Reviews of Albir Gardens Apartments, Albir, Spain

brilliant hoilday @albir gardens

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

grace2k8

Comments:

me and my faimily stayed there for a week it was our 1st time ever abroad and omg words cannot decribe how brilliant it was the pool the facilities and pub the food the people were all brilliant and when we were there we went to waterparks and the name of the best one is aqua natura it is the most gigantic water park ever and there is a zoo right beside the waterpark and if ypur going to this waterpark which i would advise you to remember to wear a t-shirt because i didnt and nearly ended up in hospital but i was to strong and survived it so hope you enjoy iy if ypu decide to go there on your hoildays this year or any year in the future

We spent a week at this complex,...

Overall Rating:

2/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Panorama

Submitted By:

Ms C Walsh

Comments:

We spent a week at this complex, and that was too much. The majority of customers there were spanish nationals, and any non-spanish were frowned upon.



Even the spanish children were aware of the foreigners present, and shouted comments in spanish at both ourselves and our children. The spanish parents didn't seem to care; either because they were unhappy to see foreigners in their resort, or because it is the way they always behave.



We found the staff very rude. On two occassions, I was left waiting at the reception desk while the two receptionists chatted. When I asked them to let me interrupt for a minute, one of them raised their eyes to heaven and said aggresively "What?"



The reason I was at the reception was to enquire as to why our room had not been cleaned in three days!



Definitely avoid Albir Garden Apts!



Always ask your travel agent for a resort that is mostly the same nationality as you. At least that way you can avoid any 'cultural' clashes! Our holiday was cheap, and we now know why!

DO NOT STAY !!
it may look...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs K Riley

Comments:

DO NOT STAY !!

it may look like a nice place..but when we got there.. checking in was a nightmre, the line was out the door, our rooms weren't ready, so, we had to wait 30 mins. when we got our room key.... we went to our apartment, it took us about 20 minutes to find it..

we got in our room: Block F 107

1) the air conditonig didn't work.

2) their was NO pots,pans,knifes,forks,cups etc.. in the kitchen!

3) the maid service was ridiculous, fresh towels twice a week

4) they let dogs and cats in the hotel!



for the amount of money we paid, we would expect better service

on the plus side, the facilities for children in the surronding area of the hotel were excellent



and luckily for us, we had a relative staying 5 minutes away in a villa, so we spent most of our time there



Albir is a lovely place, and the theme parks are fanastic

Reading some of these reviews of...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

budget travel

Submitted By:

Ms P Burke

Comments:

Reading some of these reviews of this resort has made me want to leave my comment . we came to albir gardens 6 years ago and we had a ball the entertainment was brilliant the staff wereso helpfull and amazing, it was a holiday which i never forgot . It was so good that this year we decided to revisit . WE found the complex had been maintained to the same highest standard some of the old staff were still there the entertainment was better than before . The pool area is spotless with 3 pools to enjoy a poolside bar and a snack bar for food . The receptionists were so helpful and professional. The buffet restaurant was delicious wot more can i say i would have no hesitation in recommending albir gardens as a great holiday resort for families or couples and i wiill definately return with my family.

We returned one week ago from...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs K Johnson

Comments:

We returned one week ago from Albir Gardens.

We found the reception and bar staff very co operative. They worked their socks off with all the holiday makers! Ok, this is only a 3 star hotel and it is basic, but we enjoyed our stay. The appartment (H block) was cleaned every day. The air conditioning wasn't working initially but the reception sent someone to see to it immediately.(We had a heat wave 32-38c, so it was a god-send!) Our bathroom cupboard fell off as it was bumped by my hubby, they took it out of the way immediately but it wasn't replaced.

The all inclusive buffet was delicious, and catered for all tastes, loads of English food, pork, beef, lamb, chips every day, loads of veg, roasts etc...plus rice, pasta dishes, salads galore, fruit, puddings, yoghurts, ice cream etc. No one on here can complain about the food!!

We had a day trip to Valencia which was lovely (extra cost), and a free blanket trip too. We used the local buses (number 10) to Benidorm (opp side of road to hotel) and to Altea (same side) Enjoyed it all really!

The pool was quite busy, but it was adequate for a 3 star, clean and lots of sunbeds (although they are single moulded type, so not so comfy!)

The entertainment wasn't that good, if that is what you rely on when on holiday. It was fine for the kids.

We flew from East Midland airport on BMI planes. Thay are most comfy with good leg room!

A good place for a family break, but not the place if you expect luxury accomodation and entertainment!

We returned one week ago from...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs K Johnson

Comments:

We returned one week ago from Albir Gardens.

We found the reception and bar staff very co operative. They worked their socks off with all the holiday makers! Ok, this is only a 3 star hotel and it is basic, but we enjoyed our stay. The appartment (H block) was cleaned every day. The air conditioning wasn't working initially but the reception sent someone to see to it immediately.(We had a heat wave 32-38c, so it was a god-send!) Our bathroom cupboard fell off as it was bumped by my hubby, they took it out of the way immediately but it wasn't replaced.

