Holiday Village Sun Tropical Hotel, Playa Blanca, Canary Islands

Enjoyed but wouldn't return

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

harry12092002

Comments:

Had 2 weeks all inclusive here and although we enjoyed it we would't want to return there. Having been to the Majorca holiday village last year we compared it to that and it wasn't as good.
The kids clubs,football academy and swim kids are all... read more

Advice:

Typical small beach town

Activities:

Fantastic Holiday

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2009

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

masseys

Comments:

First of all I want to say I don't know what people expect!! Some of the negitive comments about the place are so exagerated.
We had an ace holiday. We were there for 2 weeks, me, my husband and 2 girls (2 and 4). Entertainment was great, hotel... read more

Advice:

Beautiful Beach

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

Excellent

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2009

Tour Operator:

Co-op travel

Submitted By:

leasha

Comments:

What a holiday... The First Choice Reps were fantastic... The Swimming Academy teachers (Sam and Hollie) were brilliant, they built up my daughter's (Ellise) confidence in the water no end. The entertainment in the dome was perfect for young families.... read more

Advice:

It was lovely, the beach is amazing.

Activities:

Rancho Texas Evening

Good for:

Beach 

FAB COMPLEX FOR KIDS!!

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

melanie.parnham1@ntlworld.com

Comments:

Just had a very pleasant 2 week holiday here with our 3 children, aged 1, 6 and 11. Like everyone else we were a bit worried about what to expect due to some of the negative reviews - some were right and some were uncalled for!! We personally didn't... read more

Advice:

LOVELY CLEAN BEACHES

Activities:

JUMBO CHINESE, CHARMERS MUSIC BAR (FAB SUNDAY LUNCH)

Good for:

Beach 

Glorified Butlins

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

markp

Comments:

We are not ones to complain and have never left a review before but felt that it might help people in the future when looking at staying here. Firstly the apartments are very clean and spacious, however they are very very standard. The food is... read more

Advice:

The beach was lovely, but the resort rubbish.

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

Expensive for self catering

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Powell

Comments:

11 days self catering.
Negatives (self catering only)

- Very expensive to shop at the holiday village mini supermarket.
- Very expensive for drinks at the bars. 7 euros for 2 pints of local larger.
- £25 to use the apartment... read more

Advice:

Great area and sea and mountain views

Activities:

Marina Rubicon

Great all round holiday

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Hutchinsons

Comments:

We have just returned from a week`s all inclusive family holiday at Sun Tropical.There is not one bad word I can say about it!The complex is spotless,cleaning staff everywhere you look -the rooms are comfy with the linen/towels changed regularly.The... read more

Advice:

Great beach and a good prom to walk on

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

holiday

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

marknali

Comments:

just returned from a two week break at sun tropical. again after reading previous reviews we were a bit sceptical,but couldnt have been happier. the apartments were spacious enough and very clesn.plenty of towels and clean bedding every day. we... read more

Advice:

lovely sights and clean

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

Holiday Village Sun Tropical

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

zacdog

Comments:

Just returned from a weeks stay at the Holiday Village Sun Tropical with my husband and our son age 4 and daughter 9 months. Was quite apprehensive about going after reading some of the reviews, however don't let any of these over critical comments put... read more

Advice:

Picturesque, gorgeous beach, lots of lovely restaurants and bars.

Activities:

Sunday lunch at Mollies, well worth a visit!

Good for:

Beach 

Great for Kids

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

muscrat

Photos:

Comments:

Just returned after a week in Sun Tropical. Like probabley many before a bit nervous as the reviews were mixed. As a couple in our late forties, we were pleasantly surprised. Yes, the village is geared around children, but going outside the school... read more

Advice:

Beach was lovely, great walks

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

can't fault it!!!!

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

burndengirl

Comments:

Just got back from a fantastic holiday at the holiday village. Please ignore any negative reviews i dont know how anyone could find fault. The rooms were great food superb staff amazing and even the weather was fantastic. My husband and I along with... read more

Advice:

lovely

Activities:

el golfo was lovely and rancho texas night a must

Good for:

Beach 

Excellent Holiday

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

flossy147

Comments:

Myself, my partner and our 4 year old daughter had a great time at Lanzarote Holiday Village.
Food excellent, excellent service.
Apartments clean, you can pay 3 euros a day to have all satelite channels.
We all enjoyed the entertainment, they do work hard.
Would recommend and go back again

Good for:

Beach 

Not 4 star as advertised!

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

cazzawestmids

Comments:

First of all be warned this is not 4 star as First Choice lead you to believe in their brochure. Even the rep admitted it was officially 3 star. This really annoyed us and we could tell within minutes of arriving that this was the case.
Don't go... read more

Advice:

Pretty resort with lots to see and do

Activities:

Cafe del Moar in the Marina Rubicon area

Good for:

Beach 

Great family holiday

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2009

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Lrider

Comments:

Holiday was easy from start to finish.
Rooms available on time, no hassel at reception, clean large rooms. As we had asked to be next to other family members it was a bonus to have an ajoining rooms. Very secure apartments.
Pools not heated... read more

Advice:

Lovely beach

Activities:

Did not have to leave complex

Good for:

Beach 

A game of 2 halves

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2009

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

helen27

Comments:

Was a bit concerned before we went after reading a few of the reviews on here. Went last week in March for 2 weeks - a party of 8 including 3 pensioners, 3 adults, 4 year old and 2 year old. On arrival at 3pm only 2 of our 3 apartments ready and had to... read more

Advice:

Nice beach

Activities:

Didn