Marina Suites

[Shytot]

I have just booked 7 days in the Marina Suites for Sept 2006, I just hope that they all they are cracked up to be. Most reviews are top notch.Stopped at Riosol last year, but those steps nearly killed us.

[askimref]

I have never stayed at the Marina Suites, but I am sure if Rab says it is good, then you will have a good time there.
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/search.php?txt=marina+suits&t=p (http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/search.php?txt=marina+suits&t=p)

[fee]

Funnily enough shytot, we stayed at Marina last year and are staying at Riosol this year. The Marina Suites are all they're cracked up to be - and more. You won't be disappointed. Can't wait for all those steps now !!!!!

[PaulyWally]

Hi there

We are booked to go to Marina Suites in September as well. We've heard loads of good reports and had a look of them ourselves last year and they looked fantastic.

I'm really looking forward to living in luxury for a week. We normally stay at Puerto Feliz which are really nice but was VERY impressed with the Marina Suites

I hope they don't frown upon 8 girls out to have some fun

PaulyWally

[Jo71]

The Marina Suites is the nicest place I have ever stayed bar none! It is absolutely gorgeous. We went in Oct 04 not long after it had opened and felt like royalty when we stepped off the coach at the entrance! You could see everyone else on the coach seething!!! I'm very v jealous that you're all off there on your hols. I've got to make do with Mexico next february......

[Shytot]

Hi there

We are booked to go to Marina Suites in September as well. We've heard loads of good reports and had a look of them ourselves last year and they looked fantastic.

I'm really looking forward to living in luxury for a week. We normally stay at Puerto Feliz which are really nice but was VERY impressed with the Marina Suites

I hope they don't frown upon 8 girls out to have some fun

PaulyWally

Hi Paulywally, what dates are you going to Marina Suites?. We are going on Sept 18.flying from Newcastle.
As long as you are not rolling drunk and swearing, why should they frown at 8 girls enjoying themselves.
Looking forward to it. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!:p

[PaulyWally]

Hi there

We are arriving at Marina Suites on 11th September. We are flying from Glasgow.

We certainly like to have a good time but we aren't THAT lairy.

We will be out partying and returning home in the wee hours but definitely not troublesome (we'll be on our best behaviour since we are staying somewhere so swish!)

Hope you have a great time and might even see you there

[Top Cat]

A tip for the Marina, book a high floor apartment overlooking the marina,
there are 9 floors, I rec. floor 6+ for best view, and apartment 612/712/812/912, are right next to the 3 speedy lifts. Hope you are on S.C. because the restaurant is not a patch on thr Rio. And girls the clip-clop of your heels on the tiled floors can blow the mind of others who maybe trying to rest in the apartment below.

Top Cat

:dry:

[yflood]

hi
we have also stayed in the marina suites in december 05 they are the best weve been in since we have started going to pr 6years ago.lovely big beds and marble bathrooms(with power showers) we were on the third floor up room 213 and had views of the marina.the cleaning staff come in everyday and leave the apartment the way you see it when you first arrive.next time we go back we will try to get these apartments again.

[K T]

A tip for the Marina, book a high floor apartment overlooking the marina,
And girls the clip-clop of your heels on the tiled floors can blow the mind of others who maybe trying to rest in the apartment below.

Top Cat

:dry:

That would make me want to be on floor 9.....Heels in P.R. no wonder you see so many people stookied up, over there.

[fee]

hi
we have also stayed in the marina suites in december 05 they are the best weve been in since we have started going to pr 6years ago.lovely big beds and marble bathrooms(with power showers) we were on the third floor up room 213 and had views of the marina.the cleaning staff come in everyday and leave the apartment the way you see it when you first arrive.next time we go back we will try to get these apartments again.
note the lovely big beds - comfort on holiday, what a luxury:sleep:

[Top Cat]

I E-Mailed them for a high floor apartment but the man said they were all pre-booked months in advance. So I was offered the 6th floor.

Top Cat

:dry:

[rab_c.]

note the lovely big beds - comfort on holiday, what a luxury:sleep:

yes often thought the missus had gone awol in those beds lol as for booking rooms the rooms are often booked with first choice eclipse etc when making initial reservation hence no last minute reserving of room choices.
rab_c.

[yflood]

has anyone heard of/or stayed in the penthouses in the marina suites hotel.i have seen them advertised on a online travel company at a price not much dearer than an apartment.it doesnt show any photos of them.i persume there on the top floor.was thinking of booking them for my next visit having already stayed in the fantasic apartments..want to know if they have the usual kitchen facilty, separate bathroom and still sleep up to 4 etc and if they face the pool side or marina side..

[rab_c.]

has anyone heard of/or stayed in the penthouses in the marina suites hotel.i have seen them advertised on a online travel company at a price not much dearer than an apartment.it doesnt show any photos of them.i persume there on the top floor.was thinking of booking them for my next visit having already stayed in the fantasic apartments..want to know if they have the usual kitchen facilty, separate bathroom and still sleep up to 4 etc and if they face the pool side or marina side..

this has been brought up before yflood and having been to the suites 4 times now and back in may i have never heard of or seen them and have also made enquiries regards this to the reception who say they do not exist. what they have is premier room deals which is just a normal room but for a little extra you get a dvd player bathrobes and slippers but to book this package you have to arrive on a saturday and this can be booked with any company including owen.this is probably what the company is advertising
if not put the online company advertising them on this thread someone will check it out for you that is going soon or i can check it out with the company as back up when i go in may and put it to the management then
rab_c.

[yflood]

thanks for replying rab. the company is called broadwaytravel.com. they have apartments, suites and penthouses available for the marina suites in december.they definetly have it stated as a penthouse,although its the first travel company i have seen that has them.if reception staff say they dont have them, it must be the premier rooms they have..

[Top Cat]

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has anyone heard of/or stayed in the penthouses in the marina suites hotel.i have seen them advertised on a online travel company at a price not much dearer than an apartment.it doesnt show any photos of them.i persume there on the top floor.was thinking of booking them for my next visit having already stayed in the fantasic apartments..want to know if they have the usual kitchen facilty, separate bathroom and still sleep up to 4 etc and if they face the pool side or marina side..

The Premier suites are the 8&9's, 108/9 etc. The rooms are much larger than the standard rooms with the same facilities. They are on the south-west corner, 8 facing the Pool & boatyard, and 9 facing the Marina which in their opinion are the premier positions.

The Top Cat
:grouphug:

[rab_c.]

the south west corner may have larger rooms as top cat says but my pics show that all the rooms have balconies facing the boatyard but a side marina view still a great position. but the rooms that we have stayed in also were a lot larger than the ground floor ones and any bigger and we would have got lost in them but i will check out the south west corner in may and take pics of the room as for premier rooms here are the extras that come with them from first choice and no mention of larger rooms.

Self Catering:http://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk/images/holiday/tranny.gifhttp://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk/images/holiday/tranny.gifhttp://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk/images/holiday/tranny.gif& Half Board
One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (extra bed is a double sofa bed) and have private bath with shower, WC, kitchen area with kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board (on request), microwave oven, fridge, air-conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, safe (payable locally), satellite TV, balcony or terrace and sea, pool or marina view. Select rooms are available at a supplement (please click Help for details) and include DVD player, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers and express check in. N.B. These rooms are only available on self catering basis on Saturday departures.
Maid service with towel change daily and linen changed three times per week.
rab_c.

[Stuartied]

Going here for our honemoon in July, We can not wait they look very nice apartments!

[Top Cat]

Pre-book a high floor apartment, you wont be sorry.

The Top Cat

[chorlton]

Currently at the Marina Suites on Floor 5 in a room overlooking the Marina. What a top place. I thought the Gloria Palace couldn´t be beaten but this place is lovely. Definately returning here for my next trip. Pool fab, rooms great, service good. Can´t fault it.

[Shytot]

Holidaying there in Sept, does anyone have the E.Mail address so I can pre-book a high apartment Sounds great can't wait.

[rab_c.]

Holidaying there in Sept, does anyone have the E.Mail address so I can pre-book a high apartment Sounds great can't wait.



hi shytot
seems to be a problem with the email at the moment but i will attach it anyway best bet is to phone suites.
oops i have just received an updated site link from the suites now in english also. and prices booking direct with the suites which are a bit higher than owens link at http://www.marinasuitesgrancanaria.com/

i sent an email an hour ago and have since had a reply so email addy working again



Muelle Portonovo.
Puerto Rico. Mogan.
Gran Canaria. Spain

Tlf. 928153015.
Fax 928153014.
reservas@marinasuitesgrancanaria.com (reservas@marinasuitesgrancanaria.com)

rab_c.

[Alan T]

Currently at the Marina Suites on Floor 5 in a room overlooking the Marina. What a top place. I thought the Gloria Palace couldn´t be beaten but this place is lovely. Definately returning here for my next trip. Pool fab, rooms great, service good. Can´t fault it.

Hi chorlton,

We've been looking at staying at the Gloria Palace this September, but now you have thrown the Marina Suites into the equation!

Which of the two do you prefer and why, por favor?
Any help will be appreciated.

[Shytot]

Thanks a lot Rab. I have now E.Mailed them with my request, i await their reply with interest.:nodding:

[Shytot]

Marina Suites just E.Mailed back and said that they would TRY to grant my request of a High Floor Apartment, but no promises, so here's hoping.:nodding:

[rab_c.]

Marina Suites just E.Mailed back and said that they would TRY to grant my request of a High Floor Apartment, but no promises, so here's hoping.:nodding:
the good thing is with my emails from them yesterday and yours today its nice to know that the system is up and running again and people do exist at the other end:nodding: and are now acknowledging their future guests
rab_c.

