Coronas Playa Hotel, Costa Teguise, Canary Islands
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Recent Price: £90
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This newly constructed Coronas Playa Hotel is situated in a prime beachfront setting within peaceful surroundings, ideal for a relaxing holiday. The "Playa Bastian" beach is just in front and the famous "Las Cucharas" beach only a few minutes away. loading...
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Coronas Playa Hotel Reviews
" lovely hotel but with one problem! "
Submitted By: gaynorwilliams11@aol.com
Got to say my rating of this hotel is lower than most have scored it, not to say this is not a very good hotel because it is. The staff are brill, nothing is too much trouble, the place is really clean and tidy, The staff make sure that standards are very high, The food was good but my husband and I found it a bit bland for our taste so ate out 5 of the 11 nights we we're there, The reps are very good and the pool enterainment was very good and very funny at times( if your into a very loud reps !!)but do beware they will try to drag you off your sun lounger to join in. I'm afraid to say the reason I have given this hotel a lower rating is purely down to really hard and uncomfortable beds. After one night we complained and we're told they we're aware of the hardness of some beds, so much so that the manager had ordered mattress toppers for them, We got them on our 4th night but they only improved the problem slightly, after talking to other guests we found out that some beds we're Ok some not. So if you are going to this hotel make sure you ask about the beds as soon as you arrive, I suffered with a bad back for most of my stay and as you spend at least a quarter of your holiday in bed I feel the scoring is fair which is a shame because it is a lovely hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" an excellent hotel with friendly staff set in a perfoect location near the centre of Costa Teguise "
Submitted By: bjar
We have just returned from a week at the Coronas Playa. A very relaxing week. The 'over 16'age group added to a perfect holiday. The hotel is wonderful, clean with friendly helpful staff.Within an easy stroll to the resort centre.Food was excellent with a wide selection to suit all guests at breakfast and evening dinner.
Entertainment is available all day and during the evening but no pressure is put on anyone to join in. The two pools work well, with the top pool for those who wanted to relax,sunbath or swim and the bottom pool used for water aerobics, polo and games.
The evening entertainment was varied and good and hosted by the reps. (Louis, Caroline.Krispie and Matt) Although an adult environment, the entertainment was void of the usual bad language often used to 'entertain'.
Well worth the money
Entertainment is available all day and during the evening but no pressure is put on anyone to join in. The two pools work well, with the top pool for those who wanted to relax,sunbath or swim and the bottom pool used for water aerobics, polo and games.
The evening entertainment was varied and good and hosted by the reps. (Louis, Caroline.Krispie and Matt) Although an adult environment, the entertainment was void of the usual bad language often used to 'entertain'.
Well worth the money
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Newells Travel
" Wish we were still there! "
Submitted By: talbotclan
We could only go for a week but what a fantastic week we had. This hotel is so, so clean and the staff are the most friendly people you could meet. Nothing is too much trouble, they all work so hard to make sure you have a relaxing time. The rooms are enormous and the beds are huge - luxury, they are firm but toppers are available if you want them. We all slept fine without them.
This island is windy but this is actually good as it stops you feeling hot. The temps were about 35 - 40 while we were there but it certainly didn't feel that hot.
Luis will entertain you all day long around the pool with a variety of activities such as water fitness, water polo, line dancing, boules,skittles and golf putting but there's no pressure, you can just watch.
Every evening the entertainments team work between 8pm - midnight laying on quiz shows, dancing, music, singing etc and there is quite often a visiting artist eg comedian or dancers . We saw 2 good comedians, an Elvis tribute and a Lord of the Dance show which were all very good.
Some previous reviews talk about average age - there are admittedly quite a few people over 55, hwever we are 42,43 and our daughter came with us she is 16. We found plenty of other families our age and made some really good friends. Our daughter had plenty of company from other teenagers and they all had a great week together.
We loved this hotel and would happily recommend it to anyone.
