El Greco Hotel, Portinatx
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Looking for all the ingredients for a fantastic All Inclusive family holiday? Fun, sun and sand are the name of the game at the bustling El Greco which suits families with kids of all ages. loading...
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El Greco Hotel Reviews
" best hotel in the world "
Submitted By: steponme89
Visited Hotel El Greco in july 09 and have just booked for june 10!! this will be my 5th time returning to the hotel i just love it!
on arriving at the hotel the reception staff are very friendly and helpful. the last room i stayed in was not very big but then again all you need your room for is to sleep and freshen up, this resort is soo beautiful you wont spend much time cooped up in the hotel.
the hotel is very clean and the maids are in your room every day cleaning even if your stil in bed lol
there are alot of steps to get anywhere but thats good because you can burn off all the food and drink you consume!
there is a very wide selection of food to chose from everynite you will find something different and even to suit the fussiest of eaters. I recommend trying Del Boys in the morning for a good english fry went there every morning without fail!
the bar staff always make the holiday for me you can have a good laugh with them and they are very friendly and even if they see you out in the resort would say hi to you.
if you are going in july i would recommend staying away from the festival, im a 20 year old girl and my friend and i felt very uneased when we went to it and left early it was better the first few times we went to it.
the glass bottom boat is a must - it takes you out and you can feed the fishes and look at the sunken ship would highly recommend this.
the hippy market is on outside the hotel on a sunday nite and you have to visit this! most of the sellers are very irratating but you have to know how to haggle and us british are good at that!
all in all best hotel iv ever stayed in and this being my fifth time going back you know they must be doing something right
on arriving at the hotel the reception staff are very friendly and helpful. the last room i stayed in was not very big but then again all you need your room for is to sleep and freshen up, this resort is soo beautiful you wont spend much time cooped up in the hotel.
the hotel is very clean and the maids are in your room every day cleaning even if your stil in bed lol
there are alot of steps to get anywhere but thats good because you can burn off all the food and drink you consume!
there is a very wide selection of food to chose from everynite you will find something different and even to suit the fussiest of eaters. I recommend trying Del Boys in the morning for a good english fry went there every morning without fail!
the bar staff always make the holiday for me you can have a good laugh with them and they are very friendly and even if they see you out in the resort would say hi to you.
if you are going in july i would recommend staying away from the festival, im a 20 year old girl and my friend and i felt very uneased when we went to it and left early it was better the first few times we went to it.
the glass bottom boat is a must - it takes you out and you can feed the fishes and look at the sunken ship would highly recommend this.
the hippy market is on outside the hotel on a sunday nite and you have to visit this! most of the sellers are very irratating but you have to know how to haggle and us british are good at that!
all in all best hotel iv ever stayed in and this being my fifth time going back you know they must be doing something right
Advice: visit del boys for your breakfast you won't regret it!!
Activities:
5 out of
6 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Fantastic Unspoilt Beauty "
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We're definately going back next year, in fact we've already booked it independtly. It was worth every penny. The hotel was lovely and clean, the rooms were cleaned daily. The staff were accomadating and friendly. The food was slightly repetative, but so is mine at home. But I'm leaving the best for last, Portinaxt was pure unspoilt beauty, the bay and beach was a minutes walk away from the hotel. The beach was never over crowded, and another minutes walk away was the water park, which my 2 boys 11 & 6 thought was fantastic. The village was a couple of minutes walk away from the hotel, which at night after your evening meal was lovely to walk to, sit on a bench over looking the harbour and watching the world go by.
The evening entertainement at the hotel didn't really awe inspire me, but neither my husband, children and me are really keen on this sort of thing, but one of the good things about it was the entertainment finished by midnight, and everything in the hotel shut down.
The all incliusive part of the hotel was fantastic- drinks actually served in glasses, and endless amounts of icecream for the children, this is one of the best all inclusives I've stayed in, and I would definately rate the Hotel higher then a 3 star
There were no rowdy yobs, and I felt as if I was actualluy on holiday in a foreign country.
My only downside of this holiday is that we booked through a travel company, which when talking to other holiday makers realised that we had paid a considerable amount more than booking independently, which we have done for next year- CANT WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR
The evening entertainement at the hotel didn't really awe inspire me, but neither my husband, children and me are really keen on this sort of thing, but one of the good things about it was the entertainment finished by midnight, and everything in the hotel shut down.
The all incliusive part of the hotel was fantastic- drinks actually served in glasses, and endless amounts of icecream for the children, this is one of the best all inclusives I've stayed in, and I would definately rate the Hotel higher then a 3 star
There were no rowdy yobs, and I felt as if I was actualluy on holiday in a foreign country.
