Top 10 Gran Bahia Hotels

A wonderful trip to celebrate 40years of friendship with my best friend. We stayed in a Club room overlooking the pool and sea with a large balcony. The facilities in Club were excellent and well worth the extra cost. The staff were attentive wherever we went and in particular we enjoyed the fun provided by Zakaria at afternoon tea and evening drinks. His “five minutes drinking time left” (when there was at least an hour or more remaining) made everyone smile. He suggested recipes for different cocktails at the evening free bar and always asked after everyone’s day. We could not fault the hotel. We didn’t use the pool area as we had trips out and enjoyed walking over the cliffs to Papagaya beach (sandy cove with lovely soft yellow sand). It always looked relaxing and there was a quiet peace about it. Next time I might try a pool session. Lots of restaurants around but with afternoon tea included and a few snacks with our evening drink we didn’t feel hungry enough to sample many!

We spent 16 nights over Christmas and New Year at the Fariones and had a great time. The Hotel is beautifully and tastefully renovated with subtle luxury in a classic mid- century design which you would typically find in smaller boutique hotels. Many old features of the traditional Fariones Hotel were kept which all together provides a very comfortable and classy and elegant atmosphere without being stuffy or fussy. The grounds and garden resemble top luxury resorts in Thailand or the Maldives with plenty of palm trees, exotic gardens and many different and private areas for lounging, sun bathing, relaxing and so on. All 3 restaurants have their own style with great food and service. All rooms have sea views with a high level of comfort, design and decoration The sports center 2 minutes walk away although a little older offered everything needed and more... The hygiene concept was professional and taken seriously Hotel Director Jörg and his team made great efforts during Christmas and New Year with a classy programme of dining, entertainment, live music and daily piano sessions which all in all provided a very festive atmosphere. The multinational team of the Fariones displayed a very positive spirit. The hotel opened only a few month before the holiday season and it seemed that everone was exited to be back in business ater 4 yers of renovation. Despite the reopening there was not a single negative service moment in over 2 weeks. Just to name a few staff members who made it a special stay for us: Arnaud, Emilie and Javier from reception. Fransisco, Anna, Miriam and Elke from Guest relations. Marco, Elizabeth, Veronica, Ivano, Isaac and Julius from service Harriet and Patrick from Kaori The Lobby bar team Thanks to the Fariones team for a great Holiday I wish you all the best for the co ming months in this challenging pandemic times. We are looking forward to comin back at easter! A.T. (#624/625)