This island is windy but this is actually good as it stops you feeling hot. The temps were about 35 - 40 while we were there but it certainly didn't feel that hot.
Luis will entertain you all day long around the pool with a variety of activities such as water fitness, water polo, line dancing, boules,skittles and golf putting but there's no pressure, you can just watch.
Every evening the entertainments team work between 8pm - midnight laying on quiz shows, dancing, music, singing etc and there is quite often a visiting artist eg comedian or dancers . We saw 2 good comedians, an Elvis tribute and a Lord of the Dance show which were all very good.
Some previous reviews talk about average age - there are admittedly quite a few people over 55, hwever we are 42,43 and our daughter came with us she is 16. We found plenty of other families our age and made some really good friends. Our daughter had plenty of company from other teenagers and they all had a great week together.
We loved this hotel and would happily recommend it to anyone.
Advice: Nice promenade walk along the beach front to the main square. Takes about 15 mins from the hotel.
Activities: Catalana catamaran trip - go on the platinum sail - no children and free champagne/ drinks all day.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Brilliant "
Submitted By: dipsydoodlenoodle
My boyfriend and I have just returned from this hotel. I think we had one of the best holidays there, the hotel was clean, rooms were exceptionally large, the buffet food was very good. We were talking to a vegatarian whilst there and she said she didn't eat meat or fish and there was always plenty for her to eat - she was pleasanly suprised. I have seen reviews where people complain about the day time activities; there are two pools, one which has activities and one which doesn't. There is always an option to get away from or to join in if you wish. Joining in the games meant we got chatting to a lot of other guests.
The main age range when we went was 50+, when we arrived there were a few young couples, and as we were leaving there were more younger couples arriving. We are aged 23 and 25. It's our second attempt to a Thomson Gold hotel and to be honest if I could only ever go back to that hotel again I would be extatic. We didn't feel left out because of our age, we made efforts to join in with the older couples and as I said we made many a good friend.
The hotel enterntainers (Lisa and Louis) were lovely, they were sociable and remembered everyones names. Louis is so full of energy and tries to get everyone involved. If people messed up doing the activities no one was made to feel silly.
The restaurant staff were friendly and helpful, the waiter we used to sit near to most nights 'Jose' was really helpful. The chairs can be rough on your legs and everytime Jose saw me coming he would bring a cushion over for me to sit on, he even did that when we weren't sitting in his area.
Night time entertainment was ok, it was funny and watchable; I think they did a good job. The entertainment was aimed at the majority - which is fair enough. The entertainment wasn't mine or my boyfriends cup of tea but it was certainly entertaining enough, one young couple complained when we were there about the evening entertainment; however the hotel has to cater to the majority (50+) but it was still very good. The resident due 'Les and Lesie' were also good.
We both enjoyed it so much that we have been looking to go back :).
The main age range when we went was 50+, when we arrived there were a few young couples, and as we were leaving there were more younger couples arriving. We are aged 23 and 25. It's our second attempt to a Thomson Gold hotel and to be honest if I could only ever go back to that hotel again I would be extatic. We didn't feel left out because of our age, we made efforts to join in with the older couples and as I said we made many a good friend.
The hotel enterntainers (Lisa and Louis) were lovely, they were sociable and remembered everyones names. Louis is so full of energy and tries to get everyone involved. If people messed up doing the activities no one was made to feel silly.
The restaurant staff were friendly and helpful, the waiter we used to sit near to most nights 'Jose' was really helpful. The chairs can be rough on your legs and everytime Jose saw me coming he would bring a cushion over for me to sit on, he even did that when we weren't sitting in his area.
Night time entertainment was ok, it was funny and watchable; I think they did a good job. The entertainment was aimed at the majority - which is fair enough. The entertainment wasn't mine or my boyfriends cup of tea but it was certainly entertaining enough, one young couple complained when we were there about the evening entertainment; however the hotel has to cater to the majority (50+) but it was still very good. The resident due 'Les and Lesie' were also good.
