higos Beach

This is a Lovely newly refurbished Eco hotel. We were welcomed and given wristbands when we arrived. You need this to access your room, gates, lift & to pay for drinks and meals, works really well. Our room was in the front building, nicely furnished and very clean with a small balcony. Kitchen area had all you need for self catering, we asked for a toaster and one was brought to our room. A glass refillable drinking water bottle is left in your room to fill up at the fresh water machines. There was a cleaning pack and tea towel provided. Thick green Pool/ beach towels were also provided. We had plenty of hot water & there was liquid hand soap and shower/hair gel in the bathroom. The cleaning/maintenance team kept the whole place spotless and the pool area was well managed and cleaned every day. The pool sun beds, although nice, take up a lot of space when more conventional ones would create more spaces for when the hotel is at maximum occupancy, a combination of both types like there are in the Sky bar would be good. I was unable to get anywhere to sit after going for a swim on several occasions. There is a second “pool” more of a pond as it is not enough to swim in. This had sunbeds all around it but the whole area was closed off throughout our stay. There are terrace areas above reception and the gym where seating and/or sun beds could be placed giving alternative relaxing spaces. The Sky Bar on the roof was a great area to relax in with plenty of seating and sun beds but felt it closed too early and was only open five afternoons a week. Similar comments regarding the restaurant, open every day, we would have eaten there in the evening had it been open. We did not book breakfast but you can decide on the day and just turn up at the restaurant On my birthday I had a lovely message together with a bottle of wine and cake left in the room. I joined Fitness, Pilates and yoga with Anneka and Nelli on Tue, Thurs & Saturdays, lovely ladies and classes were very professional. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. We would recommend the Higos Beach aparthotel.

Although jet2 were cheaper, we decided to do it ourselves and book a junior suite through their own website which isn't offered through the jet2 website as they were on ground level. We took a taxi which is approx £200 return. On arrival at the hotel we were greeted with a nice smiley receptionist, but said we hadn't made a booking! After a few minutes of panicking, she did find our booking and gave as a wristband to open the door and gave as instructions how to find our room.On walking to our room we were disappointed to find that we would be looking over a carpark.We tried to open the door with our wristbands but couldn't open it, we even asked the gardener if he could help, he tried but told as to go back to reception. Another receptionist checked our wristbands and said there was nothing wrong with them and came to our room to show as what to do. we had been pressing the wrong part of the keypad. Once we had been shown how to use them they work brilliantly. No more having to find your partner to enter your room. There were 2 sunbeds on the terrace and the cleverly laid garden hides the carpark. AS we booked through the hotel direct, we were promised cava and fruit but found a bottle of undrinkable sweet wine which was so bad it went down the sink. Even our neighbour who likes sweet wine described it as cordial and added water to hers. The rooms are very modern and comfortable , with both bedroom and kitchen area having air conditioning which was adequate.Please be aware that the S/catering facilities are very basic with just a 2 ring hob and kettle.Cutlery, bowls are provided but things like a can opener, drainer toaster etc are not provided. You are given a glass bottle for refillable water and water dispensers are dotted around the hotel. This is a fabulous idea, but I would suggest to leave as many bottles in the room as to the amount of people staying. We borrowed another one from the breakfast. Costa calma as it name suggests is not a raucous place, its is German orientated which was fine for us but if you like British pubs and tribute acts this is not the place for you. The first week we were there, the clientele were of mature years but the second week with it being school holidays brought in a mixture of ages from young couples to families with babies and older children. I am big, very big and find sunbeds a problem but here there is a choice of thick sunbeds, differing in width and height. The cabana sunbeds suited as best as they were a bit taller and easier to get on/off. The pool is haven of peace and tranquility with jazzy/ bluesy vocals played softly in the background. Instead of having a teenage boy playing at being a lifeguard and spending all his time on his phone, here is a man who is very vigilant and is always watching to see if anybody needs help with their umbrella or not obeying the rules. Even though the hotel is not adults only, I did not get splashed or a football or inflatable thrown at me.(these are not allow

We had a week stay here beginning of May, cannot fault the apartment, staff very helpful and friendly and we went to see the newly opened roof top bar/sun lounging area in the adjacent owned hotel, gorgeous views from there. Everything kept very clean. I would love to know where to buy their glasses they provide for you around the pool area, they look so realistic and feel a decent weight, please let me know... It was very quiet when we stayed there. The only thing I would say, which was no fault of the hotel, but the transfer company Jet2 used wasn't very good. Dropped us off at the top of the main road, a few streets away and didn't turn up to collect us from our hotel for our return, even after we had confirmed the pick up point with the Jet2 resort helper and transfer company direct. Unable to get through to Jet2 for assistance. Luckily for us and another stranded couple, the hotel receptionist booked us a taxi to take us all, we were reimbursed the cost of the taxi fare by Jet2 on our return. The hotel rectionist had stated that this wasn't the first time it had happened. I would throughly recommend this hotel wonderful 👌...