The all inclusive buffet was delicious, and catered for all tastes, loads of English food, pork, beef, lamb, chips every day, loads of veg, roasts etc...plus rice, pasta dishes, salads galore, fruit, puddings, yoghurts, ice cream etc. No one on here can complain about the food!!

We had a day trip to Valencia which was lovely (extra cost), and a free blanket trip too. We used the local buses (number 10) to Benidorm (opp side of road to hotel) and to Altea (same side) Enjoyed it all really!

The pool was quite busy, but it was adequate for a 3 star, clean and lots of sunbeds (although they are single moulded type, so not so comfy!)

The entertainment wasn't that good, if that is what you rely on when on holiday. It was fine for the kids.

We flew from East Midland airport on BMI planes. Thay are most comfy with good leg room!

A good place for a family break, but not the place if you expect luxury accomodation and entertainment!

We just arrived at the airport...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss A Somerset

Comments:

We just arrived at the airport on a hot, sunny, day in october. We got our suitcases from the collecting bay in the airport then went to get on our coach, that took us to the hotel. It was quite a long ride and the coach was warm, we just wanted to get our suitcases in our room and hang out sunbathing round the pool, if only it was that easy. We got there and we went to check in and the reception. Firstly the reseptionist spoke a different language and had to wait for someone and when someone finally came they told us that our room was'nt cleaned and that someone was still in the room.Then we was told we'd have to wait, we only thourght that we'd have to wait about five, ten muintes at the most, but no we had to wait for about and hour and a half. Something else that really anoyed us that a big group of germans came in after us and got served before us. After waiting around and having to go back and to complaining that we'd waited for ages they told us that we could'nt get the room we was suposed to have, instead they gave us a different room. The room was ok it was very basic with just a sofa bed, a tv and small dining table in the living room, next to the living room was a small kitchen consisting of a small frige, microwave, and a table top oven that was indeed very small, so we had to cook meals seperatley which was a pain because there was four of us in one roon one adult, two teenagers and a child. There was also a bed room leading of the living room for two people with two single beds. The bedroom was ok except most nights the people upstairs would bang and you could here them walking around which was a bit annoying when you'r tying to get sleep. The next day we went and sunbathed around the pool,the pool was freezing cold,there was bits in the water, wasps near by attacking you and dead wasps in the water.The larger pool was closed of because there was a flood a few days before,and there was sand and mud around the pool which made it very slippery and i slipped twice, the outside pool toilet had bugs in it and when i say bugs i don't just meean small ones but massive ones to.The pool bar was shut and it looked like it had been shut for ages because all that was in there was boxes and just junk really.We thought that it could'nt get any worse untill we was just about to cook when we were unably to due to the reason there was no pans and hardly any plates and bowls.Later on in the evening we were getting ready to go out when we noticed there was a cat at our balcony door, as our room was on the ground floor we did'nt really think about it untill the next morning when we got up and there was about three cats there at the door,near the end of the holiday we could'nt even open the door as there was about ten cats there at the end.There was no air conditioning and both jacuzzi were closed, the service was poor the food was extremly pricey and so was the drinks and the snacks.Also the maid knocked then walked straight in, i personally would'nt go to this holiday resort again and would'nt recommend it.

A close friend of mine stayed...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2008

Tour Operator:

Budget Travel

Submitted By:

DubLass

Comments:

A close friend of mine stayed here in May. He discovered that €1,100 was stolen from his safety security box which was situated in the reception area. When he reported this to reception he was told that this does not happen. When he asked for CCTV footage of the area he was told there was none and they would not call the police for him. He reported the robbery to the police himself and was informed that another couple from England had had a large sum of money stolen from their safety deposit box also.



Avoid at all costs.

Just arrived back from this...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs J Newlands

Comments:

Just arrived back from this resort.

We went with 4 adults & 5 children.

On the whole it was very good.

A few pieces missing from one apartment but this was rectified very quickly.

The rooms were cleaned on a daily basis.

The facilities were very good and the area was very nice.

Very close to the shopping and not too close to the rowdy side of Benidorm.

I would definitely recommend Albir Gardens for a very quiet and enjoyable family holiday.

Just back from here and i...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs J Whyte

Comments:

Just back from here and i thought it was nice, we booked allocated on arrival with direct holidays, the apt were nice and clean, the resort was good, nice pools,never ate there as we went out into albir every night, would def go back,short bus ride to benidorm. albir is a nice place also.

i found this hotel excelent,it...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Mr E O Flaherty

Comments:

i found this hotel excelent,it was so clean amd smelt really nice.it was a bit small but we could cope.At first we were put in a room far away from the pool,we went to reception and and asked could we switch.the next morning they swichted us rite next to the pool.it was not a bit noisy.benidorm was good there was a water park an a historical church, so it was good.there was a nice bar across the road called the dubliners.iwoul go there again.iwoul give this apartment complex 9 out of 10.