We both enjoyed it so much that we have been looking to go back :).
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" excellent hotel ! "
Submitted By: debtraves
We have just come back from a week at the Coronas Playa Hotel.
The place is fantastice ! We asked for a top floor sea view room and got it .The rooms and bed are huge ! Very very clean .
The staff are so friendly and couldnt do enough for you .
The food is out of this world ,we both put on 4 kilos in a week !
The entertainment lacked a little for us .Reminded us of Haven holidays for pensioners !
We are 52/54 ,and were one of the youngest , but it was interesting entertainment .We would of liked more live bands .The comedian Steve Salter was good thou!
We would go back as a gold hotel it is tops !!
The place is fantastice ! We asked for a top floor sea view room and got it .The rooms and bed are huge ! Very very clean .
The staff are so friendly and couldnt do enough for you .
The food is out of this world ,we both put on 4 kilos in a week !
The entertainment lacked a little for us .Reminded us of Haven holidays for pensioners !
We are 52/54 ,and were one of the youngest , but it was interesting entertainment .We would of liked more live bands .The comedian Steve Salter was good thou!
We would go back as a gold hotel it is tops !!
Advice: it is worth every penny
Activities: The food in the hotel is superb !
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" A lovely week "
Submitted By: stephy122
Just come back from a lovely week in the Coronas Playa Hotel in Costa Teguise. Its only 15 minutes from the airport so that's our first plus.
We were greeted at the hotel by warm and friendly staff with a drink and a smile. They all spoke perfect english and our bags were taken to our room for us by the time we'd checked in. The rooms were very big, plenty of room and that included wardrobe space which is often lacking in any hotel room abroad. There was a fridge free of charge (another rarity) and a hairdryer in the bathroom. There was also a tv with limited channels unless you paid 3 euros a day for english ones. The safety deposit box was in the wardrobe and when you rented it they also provided clean towels for use round the pool. There were plenty of sun beds but some people still insisted on reserving them with their towels even though they were politely asked not to do so in literature and signs around the pool. The hotel was extremely clean. There was no litter whatsoever and the parasols and sun beds were free, granted a few of those were broken but that's perhaps the fault of the guests' over exuberance. The entertainment was not to our liking and you couldn't get a cup of tea in the Pavillion bar after your evening meal but believe you could in the other bar. The food was amazing and we managed to eat to excess at every meal time. There was a roast almost every night straight from the carvery as well as other meats prepared in many ways, many different salads and sweets to suit even the pickiest of people, something for everyone. The staff couldn't do enough for you and were efficient and very friendly. There was a full english breakfast if you wanted one and the sausages were actually like we have back home. I won't mention the bacon though!!!
The drinks were a tad expensive in the hotel but that's to be expected and the state of the euro didn't help. There was a few english bars just over the road, some had actually DROPPED their prices because of the credit crunch. There was quite a few restaurants of every nationality if you fancied a change but the hotel did theme nights eg spanish and italian nights and anyone with something to celebrate were treated to balloons, a cake and a rendition of 'happy birthday' from the waiters and waitresses.
Another plus for us was the fact that there were no children in the hotel and there wasn't the constant blaring of loud music around the pool, allowing us to relax around the pool, in the surrounding areas and even had an uninterupted siesta every afternoon.
Now to the minuses, which were only a few, firstly the beds were hard as rock so it was difficult to have a full night's sleep (some people might like a hard bed though).
The sandy beaches are very small, in coves as the area is mainly volcanic but you know that before you go surely. You had to pay for the sun beds and parasols on these beaches which were about 4 euro which I thought were a tad expensive.
The only other minus was the fact that some of the pavements were very high and didn't have dropped kerbs for wheelchairs, invalid scooters and pushchairs.
All in all the holiday was a very enjoyable one and we hope to go back again very soon, perhaps even next year.
Highly recommended!
