La Florida Apartments

I have booked this hotel in 2009 + 2010 and looking to book again this year, I have taken a few guys to visit the island as we have played a few games of Cricket during the winter months with the locals at the local football ground, the hotel has very welcoming Receptionist and Pool bar attendant who are only too friendly to help with and issues and have excellant knowledge of things to do, the Rooms are cool if you leave the terrace door open or sitting by the pool and a dip in the pool just to cool off frequently is just great,the supermarket is very handy as is the Purple Turtle for watching Sport in the evenings with cheap drinks as long as you drink they are open, strongly recomend the bus trip to the volcano and the wind drinking went down a storm.

My girlfriend and I went on a winter holiday in January, when we arrived at the hotel we thought the entrance wasn't the most appealing, however once you are through reception and see the pool area, our doubts were gone.
Our room was massive for what we paid. We were pleasantly surprised by the size and cleanliness. It was extremely well equipped, especially for a 2* hotel! The bedroom was well laid out as it has windows with shutter that were corridor facing, this kept the sun out in the early hours of the morning, but make sure you leave the door open so you don't sleep in and miss you day!
The pool was great, very clean and just 1 euro for a comfy mattress. The pool was very cold so we didn't swim much this was due to the time of year and had nothing to do with the hotel in general. The bar owner was lovely and very friendly and helpful.
The main promenade is a 15 minute walk from the hotel, which is a great place to go for dinner. We would recommend the New World Chinese restaurant which is just before the main street. Its nothing like the takeaways here, it's proper authentic cuisine. Also there's an awesome Mexican restaurant, its about half way up the street (can't remember the name!) but its awesome!
Best place for drinks and pub entertainment is the Sunset Beach which offers great views of the beach and tasty cocktails plus 10% discount card if you come again!
If you fancy a quieter scene that's a bit closer to the hotel, head to the old town, which is 5 minutes away. There's a lot of nice little restaurants and bars here.
We had a great time here and would highly recommend going here! Especially if you don't want to be right in the noisy area of the resort!

If you are coming to these apartments dont worry nice and clean plenty of sun beds to go around cafe/bar on site 2 supermarkets with in 2 mins walk from apartments lots of bars cafes around taxi to the strip area only 2 euro if you dont like walking if you want the ritz then book else where these are good value apartments but clean and basic with a nice large pool area

1 reader found this review helpful

i stayed in these apartments fro two weeks recently and found them to be very clean, spacious and staff very friendly, maids come most days, its very central, supermarket nearby and in general i would go back again. the only thing that leaves apartments down is the plant boxes that are every where people often put cigeratte butts into them and they were not cleaned out. but to be fair thats minor as other than that they are well worth stayin in and priced well.

4 readers found this review helpful

firstly the entrance hall to reception is very bad. when we booked in we had to climp steep stairs and cross by swimming pool to get to apartment. the apartment in fairness was clean but the heat inside the apartment was unbelieveable as there is no air con. the bedroom is next to hallway and constant noise and banging all night long. we have put this down to experience and wont be staying there again.

11 readers found this review helpful

just got back from la florida apts. everything about the holiday was great,the apt was basic but everthing you need was there, cleaning staff, reception,janitor all very freindly and helpfull.apts where spotless, balconey was large and very private,pool was kept clean everymorning,pool bar was very clean and staff very freindly and food was very good. will be booking these apts agian cant wiat to get back there .supermarket underneath apts was very handy and stocked everything.puerto del carmen itself is a lovely place nice beaches nice places to eat.

3 readers found this review helpful

as we entered our apartment the rooms were dark and smelly, we cleaned and put aerosol spray all over, the balcony was large and pool side, but that was the only consolation. the walls were paper thin and you could hear everything next door, but the worst was every evening you could hear everyone coming home from there nights out at all times, singing and arguin. the final straw was being continually woken up and at 4 oclock in the morning having the irish contingent arriving back singing and shouting, and when we asked them to shut up, was told that they were going to break the door down and kill us.
we ended up leaving that morning and having to pay extra in a hotel.
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2 readers found this review helpful

we stayed at la florida last week, as soon as we opened the door it smelt damp musty and old,we asked to be moved but they said it was full,we decided just to get on with it, but really even if you get a cheap deal its not good enough. we had asea view and looked over the road room 102, but were also above the supermarket which opened at 6am and woke us each morning moving all the goods about. I cant say it was dirty, it was just old and damp, use the towels once and they just smelt.

4 readers found this review helpful

I stayed for one week in September 08. I booked this place on price, and was not disappointed. When I arrived I asked the blond girl on reception if I could change room to one on the top floor. She was very helpful on this occasion, as well as on a few others when I asked her about different things; I'm not sure why she gets such a bad review, I found her quite okay.
The room was good, the pool area was fine, if a little slippery. The cleaning service was very good. The supermarket downstairs is very convenient. There are plenty of bars within a short walk The town centre is a bit further, and the area is hilly, so if you have trouble walking or are lazy then you will need a taxi.
My only problem during my stay was with a particularly rowdy group of lads, who would come in about 4-5 am making a hell of a racket. I would have expected the hotel to do something about this, especially after they vomited, and worse, in the corridor outside their room.
I am just now booking again for next summer.
And if you want to try scuba diving I have not been anywher better for learners. I thoroughly recommend Safari Diving.

8 readers found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend stayed in the apartments a few weeks ago, after reading reviews before we went, we were both slightly nervous to say the least.
The apartment was very spacious, very clean and the kitchen facilities were fantastic for those wishing to eat in.
The maid cleaned the room 6 days out the 7, and the towels/linen changed 3x within the week.
We had no problems with the reception and the times it was closed, the access to the side door was great.
Although the apartment is at the top of a hill, there are some great little bars, which are very friendly and cheap too!
The purple turtle was great!....the staff were lovely, the food was great and the drinks cheap!
i would recommend to anyone to stay at the la florida apartments.