Oliva Nova Golf Beach & Golf Hotel

The location right on a long sandy beach is excellent but we were surprised to find that what they advertised as a "Junior Suite" only turned out to be a fairly average hotel room with a bed, two chairs and a chest of drawers.

We booked in to a junior suite - which was a bog standard hotel room - nothing special at all.

The beds in both rooms had very uncomfortable mattresses that caused both my wife and i to have back pain every morning.

Very helpful staff, on third day came back to room to find two brand new lcd tvs.

The room was brilliant as were the facilities, the bar service was friendly.

The breakfast was excellent, we had one lunch there - the food was good, but the atmosphere and service were not great and it was VERY expensive for what you get.

We had an excellent meal at the El Olivo restaurant but be aware that it is not cheap.

The main hotel restaurant, Columbus, serves adequate food but service was unfriendly and slow.

In the evening there is the choice of the lobby bar which is like an airport waiting lounge - or an Irish bar showing English football.

The hotel has two bars - the main bar opposite the reception area lacks atmosphere and reminded us of an airport terminal waiting area, while the second is an Irish Pub that shows english football on video screens.

Helpful staff at reception desk, beds comfy and the breakfasts very nice.

The staff were polite and helpful, but quite business like.

Because we cannot speak Spanish was wonderful that everyone tried their best to help us in english.

The spa and indoor pool are nice but not fantastic and definitely been to better.

In my opinion a lot better option with flexibilty of self catering, they have their own communal pool.

The outdoor pool was closed as it is not heated.