Flamingo Playa Apartments, Benidorm, Spain
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The Flamingo Playa Apartments, with their wide range of facilities, are divided between two buildings. All apartments overlook the pool area with large balconies and spacious bathrooms. loading...
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Flamingo Playa Apartments Reviews
" We have just come back from the... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Batham-tomkins
We have just come back from the Flamingo Playa apartments in Benidorm and have had a fantastic holiday. This is the second year we have been to these apartments but they have had a fantastic upgrade since 2006.
The staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you, they all speak English and all the rooms now have air conditioning for a small fee (3 euros a day). The apartments are spotless and are cleaned once a week, but bedding can be requested at anytime.
I went with my mum and dad who are both in their 60's, and my husband and 2 children aged 16 and 2, and they all had a fantastic time.
I would highly recommend Flamingo Playa.
The staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you, they all speak English and all the rooms now have air conditioning for a small fee (3 euros a day). The apartments are spotless and are cleaned once a week, but bedding can be requested at anytime.
I went with my mum and dad who are both in their 60's, and my husband and 2 children aged 16 and 2, and they all had a fantastic time.
I would highly recommend Flamingo Playa.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Not as bad as I’d expected from the... "
Submitted By: Miss S Cotton
Not as bad as I’d expected from the reports I’d read. Rooms were clean, bedding and towels changed twice in one week which was great, pool was ok for the end of season wouldn’t like to be in it when its peak season, reception staff very helpful and cheerful, never ate at hotel, bar staff ok.
Only 10 min walk to beach and nightlife. Be careful at the parrot show in hotel they just place the parrots on you, take your picture then ask for 10 euros before you can say no thanks.
Only bad thing is that stupid people throw coins into the pool from their balcony (idiots!).
Only 10 min walk to beach and nightlife. Be careful at the parrot show in hotel they just place the parrots on you, take your picture then ask for 10 euros before you can say no thanks.
Only bad thing is that stupid people throw coins into the pool from their balcony (idiots!).
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" The hotel apartments were very nice.... "
Submitted By: Mr M Vincent
The hotel apartments were very nice. We stayed in the Flamingo Playa but our All inclusive was over the road in the Flamingo Benidorm.
This was not a problem at all, however you couldn't even get drinks at the hotel we slept in unless we paid for them.
The entertainment was very poor and the lifts were very slow and hot. Overall though, we had a fantastic time.
The people were very friendly and helpful.
We booked as a last minute deal and was happy, but would look for something closer to the beach if we went to Benidorm again and booked in advance.
This was not a problem at all, however you couldn't even get drinks at the hotel we slept in unless we paid for them.
The entertainment was very poor and the lifts were very slow and hot. Overall though, we had a fantastic time.
The people were very friendly and helpful.
We booked as a last minute deal and was happy, but would look for something closer to the beach if we went to Benidorm again and booked in advance.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Sun choice
" I have myself just got back from... "
Submitted By: Miss J Ferguson
I have myself just got back from Benidorm yesterday (Saturday 1st September). Very much enjoyed the holiday. There are some building works going on, however it wasn’t distractive at all.
The food at the hotel was fabulous. Big range and selection. Swimming pools very clean and good quality. The staff are both very friendly and helpful.
We were all inclusive and might I say they were very generous in the amount of alcohol you get in drinks. Much enjoyed the holiday. The Flamingo Playa is more a self catering hotel, however the Flamingo Benidorm is across the road and that is where you have your food, drink etc. if you are all inclusive.
The hotel/apartments are also about a few minutes walking distance from the main strip full of many pubs, Irish bars, family welcoming pubs etc and a little further straight down, is the beach where you have opportunities for Bannana Boating and Paragliding. A much enjoyed holiday. Weather was brilliant.
Will definitely be going again and staying at the same hotel.
The food at the hotel was fabulous. Big range and selection. Swimming pools very clean and good quality. The staff are both very friendly and helpful.
We were all inclusive and might I say they were very generous in the amount of alcohol you get in drinks. Much enjoyed the holiday. The Flamingo Playa is more a self catering hotel, however the Flamingo Benidorm is across the road and that is where you have your food, drink etc. if you are all inclusive.
The hotel/apartments are also about a few minutes walking distance from the main strip full of many pubs, Irish bars, family welcoming pubs etc and a little further straight down, is the beach where you have opportunities for Bannana Boating and Paragliding. A much enjoyed holiday. Weather was brilliant.