[Alan T]

Well thanks to the reviews on here (and other sites lol) we have just booked in 25th September for a week.

Looks like we will just miss one or two of you :(

[Alan T]

Cheers rab.
Well we've done the Omar, Arimar and Nido.
Sounds like this place might be a cut above.

It will be our honeymoon holiday, and embarassed as I am, I need to ask a personal sort of question....

Do they have a 'library', sort of book-exchange?:grin:

[rab_c.]

MMmmmmmmm will you have time to read books alan on honeymoon (lol)

there is one on poolside along with boxed games take your pick, there is a gazebo that eddie the entertainer uses for his base library books there add your own when finished and return borrowed ones after use and there was a good selection starting to gather last may and by aug it was like a local library happy reading also at the side of reception uk newspapers for guests perusal
rab_c.

[lee&gar]

The Marina Suites sure are highly recommended!

Anyone know what tour operators you can book the marina suites through? Or do most of you book directly & get flights seperatly?

We've booked the Nevada Apartments for october but thinking of changing them??

Rab.c Had a look at photos of the Nevada on your site, its a great help when booking holidays, fair play to you!

The Marina suites aside... any other recommendations of apartments in central peurto rico for us?

Cheers

[yflood]

hi lee
in ireland i think you can get them with JWT tour operator.first choice have them from belfast not sure about flying from dublin,they are very expensive with these tour operators. i went with www.broadwaytravel.com (http://www.broadwaytravel.com) who do them on self catering and half board £460 sterling for a week thats accomadation only.for flights aer lingus start to GC at end of oct-to march prices fom 49euro one way they go tuesdays and saturdays( 99euro ),cheapest flights i found from dublin.we flew with them last december with no complaints.

[Stuartied]

We are also staying here for our honeymoon in july, but we won't be needing no library!

[michelle]

i went with www.broadwaytravel.com (http://www.broadwaytravel.com) who do them on self catering and half board £460 sterling for a week thats accomadation only.we flew with them last december with no complaints.

Are these safe to book with do ya know? Was everything ok with the holiday after booking it with broadway? I dont like booking with place i aint done before so just wondered?! If you could let me know, thanks

[yflood]

hi michelle
i booked with them for last december and had no problems.it was my 1st time booking with them.the voucher arrived 2 weeks before we left, and was as promised,if you book just make sure to print a copy of your booking out as reference.

[Top Cat]

Hi chorlton,

We've been looking at staying at the Gloria Palace this September, but now you have thrown the Marina Suites into the equation!

Which of the two do you prefer and why, por favor?
Any help will be appreciated.

Alan if you are going HB, then without question the Gloria is far superior, in every way.
While the Marina is in a perfect position down by the harbour, where their pool is adjacent to the sea, where you can listen to the waves crashing against the rocks which is just bliss.

[shortie]

Just spent 2 weeks at the Marina Suites, not much to say other than, fantastic, lives up to reputation.

Shortie

[Jobow]

Can somebody indicate apartment numbers that definitely overlook the marina please.

[Top Cat]

Can somebody indicate apartment numbers that definitely overlook the marina please.

Apartments with Marina View:

-10 to -20. That is: 110-120 for the ground floor.
910-920 for the ninth floor.

Note that the higher you are the better the view.
Also note that the three speedy lifts are next to apartments -11.

:grin:

[rab_c.]

would also add that the two bedroom apts are the 24s that is 124to 924 situated at the morasol end with the balconies sitting back from the rest of the building and also have a marina view.
rab_c.

[yflood]

hi jobow
when there in december we stayed in room 213 it had a marina view but we werent up high enough to see the beach.thanks rab for numbers of the 2 bed rooms.

[davidr]

Stopped there the first winter they were open and they are top notch, will be there on the 12th of June.:have-fun: :cool:

[snowdog]

is it possible to pay extra to keep your room till eg 6pm if you have a later flight.If so should i do this with eclipse before we go,or would it be cheaper at hotel.Also is the pool freshwater as i read a comment on another site that it is seawater.

[Top Cat]

is it possible to pay extra to keep your room till eg 6pm if you have a later flight.If so should i do this with eclipse before we go,or would it be cheaper at hotel.Also is the pool freshwater as i read a comment on another site that it is seawater.

Only if your room is not booked for the next day.
They usually transfer you to a spare room, at extra cost.

[rab_c.]

yes the pool is seawater
rab_c.

[Stuartied]

Hey guys,

Staying at The Marina for our Honeymoon, do they have a CD Player in the room?

[roxy]

No cd in the standard rooms, but i think there is one in either the de-luxe or vip rooms

[step]

We stayed at the Maina Suites in April for 2 weeks. It's "top notch" and the pool area is fantastic. Didn't eat there though so cannot comment on food. You even get free towels every day for the pool!!

[maggs]

Does anybody have the web address for the marina suites. I've been looking for a select room through various uk agents (first choice etc.,) but can't get booked for the time I want so thought I'd try booking direct with the hotel.

I stayed at the Marina suites in November and rate this hotel as one of the best I've stayed in, so obviously I would like to go back again.


Hope someone can help
ta

[rab_c.]

hi maggs
here is the link to the marina suites http://www.marinasuitesgrancanaria.com/
rab_c.

[Alan T]

We booked via First Choice too, but don't have any options to upgrade. :(
I PM'd Owen to see if anything was possible, but I haven't had a reply as yet.
My fault for not going via Owen's booking system I think.
Let me know how you get on maggs please.
I'm not sure if we can contact the hotel direct and ask for an upgrade due to booking with a package company.

Al

[yflood]

this is also for rab c -after your last visit you mentioned you got photos of the 2 bedroom apartment, i cant get these on your link do you have them on your site yet, as i hope to book these for next feb.

[rab_c.]

hi yflood
best way to explain the two bedroom is to describe how they sit and add a few pics below.
rooms are 124-924 morasol end of building as you enter the room directly to the right is the first bedroom a little smaller than the standard room bedroom but with a window facing the cliff second bedroom is straight ahead as you enter and has a small en-suite which sits back to back with the main bathroom.
as you turn left you have a long hallway like the standard rooms with the bathroom then the lounge which is more or less same as standard room with kitchen facilities and a balcony.
http://rab.c.fotopic.net/p29581224.html ensuite
http://rab.c.fotopic.net/p29581225.html rear bedroom of two
http://rab.c.fotopic.net/p29581223.html bedroom one of a two bedroom

if you have any probs accesing pics let me know and i will send as attachments to you.

rab_c.

[Shytot]

20 Days to go and we shall be at The Marina.I know its for real now as the flight tickets and details arrived today. My god how we need a holiday it cannot come quick enough.Its thanks to Rab C that we booked these apartments, his photographs and comments really swayed us.:thumb:

[rab_c.]

mmnnnnn very popular two pages on the suites here are again a few pics from the deluxe suites.
http://www.satocan.com/marinasuites/...s/IMG_0275.jpg

http://www.satocan.com/marinasuites/...s/IMG_0290.jpg

http://www.satocan.com/marinasuites/...s/IMG_0267.jpg

http://www.satocan.com/marinasuites/...s/IMG_0295.jpg

these are really fantastic rooms

rab_c.

[Dido]

Hi
As all the rest of your replies, you will love the Marina Suites! We came back last night after a week there (we also went last year). I cannot fault the location, hotel & room standard, the excellent pool and views. I have to say, however, that both last & this year we have found the staff at the Marina to be less than friendly! I know this is a special hotel and standards are high, which we adhered to at all times, yet no matter how much you smile, the staff just seemed very standoffish! It did not upset us, but they could try and be a little friendlier in mine, and my husbands' opinion! See what you think, I would be interested to know.
Hope you have a great time - hope my comments have not put you off!!

[michelle]

This hotel is brilliant! Went there for the first time about 2 weeks ago now it was so good!! We was on the 9th floor too which was a bonus, views are amazing! Hopefully going back around march time, cant wait!!

[Shytot]

Well, what can I say. Just arrived back from Marina Suites and everything lived up to expectations. Must be the best in Puerto Rico.Having stayed there we would not go elsewhere, so thanks to all who recommended it to us.
Back to the real world now.;)

[PinkGiant]

I have booked in for the 2nd week in November to the Marina Suites. I really cant wait!! Especially after all these great reviews! What is the surrounding area like for a pram. As I will have my daughter with me who will be only 3months old! Is the pool warm? I know they have a heated pool, but would it be nice for a wee one to be in?:)

[rab_c.]

you have picked the best area for pram pushing in pr. as near to flat as you will find only hard push is up to the agua la perra centre. walks to the beach and commercial centre is flat pool is generally heated when required but to be honest I have never found it to be cold at any time.
enjoy view here http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/c337618.html
rab_c.

[MARCUS]

Well this morning viewers i was in your ¨favorite¨ hotel ¨The Marina Suites¨ i made a social call on some ¨close friends¨(don´t be nosey viewers) that are staying there.(They greeted me with a glass of champagne,¨rather nice¨ for a Tuesday morning may i add)I have to say viewers that the rooms were absolutely wonderful! very spacious,air con the lot!and the room i was in had an ¨artists view¨ over the harbour.My friends said that they were on half board and they were enjoying the food(mainly canarian style)

Marcus x
:dry:

[Alan T]

We got back last week after spending only a week there.

Hush your mouth Marcus! "Harbour view"? We had a "Marina view"! Chase me lol

For your viewers information Marcus....

We were in room 622. Wish we were in room 621!
Why? you might ask.