We were greeted at the hotel by warm and friendly staff with a drink and a smile. They all spoke perfect english and our bags were taken to our room for us by the time we'd checked in. The rooms were very big, plenty of room and that included wardrobe space which is often lacking in any hotel room abroad. There was a fridge free of charge (another rarity) and a hairdryer in the bathroom. There was also a tv with limited channels unless you paid 3 euros a day for english ones. The safety deposit box was in the wardrobe and when you rented it they also provided clean towels for use round the pool. There were plenty of sun beds but some people still insisted on reserving them with their towels even though they were politely asked not to do so in literature and signs around the pool. The hotel was extremely clean. There was no litter whatsoever and the parasols and sun beds were free, granted a few of those were broken but that's perhaps the fault of the guests' over exuberance. The entertainment was not to our liking and you couldn't get a cup of tea in the Pavillion bar after your evening meal but believe you could in the other bar. The food was amazing and we managed to eat to excess at every meal time. There was a roast almost every night straight from the carvery as well as other meats prepared in many ways, many different salads and sweets to suit even the pickiest of people, something for everyone. The staff couldn't do enough for you and were efficient and very friendly. There was a full english breakfast if you wanted one and the sausages were actually like we have back home. I won't mention the bacon though!!!
The drinks were a tad expensive in the hotel but that's to be expected and the state of the euro didn't help. There was a few english bars just over the road, some had actually DROPPED their prices because of the credit crunch. There was quite a few restaurants of every nationality if you fancied a change but the hotel did theme nights eg spanish and italian nights and anyone with something to celebrate were treated to balloons, a cake and a rendition of 'happy birthday' from the waiters and waitresses.
Another plus for us was the fact that there were no children in the hotel and there wasn't the constant blaring of loud music around the pool, allowing us to relax around the pool, in the surrounding areas and even had an uninterupted siesta every afternoon.
Now to the minuses, which were only a few, firstly the beds were hard as rock so it was difficult to have a full night's sleep (some people might like a hard bed though).
The sandy beaches are very small, in coves as the area is mainly volcanic but you know that before you go surely. You had to pay for the sun beds and parasols on these beaches which were about 4 euro which I thought were a tad expensive.
The only other minus was the fact that some of the pavements were very high and didn't have dropped kerbs for wheelchairs, invalid scooters and pushchairs.
All in all the holiday was a very enjoyable one and we hope to go back again very soon, perhaps even next year.
Highly recommended!
Advice: Be careful! I got my face burned as the breeze makes it seem cooler than it actually is.
Activities: Didn
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" the greenalls "
Submitted By: greenall
This is a very good hotel excellent food, fantastic staff ,very relaxing and peaceful,however the beds are very hard and the swimming pools are too cold to use.Will definately look for a hotel with heated pool for our next winter holiday.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Exceptional Staff. Lovely Hotel "
Submitted By: kcjones
We go to mainland Spain about 3 times a year, to hotels we know, however we decided to try Lanzarote and Coronas Playa Costa Teguise as Thomson had it on offer. We were certainly not disappointed. The thing that stands out easily is the staff, every one we met were superb and did as much as they could to make the holiday super. The Thomson rep Rob gets a good mention as he had lots of good local info on the island and even though we hired a car from next door to the hotel he advised us of lots of good places to visit. The food was good and varied we don't bother with British cooked breakfast although it did look good, we were happy with the continental. The evening meal was buffet style with lots of choice which suited us. The home made hamburgers which although only seen once in our two weeks were brilliant and judging by the comments enjoyed by all. We could not fault the food at all it was great. Our room was very spacious, on the 4th floor overlooking the top pool and over the reception and Monkey bar. The Monkey bar was a bit noisy a couple of evenings but nothing too late and it did not bother us however, a couple were moved by the hotel as it bothered them. The room was clean and looked after very well by Toni, every single day. A negative was the pay TV, it did not work very well but again the hotel staff were super and tried to sort it but when it could not be fixed a full refund was given. We went to one nights entertainment, a tribute to Lord of the Dance which was very good. The bar prices are very reasonable, nice to see in a Gold hotel. A local bar to mention on the Teguise front is Hammy's. It is a small Spanish bar run by a local, Hammy and his wife Simone. Superb hosts and the nicest coffee we had on the Island. On our last day we were treated to local honey rum which was kept flowing by Hammy as a thank you for our custom and chats, brilliant. Go careful with camera shops on the front, we were lured in with a good price on an older model video camera and were basically conned into buying a not known brand which is on offer on Ebay for around £100.00, we paid 210 Euros! Don't hand ANY money over until you have the goods you want. So to conclude a good hotel, food, made even better by super staff. We would return and recommend it no problem.