Will definitely be going again and staying at the same hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Was a Surprise so not sure
" First time in Benidorm would never go... "
Submitted By: Miss S Page
First time in Benidorm would never go back. We paid top price and stayed in very basic accommodation.
The apartments were very dated, we were stuck on the 17th floor with a stag party of about 20 men on either side of us not very family friendly which was one of the only things we asked for.
One of the evenings the groom to be had nothing on but a thong and looked disgusting there were children everywhere. Two girls were mugged just outside of the apartments and very little was done about it.
We found the staff at the bar area great fun they were always smiling and joking around with us. Not the worst place we've ever stayed but definitely not the best.
The apartments were very dated, we were stuck on the 17th floor with a stag party of about 20 men on either side of us not very family friendly which was one of the only things we asked for.
One of the evenings the groom to be had nothing on but a thong and looked disgusting there were children everywhere. Two girls were mugged just outside of the apartments and very little was done about it.
We found the staff at the bar area great fun they were always smiling and joking around with us. Not the worst place we've ever stayed but definitely not the best.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Arrived on a Tuesday afternoon,... "
Submitted By: Mr D Wright
Arrived on a Tuesday afternoon, reception very clean and very helpful and friendly staff.
Had to pay £80.00 deposit on room which was expected anyway. We were put on the 21st floor which again was ok.
The problems started when we got in the room it was filthy, looked as if it hadn’t been dusted for 6 months. Couldn’t use wardrobes as your clothes came out covered in dust.
Right outside the balcony they are building 2 new hotels which is ok at weekends but very noisy from 7 am in week.
I understand these apartments are being refurbished at the moment (summer 2007) so expect lots of noise.
Good location just 5 mins walk to square area 4 pubs n clubs and good pub food round corner (titanic).
Had to pay £80.00 deposit on room which was expected anyway. We were put on the 21st floor which again was ok.
The problems started when we got in the room it was filthy, looked as if it hadn’t been dusted for 6 months. Couldn’t use wardrobes as your clothes came out covered in dust.
Right outside the balcony they are building 2 new hotels which is ok at weekends but very noisy from 7 am in week.
I understand these apartments are being refurbished at the moment (summer 2007) so expect lots of noise.
Good location just 5 mins walk to square area 4 pubs n clubs and good pub food round corner (titanic).
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I’ve just got back from Benidorm... "
Submitted By: Miss L Jones
I’ve just got back from Benidorm today and was looking at the comments people had left on the Flamingo Playa apartments. As most of you thought it was naff as well, I thought I’d leave my comments for you.
The Flamingo Playa had only just opened when we arrived (22nd May) we (me and my family) were the first guests to stay their season.
When we got to the Flamingo Playa, after making fools of ourselves trying to check into The Flamingo Benidorm, were the coach driver dropped us off, we found that the hotel was still a building site.
As you walked in the main entrance you had to be quick because there were men abseiling down the building painting, and as they were painting loads of it was hitting the floor outside the entrance. (This was happening everyday whilst we stayed there, 11days).
The staff on reception were very friendly and polite, and the kid’s reps were great.
Our room was nice and clean when we arrived but I think the cleaners could have done a better job, big clumps of dust were everywhere, and they even managed to get into the cases we found out when we unpacked.
I found a few silver fish in the room and in the bedding when I made the beds up on the first day.
The lifts were very slow and they got stuck a lot.
In the Thomson book it said there were 2 pools and an indoor 1, we never found the indoor one! And the second one was still being built!
There was no entertainment and the bar staff couldn’t wait to close at night (10:30pm)
Benidorm is a lovely place to stay but I’d never stay at the Flamingo playa again!
The Flamingo Playa had only just opened when we arrived (22nd May) we (me and my family) were the first guests to stay their season.
When we got to the Flamingo Playa, after making fools of ourselves trying to check into The Flamingo Benidorm, were the coach driver dropped us off, we found that the hotel was still a building site.
As you walked in the main entrance you had to be quick because there were men abseiling down the building painting, and as they were painting loads of it was hitting the floor outside the entrance. (This was happening everyday whilst we stayed there, 11days).
The staff on reception were very friendly and polite, and the kid’s reps were great.
Our room was nice and clean when we arrived but I think the cleaners could have done a better job, big clumps of dust were everywhere, and they even managed to get into the cases we found out when we unpacked.
I found a few silver fish in the room and in the bedding when I made the beds up on the first day.
The lifts were very slow and they got stuck a lot.
In the Thomson book it said there were 2 pools and an indoor 1, we never found the indoor one! And the second one was still being built!