Imagine the front of the hotel.... then have a look and see that after the majority of the balconies there is a slight 'step' back (there are a couple, actually).

We were in the first 'step back' room.

Fantastic views over the Marina and PR, but the only minor problem was that although the sun was on the majority of the balconies for most of the day, it shined on us from around 6:30 pm for about half an hour, with room for one chair to sit in the sunshine.

This wasn't a problem for Dianne ( my other half ) (we were on our honeymoon ) as she isn't really a sun-worshipper.

It was only a mini-problem for me, although I didn't know it at the time. The sun only shone on my right leg, which is wooden, and dried it out. I spent most of my holiday falling over.(only kidding, Marcus's viewers! It was the alcohol provided by Carla at Pickwicks really).

Joking apart, although we didn't use the majority of the facilities available, we both found the Marina Suites to be the best accomodation that we had stayed in abroad. Bar none. That includes business trips etc.

Even Dianne, who is normally very critical, was over the moon with the Marina Suites.

We would have no hesitation in going back there. In fact, we are looking forward to it.

[colinb]

Owen's agency on this forum books them. http://www.islascanariastours.com/index.html

[Suzi]

Tour operators are First Choice and Eclipse Direct if you want a full flights/accomm package.

[Owen]

Tour operators are First Choice and Eclipse Direct if you want a full flights/accomm package.

or Owen's agency - also for a full flights/accomm/transfers package.

[rab_c.]

or Owen's agency - also for a full flights/accomm/transfers package.

ahhhh but do you have offers commencing May 2007 yet owen??
rab_c.

[Owen]

Marina Suites - 4 star aparthotel
Puerto Rico

November 2006 (01-30)
82 euros per night - Half Board included
Price for 2 people sharing - 3rd person 28 euros extra per night, also half board.

More info here (http://www.islascanariastours.com/1016/ab1016.html)

email enquiries to
owen@islascanariastours.com

Also summer rates 2007 and availability ready
85 euros per apartment, per day

[IlovePR]

Hi Owen,


Any offers for around 20th January for a week???


Cheers
Frieda

[Doodle]

Finding it difficult to get availability for Marina Suites, any other good suggestions for 4 adults and a 6 month old boy?
Me and hubby have previously done the cheap and cheerful carlota but fancy someething a little more up market as we have our friends and their baby with us this year! (self catering will be fine)

Cheers people! :grouphug:

[Owen]

Finding it difficult to get availability for Marina Suites, any other good suggestions for 4 adults and a 6 month old boy?
Me and hubby have previously done the cheap and cheerful carlota but fancy someething a little more up market as we have our friends and their baby with us this year! (self catering will be fine)

Cheers people! :grouphug:

Anyone looking for availability anywhere and having problems, email me at owen@islascanariastours.com with dates and stuff and I'll see what I can do.

[MARCUS]

Well viewers i was back enjoying the views over the ¨marina¨ yet again as i returned to the glorious Marina Suites.The service was very good on my arrival and the cleaning staff were very friendly(and ¨rather attractive¨ may i add.....) As i parked my car outside the complex(with the roof down) ¨ BRITISH RIF RAF ¨ staying on the top floor (men in there 40´s wearing ¨football tops¨ and sporting ¨Stu Francis¨(crackerjack) hairdos were ¨hurling¨ the remains of there bacon sandwiches down below(using the inside of my car as there target) It´s times like this i feel embarassed to be British!
With respect to our ¨football lovers¨ and ¨Crackerjack¨fans but the morale to the story is viewers.....
If you would like to throw food into my car,please throw an ¨unopened¨ box of Mr kipplings Cherry Bakewells¨ i love them!

Marcus x
(Great hotel viewers! shame about some of the clientel...)
:glare:

[rab_c.]

Marcus on your next visit to the suites can you check out with my beautiful friend on reception(you know the one;) ) if the cliff face repairs are going ahead in 2007. if they do then it will rather difficult to find a sun lounger as they will be closing the pool bar area off this is the work that was cancelled earlier this year. on recollection a lot of rather large boulders were falling down and crashing of the walkway safety guards overhead and the pool bar ,restaraunt area was being hit also. a box of bakewell tarts may then find their way to your lovely convertable
rab_c.

[shortie]

Well viewers i was back enjoying the views over the ¨marina¨ yet again as i returned to the glorious Marina Suites.The service was very good on my arrival and the cleaning staff were very friendly(and ¨rather attractive¨ may i add.....) As i parked my car outside the complex(with the roof down) ¨ BRITISH RIF RAF ¨ staying on the top floor (men in there 40´s wearing ¨football tops¨ and sporting ¨Stu Francis¨(crackerjack) hairdos were ¨hurling¨ the remains of there bacon sandwiches down below(using the inside of my car as there target) It´s times like this i feel embarassed to be British!
With respect to our ¨football lovers¨ and ¨Crackerjack¨fans but the morale to the story is viewers.....
If you would like to throw food into my car,please throw an ¨unopened¨ box of Mr kipplings Cherry Bakewells¨ i love them!

Marcus x
(Great hotel viewers! shame about some of the clientel...)
:glare:
Marcus, the fact that they can hit the interior of a car from about 150ft with a sandwich crust, makes me proud to be British, what a shot. Sorry it was your motor though.

[IlovePR]

On the verge of booking Marina Suites for our wedding anniversary in January and I don't have any doubts that they are the best accommodation in PR as I've looked at every thread/comment on here relating to them. I've also looked at a couple of 'travel guide' and 'review websites' on Marina Suites, one question at the back of my mind and which seems to crop up on these reviews as comments is that people have trouble finding sun loungers round the pool unless they're up at the crack of dawn and running down to 'save' them. (sad individuals!) Can anyone tell me, will we have this problem in January or is it just very busy like this during school holidays when there are lots of families with children? I'd be greatful for any comments from anyone who's experienced a week here at the end of January and the 'sun lounger' situation.

Cheers
Frieda

[chorlton]

Hi been there in March and not had any issues - if you literally want to be at the edge of the pool or the few that are located facing out towards the sea you might want to be up at dawn but otherwise we have had no issues including bagging the ones that have the curtains around them on the raised area.

To be honest we preferred the loungers down by the jacuzzis as there were not as many kids in that area.

I could see in the height of summer (and probably when we are there at Xmas) it might be an issue but in January I cannot see it being a problem.

[rab_c.]

chorlton is correct in all she says but even in the height of summer there is no problem unless you want the ones round the edge of the pool or baby pool other than that plenty of loungers.
rab_c.

[roxy]

I would agree i was there in May and never had a problem getting a longer anytime of day , it really is a fantastic place and you will thoroughly enjoy it :thumb:

[roxy]

Some great pics on rabs site of Marina Suites with several of the pool area

http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/c337618.html

[IlovePR]

Thanks Chorlton, I didn't think it would be too much of a problem as it wasn't school holiday time but I just wanted to check. Those ones you're talking about round the jacuzzi and under the canopies look absolutely ideal for us, I can just imagine lying there and chilling out with a good book, and as there's only the 2 of us I don't think we'll have any problems finding just 2 together, in fact probably got more choice of 2 together than if there were more than 2 of us if you see what I mean. Going to book it tonight! :mellow:

[IlovePR]

Thanks to Chorlton/Roxy for the info, but especially Rab.c as I've looked at every bit of info & photo you've ever put on here for Marina Suites! We've been to PR many times but always stayed in a privately owned apartment which we rent from a friend of ours. We just fancied somewhere a little bit special for our 5th anniversary as our first visit to PR was our honeymoon. So the old man's splashing out (but he doesn't know it yet!!) lol

Thanks again
Frieda

[chorlton]

I don't think you will be disappointed and you are correct Rab has some fab pics on there.

One thing to note is that due to the sun setting earlier in winter I think (and someone please correct me if I am wrong) that the balconies facing the pool will get more sun than the ones facing the Marina. Even in summer we thought the ones facing the marina (although the view was fab and we loved watching the boats go by) seem to get less sun. So might be worth requesting a pool view.

If you haven't already lined up a tour operator you can book them via the forum at www.islascanariastours.com.

[IlovePR]

I don't think you will be disappointed and you are correct Rab has some fab pics on there.

One thing to note is that due to the sun setting earlier in winter I think (and someone please correct me if I am wrong) that the balconies facing the pool will get more sun than the ones facing the Marina. Even in summer we thought the ones facing the marina (although the view was fab and we loved watching the boats go by) seem to get less sun. So might be worth requesting a pool view.

If you haven't already lined up a tour operator you can book them via the forum at www.islascanariastours.com. (http://www.islascanariastours.com.)

I was going to book it on-line as a package through First Choice as this appears to be a really good price and cheaper than booking flights/accommodation separately, but there's nowhere during the booking process to enter any special requests as such (I don't think so anyway). Maybe I could book it and then contact the hotel directly by email to request this to be noted on my booking? I don't know, do you know if it's possible??

[PinkGiant]

If the hotel could accomodate your requests they will. I have been emailing them constantly asking every question under the sun and they have been really good and got back to me instantly with answers. So I am sure if you ask they might try and sort you out with something. I am arriving there on Saturday, cant wait, was going to request a certain type of room, but I think I will just get stuck with what I am given, because if it is too nice I wont want to leave the room..... and I really must get out and about and see the sights, havent been in gran canaria in a good few years.

[IlovePR]

If the hotel could accomodate your requests they will. I have been emailing them constantly asking every question under the sun and they have been really good and got back to me instantly with answers. So I am sure if you ask they might try and sort you out with something. I am arriving there on Saturday, cant wait, was going to request a certain type of room, but I think I will just get stuck with what I am given, because if it is too nice I wont want to leave the room..... and I really must get out and about and see the sights, havent been in gran canaria in a good few years.