My only downside of this holiday is that we booked through a travel company, which when talking to other holiday makers realised that we had paid a considerable amount more than booking independently, which we have done for next year- CANT WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR
Advice: Must visit if you enjoy the quiet life
Activities: Ibiza town
Good for: Beach
8 out of
8 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Lush Island Life "
Submitted By: Pablo23
We just got back from our 1st trip (will go again) The Hotel is excellent for the price, the staff are always polite and helpful especially if you try the language! The setting is beautiful and if your lucky enough to get a view of the bay it's breathtaking, we didn't but we also didn't want to stay in our room you should get out and explore! Rooms are sufficent to rest your head and freshen up! What really pleased us was the food, the choices, the pizza and pasta bar, the fresh fish and meat grill and if you want to eat healthy you can but also if your crying out for hamburgers, chips and nuggets! they are available too! The entertainment was split evenly for the children and adults, Some of the hired entertainment was hit and miss but it was end of season but the resident entertainers Patricia & Barry, What a couple! Funny, affable and Patricia does a mean Flamenco! My only concern was the alcohol which seem watered down shall we say, even though the measures were triple sometimes quadruple what you'd receive in england but it was All-Inclusive so I suppose they have to be careful. When we ventured out to other bars thats when we noticed the difference but obviously you had to pay.
We already decided after exploring the island further we will definitely return to Portinatx. I recommend a swim out to the cave on the right hand side of the bay or if your feeling adventurous take a walk round to the other beach to the left and follow the coast from the beach past the fishing boat to the end where you can dive straight in to water and find more caves.
We already decided after exploring the island further we will definitely return to Portinatx. I recommend a swim out to the cave on the right hand side of the bay or if your feeling adventurous take a walk round to the other beach to the left and follow the coast from the beach past the fishing boat to the end where you can dive straight in to water and find more caves.
Advice: Clear Water, Fabulous Beach, Beautiful Place
Activities: Visit Selma in Boozy Buys Off License/Bar. The Conversation is rich & the drink is cheap!
Good for: Beach
6 out of
6 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" alright "
Submitted By: lo
just got back from El greco 1st time abroad so i was expecting more... hotel was lovely and clean wasn't alot of entertainment for the children so it was a bit disappointing... beach so close alot of steps tho... enjoyed it tho i would go again
Advice: it was lovely
Activities:
Good for: Beach
2 out of
2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" great stay "
Submitted By: taekwondomad
Came back from hotel el greco about 2 months ago and as first i didnt want to go having read the reviews on here but i was pleasantly surprised.
the reception staff are very friendly and speak perfect english. the food is plentiful and there was a large variety. if you are a fussy eater they have pasta pizza and meat every night but they also have a variety of main courses normally fish meat and vegetarian. the paella is also a must.
the drinks are served all through the day (bad for drunks at night) but watered down a fair bit. ice creams are also available.
at night the entertainment is very different and there is something for everyone with a mini disco,adios bingo and the paid entertainment. barry and patty are amazing entertainers.
the only downside was the room. was very noisy and the family rooms are underneath the bar area so you cant sleep until 12.30am as the chairs are being moved so all you hear is scraping and the windows offer no soundproofing so you can hear all the drunk people outside your window. this is not the hotels fault though and what do you expect from ibiza?!
the night staff were not helpful in dealing with a complaint about noisy neighbours
the resort is very quiet and the waterpark and beach are fantastic. the pool leaves a bit to be desired but does have a lifeguard.
if the weather is dodgy there is NOTHING to do as the resort is so small and away from anywhere.
overall a good stay but would look to go somewhere else another year
the reception staff are very friendly and speak perfect english. the food is plentiful and there was a large variety. if you are a fussy eater they have pasta pizza and meat every night but they also have a variety of main courses normally fish meat and vegetarian. the paella is also a must.
the drinks are served all through the day (bad for drunks at night) but watered down a fair bit. ice creams are also available.
at night the entertainment is very different and there is something for everyone with a mini disco,adios bingo and the paid entertainment. barry and patty are amazing entertainers.
the only downside was the room. was very noisy and the family rooms are underneath the bar area so you cant sleep until 12.30am as the chairs are being moved so all you hear is scraping and the windows offer no soundproofing so you can hear all the drunk people outside your window. this is not the hotels fault though and what do you expect from ibiza?!
the night staff were not helpful in dealing with a complaint about noisy neighbours
the resort is very quiet and the waterpark and beach are fantastic. the pool leaves a bit to be desired but does have a lifeguard.
if the weather is dodgy there is NOTHING to do as the resort is so small and away from anywhere.
