Playitas Aparthotel - Sports Resort

Do not go there! I was by mistake sent to the apartment hotel and the noise level from workout classes are insane. I am not sensitive but the room was shaking and my body in complete stress-mode most of the day. I asked to be moved but no other room was available. I discussed with them again and again but they refused to do anything. There a 15 people in a class and the music was above 70db and there are no walls to contain the noise. It is outdoor. Everyone else must suffer from the noise so that a few egomaniacs can get some sort of weird release. The recommended levels are not above 55db. This is for large parts of the day and no escape possible. I spoke with the several times and so did others but they did not care. I use to enjoy staying at Playitas but now it is a crazy place where a few egomaniacs rule. No room for other people. Also it must be horrible what this does to animals and nature around here. They pride themselves on being eco friendly - that is not true at all. The noise levels are destructive.

(+) The hotel is just amazing for those, who like active live style and do not want to stop training during vacation. We had super nice 2 weeks of family holidays at the end of October - beginning of November. We stayed in Playitas Aparthotel and had a spacious room (3104) with AC, double bed, sofa, cot, fridge, cooking plate, everything for cooking and dining, small workplace with a table and chairs, balcony with chairs, drying rack, safe box. I liked a lot motivating citations of famous sportsmen all over the hotel territory. All training instructors were great - Stephane, Jörg&Chris, Charlotte, Stephanie, Jonna and Lilian. My favorites were the exercises similar to cross fit in the Wod box - Metcon, power and endurance trainings etc. There is a great long promenade along the hotel. People go for walks, runs, cycling. The sunrises are just stunning. You can go for a short hike to the nearest mountains. Very beautiful. The landscape reminds of high altitude plateaus north of Chile and Bolivia. We had half board with breakfast and dinner included. My favorite dish during breakfast was müsli with various seeds, dry fruits and local honey. I was also impressed by the number of different milks (including plant based). Fresh juice is very tasty, especially the carrot one! The hotel has a laundry with 2 washing machines. One laundry run costs 3€ but you need to bring your detergent (available at the shop on the territory of the hotel). A convenience store on the hotel territory is very convenient :) And the prices are fine, not much more expensive compared to the Spar in the neighboring village. I would say, the selection of products is better at the hotel. If you need a bigger store, Gran Tarajal is 5km away. There are various running and trail running options (to the light house or to Gran Tarajal village). (-) In my opinion the tiles by the kids pool are too slippery when wet (which is often). It would have been nice to have more than 2 washing machines at the laundry room. In my opinion, when the hotel is full, there is not enough personnel. For example, a couple of times our room was not cleaned, since the cleaning ladies had to prepare the rooms for those, who were checking in and we had a specific time window - from 9 till 12, since our daughter had her nap after lunch. Floor is never (or rarely) vacuum cleaned, only swept and mopped. We tried to rent kids mini bicycle but we found the rental rules very unfair: if you come to pick it up at 3 pm you still have to pay for full day and return it before 6 pm. Climbing wall is outdated. Though it might be fun for kids or people trying it first time, it would make a difference if it was more modern (an overhang or moon board would be a great alternative for the same space and difficulty). We missed kids disco (it is organized only once a week). An easy option would be some kids music from 7 or 7.30 pm at pool bar with some lights. Kids can entertain themselves. Heated pool for kids would

Great resort if you want to train and keep fit. Suitable for all ages Facilities, classes and trainers are excellent and make your experience fun.Lovely accommodation, very clean and everything you need. We will definately be returning.