Thanks for that, I will email them after I've made our booking. Just one more question.........can anyone tell me if there's steps down into the sea from the pool area?

[IlovePR]

If the hotel could accomodate your requests they will. I have been emailing them constantly asking every question under the sun and they have been really good and got back to me instantly with answers. So I am sure if you ask they might try and sort you out with something. I am arriving there on Saturday, cant wait, was going to request a certain type of room, but I think I will just get stuck with what I am given, because if it is too nice I wont want to leave the room..... and I really must get out and about and see the sights, havent been in gran canaria in a good few years.

Hi PinkGiant,

Hope you have a great time, let us know what your stay was like when you get back!

Cheers
Frieda

[rab_c.]

Thanks for that, I will email them after I've made our booking. Just one more question.........can anyone tell me if there's steps down into the sea from the pool area?

there are no steps to the sea there is a gate at the side of the bar between the bar and pool but on the other side it is massive boulders and a few seats but yes you have direct access to the sea if you balance your way over them.
beach is only a few hundred metres away from hotel and no steps just a level walk.
rab_c.

[IlovePR]

there are no steps to the sea there is a gate at the side of the bar between the bar and pool but on the other side it is massive boulders and a few seats but yes you have direct access to the sea if you balance your way over them.
beach is only a few hundred metres away from hotel and no steps just a level walk.
rab_c.

Thanks Rab, I knew you'd know!! I've been looking at your photos again and the one of the pool from your room - what floor/room was that, was it a one bedroom suite? As after I've booked through First Choice I'm going to request a pool view/high floor room and that one just looked perfect.

Cheers
Frieda

[PinkGiant]

Marina Suites were absolutely fab! The apartments were massive, the hotel staff were great and the cleaning staff..... well they were just wee diamonds. Came in everyday, cleaned the room to a top standard, washed all our dishes, cleaned out the baby bottles... Plus if they were coming in too early for you, they would just come back later in the day that was suitable for us... most other hotels would just say you missed your turned. Plenty of clean towels provided in both the room and down by the pool. The bar staff were very friendly and very good with the baby. What else can I say.... but they were excellent!!!! Only fault is the three lifts were tiny, so if you were waiting to go down with a pram you had to wait till an empty lift arrived and with 8 floors, a lot of people used the lift. But that was really a minor fault, that couldnt really even be classed as a fault! Excellent hotel.... fab fab fab. Hope to go back again!

[IlovePR]

Marina Suites were absolutely fab! The apartments were massive, the hotel staff were great and the cleaning staff..... well they were just wee diamonds. Came in everyday, cleaned the room to a top standard, washed all our dishes, cleaned out the baby bottles... Plus if they were coming in too early for you, they would just come back later in the day that was suitable for us... most other hotels would just say you missed your turned. Plenty of clean towels provided in both the room and down by the pool. The bar staff were very friendly and very good with the baby. What else can I say.... but they were excellent!!!! Only fault is the three lifts were tiny, so if you were waiting to go down with a pram you had to wait till an empty lift arrived and with 8 floors, a lot of people used the lift. But that was really a minor fault, that couldnt really even be classed as a fault! Excellent hotel.... fab fab fab. Hope to go back again!

Hi PinkGiant,

Sounds like you had a great time, thanks for the report. I've made my booking for a week in January, I've also email the hotel to request a pool view on a high floor, I'm just waiting for a reply from them which I'm sure they will do soon as I only emailed them this morning. After reading your post I'm looking forward to our stay there even more now! 8 weeks and counting.......

Cheers
Frieda

[Patrice]

Hiya. My mother stayed at the Marina Suites in June and adored it, and she's fussy!!! Would go back like a shot. Have a ball!! I'm all jealous now!! ;)

[IlovePR]

Hi Owen,

Many thanks for this, you don't know what a relief it was to read the above! You've really put my mind at rest and I can now continue to look forward to our stay in January at the Marina Suites and countdown the days - 4 weeks on Saturday, once Christmas and New Year are out of the way we're nearly there!!

Thanks again for your help
Frieda

[rab_c.]

thanks to chorlton and shortie here are a few pics of the recent safety work on the cliff face and rear of hotel.
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/p37709331.html
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/p37709329.html
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/p37709328.html
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/p37709330.html

the worry of this work taking place this summer has now vanished and everyone can look forward to enjoying their jollybags in the safe surrounds of the suites.:)

[yogster]

Hi Guys,
I have booked a week at the Marina Suites 30th April to 7th May. I have been told by a friend that holidays in PR twice a year that the Marina Suites to not get the sun on the apartments.
Can anyone tell me if this is true or not?

Thanks
Johann

[BIG TONY]

You will get the sun from the time it comes over the top (April I'de guess about 10-11 a.m.) until it sets in the evening, so right through the hot part of the day. To put your mind at rest look at the photos on Rabc's web-site!!

[chorlton]

we found that some of the apartments got the sun later in the day - especially those along the front (marina view) so in winter we asked for a pool view as the sun sets lower and seemed to stay on these more all day.

[rab_c.]

hi.
as chorlton says winter the sun is lower and hits the balconys with a pool view but come may the sun is higher again and just hits the edges of the pool view rooms in the morning
but the marina view rooms then get the full sun from the back of one till suset. lovely for that few drinks on the balcony prior to going out.
rab_c.

[chorlton]

Some of the balconies (the ones closest to the corner of the building) have solid balcony walls and are slightly more enclosed - when we stayed in that one we didn't get much sun even in the summer but I can't for the life of me think of the numbering of them - I reckon they are the 09/10 numbered ones perhaps. Its maybe only 8 of them out of the whole block though that are like that.

[rab_c.]

Some of the balconies (the ones closest to the corner of the building) have solid balcony walls and are slightly more enclosed - when we stayed in that one we didn't get much sun even in the summer but I can't for the life of me think of the numbering of them - I reckon they are the 09/10 numbered ones perhaps. Its maybe only 8 of them out of the whole block though that are like that.

thats right chorlton the wall goes out about 1 metre and obscures the side view cant remember the numbers but im sure they are next to the premier suites think 09/10 are further along think we were 810 the last time with a great view so could be around the 06 mark think my piccies show the areas up will have to check
rab_c.

[rab_c.]

heres a piccie showing the marina view rooms where the wall protrudes on the sea part of the building is the rooms after the premier suites and then you have the same on the morasol side beside the two bedroom ones
http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/p24851668.html

we ask for a high room central marina view and that is just perfect.
rab_c.

[shelley]

Hi Guys,
I have booked a week at the Marina Suites 30th April to 7th May. I have been told by a friend that holidays in PR twice a year that the Marina Suites to not get the sun on the apartments.
Can anyone tell me if this is true or not?

Thanks
Johann

i stopped there last year in August
we were on the 7th floor marina view
we had sun all afternoon right up until early evening!!
very hot and sunny!!
lovely sitting out on the balcony with a vodka and coke getting ready to go out!!!
:grin:

[Stuartied]

Does anyone know if anything has opened on the ground floor? and whats opened across the road???

[BIG TONY]

If you're talking about that thing we call the Titanic (funnels on the roof) outside, It's now re-opened as a restaurant and proving popular with the locals. I did'nt get to go in there last trip, but looking at the numbers using it must be worth a look!!!!

[shelley]

Does anyone know if anything has opened on the ground floor? and whats opened across the road???
they were working on that when we stopped there!
what kind of restuarant is it ?

[Beatman]

We stayed in the Suites last year and our room was at the front overlooking the Marina( One of the best views on Earth!) We had noise from the boat yard , noise from the coaches disgorging the new arrivals,noise from the new arrivals,noise from the staff (and that was just the receptionists -only joking!) While this can occasionally be irritating all you need to do is look out your of window for any such annoyance to fade away.

Can't wait to return!

[chorlton]

I have to say I did notice a bit of coach noise in the early hours sometimes from arrivals/departures BUT not enough to spoil my hols and the views more than made up for it. Marina view was fab watching the boats come and go and on a night watching all the apartment blocks start to light up as it got to evening. And pool view for watching the sunset and everything settlle down for the night. As Rab says this is one of the most popular places in PR at the mo and rightly so.

[askimref]

Try this site of rab-c. I am sure he will give you all the info on it, when he comes on later, as he is there all the time Marina Suites (http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/c337618.html)

[rab_c.]

yes chelle it is very confusing however
standard suite............. you have stayed in one
deluxe suite or a suite ................the same but top floor marina view with dvd player, slippers, housecoat and a welcome bottle of house wine.
the vip suites are never really available but they are the ones on the far end beside the boat repair yard. the bathroom has a marina view with large window the lounge has portholes for windows and the bedroom also has a great marina view.
double suites....... they are at the morasol end same as standard but have an extra bedroom with ensuite the bedrooms faces the cliff with a window the lounge has a marina view.
hope this helps chelle
rab_c.

[michelle]

Thanks Rab! When we stayed there before we had the top floor Marina view, but only had the normal room so is there a mix of both of the top floor? Normal rooms and suites? I know i should just wait and see but im just too excited lol! Thanks!

[rab_c.]

Thanks Rab! When we stayed there before we had the top floor Marina view, but only had the normal room so is there a mix of both of the top floor? Normal rooms and suites? I know i should just wait and see but im just too excited lol! Thanks!

the only difference between all the high floors is the extras you pay for chelle dvd player and you get all your movies at reception free if you have time to watch any, slippers, housecoats and a nice bottle of wine.

rooms are basically all the same except the 9 double suites which other than an extra room and around 8 vip ones at both ends of the building
rab_c.

