Labranda Golden Beach Only Adults

Lovely area to spend new year in and weather perfect The New Year’s Eve buffet and party was amazing and all staff worked so hard looked so nice in the restaurant Our room was lovely and so well looked after floor 3 to the right of reception Check in the gentleman looked like everything was too much of an effort and looked totally bored the other ladies there were fabulous and so helpful Food was buffet and all tried their best but like most was lukewarm and a bit tasteless unless you chose from the grill which we did and had the most delicious prawns and meat and the wonderful Canaries potatoes with red sauce . Desserts and cheese were also lovely Was upset to find the a la carte restaurant closed and were not made aware of this once booked as 7 nights buffet too much Lovely walk to an amazing beach where we stopped for a drink All in all a lovely break but just missed that wow factor we have experienced at other hotels for new year Don’t dismiss though as a great relaxing break with food drink sunbeds during the day and entertainment in the evening and around the pool during the day

Where do I start. My partner and I booked a 5 night break to relax after Christmas and enjoy some winter sun. Having read the hotel had been recently refurbished and that we could have our own private swim up pool we booked our holiday and couldn’t wait to get away. On arrival we were met by reception who weren’t the most welcoming but collected our room key and went to our room. As we walked in we were a bit disappointed as the room didn’t look as nice as the pictures and as you can see from the photographs it didn’t look like it had been refurbished! We had opted for all inclusive but this wasn’t like any other all inclusive hotel we’d stayed in. Eating and drinking times were limited. Bar snacks were non existent unless you wanted to eat a mini pork burger that had been sat in an incubator for hours! Definitely not the one if you’re a veggie like me! The drinks were served in plastic cups the size of a nursery child’s cup and any ice creams/lollies had to be purchased. It said we’d have our own mini bar but this was empty so again that was disappointing. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and it wasn’t even a double just 2 single beds that were like something out of a hostel. There was clearly water leaks in the bathroom that were close to the electrics which a huge health and safety concern and the smoke detector was heavily stained with nicotine. The food was ok but again some staff in the complex were so rude and really put a damper on the whole holiday. Our TV had a smart TV remote so we thought we’d put some Netflix on but it didn’t work, I rang reception but was then told none of the TVs were smart TVs so why have the option on the remote. The only channels that worked about 20 of them were in German! The food in the restaurant was ok but was the same every night, no burgers or the normal stuff you’d expect at an all inclusive resort, again little choice if you’re a vegetarian. All in all we will never return to this hotel spending nearly €500 a night it was not worth the money and was a huge disappointment. Save your money and go somewhere else! This is a classic case of false advertisement at its finest!

A lovely quiet hotel with good amenities. Close to the beach with really kind and polite staff. Yes, there are tiles missing and loose in the pool, but as with everywhere in the hotel it was very clean. Rooms were big and well equipped (if I stayed again I’d bring my own hairdryer). The buffet did change each night, but there were staples that were consistent and the Halloween additions to the decor and food were a lovely touch. Was the food 5 star? No, but we were very happy with the food and drinks on offer and we love trying new foods. The entertainment by the pool was very relaxed and the Aqua Fitness was a highlight of our trip. We felt incredibly safe and relaxed through our whole stay and although there are areas of the hotel that could be improved, most of the areas were lovely and well kept. We paid a premium as it was school holidays, but if you can avoid these times the hotel is amazing value!

We arrived early due expecting a wait of 3 hours for our room to be ready, we didn't even have to wait an hour. The whole place is clean & bright with friendly staff in all areas of the hotel. A 10 minute walk to a wonderful sandy beach & clear water. Plenty of food & drink to suit all diets. The only (tiny) issue we had was the first couple of nights my bed was quite squeaky each time I turned over, I soon realised it had a couple of loose legs which, once I'd screwed them tight again, stopped the squeaking.

This hotel was fabulous, it exceeded our expectations. We arrived at 9pm and were greeted by Dagmar who was so lovely, friendly & professional. She checked us in & sent us straight to have dinner which was much needed! The restaurant- we stayed on a half board basis. Breakfast consisted of wide range from cereals, fruit, pancakes, meats, breads & various cooked items. My favourite was the Mediterranean eggs - delicious! The evening food was plentiful, a wide range of different dishes catering for most dietary requirements. Every evening there was a different theme. Tips - check the food/label with caution if you have a specific dietary requirement, I’m vegetarian and the label didn’t always relate to the item, a couple of times I nearly had meat! Also if you are half board, you need to pay for your drinks including water however you can upgrade your wristband for €5 per day to include drinks (soft drinks, beer, white/rose/red wine, coffee) it’s well worth doing. The staff are very efficient, friendly and professional - excellent service from Dagmar on reception - very knowledgeable and helped with all our queries. Javier on the bar was funny & very hard working as was his colleague. The manager was always present, very professional but friendly, appears to be very hardworking & a credit to the hotel. We only had one issue when we were there when our toilet stopped working. We reported it to reception on our way to breakfast, by time we came back the maintenance man arrived. He checked it, told me he needed a part, returned and fixed it within 15mins! Excellent service. The beach is a short walk from the hotel through the gate behind the pool which we visited numerous times during our stay. Costa calma is very quiet which is fab if you want a relaxed holiday. If you like a shopping area with an amazing beach, I would recommend a bus trip to Morro Jable - definitely worth a visit. We don’t normally return to the same place but may make an exception in this case - definitely would recommend.

Loved this holiday from start to finish. A perfect relaxing break. The hotel was excellent and the staff were fantastic in all departments (pool bar, restaurant, reception desk, life guards, cleaners) - cannot fault them. We arrived in the early hours of the morning and were assured that a meal had been left for us in the restaurant. A staff member in there checked that we had the drinks that we wanted even though it was about 3am! Food at mealtimes was perfect and efforts made to vary the choices e.g. a BBQ stationed outside one day and another day a chocolate fountain. I'm vegetarian and always found plenty on offer. The breakfasts were the best! Appreciated the option of sitting outside for meals or inside in the restaurant. Fantastic room with a gorgeous sea view. Enjoyed the afternoon entertainment of a DJ or, on one occasion, a singer and saxophone player - brilliant! Daily walks along the nearby beach. Will definitely return here, hopefully next year.