Palmera Beach

Recent Reviews: 266

• User:Donna C

  Trip type: Family

  H is for Hovel.

  27 Jun 2026

  ????? – H stands for HovelIf you’re looking for a nostalgic trip back to 1987, complete with rusty nails, broken furniture and décor that time forgot, then congratulations… you’ve found it.The photos on Booking.com bear only a passing resemblance to reality. The reception is modern enough and gives you hope. Unfortunately, that’s where the illusion ends.The “Irish Tavern” advertised? Permanently closed. That didn’t bother me in the slightest, but perhaps remove the photos so guests know what they’re actually booking.Our apartment was clean, but that’s about the nicest thing I can say. The kitchenette didn’t even have a kettle. The wardrobe had broken doors and drawers with rusty nails sticking out, furniture looked like it had been chewed by mice, the balcony railings were rusting away, and the patio doors felt like they were about to come off their runners every time you opened them.The bathroom was so small a hobbit would have struggled to turn around. The sink was cracked, paint was flaking from the ceiling, broken fittings protruded from the walls, the toilet flush had a personality disorder, and for reasons known only to the original architect, there was a cracked bidet taking up what little floor space existed.The furniture was chipped, electrical sockets looked like museum exhibits, lopsided and hanging out of the walls, several light bulbs didn’t work, and every time the key card was inserted the electricity box made a loud click-click-click noise like the countdown in an action movie. I genuinely wondered if I should start running.The walls are apparently made of tracing paper. We could hear conversations, sneezes, crying babies, children having meltdowns… and yes, even people farting in neighbouring apartments. Privacy is clearly considered an optional extra.The pool itself is lovely, but it’s only open from 10am–2pm and 4pm–6pm, which is bizarre for a holiday resort. Around it you’ll find ageing plastic sunbeds, many broken and decorated with bird droppings, alongside filthy umbrellas with broken arms and sharp metal spikes sticking out. The pool bar is permanently closed, weeds have taken over the grounds, and rusty abandoned fixtures are scattered around like an archaeological dig.Outside the hotel is equally neglected. The advertised beach access isn’t direct, you have to leave the property and walk around the back along a dirt track. The nearest shop is about a 15-minute walk away, and the nearby shopping centre is abandoned and falling apart.The beds are tiny. My six-foot son practically slept with his feet in the hallway.The staff weren’t particularly welcoming, and the overall impression is of a property that has simply been forgotten. It’s such a shame because the location beside the beach is genuinely excellent. With serious investment and a complete renovation, this could be a fantastic place to stay.Instead, it feels like someone built a lovely holiday complex decades ago, locked the maintenance cupboard, threw away the key, and never came back.Even if I’d stayed here free of charge, this review would be exactly the same.

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• User:Denise M

  Trip type: Family

  Not Great

  08 Jan 2026

  The 2nd floor apartments are dated and need updating. No soundproofing so you hear every sound. We endured 3 nights of the apartment next to ours partying until 4am. Reception is only available for about 8 hours a day. There is no one to monitor behaviour, noise etc. Hob was rusty and certainly didn’t look safe to use.No iron, kettle or hairdryers in apartments. No cooking utensils. Wooden doors rotting.Grouting black and mouldy.The positives are:Great views from the right apartments. Great restaurant attached to the apartments. Reception staff helpful when there. Beds comfortable. Shower powerful although the repaired bath was off putting. Nice area.

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• User:Cozza14

  Trip type: Couples

  Do not stay here

  17 Nov 2021

  Do not stay here. The bed is so uncomfortable we cannot sleep. Self catering facilities not good enough no kettle no toaster and just a hob. We had no water at all yesterday and no hot water today should be back at 10pm for maintenance so we have not had a shower or wash in 2 days! Unacceptable! Reception seemed to find it amusing….

• User:Ann R R

  Trip type:

  Fabulous view

  10 Feb 2020

  Great location , close to restaurants and beach , ideal for families or couples . Breath taking views. Reasonably priced. Very enjoyable stay. Clean and with very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

• User:kevandkaz

  Trip type: Family

  Great hol for the kids

  14 Jul 2018

  Hi my family are just back from here and we all loved it, place was clean and tidy and the staff on reception can't do enough to help, they organised our airport taxi and everything for us as we were landing late I didn't want to worry with 6 little children but all went smoothly we also asked for room next door which we got, the beach to the left and right of the hotel r both lovely but if u want beds go to the right sided one, the supermarket is straight out the hotel turn left then straight down the rd up a little hill then it's on the right, u can get everything for sc that u need here, we done this twice then got a taxi ( rank is just up a bit from the supermarket, also a few bars there) back to the hotel (€5) the wifi is a bit hit and miss at the hotel we had rooms 202 and next door there's some chairs in the hallway which u could get it on and sometimes in the room but not very often, the kids entertainment was good it's on various times throughout the day and again in the evening, all down on the stage area where the pool is. Overall all the kids and us adults had a lovely time and I would recommend for families

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