overall a good stay but would look to go somewhere else another year
Advice: Very small resort and nothing to do if bad weather
Activities: sunset tour
Good for: Beach
3 out of
3 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" LOVED IT WOULD GO AGAIN "
Submitted By: jenny455
this was the best holiday we had that year we went on 5 others and we loved this the most the kids were always entertained and we never saw them because they were always doing activities or playing with mates this was great for me and my husband we loved every minute of it and we were deffinatly upset when it was time to go home we are going back sometime in 2010 and we would love it to be the same . the water park was very handy and we were never bored alwyas had something to do also didnt hear anyone else complain and shouldnt see why :D
Advice: GREAT PLACE LOVED IT SO MUCH
Activities: THE KIDS LOVED THE WATRER PARK
Good for: Beach
4 out of
4 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" great until we got home "
Submitted By: jayniewaniewoo
My husband, daughter (11yrs) and I had what we thought was a wonderful 11 night stay at the El Greco. We thought that the hotel was clean? and comfortable although our room was near the reception so very noisy but that's the luck (or not) of the draw. Food was plentiful and the choice was good. The pool was good although a little chilly because it was mainly in the shade. The water park was not my kind of thing but it was very popular with children. The steps weren't a problem for us but some families were struggling with pushchairs.
The BIG problem started 2 days after we got home when my husband was taken violently ill. To cut a long story short, he picked up a parasite in his gut from the El Greco called Cryptosporidium. Think of 'Spanish tummy' and times it by 1000! The hospital had to inform environmental health because it's a notifiable disease in this country. It's picked up from contaminated food/water or swimming pools. He definately got it from the El Greco because we didn't eat/drink/swim anywhere else and it's incubation period is 3-7 days - when we were there.
On the surface, the hotel was lovely. We've proved that it isn't all that it seems!!
The BIG problem started 2 days after we got home when my husband was taken violently ill. To cut a long story short, he picked up a parasite in his gut from the El Greco called Cryptosporidium. Think of 'Spanish tummy' and times it by 1000! The hospital had to inform environmental health because it's a notifiable disease in this country. It's picked up from contaminated food/water or swimming pools. He definately got it from the El Greco because we didn't eat/drink/swim anywhere else and it's incubation period is 3-7 days - when we were there.
On the surface, the hotel was lovely. We've proved that it isn't all that it seems!!
Advice: Small resort with a few shops. Not alot to do if the weather's not great.
Activities:
Good for: Beach
2 out of
3 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" El Greco...AWESOME! =D "
Submitted By: powerpuffgirl
Yes,We came back 2 days ago from out wonderful, 11 day holiday in el greco... me and my husband abd the kids thought it was awesome; (my kids are 14&5). The hotel was very clean and we was a bit iffy on going because we saw the reviews but they were nothing to worry about once you got there! There was a wiff on sewage smell that came once n lasted for about 3 secs. The staff are very good will children. the entertainment was completely faultless. the beach is ideal for kids, my kids loved it we went 5 times! =D
the food had great variaty, for kids and adults. the noise at night was bad, with the slamming doors and shouting in the middle of the night... but what do u expect?
The pool was great very cold, but oh well; i loved it just to cool of my feet. the kids were in the all day wouldnt come out for anything! =D the water is wicked! me n and my husband loved to see the smile on out kids faces!
The kids club looked ok, but my kids wasnt interested they just wanted to go in the pool allday!
Definately going back next year! We are going to the travel agents next week to book for next year!
p.s BOOK QUICK!
the food had great variaty, for kids and adults. the noise at night was bad, with the slamming doors and shouting in the middle of the night... but what do u expect?
The pool was great very cold, but oh well; i loved it just to cool of my feet. the kids were in the all day wouldnt come out for anything! =D the water is wicked! me n and my husband loved to see the smile on out kids faces!
The kids club looked ok, but my kids wasnt interested they just wanted to go in the pool allday!
Definately going back next year! We are going to the travel agents next week to book for next year!
p.s BOOK QUICK!
Advice: Loved it- We are going next year!
Activities:
Good for: Beach
2 out of
2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" FANTASTIC "
Submitted By: Alex&Danielle
Just came back from a wondeful holiday in the hotel el greco.
From the reviews before hand some people kept saying about the smell and steps
my personal opinion they are too picky about their holidays yes their are a few steps but only if you decide to use the hotel water park or beach everyday.
The water park makes the hotel, its brilliant, it has 5 slides and a childs pool with a slide aswell.
The beach and its views are lovely and only a 5 min walk to some good shops where you can get your newspaper and snacks from.
The Rooms are nice and is airconditioned which is a must, the rooms are also verry clean and the maids are really friendly.
When we looked at the reviews about the food we did get a bit nervous in how it would be but it was bettter than expected. Their are so many good english dishes and the kids loved the pizzas and burgers.
All in all this holiday for us was brilliant and we reccomend it to anyone with children as its got great entertainment for kids.x
Plan to go next year.
From the reviews before hand some people kept saying about the smell and steps
my personal opinion they are too picky about their holidays yes their are a few steps but only if you decide to use the hotel water park or beach everyday.
