IBEROSTAR Playa Gaviotas Park

I had an amazing trip to Iberostar Waves Playa Gaviotas! Staff and the people were very friendly. Many thanks to Magdalena,Mike and the entertainment team for making every day so fun. Everything was fantastic! This was the best Hotel I have stayed in. Thank you Iberostar! (János from Hungary)

Just back from an amazing stay at Iberostar Waves Playa Gaviotas Park and we loved it. Our arrival was a bit bumpy, but from the next morning everything turned around.

The hospitality was brilliant, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Huge shoutout to the animation team led by Sergio — they made the whole holiday feel fun and relaxed. Special praise to Magdalena, who was absolutely fantastic with families. Mike, Petr and the rest of the team kept the energy high and the activities inclusive for all ages.

Great food variety, clean spaces, and a truly family‑friendly environment. We’d go back anytime.

This was our 2nd stay at an Iberostar hotel and it certainly disappoint. I can’t stress how great this place is, but it is very much aimed for families. The staff are all great, very polite, helpful and nothing was ever too much. The hotel was spotless so there are absolutely no issues with cleanliness. I travelled with my wife and 2 girls (aged 3 and 2), we all had a fantastic time.

Rooms - we had a family suite which was amazing, plenty of living space for the girls to play, big separate bedroom and a big bathroom, the bathroom had a lowered toddler sink and a stool for the toilet which our 3 year loved and was a great touch.

Food / restaurants - the main buffet was great, fantastic quality and well cooked food for all meals with variety each day. There was also a ‘kids corner’ with raised platforms and stools so the girls could help them selves which they really enjoyed. The pool bar served a good lunch - not back food chips / pizza / nuggets / salads / sandwiches etc and plenty of fruit which was ideal for a quick bite at lunch. There were also pastries available in the afternoon which were tasty. There was a freezer and ice lollies for the children which our girls took full advantage of.

Drinks - again very good, spirits were all premium brands and san Miguel on tap. At the pool bar there was self serve soft drinks / coffee / beer / spirits and wine which was ideal as there was never any queuing. There was also a second self serve area/truck in the pool area that just did soft drinks and beer.

The pool areas were great with good variety. They were clean and well staffed with life guards.

My only 2 suggestions would be:

1. • give the life guards more power to remove the towels of those people who reserve sun loungers but don’t actually come to the pool until later afternoon as my experience there were reserved bed around the pool that never got used until the later afternoon. (This obviously happens everywhere, not just here)

2. The park which is a short walk away is a little tired and the floor is really uneven and a bit of trip hazard - this could do with a bit of love.

All in all this was a fantastic holiday, we absolutely loved and certainly didn’t want to come home. So would I come back to this hotel for a second visit - ABSOLUTELY !!