Sol Barbacan Aparthotel, Playa Del Ingles, Canary Islands
Hotel Information
Recent Price: £166
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Hotel Description:
Sol Barbacan is located in the city centre and only a short walk away from the beach. There are 93 apartments and 57 bungalows on the complex. A restaurant is also on site. loading...
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Sol Barbacan Aparthotel Reviews
" This accommodation is perfect if you... "
Submitted By: Miss R Gallagher
This accommodation is perfect if you are wanting away to relax but at the same time be near the shops, bars etc
The hotel was clean and the apartments were spacious with great big balconies with sunbeds. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Although we didn’t eat in the restaurant there are plenty of restaurants nearby, and to hit the clubs and pubs in the centre of Playa del Ingles only cost a couple of Euros in a taxi!
All in all I don’t have a bad word to say about the Sol Barbacan!
The hotel was clean and the apartments were spacious with great big balconies with sunbeds. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Although we didn’t eat in the restaurant there are plenty of restaurants nearby, and to hit the clubs and pubs in the centre of Playa del Ingles only cost a couple of Euros in a taxi!
All in all I don’t have a bad word to say about the Sol Barbacan!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" Amazing, what can I say? Apartments... "
Submitted By: Mr Dingle
Amazing, what can I say? Apartments were the cleanest I have ever stayed in. Room was cleaned every day we were there, with fresh bed linen and towels. Also provided beach towels which you were able to change daily at reception. Room was also very big and plenty of mirrors, which any girl loves!
Pool area is spotless and food is gorgeous. Made us feel very welcome.
Entertainment on most night (which wasn’t to our taste), but plenty of clubs and pubs about not to far in Yumbo and Kasbah centre. Went to Irish centre which I have to say wasn’t up to much but maybe because we went so late.
If I ever go to Gran Canaria again, I will be staying in this hotel.
Pool area is spotless and food is gorgeous. Made us feel very welcome.
Entertainment on most night (which wasn’t to our taste), but plenty of clubs and pubs about not to far in Yumbo and Kasbah centre. Went to Irish centre which I have to say wasn’t up to much but maybe because we went so late.
If I ever go to Gran Canaria again, I will be staying in this hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" This was a very clean resort and may... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Coakley
This was a very clean resort and may deserve 4 stars but has its bad points,
Good points are, very clean, swimming pools nice size and small pools for the kids, beautiful gardens, nice and quiet.
Bad points,
Reception staff helpful but knew little English, entertainment was mostly for people speaking Dutch, kids club was in Dutch and entertainers made no effort to involve English speaking children, kids disco was in Dutch, 2 out of 3 evening entertainment nights were in Dutch, restaurant staff were not very polite.
We had cleaners every day but could not communicate with them as they knew no English.
Gardening would start at about 8 am either mowing the lawns or cutting trees, so don’t expect a lie in!
So for this I give it one star only, I will never go back.
Good points are, very clean, swimming pools nice size and small pools for the kids, beautiful gardens, nice and quiet.
Bad points,
Reception staff helpful but knew little English, entertainment was mostly for people speaking Dutch, kids club was in Dutch and entertainers made no effort to involve English speaking children, kids disco was in Dutch, 2 out of 3 evening entertainment nights were in Dutch, restaurant staff were not very polite.
We had cleaners every day but could not communicate with them as they knew no English.
Gardening would start at about 8 am either mowing the lawns or cutting trees, so don’t expect a lie in!
So for this I give it one star only, I will never go back.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Love this complex. Excellent... "
Submitted By: Ozmeister
Love this complex. Excellent location. Well maintained. Very good quality food. Spotless and very friendly. Booked this direct with the hotel. 3 time to stay here.
Got a beautiful apartment, complimentary bottle of wine, water, and fruit from the Management to welcome us back. 30 minutes from airport to the hotel. Great nightlife nearby.
If you don't want to eat in the hotel there is a good selection of restaurant in the Yumbo Shopping Centre nearby. Great shopping in Vincindario which is about 30 minutes on the local bus away.
The bus stop is just down the road from the complex. Would recommend this complex to couples, families, and singles in actual fact would recommend it to all.
Got a beautiful apartment, complimentary bottle of wine, water, and fruit from the Management to welcome us back. 30 minutes from airport to the hotel. Great nightlife nearby.
If you don't want to eat in the hotel there is a good selection of restaurant in the Yumbo Shopping Centre nearby. Great shopping in Vincindario which is about 30 minutes on the local bus away.
The bus stop is just down the road from the complex. Would recommend this complex to couples, families, and singles in actual fact would recommend it to all.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Although located on the edge of Playa... "
Submitted By: Mr C Brown
Although located on the edge of Playa del Ingles with all its bustle, Sol Barbacan was an oasis of calm.
