Gran Amadores Apartments

"Quiet location, had a steep hill to get from the beach, along with a terrible smell on the way up which can also be smelt in the hotel at times and you can smell on and off throughout the day. No atmosphere, nothing going on in this hotel no entertainment etc… regular smokers corner is at the front of hotel where people sit for hours, can sometimes feel intimidating at your first visit. Rooms very basic. Not cleaned to a good standard, if you stay for 7 days the sheets do not get cleaned, towels states 3 times a week but this is not the case. A lot of miscommunication with hotel staff regarding extra room stay, I would book before or on the night of your arrival. Personally for me not good value for money as you spend a lot of time travelling out to places as there is nothing around. Therefore, all adds up… there is a spar a few minutes away from the hotel which is good."

"Having read far too many of the one star reviews about Gran Amadores, I honestly cannot keep quiet anymore. Some of them read less like genuine travel advice and more like the minutes of an international Karen convention. Gran Amadores is a BUDGET self catering apartment complex in Amadores. It is not the Ritz. It is not a five star resort in Meloneras. It is not pretending to be. Yet apparently some people pay budget apartment prices and arrive expecting marble bathrooms, concierge service, silent neighbours, brand new furniture, five restaurants and somebody following them around with chilled towels. 😂 Then, when this fantasy does not materialise, Tripadvisor gets treated to a 1,500 word tragedy about a cupboard handle. Please. The apartments are simple. They are supposed to be simple. They give you somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep, cooking facilities, outdoor space, a pool and a fantastic base in one of the nicest parts of southern Gran Canaria. And CLEAN is the important word. I am fed up with reviewers pretending “dated” automatically means “dirty”. It does not. An older kitchen unit can be spotless. An older bathroom can be spotless. Furniture does not magically become unhygienic because it was not purchased from IKEA last Tuesday. The location is also excellent. Playa de Amadores is practically below you, with its enormous sheltered bay, restaurants and promenade. Puerto Rico is easily reached, you can walk the coastal route between the two resorts, taxis are everywhere and Puerto de Mogán is an easy trip further along the coast. Anybody who actually knows Gran Canaria understands that Amadores commands a premium precisely because of that location. And then there is the staff. Raquel, Yeray and the rest of the team are genuinely lovely people who work incredibly hard. They deal politely with hundreds of guests, answer the same questions repeatedly, solve problems and somehow remain friendly even when confronted by the sort of person who apparently considers having to ask reception for something a violation of the Geneva Convention. Some reviewers genuinely need to hear this: YOU BOOKED A BUDGET APARTMENT. If you want five star luxury, absolutely go and book it. Gran Canaria has some magnificent hotels. But they cost five star money. You cannot deliberately choose one of the more affordable options in Amadores and then become outraged because your ££ budget apartment does not resemble a €500 a night suite. That is not Gran Amadores failing to meet expectations. That is you having completely ridiculous expectations. 🤷‍♂️ Criticise genuine problems, by all means. That is what reviews are for. But the dramatic “holiday from hell” nonsense because the furniture was traditional, the complex was simple or somebody expected luxury after paying budget prices is getting absurd. Gran Amadores is straightforward, friendly, clean, well located and good value. If that is what you booked, you will probably have a perfectly lovely holiday. If you booked it expecting the Four Seasons, perhaps the problem was never Gran Amadores. �"

"Firstly we have just come back from a 10day family holiday with our grandchildren. The location was perfect. Easy access to the beach, restaurants and shops. Easy to book a taxi if you would like to go a little further. Accommodation - Room was clean although tired. Sheets pillows and towels could all do with replacing. Before any comment I am aware it is a budget holiday but it can be the difference between going back to the apartment or not! Pool area again cleaned everyday. Good size of both pools. Children made good use of them and made several friends. Could benefit with some sort of entertainment in the pool for both adults and children or even out the pool. Pool bar was our go to place most days for brunch. Manager Sebastian was very friendly and lovely with our grandchilden. He made their holiday fun and was very kind to them ( this is their words) He works very hard to give a good experience when in the pool bar. Naelia was also lovely. Overall we had a good time and we did get what we expected reading other reviews but always like to make our own minds up"