Advice: Nice and quite. Lovely Island and people.
Activities: A local bar to mention on the Teguise front is Hammy's.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" my husband and i are fortunate to... "
Submitted By: Mrs Susan Robinson
my husband and i are fortunate to have three holidays a year so this one i wanted somewhere lovely relaxing and not too noisy and we were lucky enough to get it all, this hotel is the creme de la creme excellant what more can i say good food excellent staff and very very clean it is in a good position and the island is beautifull,we met some nice people on this holiday and the entertainment was first class now and again we visited steptoes pub over the road very friendly and a happy hour what more is their to say, our flight with tompson was very good too nothing was too much trouble for the hard working staff.We definately would book up again.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" my wife and i have just returned from... "
Submitted By: warrior
my wife and i have just returned from our first thomson gold holiday staying at the coronas playa hotel and we were not disappointed. it did what it said on the packet.
best holiday we have ever had. everything in the hotel is geared to you having a great holiday. the staff are marvellous and will do anything to help if you have a problem. the reps are on site throughout the day and evening and the entertainment is first class.
the hotel is large but only 3 stories high and is spread over quite a large area. two large pools referred to as top and bottom pools. where all the daily activities take place. (great fun) food is excellent with a wide choice changed daily and if you want a full english it is available every breakfast.
hotel is well run and very clean. rooms are large and airey with lovely balconies,all over looking one of the pools.
there is a tiny beach at the rear of the hotel but it is tiny and mostly volcanic rock
certainly not how it is discribed in the brochure. the best beaches in the area are north of costa teguise centre which is less than 2 miles away. there is a so called promanade which runs from the rear of the hotel to teguise centre and beyond, great if you fancy a quiet stroll,
all in all a lovely holiday in a great hotel. would we go back. yes yes yes
best holiday we have ever had. everything in the hotel is geared to you having a great holiday. the staff are marvellous and will do anything to help if you have a problem. the reps are on site throughout the day and evening and the entertainment is first class.
the hotel is large but only 3 stories high and is spread over quite a large area. two large pools referred to as top and bottom pools. where all the daily activities take place. (great fun) food is excellent with a wide choice changed daily and if you want a full english it is available every breakfast.
hotel is well run and very clean. rooms are large and airey with lovely balconies,all over looking one of the pools.
there is a tiny beach at the rear of the hotel but it is tiny and mostly volcanic rock
certainly not how it is discribed in the brochure. the best beaches in the area are north of costa teguise centre which is less than 2 miles away. there is a so called promanade which runs from the rear of the hotel to teguise centre and beyond, great if you fancy a quiet stroll,
all in all a lovely holiday in a great hotel. would we go back. yes yes yes
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just come back from 7 days at the... "
Submitted By: D Jakeman
Just come back from 7 days at the coronas playa hotel, and what a fantastic time we had. We booked the gold package with thompson and it really was a gold package. The hotel was extremely clean and well looked after, the staff front of house and back were all very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. We stayed half board and the food was fantastic, great choice and very tasty, with something for everyone. The holiday reps were great fun and were very helpful, the people also staying there at the same time were great and made our stay even better. We will be definately returning to this hotel for a longer period next time. Anyone from the hotel who reads this cheers and thank you!! Daz & Em
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" You will receive a warm and friendly... "
Submitted By: Mr E Roberts
You will receive a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival at reception. We had contacted hotel beforehand to request a high floor room - and were grateful to receive one - with a high floor you get either a full or side sea view - otherwise you are looking at a pool and other rooms. The hotel will not win any design awards.
