What a fantastic surprise this hotel turned out to be. We arrived in darkness in the early hours of the morning, and went straight to bed after a long day's travelling. On awakening, we made our way to the balcony and pulled back the blinds to reveal the most fantastic view I have ever seen. The view over the pools led to a picture perfect view of the Mediterranean, with the sun overhead. The rooms we had booked were clean, modern, and well equipped with TV, double bed, cupboards, fridge, air conditioning, coffee machine, kettle, and a selection of tea, coffee, drinking chocolate etc. The bathroom was a good size with a really good shower. Clean towels were provided in the room daily, rooms cleaned, and fresh bedding. So glad we booked the premium for this trip as it was all inclusive, with a VIP area with four separate pools, private bar that was open from 10am to 6pm, sunbeds, parasols, daybeds, and poolside showers. Food was served at the VIP bar all day, (the burgers are not to be missed), fresh fruit, pastries, pasta, fishcakes, chicken nuggets, hotdogs, cake, fries, wedges, salad, and whatever you wanted to drink. All of this was included in the price, so it was just a case of helping yourself. The bar staff would also bring around some tasty morsels for your refreshment while you sunbathed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were of very good quality, with something for everyone's taste. I found it difficult to fault the catering as a lot of the food was cooked in front of you and was always fresh. I don't think I've ever been anywhere that carved roast suckling pig, whole salmon, roast beef, or fresh fish cooked to order. There was honestly too much to choose from and everything we tried was delicious. Different themed nights also ran in the restaurant with Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, and Spanish. There was entertainment every night which was okay, with cocktails, spirits and beer all readily available. The staff were all really friendly, professional, and approachable. They even had my laundry cleaned and returned within 24 hours. Nothing seemed to be a problem for the reception staff, who also arranged a taxi for me, showers before we left the hotel, and an iron with small deposit, which is returned when the iron is brought back. I wouldn't even bring a towel to this hotel, they provide them for poolside with a small deposit, which is also returned. Outside of the hotel has a lot of shops to dip in and out of, and restaurants dotted about the area. If you feel you have to go out of the hotel for food, there is a lovely restaurant called "Vinecia". The food here was the best I have tasted, but book a reservation as it's extremely popular. Fair prices too. I would not hesitate in recommending this hotel to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday, I had a brilliant week and returned home happy and relaxed. Thank you to everyone at Hotel Palia Maria Eugenia for making our stay most enjoyable.…