There was no entertainment and the bar staff couldn’t wait to close at night (10:30pm)
Benidorm is a lovely place to stay but I’d never stay at the Flamingo playa again!
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" When me and my partner went to... "
Submitted By: Miss S Garmston
When me and my partner went to Flamingo in 2003 and 2004, we enjoyed it very much.
To be honest we wasn’t in the room for long and I thought it was clean as I am very fussy.
The hotel staff were very friendly and the entertainment was good.
We are going again this year (07) and are taking our 2 year old daughter.
The lifts did break down which was annoying but I didn’t have anything else to complain about.
The area is very nice and you can get a good breakfast at the Yorkshireman and fantastic conversation at the piano bar down the road. So see you soon.
To be honest we wasn’t in the room for long and I thought it was clean as I am very fussy.
The hotel staff were very friendly and the entertainment was good.
We are going again this year (07) and are taking our 2 year old daughter.
The lifts did break down which was annoying but I didn’t have anything else to complain about.
The area is very nice and you can get a good breakfast at the Yorkshireman and fantastic conversation at the piano bar down the road. So see you soon.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This had been the 3rd time we'd been... "
Submitted By: Miss L Watt
This had been the 3rd time we'd been to Benidorm. Was looking forward to staying again but when we arrived we were put in the annex part of hotel.
As soon as we got in to that part there were people fighting, shouting ,partying, throwing glass down stairs and blood everywhere.
We complained straight away as obviously wasn’t safe plus the lights didn’t work, the Thomson reps were so unhelpful we had to spend the night in the reception area until the next morning.
Eventually we got moved in to the main part of hotel after lots of arguments with reps, it was a lot cleaner and better in the main building.
Wouldn’t recommend for families as lots of young people there in summer causing havoc.
As soon as we got in to that part there were people fighting, shouting ,partying, throwing glass down stairs and blood everywhere.
We complained straight away as obviously wasn’t safe plus the lights didn’t work, the Thomson reps were so unhelpful we had to spend the night in the reception area until the next morning.
Eventually we got moved in to the main part of hotel after lots of arguments with reps, it was a lot cleaner and better in the main building.
Wouldn’t recommend for families as lots of young people there in summer causing havoc.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The first time I had ever been to... "
Submitted By: Miss E Wilcott
The first time I had ever been to Spain, was really excited.
When I arrived at the hotel I was warmly welcomed by the reps and found the receptionist very friendly. Even though I didn’t speak a word of Spanish I tried to learn a few.
When we arrived to our hotel it was not amazing but it was clean and tidy. The first night we were there we got a complaint about the noise. They put 3 young girls on the same floor as a family with children and an old lady down stairs (not a good idea).
At night the bar was happy hour and I think the staff turned happy at night as well, really friendly.
The pool was nice in the mornings always looked clean.
It’s not too far from the clubs and shops but quite far away from the beach (not that we ever made it that far ha ha).
Overall we loved our holiday here and I am thinking about going next year as well.
Think they could modernise the hotels interior make it look a bit hot.
When I arrived at the hotel I was warmly welcomed by the reps and found the receptionist very friendly. Even though I didn’t speak a word of Spanish I tried to learn a few.
When we arrived to our hotel it was not amazing but it was clean and tidy. The first night we were there we got a complaint about the noise. They put 3 young girls on the same floor as a family with children and an old lady down stairs (not a good idea).
At night the bar was happy hour and I think the staff turned happy at night as well, really friendly.
The pool was nice in the mornings always looked clean.
It’s not too far from the clubs and shops but quite far away from the beach (not that we ever made it that far ha ha).
Overall we loved our holiday here and I am thinking about going next year as well.
Think they could modernise the hotels interior make it look a bit hot.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" This was our first visit to Benidorm.... "
Submitted By: Mrs B Ward
This was our first visit to Benidorm. 2 adults and 2 kids(15+12). After reading the reviews on this site I wasn’t looking forward to staying at the flamingo playa apartments but when we got there we were quite surprised, granted they aren’t flash but what do you want for a self catering holiday?
The rooms were dated and do need refurbishing but were clean. The bar staff at night couldn’t close up quick enough and you knew they wanted everyone to leave the bar area so they could get home. Reception staff were friendly enough along with the reps when we spoke to them.
The lifts were really slow, luckily we weren’t stuck in them but someone was trapped for 4hrs during the day and they have NO air conditioning. Great food at the Titanic bar over the road, breakfasts and chicken curry are great! Overall not the worst holiday but not the best.
