Columbus Aparthotel

This is our 2nd stay at the Columbus, this time in a 1 bedroom self catering apartment (Previously a studio flat). The apartment size is comfortable for us (2adults & baby) although could be cramped for anymore. The hotel provided a travel cot which they set up in the living room, with a double sofa bed, but we chose to move the travel cot into the bedroom although this left us with little walking space in the bedroom. The travel cot is acceptable but if it was my own at home I’d have replaced it due to wear & tear. Air con is in the living room & bedroom but we struggled to figure out how it worked although we didn’t really try for very long as it wasn’t really needed this time of year. Instructions would have been useful for the hotter months. Microwave, kettle and toaster all provided in good condition and there is a small tv in the living room, although the batteries in the controller didn’t work, we did manage to find quite a lot of English channels when using the controls on the actual TV. Good size modern shower room with hair drier available. Shower gel and hand soap dispenser’s there but were empty. The maids visit daily and do a great job. Fresh towels daily and beds made. I did notice they didn’t change the cot sheet although this isn’t a problem and I did it myself with spare sheets. Pool area clean and this time round plenty of available sun beds but on our visit in May sunbed availability was an issue. The pool area seems mainly shaded but there is a sun terrance if you don’t mind not being next to the pool. There is 2 main pools, a shallow baby pool and a spa/whirl pool. The pools were cold and with them being in the shade on this visit we struggled to use them. The bar had a good selection of branded and local spirits, beers and soft drinks. Prices seemed steep but to be expected. There is also a snack bar serving fresh pizzas, pasta, baguettes ect Reception was busy when we arrived but the gentleman working was helpful and check in went smooth. One evening we locked ourselves out of our room and reception gave us a new card after telling them our room number, no other questions were asked which did concern us slightly because of security, but we were happy to get back in our room quick. Location is good, there’s a near by super market and a few bars, about a 15minute walk to the main strip/seafront. The walk back is slightly uphill so when we were feeling lazy we got a taxi which cost €4. The main thing that disappointed us were the beds seemed really uncomfortable but luckily our 8month old baby doesn’t let us stay in bed for too long anyway!! We had a room facing the street which gave us entertainment watching from the very spacious balcony in the evening, you could potentially see the sea in the far distance on a clear day. Overall we were happy with our stay for the second time and would recommend and come again.

This is a really great hotel. We came for some winter sun which was great. The hotel itself is lovely it’s a shame that the experience is ruined by the guests it seems to attract. People Running and screaming down the corridors at all ours after their return from the nightclubs. The staff don’t seem to enforce any rules of unruly people which is not great. The large hotel was quite full so it was always busy everywhere. We did not go all inclusive so luckily we could mostly go out. There is a small pool away from the madness of drunk people which is nice and quiet. One thing I would recommend is a toiletry bag which hangs. There isn’t a lot of space to store toiletries in the bathroom. The rooms are really nice and spacious with comfy beds and nice views from the balcony.