"This was our third stay at Chatur Playa Real, and we had a fantastic experience this time.
One of the biggest improvements for us was definitely the food. Compared with our stay last year, the difference was very noticeable. There was a good variety every day, the food was fresh and well cooked, and we genuinely enjoyed our meals throughout the holiday.
We also noticed a very welcome improvement at the snack bar. The food is now kept inside closed display cabinets, which is much more hygienic. During our previous stay the displays were open and, being an outdoor area, flies could sometimes get to the food. This has now been completely addressed, and we were really pleased to see the change.
Another thing we appreciated was how well the main restaurant was being managed. We regularly noticed a gentleman walking around the restaurant, keeping an eye on things and, when necessary, directing the waiting staff to clear and clean the tables. We don’t know what his exact role was, but his attention to detail was noticeable. Tables were cleared and cleaned promptly rather than being left with used plates or food on them, which helped keep the restaurant clean and organised even during busy meal times.
The cleanliness and general maintenance throughout the hotel also stood out to us. We regularly saw staff cleaning and maintaining the pool area. On several occasions, both in the morning and evening, we saw the sunbeds and umbrellas being thoroughly washed and cleaned. They even brought in some new sunbeds during our stay. It was great to see this level of care and attention being given to the hotel and its facilities.
As returning guests, we really appreciated the extra touches throughout our stay. We received a lovely welcome card and a fruit platter in our room, which was a very nice surprise and made us feel appreciated for choosing to come back.
Our experience on the final day was another lovely touch. After checking out, we asked reception if we could continue using our all-inclusive wristbands until it was time to leave for the airport. We made it clear that we were more than happy to pay for this, but to our surprise, the receptionist kindly allowed us to keep them at no extra charge. We genuinely appreciated this thoughtful gesture, especially as we had fully expected to pay. It meant we could still enjoy the hotel, have lunch and drinks, and relax for the last few hours before our taxi arrived.
At checkout, we were also given the hotel’s business card and told that if we decide to return again and need anything, we are welcome to contact them directly. These may seem like small gestures, but together they made us feel genuinely valued as returning guests and left us with a very positive impression at the end of our holiday.
The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and overall we could genuinely see how much the hotel has improved since our previous visit. As returning guests, it was especially nice to see that areas which could have been better before have actually been addressed.
We had a fantastic holiday and would definitely be happy to return again. Thank you to everyone at Chatur Playa Real for making our stay so enjoyable. See you again! 😊"