Globales Playa Estepona

Just got home after a week here. The hotel itself is great and would return self catering purely based on what's there for kids. The food however, I have to say, is the worst food I've ever had at an all inclusive and we're not picky eaters by any means (we eat anything 😂). Myself and my partner had sickness and diarrhoea the second day we were there, we can't 'prove' it was the food, but it 100% was, complained to Tui and was told it was just "holiday tummy"... we went to Spain in May and didn't get a funny tummy then. My 3 year old thankfully didn't get ill but he also hadn't been eating much at all. Couldn't wait to get home to have some normal food! We ate out twice and the rest of the time we booked the Beach restaurant, even in there the food wasn't great. Everything was bland, cold, tasteless and some of it looked very questionable. I do wonder how they cook the food, chill the cold meats and serve their food in general regarding cross contamination, especially in the main restaurant. Something isn't quite right! I don't know about food standards in Spain but I feel like the hotel needs to be looked into. A real shame because for us, good food is a big part of our holiday! FYI the Indian and Chinese over the blue bridge is fantastic if you cannot stomach the food here any more!

Just home from our 7 night stay here and we had a really good time. We got a good deal as we booked very last minute so it was def worth the money,we looked at booking up again for next year but the price was far too high, as much as we enjoyed our stay we wouldn't pay almost 3000 to stay again.

PROS - Obviously the pools and water park are a huge part of this hotel and so much fun. The main pool is very lively but there are other more relaxed pools and areas you can go to for a more chilled day. Our favourite place was the beds on top of the beach snack bar, the area can do with a bit of tlc, floor boards are uneven and a few beds are ripped and stained but it is a beautiful area for sunbathing and looking out to the sea. The food was decent enough for us, we aren't picky eaters so always found something nice,my husband is vegetarian and he always managed fo fill his plate. The all inclusive cocktails were nice and had a good amount of alcohol in them. There was 4 different wines on tap but only 1 beer which was sanmiguel. Rooms were large enough and comfortable,we had a room looking onto the large slides and it was peaceful at night.

CONS - There were alot of ants in certain areas of the restaurant, my son poured juice and ants were floating in his cup, we also found ants in the area just outside our bedroom but only on the last night so wasn't a huge deal. Sometimes the pool area can be a big messy,mostly from people just leaving their rubbish lying around,the staff do try hard to keep it clean.

The hotel is quite secluded but we got an uber in the the animal park one day and also visited marbella, there is also an aldi near by and a few other shops up the road. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and would return if we can manage to get a good deal like last time.

Reading the 1 star reviews we were a bit apprehensive but it's likely they've been left by people with unrealistic expectations. It is exactly what you expect from an all inclusive hotel; clean, comfortable, good service and safe for kids.

Good bits: Plenty of nationalities staying, meaning food is varied and also plentiful. Between the hours of 7am and 10pm there is only a 30 min gap where all inclusive food isn't available. Drinks are available all throughout the day.

There was loads of maintenance going on and it is noticeable, the grounds are kept clean and tidy.

Staff are very helpful and hard working, not overly friendly but they are constantly working to keep the place clean and food topped up. Girls on the main bar are lovely.

The flumes are great fun and life guards are always on hand to keep everyone safe.

The air conditioning in the rooms is good.

Loads of places for sun loungers.

Bad(ish) bits: It seems the coffee machines don't all operate, they are on the slower side and no kettles in the room but not a long wait for hot drinks and there are machines dotted about the resort and available in the main bar.

Sea front isn't too inviting.

Main pool can be loud but another 2 much more peaceful pools nearby.

Overall: Don't understand any reviews 3 stars and under - it's an all inclusive hotel in Spain. Good value for money and plenty of ice cream, food and alcohol included that you really don't need to buy anything out side of the package.