[michelle]

Ok thanks Rab, well it'll be good being on the top floor then! We requested that but last time only got the 4th floor so hopefully its the 9th floor!! Thanks! Only 15 weeks lol
:)

[Happy Hammer]

Hi, everyone first may I say what a brilliant site this is ive spent hours on here, so informative, anyway I am staying at the Marina Suites in Sept and should be arriving about 11 ish can anyone tell me what time the bar closes because I think ill be in need of some refreshment. Thanks.

[chorlton]

Should still be open BUT for the sake of a 2 minute walk you can be in a local bar with more sensible prices. Come out of the suites - turn right and head past the Morasol and through the tunnel. Just up on the left you will see the Agua La Pera centre with some bars in there.

Have a fab time at the suites - have you seen Rabs pics? http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/c337618.html

[chorlton]

Looks like all the furniture and beds are covered in black and white stripes. As a born and bred mackem i couldn't possibly stay in such a room..i'd have nightmares...

Its OK they are navy and white or red and white - you'd be safe if you wanted to give it a go!:thumb:

[Happy Hammer]

Cheers Chorlton, yes ive looked at rabs site and I keep going back and looking again excellent, ill take your advice and have a wander thanks.

[chorlton]

The prices in the hotel are not OTT - just typical hotel prices. Just thinking if you have a big thirst you might as well quench it at local bar prices!

[Happy Hammer]

Yes and might want a bit of grub to soak up the ale, dont know if ill get anything that late but im sure ill find something. Been reading the Pickwicks Bar thread gotta get in there at some point, how late do they sell there hotdogs lol.:)

[chorlton]

Not sure if you will in Agua La Pera but if you walk 10 minutes towards the centre of PR the all night bar will be open serving snacks and pretty sure Maccy D's will be open if you are really desparate.

Not sure Carla at Pickwicks has a time limit on the hotdogs!

[Happy Hammer]

Cheers Chorlton im never that desperate lol, ill just have to make do with a liquid snack, I know its terrible but you have to make sacrifices in this world, what a bad start to my holiday im gonna have. . . . NOT.:mellow:

[shelley]

:) i love this hotel!!!!
Arrived back this morning at 5am!:banghead:

[chorlton]

Cheers Chorlton im never that desperate lol, ill just have to make do with a liquid snack, I know its terrible but you have to make sacrifices in this world, what a bad start to my holiday im gonna have. . . . NOT.:mellow:
Yeah I feel really sorry for you :) lol

[michelle]

:) i love this hotel!!!!
Arrived back this morning at 5am!:banghead:

Which room did you stay in? Was it a normal appartment or a suite? I really wanna know what the suite is like! Have you been to this hotel before!?

[shelley]

Which room did you stay in? Was it a normal appartment or a suite? I really wanna know what the suite is like! Have you been to this hotel before!?
i stayed in a standard suite which is a 1bed apartment, bedrooms are HUGE as is the bathroom and lounge bigger than what i have at home!!:)
I first stopped at the marina last yr and we were all gobsmacked by how the hotel and apartment looked :thumb:
we were on the 7th floor again overlooking the marina and ocean WOW
is all i can say to that

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/shelleyluvsrobbiex/HPIM1490.jpg
oh and then there is the pool, you will not be disapointed!
you will not be greeted by any horror storys here and if you go on the marina suites website you will be able to get an idea of how the apartments look.
:have-fun:

[shelley]

website for you michelle
http://www.marinasuitesgrancanaria.com/

[michelle]

Thanks Shelley! I've been there before it is a quality hotel! The website confuses me because theres loads of different suites and i dont really know the one i've actually booked! It was on travelrepublic.co.uk and it just said an appartment or suite and we booked for a suite but dont actually know what to expect lol!
:)

[rab_c.]

website for you michelle
http://www.marinasuitesgrancanaria.com/

yes if you look at the marina suites website then the ones showing as suites vip these are the ones normally allocated to travel republik, alpha rooms etc.
same as a standard room but high floors and dvd etc as stated.
you normally pay a little extra for these rooms around 5euros a day.

the deluxe ones as stated on marina website are very hard to get as there are only about 8 of these deluxe apts and a guaranteed late check out with them and are very expensive to book.

think a lot of the confusion comes because some sites are advertising the vip suites as deluxe suites in otherwards the wrong way round.
rab_c.

[oor wullie]

2 Adults
1 Bedroom Apartment £1229.74
1 Bedroom Apartment Superior £1283.12
Suite £1537.08

just been quoted this price for two week stay...self catering

if i book a superior room will i get one and not a ordinary room. How will i know the differance???
Will i be guaranteed a nice harbour view???
Anyone ever stayed in the Suites??
What are they like???
Are they worth the extra money???
Is there life in outerspace????
Will i be guaranteed a room if i book or is there a chance i could be moved out to make way for the scandies if it's over booked???
Thank You...

[liam]

Yes! they are worth the money......

In my humble opinion the marina and morasol suites are the best accomodation in puerto rico............far higher quality than the 'glorius palace'...............

Enjoy!

[rab_c.]

Yes! they are worth the money......

In my humble opinion the marina and morasol suites are the best accomodation in puerto rico............far higher quality than the 'glorius palace'...............

Enjoy!

yes without a doubt liam.
and the questions are answered a few posts back wullie well most of them bar life in outer space lol.
its like asking how long is a piece of string.
answer.......the exact same length from the middle to both ends:mellow:
rab_c

[Happy Hammer]

What a place mate, great pool, great rooms, great staff and a great atmoshere throughout the whole place, none of this hoity toity rubbish but a good proffesional attitude from the staff. There was a good mixture of people staying at the suites, old, middle aged an young, mainly British but a few German, Spanish, Dutch and even some Swedes and some Turkish but everyone got on because of the atmosphere that the hotel creates, needless to say if I went back to PR I wouldnt look for anywhere else to stay. No moans or groans about anything and didnt see anyone else with a gripe either, nearly never made a review about this hotel because everything has already been said but aye, you cant have to much of a good thing can you.:)

[shelley]

What a place mate, great pool, great rooms, great staff and a great atmoshere throughout the whole place, none of this hoity toity rubbish but a good proffesional attitude from the staff. There was a good mixture of people staying at the suites, old, middle aged an young, mainly British but a few German, Spanish, Dutch and even some Swedes and some Turkish but everyone got on because of the atmosphere that the hotel creates, needless to say if I went back to PR I wouldnt look for anywhere else to stay. No moans or groans about anything and didnt see anyone else with a gripe either, nearly never made a review about this hotel because everything has already been said but aye, you cant have to much of a good thing can you.:)
:thankyou: well said i love it too!!!! :thankyou:

:)

[alip]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if there is entertainment at Marina Suites in evening / night and what its like and also is there a kids club??

[Terry L]

There is a bar but I don't think there is any entertainment but it is in walking distance of many bars and the commercial centre and not up any hills like most complexes. I don't know about a kids club but don't remember seeing one.

[yflood]

hi alip we stayed at the marina suites before theres no kids club where you leave kids with reps/minders etc but theres a playroom with toys you have to be with the kids when there in it, they have a playground for kids , also dont remember music etc in the bar at night maybe they have some around the pool area i know there is an entertainment programme for the daytime.

[Jo71]

We stayed at the Marina Suites in October 04 and I know they have hairdryers in the bathroom but I can't remember if they're any good or not?! If someone could let me know what their opinion of them is I'd be very grateful as it might save me a bit of room in my case that might be better filled with something else!! Thanks
:)

[chorlton]

Well it depends how serious you are about hair drying - I know that sounds a bit daft but e.g. I have wavy hair so I like a good salon quality hairdryer with a nozzle and my selection of brushes. The marina ones are ok for drying...but if you've long hair and want to style it - maybe not that good.

[rab_c.]

the hair driers are of the travel type but are powerful more suitable for the young ones craze at the moment and straightening.
what you have to remember if you are a family then it may be best to take your own as the ones in the suites are attached in the bathroom and the amount of time women take with their hair bathroom is out of bounds to rest of family unless sharing at the same time lol.
rab_c.

[Jo71]

Cheers guys. As long as it blows hot air and doesn't cause 3rd degree burns or spontaneously combust after 30 seconds it'll do me!!

[PinkGiant]

Marina Suites is the best hotel i have stayed in Gran Canaria. Pool is fabulous! The rooms are amazing! Plus they have the little extras that other self catering kitchenettes wouldnt have such as a microwave! Which was a godsend for sterlising bottles for my baby who was 12 weeks at the time. Positioning is great, all on the flat, plus its only a two minute walk to the boat if you want to go on a wee trip.

[rf9rider]

Now the car park near the harbour/marina has an attendant on the barrier, was wondering if you have to pay if staying at the Marina Suites?
We`re thinking of hiring a car for a week, and wondering if theres any dispensation for parking outside the Marina Suites?

[rab_c.]

I would imagine the suites and morasol will issue passes as they both have their own parking facilities outwith the new parking areas.
when I was with big tony a few times the new attendant and barrier was just up and running and tony used to just drive in and out quoting morasol hotel and no problem.
taxis had a pass or ticket that they handed to attendant on the way out and it was returned to them.
rab_c.

[michelle]

I think when we was there in April we showed him our door card coz it says Marina Suites on it, or one time we paid the man at the barrier and got our money back from Marina Suites at Reception...This was only on a Saturday thou coz of the parking for the beach, Is it every day now then?? They should separate both the car parks then open the barrier next to the Morasol...would make more sense!