The rooms were dated and do need refurbishing but were clean. The bar staff at night couldn’t close up quick enough and you knew they wanted everyone to leave the bar area so they could get home. Reception staff were friendly enough along with the reps when we spoke to them.
The lifts were really slow, luckily we weren’t stuck in them but someone was trapped for 4hrs during the day and they have NO air conditioning. Great food at the Titanic bar over the road, breakfasts and chicken curry are great! Overall not the worst holiday but not the best.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I must say for the price I paid it... "
Submitted By: Mr P Davies
I must say for the price I paid it was the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Why are some many people writing bad reviews about petty things like air con? Pay more if you want more! Excellent service from staff and reps, they were much better than the 4* hotel I stayed in when I went to Greece. Thank you for such a great holiday. I recommend it for all ages!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Well I’ve been back now a few days... "
Submitted By: Miss Sarah Mc
Well I’ve been back now a few days and thought I would leave a little comment for all you people looking at these! I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday in Benidorm! I’m going back next year with a group of my friends! Staff. Could be nicer! Food. Was ok a bit bland and boring at times! Very good evening entertainment for all ages! From people from the circus to karaoke to parrot shows! It was good!
The one thing that could be improved upon is that there should be air conditioning in the room and also in the lifts! It gets really hot in them especially if you are on the 21st floor (the highest one) like I was! Didn’t take the stairs much! Ha ha! Ooh and watch out for the dodgy lifts they often break down! Luckily enough it never happened to me! But it happened to other people I remember!
But I loved every moment of it! Plenty to do and see! The clubs and pubs were good! Especially for all you clubbers, go to hippodrome! Its such a good place and cheap and affordable too! Unlike some of the other places! They have always got the good new songs on too! Instead of all the old boring stuff! The only bad thing is people advertising there clubs and loading you with leaflets and junk like that! Just chuck them in the bucket! That’s what we did! And them actually dragging you into clubs! But after a while and you say no they get the hint and leave you alone at long last to enjoy your evening! The clubs are open to 8am!
Anyways I’ll leave you all now to decide and make your minds up! But one more thing I have to say before I go is - watch out Benidorm 2007!! Hehe
The one thing that could be improved upon is that there should be air conditioning in the room and also in the lifts! It gets really hot in them especially if you are on the 21st floor (the highest one) like I was! Didn’t take the stairs much! Ha ha! Ooh and watch out for the dodgy lifts they often break down! Luckily enough it never happened to me! But it happened to other people I remember!
But I loved every moment of it! Plenty to do and see! The clubs and pubs were good! Especially for all you clubbers, go to hippodrome! Its such a good place and cheap and affordable too! Unlike some of the other places! They have always got the good new songs on too! Instead of all the old boring stuff! The only bad thing is people advertising there clubs and loading you with leaflets and junk like that! Just chuck them in the bucket! That’s what we did! And them actually dragging you into clubs! But after a while and you say no they get the hint and leave you alone at long last to enjoy your evening! The clubs are open to 8am!
Anyways I’ll leave you all now to decide and make your minds up! But one more thing I have to say before I go is - watch out Benidorm 2007!! Hehe
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just came back from a week in... "
Submitted By: Mr W Luke
Just came back from a week in Benidorm and after reading many reviews on the net before we went, was worried about where we had booked into but glad to say, my wife, 10 year old son and I were very pleased with the standard of accommodation. Granted that it wasn't the Ritz, but then you get what you pay for.
Rooms were clean and the staff very helpful. Unfortunately was no air conditioning in the rooms so had to rent a fan from reception.
A lot of young, noisy groups in the hotel and heard other guests saying they couldn't get to sleep with all the noise they made but personally didn't hear any and the hotel management were quick to get rid of any trouble makers.
All in all it was a very pleasant holiday and would definitely go back.
Rooms were clean and the staff very helpful. Unfortunately was no air conditioning in the rooms so had to rent a fan from reception.
A lot of young, noisy groups in the hotel and heard other guests saying they couldn't get to sleep with all the noise they made but personally didn't hear any and the hotel management were quick to get rid of any trouble makers.
All in all it was a very pleasant holiday and would definitely go back.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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The accommodation was spotless with well equipped apartments. All apartments have balconies. There are only 2 lifts servicing the 25 storey building & they do take a while.
There is a small pool with bar. You do have to pay for your sunbeds too.
Overall if you like Benidorm then this is a nice apartment to stay in.