The water park makes the hotel, its brilliant, it has 5 slides and a childs pool with a slide aswell.
The beach and its views are lovely and only a 5 min walk to some good shops where you can get your newspaper and snacks from.
The Rooms are nice and is airconditioned which is a must, the rooms are also verry clean and the maids are really friendly.
When we looked at the reviews about the food we did get a bit nervous in how it would be but it was bettter than expected. Their are so many good english dishes and the kids loved the pizzas and burgers.
All in all this holiday for us was brilliant and we reccomend it to anyone with children as its got great entertainment for kids.x
Plan to go next year.
Good for: Beach
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" worst holiday ever "
Submitted By: littleloz
Me and my family have just come back from a 10day stay at the el greco and after the first couple of days we hated it
on check in we found our room was full of ants and we had 2 single beds and a fold out camp bed
the food is very poor same all the time pizza for both dinner and tea,burgers every dinner
afternoon snack left overs from dinner and a very grumpy waitress that shouted at you in spanish if you dared to sit at a table that wasnt one of those that she wanted you to sit on
entertainment very very poor it was all the kids reps doing mini disco n then dj barry and patty in all our stay we saw only two good acts
Portinatx very small only a small market place next resort take about 40/45mins on a bus to get to,trips out if booked with your travel agent very expensive best bet to go on the boat trips to es cana or san miguel
overall most of the staff are ok but the odd ones are really grumpy
the hippy market is good but very dear
on check in we found our room was full of ants and we had 2 single beds and a fold out camp bed
the food is very poor same all the time pizza for both dinner and tea,burgers every dinner
afternoon snack left overs from dinner and a very grumpy waitress that shouted at you in spanish if you dared to sit at a table that wasnt one of those that she wanted you to sit on
entertainment very very poor it was all the kids reps doing mini disco n then dj barry and patty in all our stay we saw only two good acts
Portinatx very small only a small market place next resort take about 40/45mins on a bus to get to,trips out if booked with your travel agent very expensive best bet to go on the boat trips to es cana or san miguel
overall most of the staff are ok but the odd ones are really grumpy
the hippy market is good but very dear
Good for: Beach
2 out of
4 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Fantastic holiday! "
Submitted By: lizzie b
Just back from a 10 night holiday at the El greoc portinax with my husband and two boys. Hotel is really nice and the choice of food is very good. All the staff are very friendly and the reception staff are really nice. The pool area is kept nice and clean but you do need to get to the pool early to make sure you get a sunlounger. The beach is just down some steps from the hotel and is really nice. If you are thinking of booking this hotel and have children i would say go for it, we all had a great time!
Advice: relaxing holiday
Activities: not a lot of restaurants
Good for: Beach
2 out of
2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" AMAZING HOLIDAY "
Submitted By: lizpitts
i have just come back from el greco and want to get the next plane back again!!!!!there were 5 of us incuding my 6 yr old 5 yr old and 2 yr old.it was an amazing holiday.the hotel was clean and lovely.the reception staff were helpful.the maids were friendly and so were the waitresses in the restaurant.el greco is in a quiet peaceful location.the views from the hotel over looking the beautiful beach are just lovely.i cant express how pretty i thought the beach was.the sand was soft and clean and the water was clear.we took bread down everyday and fed the friendly fish.it was amazing they come and surround you and arent scared at all.the kids loved it.the waterpark is so much fun and the kids loved the slides.the small and big pool are perfect too.we didnt run out of things to do.the entertainers keep you busy in the day and at night.my 5 yr old even joined in with aqua exercises!!!!the entertainers talk to everyone and try to get evryone involved.the food is good they have lots of different choices i just wish there was a seperate kid section with a wider variety because my kids are fussy eaters but it wouldnt put me off going again!theres only a few local shops restaurants and bars so we stayed mainly around the hotel.glass bottom boat was a good trip!quite a few steps to go up and down everyday but made me fit!!!!an enjoyable holiday for us all!weather hot!!!!and great suntan!!!!
Advice: its a beautiful part of ibiza and would definately go again
Activities: the beach is beautiful and the glass bottom boat was a good trip
Good for: Beach
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Fab Family Holiday "
Submitted By: slwarwick
Hi, Just returned yesterday from a fab 7 night stay at the El Greco with my 2 sons aged 2 and 11 years old. We all enjoyed our stay. The hotel is clean, Food fantastic, and beach ideal for young children. Never saw my eldest as always in the water park! There is a lot of steps and a bit of a nightmare with a buggy. but that is it's only fault!
Advice: Quite, out of the way resort
Activities: Glass bottom boat at Portinatx
Good for: Beach
2 out of
2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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Advice: Already booked next holiday here in june, best place in ibiza!
Activities:
Good for: Beach