[rab_c.]

I think when we was there in April we showed him our door card coz it says Marina Suites on it, or one time we paid the man at the barrier and got our money back from Marina Suites at Reception...This was only on a Saturday thou coz of the parking for the beach, Is it every day now then?? They should separate both the car parks then open the barrier next to the Morasol...would make more sense!

that is a very good sugestion michelle and not so hard to set up but the problem is if you open the other barrier then every tom dick and harry would be using it for free parking at the morasol and suites and guests would lose out, and since they closed the barrier at the morasol it has made it more safer for children as boy racers used to speed along that small strip of road to the suites. the way it is now with the barrier at the far end attendant operated and the barrier at the morasol shut to me is the way forward as long as the hotels issue passes to their guests who have cars.
rab_c.

[michelle]

that is a very good sugestion michelle and not so hard to set up but the problem is if you open the other barrier then every tom dick and harry would be using it for free parking at the morasol and suites and guests would lose out, and since they closed the barrier at the morasol it has made it more safer for children as boy racers used to speed along that small strip of road to the suites. the way it is now with the barrier at the far end attendant operated and the barrier at the morasol shut to me is the way forward as long as the hotels issue passes to their guests who have cars.
rab_c.

Yeah i didnt think about that. Then they should still make a wall and make you need a hotel pass for the Morasol barrier! Hehe oh well as long as they let us in if we are Marina or Morasol guests! Thanks!
:)

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi just booked marina suites for 29th december 2008 does anyone know what its like there thanks jackie

[libbyo]

Jackie, much is written about the marina suites. do a search on it. rab, chorlton, big tony and others have all stayed there so pm them. most coments are good as far as i know.

[karen]

God Jackie you have gone from one extreme to the other! You will love the Marina Suites. Speak to rabc and Big Tony. They are regulars.

Also have a look on rabc's website lots of pics on there of the Marina Suites.

kx

[irisheyes]

hi, did you book marina suites with travel agent or directly?

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

well you no what they say you learn from your mistakes !!!! want somewere really nice to stay went around and had a look and the marina looked the best to me never stay at bluestar again !!!!! that lift arghhhhhhhhh i booked marina suites with travel agent by the way jackie xxxx

[yflood]

hi, did you book marina suites with travel agent or directly?
hi irisheyes are you looking to book marina suites from ireland if so budget travel do them and i think falcon do them as well.

[liam]

thats right irisheyes.....

were headin out in april and have booked the marina suites with falcon.............€1650 for one week for two......

[sprog]

Marian Suites are fantastic! Stayed in lots of places in PR - Omar, Blue Star, Maraciabo, Sol Y paz, Cumana, El Greco, Eden, Rio Sol, Vellamar and the Altamar - ther are probably more just can't remember!

Think it all depends on what your requirements are, when we were just a couple the Marina Suites were just perfect, absolutely top class rooms and just a stroll to the CC - however since we've had the "wee one", she's 3, the Altamar suits our requirements perfectly.

Whatever way you look at it you won't be let down by the Marina Suites, they are fab!

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

dont you recomend the marina suites for the kids then as ive got three ? thanks jackie.

[Suzi]

I wouldn't recommend them for families with young children, Jackie.

I stayed there just after they first opened and was struggling for room with 2 teenagers in tow.

The kitchenette area is 'American-style' and not big enough for catering on any scale really.

Views are excellent (I had a pool/ocean view) but I wouldn't go back.

[sprog]

It's not that i wouldn't recommend them for kids at all. When I was there it was 3 years ago there didn't seem to be a lot for the kiddies to do, but like I say that was a while ago, the place was just opened and it's probably totally different now. Anyway because of the time of year you're going I'm sure there will be stacks for the kids laid on. Plus you have the bonus of being on the "flat" if you know what I mean, just a dander to the beach and up to the CC without 6million steps or taxis!! - that in itself is a big plus when you're going away with wee ones.

You will love the Marina Suites.

[chorlton]

Theres a kids club now, a kids play area and kiddies pool - not more or less than there is at most other places.

The only thing I don't like about the suites is the sunbathing areas by the main pool you struggle to get a credit card between the loungers, no chance of sunshades as you put one up and it shades about 8 beds around you plus the happy hardcore aerobics at midday did my head in.

I did like the area by the jacuzzis more, but they were meant to be for adults only and you used to get people letting their kids splashing in and out so that became less peaceful.

[Alan T]

I agree with Suzi. It's absolutely crap for kids. Take them somewhere else.

Please!:thumb:

The nissus and I are in unison when we say that staying at the Marina has spoilt us for staying anywhere else. Hence we won't be visiting quite as often anymore until we save up the pennies. :(

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

well we need somewere to stay at the bottom staying up in the blue star was to much for me with my illness and the kids so were would be ok to stay thanks jackie.

[Suzi]

Theres a kids club now, a kids play area and kiddies pool - not more or less than there is at most other places.

The only thing I don't like about the suites is the sunbathing areas by the main pool you struggle to get a credit card between the loungers, no chance of sunshades as you put one up and it shades about 8 beds around you plus the happy hardcore aerobics at midday did my head in.

I did like the area by the jacuzzis more, but they were meant to be for adults only and you used to get people letting their kids splashing in and out so that became less peaceful.

The kiddies' pool was there when I was. I loved the mid-day aquarobics lmao Didn't do them but the music was ok.

Dreadful struggle with the loungers. I bought 3 lilos and put them on the balcony and spent a lot of time there. Kept me away from screaming kids and stressed out mams and dads too. Not that I don't like kids because I have my own daughter plus her entourage, but she's 20 now.

I think the same as Alan

[yflood]

ive stayed in the marina suites with 3 kids under 6 thought it was fine but we didnt use clubs just used them as a base but i do remember the playroom wasnt open in the december we went.there wasnt many familys mainly adults.ive found them to be the most comfortable apartments and you can get a 2bedroom if you book direct.terrzamar are always recommended for families.

[liam]

i must agree with the above posts......

if you like chips with everything, enjoy the cc's, are unable/incapable of properly rearing/supervising your kids....then this palce sounds so awful its really not for you.......oh!...especially not the last week in april....much better to stay nearer the cc........

you'll enjoy it much more....'lets stick together' i always say........

[redswanlady]

i must agree with the above posts......

if you like chips with everything, enjoy the cc's, are unable/incapable of properly rearing/supervising your kids....then this palce sounds so awful its really not for you.......oh!...especially not the last week in april....much better to stay nearer the cc........

you'll enjoy it much more....'lets stick together' i always say........


All I can say is LMAO.........

[Andy]

What does LMAO mean ???

I hope it isnt what I think..

There is nothing worse than bad manners !!!!!!!!

:thankyou:

[redswanlady]

What does LMAO mean ???

I hope it isnt what I think..

There is nothing worse than bad manners !!!!!!!!

:thankyou:

Totally agree with you Andy, shame others on here don't feel the same...

[Suzi]

LMAO at Liam and Lou :) :thumb:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

there are some people on here with bad manners and are very rude to people they dont even know !!!!! some people just need to grow up !!!!!!:no:

[sprog]

I don't really understand what's gone on with this thread.... must be a touch of scarcasm, that I obviously haven't got.

To get back to the original thread, Marina Suites are great accomodation, don't let anyone put you off. It'll be grand for all of you including the kids, you will all have a blast. I would hate to think that anything I said has made you second quess your choice, I know what that can be like.

As Chorlton has said there is now a kiddies club, there will be lots to do over Xmas/New Year period and you have the bonus of being nearer the bottom of the hill.

Please put your mind at rest, you'll be in PR for the new year with your nearest and dearest what could be better!:grouphug:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

thanks sprog the sarcasem wasent from you it was from another member towards me, this is a forum to help people but some people see it as a way of geting at people they dont like which is very unprofessional and not very nice, but thanks for you kind advise nice to see a sensible reply thanks jackie.

[Alan T]

It would appear I'm not the only grumpy old person on here!

That reminds me.... 'Ow do Steve mate. How are you and your good lady Pat keeping? :)

Just to keep on topic, the missus and I love to chill and just sit and people-watch (we're not pervs honest) and it was just brilliant sat on the balcony during the day watching the comings and goings in the marina.

My only real gripe about kids...... I was desperate to get on the internet to check me emails, and these two young 'uns were on the 2 PC's for ages. I went and stood behind them, just as a hint like, that I wanted to get on, and lo and behold, the pair of buggers were talking to each other on messenger. They were sat next to each other!

[Suzi]

Jackie, you're paranoid. Nobody on this thread has said they don't like you; they're giving opinions.

I still maintain that Marina Suites were not intended for children and they still aren't, so I'm with Liam and Alan.

I'd be worried about young kids on the balcony too if I had a high floor. They're more bother than a box full of monkeys when they have a mind to it, as you must well know.

Alan, it's the 21st century syndrome - my daughter wants to be on my computer to speak to friends she's just left as soon as she walks in the door! Mind, it keeps her off the phone lol

[redswanlady]

there are some people on here with bad manners and are very rude to people they dont even know !!!!! some people just need to grow up !!!!!!:no:

Jackie I think you will find that we agreed with your husbands remarks about rude people! As Suzi has said you are paranoid and as you have been told on several occassions leave personal remarks to the PM system, thank you.

[rab_c.]

In all honesty the suites are realistically an adults hotel although they have a kiddies park and small club now they are more or less geared for the hoity toity peeps and I know as we have lived among them for years here.
having just returned from the riu vistamar this is the place to releases your kids and this place knows how to treat large families and once your in everything is FREE all you can eat and drink and its the real drink not cheap local produce full review later when I report on the riu.

