Hotel Hesperia Sabinal, Roquetas de Mar, Costa de Almeria

Arriving at Almeria airport we were greeted by our excellent Thomas Cook rep the luvverley Dawn!! Welcome back!! Once again we stayed in Hotel Sabinal Roquetas de Mar (3rd year running) and were greeted as old friends by Jose Maria and his multi-lingual reception staff, there 24/7 to help and advise. Check-in a breeze (had booked superior room this time) and were soon unpacking and settling in. Room was excellent, large 7 foot bed lounge area with armchairs and full bathroom with hairdryer. The view was side on to the beach, a bit disappointing as previously we had pool-views which are fabulous. But never mind, as always spotlessly clean and comfy beds. As I am disabled with arthritis, I asked for extra floor mats for the bathroom and 2 mins later was given a brand new non-slip bath mat!! Off we go for lunch, but first over to Colosimo Bar to change money with our friend Carlos (better rate than hotel) where as always it's HAPPY HOUR. All day, every day, and food is available at most times. Then down the promenade to the right to The Boulevarde, run by Noni + Tom, with Lily + Remus. Always a warm welcome and good homecooked meals + snacks, including Sunday lunch for those who miss English food. Later in the hotel dining room we were greeted by the manager Paco, Dora and the restaurant staff and welcomed back. The food in the hotel, as always excellent choices, with chefs preparing many dishes to order and personal preference, including daily specials and carvery. Bit limited choice for young kids although pasta dishes + freshly made pizzas at each meal. Sabinal is right on the promenade, 2 minutes to beach and central for shops bars + restaurants. If you want English bars, hundreds of English tourists and "lager louts" please go to Majorca- this is the true Spain where the Spanish people holiday!! See you next year, Hasta la vista!! Jenny + Gee. Manchester

Jennifer McGahey, England
Date Travelled: 18/07/2009
Review Added: 07/09/2011

This will be our 7th time, can't get enough of this hotel. 14 of us going again next may. Such a relaxing holiday.

bolger family, liverpool
Date Travelled: 17/05/2011
Review Added: 05/07/2011

This hotel is really good value for money it is in a very good position right on the promenade that stretches all along the resort. We have been here several times and find it suits us just right. It is the real spain. There is a happy hour twice a day in the hotel 5-6 & 8-9. Resort is just right not too noisy If you want a relaxing holiday it will suit you. Benidorm it is not! Try Colosimos Bar at lunch times just across the road from the Hotel. Happy Hour all day I think. Lunch Time snacks are very good here and Carlos the bar man is really friendly.

paulinewootton, Wolverton Bucks
Date Travelled: 16/06/2011
Review Added: 30/06/2011

What a super hotel, great food, great location right on the sea front. Going there again in a few weeks time can't wait to go! This will be our 8th time there so it must be good!

pauline wootton, Wolvertton Bucks
Date Travelled: 11/06/2010
Review Added: 15/05/2011

What a great Hotel and the resort is really clean and laid back. This was our 5th time here and in a few weeks we are going again. It is my favourite resort.

Pauline Wootton, Wolverton Bucks
Date Travelled: 11/06/2010
Review Added: 04/05/2011

Our 4th visit, this time in 2011. We are with 9 adults, all family. The Sabinal has everything needed for a great, relaxing, value for money holiday. It ticks all the boxes, can't wait to walk through the reception doors again!

Valerie and Roland Perrin, LONDON
Date Travelled: 04/09/2007
Review Added: 02/01/2011

Our 4th holiday back to this hotel, always with Direct Holidays - fantastic! If you want to holiday with the Spanish, and expect value for money with fantastic food - come to this hotel. It's good for couples, families and groups of friends - but not if you want clubbing. Hire a car, travel to surrounding beaches and mountain villages, and spend Saturdays in Almeria shopping and sampling bars. Flights short, efficient and no lager louts!

Jilly Trout, Manchester
Date Travelled: 02/07/2009
Review Added: 03/06/2010

Third time back to Sabinal, speaks for itself good food excellent staff beautiful, clean resort forget about going to a health farm come here so chilled booked another holiday for June 09 can not wait. Just retired couple

Mrs Kathleen Jackman, Preston, Lancashire
Date Travelled: 12/12/2008
Review Added: 03/07/2009