Jardines de las Golondrinas - Elviria
Review Submitted: July 17, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
We spent a week here in July 2008, 2 adults and 2 children (5 and 2).
The accommodation was spacious. It did need a bit of tlc (broken door handles, poor lighting in bathrooms) but overall it was a pleasant place to stay. The pool was excellent and there were never any probs with sun loungers. We only managed the first morning at the beach as literally every 5 minutes someone was trying to sell you a bag, sunglasses etc or a massage. I'm not joking it was every 5 mins - a real pain!
We didn't have a car and we didn't mind being restricted to the few restaurants available (a couple of really nice ones on the beach and our favourite, Di Vino as they were so friendly, across across the road). There was one supermarket easily reached. There were other restaurants and shops across a very busy flyover but with 2 young kids we didn't chance it as there wasn't a safe route).
It was very expensive, it cost us approx 50-60 Euros per night for dinner (the kids shared a meal but did have a small ice cream each, we only had a main meal, this also included a drink each for us - except youngest).
The apartment directly above us started partying very late on the second evening but it only lasted 10 mins before someone knocked on their door and told them to quieten down. We didn't hear anything else for the rest of the stay.
All in all we had a very relaxing and enjoyable week in perfect sunshine. I would only recommend it to those hiring a car or those who completely want to get away from the buzz of busy resorts.
Owner's Response: I very much value feedback from all my guests. If there is a problem during their stay I encourage guests to contact me immediately so that I can fix the problem straight away. Guests are provided with a comprehensive information pack which contains my own 24 hour contact details as well as the contact details of the company who maintain the complex and the company who maintain the apartment for me.
As well as the restaurants in Elviria Beachside there are numerous restaurants in the 2 commercial centres on the far side of the N340 road - it's a pity not to be in a position to try them all - Browns is my favourite and there are 3 Chinese restaurants, an Indian restaurant to name but a few. However if guests are concerned about walking across the flyover with small children and I can understand this having done it myself over the last 7 years and my children are now 10 and 7, then there is a taxi rank right outside the complex and the driver would run you across the flyover for a couple of euro. There is a taxi rank on the other side too for the return journey.
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