[keel]

Hi, am hoping to come to PR in March. Does anybody know how to get cheapest price for a week in Marina Suites. Thanks

[oor wullie]

Hi, am hoping to come to PR in March. Does anybody know how to get cheapest price for a week in Marina Suites. Thanks
Deepends...you got kids??? If you have, try else where mate!! Get the message , don't won't your sort here!!! lol Try Owen...

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

Well Am Booked In Marina Suites 29th December And Ive Got Three Kids!!!! Hope They Dont Disturb Anyone Too Much Hee Hee

[Alan T]

Well Am Booked In Marina Suites 29th December And Ive Got Three Kids!!!! Hope They Dont Disturb Anyone Too Much Hee Hee

Your cancellation notice is in the post :)

[HandyMan]

I met Milleyandmollys lad...and he was a very polite nice lad.:thumb:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

thank you dan shaun is a loverly boy just like my girls !!!! so they will be no trouble at all hee hee.

[oor wullie]

I got 3 mates one gay , one disabled and one black ( who likes chips) . I just wonder if they are welcome??? Nice to know you're still alive Jackie...

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hiya wullie am still alive theres no geting rid of me hee hee :grouphug:

[yflood]

a while ago some people where saying that they had to be moved from the marina suites by first choice because of overbooking can anyone tell me does this happen regulary and has anyone been to the suites with first choice recently.my brother and wife is visiting pr for the 1st time in sepetember and they have booked the suites on my recommendations .also on marina suites home website it shows there fully booked for september do travel operations get so many rooms out of this.

[rab_c.]

a while ago some people where saying that they had to be moved from the marina suites by first choice because of overbooking can anyone tell me does this happen regulary and has anyone been to the suites with first choice recently.my brother and wife is visiting pr for the 1st time in sepetember and they have booked the suites on my recommendations .also on marina suites home website it shows there fully booked for september do travel operations get so many rooms out of this.

that happened around june-sept 2007. and was caused by a computing fault in the marina suites causing double bookings a good few travel companies were caught up in it and most were moved to either the morasol or el greco thats the only time we ever saw it happen and we have been in the suites every year since they opened often twice in the same year. the previous year it was the other way round the el greco were being renovated and many guests were moved to the marina suites that was may-july 2006.
Marina suites website will often show booked at certain times of the year as they only hold a few rooms to themselves the majority go to the travel companies. sept is normally fully booked or at least 99%full.
your family will very happy in the suites and what a fantastic location this is the first year since they opened that we are not yet booked for a visit to them but hey!!! its early days yet.

[yflood]

cheers for that rab c , weve stayed ourselves in the marina suites so ill know theyll be pleased with them.

[Stuartied]

Just booked to return here o the 30th August for 2 weeks, and this is us not suppposed to be going on holiday this year!

[hammersginge]

Does anyone know if it's still expensive to rent a safety deposit box at Marina Suites?

[Shytot]

Last year we paid 30 euros for 7 days, and got 10 euros back when handed key back. Expensive i know, but peace of mind is important on Hols.
Enjoy your stay.

[liam]

stayed in the marina suites last week in april......

cost €38 on arrival with €10 back on departure.......which is quite expensive but 'peace of mind'

[rab_c.]

60 eoros + 10euros deposit is what you paid over the 2 weeks when we were there, bloody ridicioulous charge for a peace of mind I may say.:veryangry:I do not know where these prices come from, the thing is the over the top price you now pay for your stay in the marina suites the safety deposit box should be free one of the many things that are starting to haunt this complex, another is the mad cattle rush every morning to get a decent sun lounger. or forgetting to put your tshirt back on coming through past the reception area and being scolded in front of other guests, sometimes people do forget these rules. to be honest the suites need to take a lesson from the riu vistamar.:wink:

[hammersginge]

As nice as the Marina seems I am getting put off my these 'rules' Rab has been talking about. We just came back from the Morasol, think it was 18 euros??? But whenever I see the pictures of the pool I fall in love with the place again!

[Shytot]

To be honest the queues for sunbeds wasn't that bad last year, we always got where we wanted to be. I know what your'e talking about regarding the Pool, it really is excellent. The sunbeds are a little too close together, that being my only moan.

[hammersginge]

The thing is the location is perfect & pool looks great and I don't want to stay in the same complex year after year so would prefer not to stay in the Morasol though I can't knock anything in the complex!!!

[BIG TONY]

To be honest the queues for sunbeds wasn't that bad last year, we always got where we wanted to be. I know what your'e talking about regarding the Pool, it really is excellent. The sunbeds are a little too close together, that being my only moan.

The fact of the matter is that the communal facilities at the Marina are far to small for the volume of guests. Although the pool setting is lovely it's bloody tiny for all those people packed around it like chocolate fingers in a box !!!!!

[liam]

must agree......we have stayed in both properties this year. they both have their good points and we like both places. The Morasol pool area, whilst not as spectacular as the marina suites is much more comfortable than the marina suites in relation to number of guests....

the marina suite rooms are fab!, but the service in the Morasol is more personal..........

all in all the pool area of the marina suites is far too small...agreed......would we return......YES to both......have booked the Morasol for this november and cant wait........

hope swanny does birthday cakes!....i'm the big 40!

[Stuartied]

Its good sitting next to the Jacuzzi's at Marina, but then the sea view is amazing to.:boozy:

[redswanlady]

must agree......we have stayed in both properties this year. they both have their good points and we like both places. The Morasol pool area, whilst not as spectacular as the marina suites is much more comfortable than the marina suites in relation to number of guests....

the marina suite rooms are fab!, but the service in the Morasol is more personal..........

all in all the pool area of the marina suites is far too small...agreed......would we return......YES to both......have booked the Morasol for this november and cant wait........

hope swanny does birthday cakes!....i'm the big 40!

The big 40 I didnt think you were a day over 30! Of course we do birthday cakes :tinysmile_fatgrin_t

[hammersginge]

Yes you really can't beat that Jacuzzi area.

[rab_c.]

lol if you are not in the charge of the towel brigade then thats the only option left ,,,,,,,,,,,,jaccuzzi area with kiddies play area.

ps marina suites from our area next May are £1506 pounds s/c for 2
riu clubhotel with direct holidays from same area £1540 a/i. for 2
the choice is yours.

and to top it all can cun in mexico 4* a/i can be had for £1600 for 2

[big al and family]

Got back last nite from a 2 week stay at this place, worth every penny, fantastic location rite on the harbour, went b & b and woz nt disappointed. Staff r very friendly, allready looking at booking for oct.

[Stuartied]

lol if you are not in the charge of the towel brigade then thats the only option left ,,,,,,,,,,,,jaccuzzi area with kiddies play area.

ps marina suites from our area next May are £1506 pounds s/c for 2
riu clubhotel with direct holidays from same area £1540 a/i. for 2
the choice is yours.

and to top it all can cun in mexico 4* a/i can be had for £1600 for 2


You not going back to Marina then???

[rab_c.]

Got back last nite from a 2 week stay at this place, worth every penny, fantastic location rite on the harbour, went b & b and woz nt disappointed. Staff r very friendly, allready looking at booking for oct.

better be quick then al oct normally sold out glad you enjoyed.


You not going back to Marina then???

oh yes I will be back to the suites but in the meantime feel like spoiling myself rotten sturtied

[Stuartied]

we are off across end of August and next year we will see!

[Jo71]

I agree that the Marina Suites has its share of downsides but I think the positives outweigh them. A solution to the pool problem may simply be to make an attempt to enforce the rule which they display in the pool area regarding not reserving sun beds. I've stayed at the hotel twice and it was often the case that the pool area wasn't actually that busy it was just that all the loungers were taken up by Mr & Mrs Self-Centered and their friends the Inconsiderates who would lay out the towels (& token book & flip flops to make it seem as if they'd just popped to the toilet), go out for the day and then come for a quick dip at 4pm (or worse, turn up at 5 to collect their things and leave!). Oh the temptation to just lie on their towels and plead ignorance should they turn up, after all the towels are all the same... :wink:

[tucker]

We stayed at the Maina Suites in April for 2 weeks. It's "top notch" and the pool area is fantastic. Didn't eat there though so cannot comment on food. You even get free towels every day for the pool!!Hi everyone, Can one of you good people confirm that this is still the case as we are going to travel lighter this year due to the excess baggage charges. Also do the suites provide a hairdryer? Thanks to you all.

[liam]

hi..stayed last april..fab!..

yes there is a hairdryer in the bathroom, to single beds a double wardrobe and a writing desk in the bedroom and a 'fireside' chair, a couch, tv and lamp in the main lounge with a dining table and four chairs....theyres also a table and two chairs on the balcony....the kitchen area has a fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle and 2 ring hob...........our room was on the 7th floor (rabs idea - great!) I think it was room 704...gr8 views over the marina......

on arrival you receive a towel card and every morning they give you two towels and your card back in the evening.......


its an altogether great palce and we thoroughly enjoyed it.......

dont froget...Ma BAkers...Passarella cc for your lunch and STEVIE YORKES HARP BAR...maincc....for a great night!....enjoy...