The hotel is built over 2 complexes joined by a stepped walkway - each complex has its own pool. The upper pool is the quiet area, the bottom pool is where day time activities are held.
Each area is served by a pool bar/snack area and have a number of sun beds and fixed parasols - they are always snapped up by 09:00. The top pool is a disgrace with lots of black mould between the grouting and a number of areas missing small tiles, again with black mould appearing to have formed. The water looks clean although personally I would not swim in it - although many people were happy to do so.
The hotel is served by a single dining room and again the staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly and happy to converse with you. The dining room is clean and tidy, tables were always available. The food was good but at times boring, especially in the salad bar, which was predominently just salad items. Rarely did you get any pate, or meat selection. The main course vegtables were also toitering on the boring - with carrots/peas a rare treat.
The rooms are huge, although sparsely furnished. The rooms are kept spotless with maids who ensure they stay that way. A safety deposit box is available for a 3€ a day charge - but should be your first purchase - just for peace of mind. UK TV is also available again for 3€ per day, although you can select which days to buy. We did not take up this option as part of the holiday is to get away from UK.
Each room has a hair dryer and small fridge - although it really is not a fridge just a cooler. Do not buy fresh milk as it will go off after 2 days - buy long life Scottish milk from Netto or Spar - can't taste difference.
Entertainent is excellent - both day and night time and the Thomson Gold team do a fantastic job - their own cabaret nights in hotel - one per week are a must. Professional acts are also excellent, as are resident duo - The Score. These all appear in the wigwam - Pavillion. The Monkey Bar by reception also has acts on later in evening - normally musically duo.
The Thomson welcome is worth going to just to get a bit of a low down on the resort. Don't bother with many of their trips. We went on one to Costa Calero as it was advertised as a yacht harbour - 15€ per person and waste of time and money - access to the yacht basin was denied, so you could only view from the top walkway - it was also poorly managed as 4 people were left at hotel and had to get taxi to Costa Calero to catch us up - but to be fair to Thomson - they received a refund - hhhmmmm.
We were also advised by Thomson that it was not easy to get to Teguise market on Sunday and to go with Thomson trip at cost of 16€ each. We were first told that their were no buses - then that they only ran every 2 hours and their was a stampede to get them on the return. We took the local bus at a cost of 2€ each each way and the buse was empty on arrival at bus stop and buses were queuing up reafy to return people - could not have been easier.
We went on a Direkt Coach Island Tour - 30€ each - Thomsons wanted 63€ for that one. Coach picked up outside hotel entrance and dropped us off after excellent tour. The message is - shop around - if you want to go with Thomson please do - but their are plenty of options - much cheaper.
The weather was hot - but windy, which can lull you into false sense of security - you can burn very wuickly if not careful - so take your time and acclimatise.
Overall a very good holiday - staff and entertainment made it what it was - plus the many people we met and coupled up with on our stay - but as for Gold standard - sorry Thomson need to re-evaluate this hotel. It needs a revamp in a number of areas - especially the pool
The hotel is built over 2 complexes joined by a stepped walkway - each complex has its own pool. The upper pool is the quiet area, the bottom pool is where day time activities are held.
Each area is served by a pool bar/snack area and have a number of sun beds and fixed parasols - they are always snapped up by 09:00. The top pool is a disgrace with lots of black mould between the grouting and a number of areas missing small tiles, again with black mould appearing to have formed. The water looks clean although personally I would not swim in it - although many people were happy to do so.
The hotel is served by a single dining room and again the staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly and happy to converse with you. The dining room is clean and tidy, tables were always available. The food was good but at times boring, especially in the salad bar, which was predominently just salad items. Rarely did you get any pate, or meat selection. The main course vegtables were also toitering on the boring - with carrots/peas a rare treat.