What a lovely place to stay. I...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mr J Lloyd

Comments:

What a lovely place to stay. I have actually had the peasure of this accomodation now on no less than 4 occasions. I am lucky enough to have spent a large chunk of my life on the Coasta Blanca as my parents own a villa in Altea (A quaint little market village just 4 miles down the road). Within Alfaz del Pi lies an ex pat cricket club and this is the reason for my stay, together with about 25 others at the Albir Gardens Apartments.



It is a very well laid out resort that allows for a hgh level of privacy, without huge mutistory buidings. Each seperate 'block' is no more than 3 floors high and has easy disabled access to the lower floor of each.



The pool and lounging area is very large for an accomodation of this size and moreover is very very clean and always tidy. There is also an indoor pool and health spa facility which is very handy indeed! This is my only gripe though as oe of the jacussi's was a little grubby, but this is no fault of the hotel just the users who simply do not shower before entering.



All in all i would recommend this hotel to anyone, yes its not a 4 star but it offers good comfortable surrounding with a pleasent atmosphere in the restraunts, bars and also the pool area. The facilities are all good and free to use and enables a good easy holiday.

This is a late reveiw after our...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

MyTravelWouldn't go back

Submitted By:

Mr J Kingston

Comments:

This is a late reveiw after our holiday in August 07.On arrival at Albir Gardens we were in two minds about what the hotel had to offer.It didn't look very welcoming on the outside and looked like it needed a big makeover.As we were signing in we noticed the hotel was very crowded.We went to our room which was very clean and looked very modern which suprised us.The hotel rooms were simple the best thing was the air con (especially in 40 degree heat!) and a TV with eurosport and BBC1 on!! there was a kitchen,a dining table,sofabed,seperate bedroom and a balcony which was a good size.The hotel rooms were cleaned nearly everyday with regular bed and towel change.The hotel service was excellent and staff friendly.There was entertainment nightly which always stopped at midnight so people could get some sleep!! (even though the thunderstorms kept you awake anyway).The swimming pool was VERY crowded and very noisy with lots of foreign people almost no english at all which made us feel very alienated,the swimming pool area was also too small to accomodate the amount of people in the hotel. We had an amazing rep with mytravel called Richard he was extremly helpful and would do anything for you, he was a very friendly person and made us feel very comfortable where we were (What a legend!).Albir itself was ok the transport system was good with taxi and bus stops right outside the hotel.The beach was very nice although it was a long walk from the hotel.There is a supermarket opposite the hotel which is very good, and a restaurant we recommend called Bistro Maya Albir Mexican restaurant serving really good food and the waiters were really friendly.It is right near the beach and is worth the walk!Albir is very safe with lots of police around and a safe environment.The bad thing about Albir is the weather it was very miserable and overcast for about 4 days of our holiday which suprised us as it was August.Albir is nice but not traditional enough. Overall the hotel was ok and Albir was a bit disappointing we wouldn't go bck to Albir but do not let it put you off Spain as it is a really nice country! I hope this reveiw helped.

Excellent hotel staff very...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr J Astles

Comments:

Excellent hotel staff very friendly, lobby and bar area always clean. Pool cleaned on a daily basis, plenty to do in and out of the hotel. If you visit this hotel recommend hiring a car and travelling a little bit more as there are plenty of excellent sites to visit. Plenty of bars and restaurants, easy to reach Benidorm for night life but excellent in the day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone really was good.

If you book these apartments i...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Expedia

Submitted By:

Miss A Lee

Comments:

If you book these apartments i think that you will be very disappointed. About a fifteen minute walk into the centre of albir/ main beach. As for the apartments well where do i start. We had ants crawling through the apartment, when i told them at reception i was handed a can of ant killer spray which of course i could not use as i have a four year old daughter and could not use in such a confined area. We never seen the cleaners the whole week we was there and no bed linen or clean towels were given to us. About the third night the b'day in the bathroom decided to loosen itself of the floor so then we had a stream running through the bathroom, again i went down to reception they said they would send a maintenance man up straight away to us they never came!!! until mid afternoon the next day, by this stage we had used all the towels in the apartment to mop the flood up. what a commotion to try and get clean towels, i think they were on commission to not help you!!!!! Then two top the week of we had no running hot water for two days and the helpful lady on reception (not!!!!) told us it would be back on within the hour. When you have spent the day on the beach and you have suntan lotion and sand everywhere the last thing you need is no running hot water!!!! Cats everywhere so don't request a ground floor as you will wake up with them sleeping all over your terrace. Very basic apartments inside and very dirty. Its supposed to be self catering this include one fry pan, one saucepan ,kettle, two forks, two spoons , two knifes, we had to share cutlery for breakfast.!! Take my advice do not book this i have stayed in some lovely apartments and hotels in benidorm/albir and trust me this was is the PITS.