[tucker]

hi..stayed last april..fab!..

yes there is a hairdryer in the bathroom, to single beds a double wardrobe and a writing desk in the bedroom and a 'fireside' chair, a couch, tv and lamp in the main lounge with a dining table and four chairs....theyres also a table and two chairs on the balcony....the kitchen area has a fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle and 2 ring hob...........our room was on the 7th floor (rabs idea - great!) I think it was room 704...gr8 views over the marina......

on arrival you receive a towel card and every morning they give you two towels and your card back in the evening.......


its an altogether great palce and we thoroughly enjoyed it.......

dont froget...Ma BAkers...Passarella cc for your lunch and STEVIE YORKES HARP BAR...maincc....for a great night!....enjoy...
Thanks alot for the valuable info Liam, its much appreciated. I will pop into Ma Bakers and the Harp Bar and say that you sent me. Fingers crossed they wont attack me HA HA. Cheers mate.

[Belinda]

Thanks to reading the good reviews members have posted, we've booked friends of my partner George's here, in September.

Sounds ideal, especially for those who prefer not to climb...or queue for cabs.

[shelley]

i love marina suites!! :tinysmile_fatgrin_t
looking out on to the ocean from the poolside is just fab!!
:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

[GUS]

Got to agree the Marina Suites are really lovely, the only downside to them is trying to obtain a sunbed, nigh near impossible unless you queue up at 7:30 each morning. Also there is hardly any space between the beds. I,ve stayed in both the suites & the morasol next door & even though the Marina Suites rooms are far more stylish I'd plump for the Morasol anytime.

[Stuartied]

Does anyone know if there is any Entertainment on at the Marina Suites now? and if anything has opened in the empty units downstairs?

Cheers.

[Belfastlady]

Does anyone know if there is any Entertainment on at the Marina Suites now? and if anything has opened in the empty units downstairs?

Cheers.

I'd like to know this also.. I've stayed in PR a couple of times now and i know it isn't reknowned for its entertainment in hotels so i'm not getting my hopes up but it would be nice if the Marina Suites did offer something like that.. :fatgrin:

Ange

[liam]

stayed at the marina suite last april....

the units to the front are not occupied and there was no evening entertainment in the bar area........

headin over in 8 weeks and will post a up-date then....

[tucker]

Does anyone know if there is any Entertainment on at the Marina Suites now? and if anything has opened in the empty units downstairs?

Cheers.Hi, arrived back from marina suites on sunday morning. There was entertainment on alternate evenings during our stay with themed dinners on most evenings. Unfortunately there didnt seem to be many people attending these occaisions. The units are still empty (good place for a minimart) and its still damn near impossible to get a sunbed by the pool unless you are an early riser. Hope this helps

[rab_c.]

Hi, arrived back from marina suites on sunday morning. There was entertainment on alternate evenings during our stay with themed dinners on most evenings. Unfortunately there didnt seem to be many people attending these occaisions. The units are still empty (good place for a minimart) and its still damn near impossible to get a sunbed by the pool unless you are an early riser. Hope this helps

is the entertainment still being held at the poolside bar or indoors now.....the problem with the units is they are still owned by the company that built the suites therefore nothing the suites can do about any of it.

[tucker]

is the entertainment still being held at the poolside bar or indoors now.....the problem with the units is they are still owned by the company that built the suites therefore nothing the suites can do about any of it.Hi Rab, The entertainment was outdoors by the poolbar, but as we were leaving they placed a display to the left of the main entrance to draw people into the indoors restaurant.

[Sunshine girl]

Hi Folks..can anyone tell me if these rooms are just that rooms? or do they come with any equipment? fridge?

[BIG TONY]

Hi Folks..can anyone tell me if these rooms are just that rooms? or do they come with any equipment? fridge?

Yep, they have everything,fridge,microwave, kettle, coffee machine, A/C. Here's Rab's photo's of them:- http://www.rab.c.fotopic.net/c337618.html

[Sunshine girl]

Thanks. I had seen the photos but wasn't clear if this was available in rooms where you opt fror FB/HB

[rab_c.]

yes you still have all the equipment whether you are s/c or full board.
great deal on for them at the moment with first choice for full board working out cheaper than s/c and great big apartments you will love them. ask for high floor with marina view.

[liam]

we stayed in room 714....fab views of the setting sun. The room consisted of a double bedroom with side lockers, wardrobes and a writing desk. Then we had a marble tiled bathroom and then the main room with a fridge, cooker and microwave in a tidy cupboard which could be closed. A double couch, side armchair, lamp and satellite tv. Then a balcony with fab views, fitted with a table and two chairs. Allround a great place to stay, the rooms are huge and very adequate for a restful holiday. The suites are allround great, except for the lack of outdoor space in relation to the number of rooms..........thats why we chose the Morasol next door.....

[Sunshine girl]

Thanks all......I don't fancy a scrum for the sunbeds! might have to look again

[rab_c.]

have to say thats why we ended up using the morasol next door.
but in saying that we were never in the charge for beds we dandered out every morning after brekkie and always got one its the ones up the baby pool end the scrum is for but at the moment what I am looking at is the morasol is costing around the same as what full board is in the suites and that is a great moneysaver. and you can always use the morasol facilities but dont tell liam lol.

[liam]

in fairness rab, martin in the morasol is very accomodating.....when we stayed in the marina suites he gave us towels to use the morasol pool.....also the new restaurant operator, Marco does food, drink and cocktails by the pool and a really good paella special on sunday for lunch...I rekon theyll be glad of the business..............

[Siobhan]

Hi Guys,

I'm going to the Marina on Wednesday and was wondering if I should bother bringing any towels ? Are they already provided or should I bring some from home. I know they give some for the pool but are there some already in the room ? It's just I don't want to over pack !

Thanks in advance,
Siobhan :)

[chorlton]

Yes plenty of towels in the rooms and changed at regular intervals.

[Siobhan]

Thank you very much

[sunsand]

for what they charge i should hope they include towels

[rab_c.]

just had a look at a holiday company from bristol on the 19th sept sunsand......... marina suites in sept for 2 weeks at 773 pound full board, then you have the revoli 632 pound per person for the same 2 weeks but s/c, also showing is the eden apts 650 pounds per person again s/c.

breaking it down to a daily figure you are on average paying less than 10pound per day more for your brekkie, lunch, dinner and luxury in the marina suites try eating out for the same amount impossible.
the only problem I have with the suites is the closeness of the loungers and the extortionate safety box charges but for less than 70 pound a week difference the luxury itself is worth the extra. oh and they charge a deposit for your pool towels now
ps..... I knocked the flight meal charges off and the 2 pound wildlife care.

great if ou can go when the deals are on

[Siobhan]

Got back from the Marina suites yesterday and it was lovely.

Our suite was fab, the pool was amazing and the hotel was just so clean and in a perfect area.

I thought the food was okay, one day I had a paella an it was great but the rest was average. The lifts annoyed me as they took ages to come and were tiny. I also hated the people trying to get you to the new beach, they were very aggressive.

I've just realised I left my daughter's jacket in the room and so the Marina said they'll send it over :)

Overall, fab hotel and I'd defo go back.

[liam]

yes siobhan....you met the 'anfi ants' a common pest in the area........dont worry...you get used to them....OH! I nearly forgot, the beach at Anfi is in its 15th year - nearly new!

[BIG TONY]

yes siobhan....you met the 'anfi ants' a common pest in the area........dont worry...you get used to them....OH! I nearly forgot, the beach at Anfi is in its 15th year - nearly new!

Although it's been said before, just to clarify things about "ANFI BEACH" it is'nt private (many are douped into believing it is). In fact there are no private beaches in Spain. It's very easy to reach from P. Rico just 4 euros in a cab or less than 1 euro bus fare, well worth a visit as the beach is lovely !!!

[yflood]

could anyone tell me have the marina suites changed there own website it looks different and the booking systems changed its as if a different company deals with the bookings also on the old site you could see an availabilty calender also on room listing they give double suites (2bedrooms) but in the booking area they say theres only !bedroom and ive tryed a lot of dates and cant get 2 bedrooms,which is what i need.many thanks

[rab_c.]

When you click on the marina suites website now it looks the same but yes you are correct it is now putting you to active hotels who do a lot of bookings now in the puerto rico area.
if you are after a 2 bedroom best bet is to book through this link http://www.alpharooms.com/WebPages/Search/SearchResults.aspx?SearchID=aaa1cd96-d612-478e-b3d4-b9975afe0a3d&proxyredirect=true

[yflood]

many thanks rabc i didnt realise you could get the 2bed marina suites with alpha rooms,other than direct and owens sites is ther e any other places i could get these.

[glittergal]

Hi everyone. I am booked to stay at the Marina Suites in June - can't wait. Haven't be to PR for 4 years and used to stay at the Riosol. Thought we'd try something new though.

Just wondering if anyone has stayed there recently and knows whether the sunbed situation has improved! It's the only negative thing I seem to read about this place.

Also is it within walking distance to the Commercial Centre?

[rab_c.]

Hi everyone. I am booked to stay at the Marina Suites in June - can't wait. Haven't be to PR for 4 years and used to stay at the Riosol. Thought we'd try something new though.

Just wondering if anyone has stayed there recently and knows whether the sunbed situation has improved! It's the only negative thing I seem to read about this place.

Also is it within walking distance to the Commercial Centre?

afraid the sunlounger situation is still the same after visiting last jan for a browse around
think the only way out of the situation is to supply double tier loungers lol.
as for your walk to the commercial centre its an easy 20/30minute stroll all on the flat.
all your best bars and eateries are in this area so you are really spoilt for choice.

[JANET]

Over the years stayed at both, Loved the rooms at the marina didn`t like the cramped beds
round the pool,The morasol loved the pool the rooms are nice but once you`v been in the marina you`v
been spoiled,We now go allinclusive at the Gloria palace only being two of us it works out cheeper,