The rooms are huge, although sparsely furnished. The rooms are kept spotless with maids who ensure they stay that way. A safety deposit box is available for a 3€ a day charge - but should be your first purchase - just for peace of mind. UK TV is also available again for 3€ per day, although you can select which days to buy. We did not take up this option as part of the holiday is to get away from UK.
Each room has a hair dryer and small fridge - although it really is not a fridge just a cooler. Do not buy fresh milk as it will go off after 2 days - buy long life Scottish milk from Netto or Spar - can't taste difference.
Entertainent is excellent - both day and night time and the Thomson Gold team do a fantastic job - their own cabaret nights in hotel - one per week are a must. Professional acts are also excellent, as are resident duo - The Score. These all appear in the wigwam - Pavillion. The Monkey Bar by reception also has acts on later in evening - normally musically duo.
The Thomson welcome is worth going to just to get a bit of a low down on the resort. Don't bother with many of their trips. We went on one to Costa Calero as it was advertised as a yacht harbour - 15€ per person and waste of time and money - access to the yacht basin was denied, so you could only view from the top walkway - it was also poorly managed as 4 people were left at hotel and had to get taxi to Costa Calero to catch us up - but to be fair to Thomson - they received a refund - hhhmmmm.
We were also advised by Thomson that it was not easy to get to Teguise market on Sunday and to go with Thomson trip at cost of 16€ each. We were first told that their were no buses - then that they only ran every 2 hours and their was a stampede to get them on the return. We took the local bus at a cost of 2€ each each way and the buse was empty on arrival at bus stop and buses were queuing up reafy to return people - could not have been easier.
We went on a Direkt Coach Island Tour - 30€ each - Thomsons wanted 63€ for that one. Coach picked up outside hotel entrance and dropped us off after excellent tour. The message is - shop around - if you want to go with Thomson please do - but their are plenty of options - much cheaper.
The weather was hot - but windy, which can lull you into false sense of security - you can burn very wuickly if not careful - so take your time and acclimatise.
Overall a very good holiday - staff and entertainment made it what it was - plus the many people we met and coupled up with on our stay - but as for Gold standard - sorry Thomson need to re-evaluate this hotel. It needs a revamp in a number of areas - especially the pool
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just returned fro a 2 week... "
Submitted By: gaztrek
We have just returned fro a 2 week holiday in the Coronas Playa Hotel and I have to tell you it was the best holiday we have had in years. The hotel is clean and very friendly its the first time I've been kissed by a maitre de (Nat). The food is very good with theme nights jamaican spanish etc look out for the honey coated ribs on jamaican night. The rooms are massive with enough room for 2 double beds and are kept very clean our maid Loly was excellent with fresh towels and sheets every day. The whole of the Thomson team are great however I have to especially commend Louis and Laura the 2 Entertainment Reps who I have to say are the best I have ever seen. Their interaction with the guests was second to none. Playing games by the pool all day and then entertaining us at night. I have never laughed so much. They are both consumate professionals and I can't praise them enough. I plan to return in October as Louis and Laura will still be at the hotel and I can guarantee I will have the best time again. Also look out for Les and Lesley "The Score" who are great fun and very friendly they start the nightly entertainment and finish it after the main act. The acts brought into the hotel are very good Elvis is brilliant as are ABBA and the Beatles along with many others. Can't wait to get back out there for the sun and the fun. This was my second time at the hotel and when I left it was like leaving family behind 10 out of 10.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Don't listen to the moaners , My... "
Submitted By: Ms E Legge
Don't listen to the moaners , My partner & I had a lovely holiday for 2 weeks, Wow! was my first reaction when I saw the size of the rooms & balcony, never have we had so much space, & bedroom furniture,which resulted in so much easier to keep nice & tidy
Staff were always pleasant & helpful, We had a lovely greeting first night in the dining room, by Jorge on the cash desk & the Dining room Manager, They shook hands with us & the whole procedure was explained to us which made us feel comfortable at once.
