Previous reviews made us wonder if we'd done the right thing booking here but we found everything was way above average. The modern hotel is on the seafront with a huge atrium, a well-stocked bar and large buffet restaurant. The bedrooms are spacious and well-furnished and give pool and/or sea views. The staff, in the main, were friendly and competent,... more

Am leaving this morning and just wasting time waiting for the coach. I agree with the last review. Staff in dining room especially must have been trained at Basil Fawlty school of hotel management. Our friends complained and manged to get the room cleaned. Managements excuse for the state of the corridor carpet was that not being cleaned as being... more

My wife and I (late 60's) just returned from a fortnight all-inclusive at the Amuneca Playa with Saga. (Our first Saga holiday but not greatly impressed.) Agree with much of the other reviews. This could be a really good hotel but poor management and basic design faults, eg two lifts for anything up to 400 guests, prevent this at present.... more

Shouldn't really write this or the hotel will become inundated. The staff were excellent, always smiling, always helpful and always caring. Cleanliness could not be faulted. Food was brilliant - so much choice - all well cooked and hot. Ruben a chef checked each dish as I was allergic to chicken. Carmen cooks a mean steak. Bar Staff happy and... more

We booked this hotel, with Saga, after reading some good reviews last year. A few days before our departure we were alarmed to read some more recent reviews, which gave us cause for concern. We arrived on January 16th 2008 and our first impression of the hotel was good.However, we soon realised that the later reviews were accurate. In particular... more

This was our 6th visit to Almunecar but our first to the Playa. We stayed previously in the Helios 200yds away and wanted a change and looked forward to the benefits of the fourth star. We were not disappointed . The reception and porterage were warm fast and friendly. We had a great room with at last enough hanging space... more

On the basis of many favourable reports by trip advisors on this hotel we decided to spend Christmas week here. It is true that the entrance is impressive with so many plants and such a high ceiling. The hotel is on the seafront and there is a lovely promenade with a very nice walk just in front. By the way... more

I agree with much of what the last contributor said. We visited the hotel in 2006 and really enjoyed it. We went on a half board basis with Saga. The rooms were good and I thought the buffet menu was a satisfactory 4 star standard. We enjoyed the happy hour in the bar 6 till 7. There was no problems... more

We stayed here for 2 weeks in October. The hotel lobby is stunning with a waterfall and hundreds of plants cascading from the balcony of each floor. However, there were only a few sofas and chairs and no other lounge. if you want to sit and talk then it has to be the crowded and noisy internal bar which is... more