Well run and comfortable it has a good range of facilities - you can choose between busy and quiet pools.
I was struck by the cleanliness of the place - only 3* in the brochure, it surely deserves four.
I have no hesitation in recommending these apartments either to those with young children or to more mature guests.
Well run and comfortable it has a good range of facilities - you can choose between busy and quiet pools.
I was struck by the cleanliness of the place - only 3* in the brochure, it surely deserves four.
I have no hesitation in recommending these apartments either to those with young children or to more mature guests.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Got transferred to this resort on our... "
Submitted By: Mr BG Goodwin
Got transferred to this resort on our second night due to Green Park being "the pits".
In every respect this is a four star complex. Place is spotless, staff friendly and helpful.
Rooms themselves were top notch. I can't pick one single bad point about this establishment. Central too, really close to the better nightlife spots. Great for couples, families and everything in between.
Worth the extra cash... trust me!
In every respect this is a four star complex. Place is spotless, staff friendly and helpful.
Rooms themselves were top notch. I can't pick one single bad point about this establishment. Central too, really close to the better nightlife spots. Great for couples, families and everything in between.
Worth the extra cash... trust me!
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" If you are deciding to go to Playa... "
Submitted By: charlottebarrett
If you are deciding to go to Playa Del Ingles in the Canary Islands, the Barbacan Hotel and Apartments is a haven if you have young kids. The most important part about this place was that I felt safe. It has that fantastic feeling. You and your children will pick up on this feeling as well and it will make all the difference for you.
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When you leave the airport you will travel for at least an hour before you reach The Barbacan. You will pass very poor areas first and you may feel that you have come to the wrong place! You will then seem to suddenly land at The Barbacan and it may look deceiving from the outside. But when you go in there you will think that you really are inside in a palace! It is absolutely adorable! And wait till you see the swimming pool! If it is at night that you arrive it will be all lit up but you will still notice the lovely coloured tiles beneath. There is another swimming pool towards the back and can be used when the other is very crowded.
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The apartments are basic enough and they have no air-conditioning. Make sure that you ask for air-conditioning because the heat at night will make you miserable. I couldn’t sleep at all at night so this is a must!
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I also found that the shopping isn’t really the best. A lot of shopping is repeated so you could be disappointed, and the shopkeepers will annoy you! Don’t get annoyed with them because they can be a bit abusive so just smile sweetly and say No Thanks.
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The beach is a bit away from The Barbacan but taxis are no problem and are very cheap.
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I would give The Barbacan 100% though and their entertainment program is the best I have seen for children. The kids still talk about it today!
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The last thing that I would advise you to do as well is to take half-board because they had great buffets and the food was really good.
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The Barbacan is belonging to the Sol group and in future I am going to follow this group in other countries as well. The Barbacan made our holiday!
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When you leave the airport you will travel for at least an hour before you reach The Barbacan. You will pass very poor areas first and you may feel that you have come to the wrong place! You will then seem to suddenly land at The Barbacan and it may look deceiving from the outside. But when you go in there you will think that you really are inside in a palace! It is absolutely adorable! And wait till you see the swimming pool! If it is at night that you arrive it will be all lit up but you will still notice the lovely coloured tiles beneath. There is another swimming pool towards the back and can be used when the other is very crowded.
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The apartments are basic enough and they have no air-conditioning. Make sure that you ask for air-conditioning because the heat at night will make you miserable. I couldn’t sleep at all at night so this is a must!
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I also found that the shopping isn’t really the best. A lot of shopping is repeated so you could be disappointed, and the shopkeepers will annoy you! Don’t get annoyed with them because they can be a bit abusive so just smile sweetly and say No Thanks.
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The beach is a bit away from The Barbacan but taxis are no problem and are very cheap.
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I would give The Barbacan 100% though and their entertainment program is the best I have seen for children. The kids still talk about it today!
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The last thing that I would advise you to do as well is to take half-board because they had great buffets and the food was really good.
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The Barbacan is belonging to the Sol group and in future I am going to follow this group in other countries as well. The Barbacan made our holiday!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2002
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Not Specified
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It is the only 4 star aparthotel on Gran Canaria and deserves the award. Earlier comments about lack of fluency in the English language from Reception staff are totally out of order from my experience!!! ALL staff on reception are FLUENT in more than one language - with English being one of those languages.
Facilities are great and of a very high standard too.
If you are thinking of a trip to Playa Del Ingles soon then think of the Sol Barbacan - you won't be disappointed.
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