The dining room was VERY clean ,with a fantastic range of foods, all presented well & piping hot ( I have arrived back 4lb heavier) in spite of avoiding the sweet buffet, there was plenty of fruit to choose from both morning & evening.
Our maid was hard working ( Loly ) & looked after us & kept our room spotless, towels changed every day & bed linen always fresh, room 252 was a good place to be with no complaints from us, apart from those pesky pidgeons that people have obviously fed before we arrived.
The Reps Donna , (Nutter Jo Slo ) Andy & Chantelle, were all so ready to help & always around when you wanted information.
The drinks at the hotel bar are expensive, which you don't mind while you are being entertained at night by excellent artists & of course Jo Slo, however earlier on there are some very good bars across the road with happy hour drinks at very good value
The bus services are really good , we got about the island by going to Arreciffe bus station where you can get about to most places.
We got a bus to Playa Blanca 2 days & got a boat from there to Rubicon where there was a lovely little market, without the usual tatt!!!, & then you catch the same boat to get to Papagayo Beach , all in all we had a lovely 2 days there.
Be prepared for windy days in Lanzerotte, as this is usual, which was alright when the sun was out , but when the clouds were covering the sun it could be a bit chilly, so if you go in March take a warm jumper or 2 & something for warmth at night.
I was very dissapointed at not being able to go in the 2 lovely big pools ,due to the water being freezing, it said in the brochure the pools were climatised ,(don't believe it) you could see the pain on people's faces when the braver ones went in (but not in long)
We went to lots of places which would take too long to write about, But the nice hotel made our holiday good, so thankyou Tomsons Your staff & all the staff at Coronas Playa for making a holiday for two 65 year olds something good. I would think it is not very suitable for teenagers But 30 years up would be enjoyable for them
P.S plenty sunbeds so no need to put towels out to book them.
Staff were always pleasant & helpful, We had a lovely greeting first night in the dining room, by Jorge on the cash desk & the Dining room Manager, They shook hands with us & the whole procedure was explained to us which made us feel comfortable at once.
The dining room was VERY clean ,with a fantastic range of foods, all presented well & piping hot ( I have arrived back 4lb heavier) in spite of avoiding the sweet buffet, there was plenty of fruit to choose from both morning & evening.
Our maid was hard working ( Loly ) & looked after us & kept our room spotless, towels changed every day & bed linen always fresh, room 252 was a good place to be with no complaints from us, apart from those pesky pidgeons that people have obviously fed before we arrived.
The Reps Donna , (Nutter Jo Slo ) Andy & Chantelle, were all so ready to help & always around when you wanted information.
The drinks at the hotel bar are expensive, which you don't mind while you are being entertained at night by excellent artists & of course Jo Slo, however earlier on there are some very good bars across the road with happy hour drinks at very good value
The bus services are really good , we got about the island by going to Arreciffe bus station where you can get about to most places.
We got a bus to Playa Blanca 2 days & got a boat from there to Rubicon where there was a lovely little market, without the usual tatt!!!, & then you catch the same boat to get to Papagayo Beach , all in all we had a lovely 2 days there.
Be prepared for windy days in Lanzerotte, as this is usual, which was alright when the sun was out , but when the clouds were covering the sun it could be a bit chilly, so if you go in March take a warm jumper or 2 & something for warmth at night.
I was very dissapointed at not being able to go in the 2 lovely big pools ,due to the water being freezing, it said in the brochure the pools were climatised ,(don't believe it) you could see the pain on people's faces when the braver ones went in (but not in long)
We went to lots of places which would take too long to write about, But the nice hotel made our holiday good, so thankyou Tomsons Your staff & all the staff at Coronas Playa for making a holiday for two 65 year olds something good. I would think it is not very suitable for teenagers But 30 years up would be enjoyable for them
P.S plenty sunbeds so no need to put towels out to book them.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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