We stayed here in June 24, absolulutely wonderful hotel. If you're travelling without children i would recomnend the Star Prestige (adults only) part of the hotel where you get a few extra perks. I always find fault with everything but i honestly coukd not find one negative. The staff are great and the location is second to none. Have a great time.
@samanthahobbs296620 күн бұрын
@@PeteHathaway it’s really good isn’t it! Yeah definitely think I’d try star prestige next time! Yeah it’s lovely!
@TaliasTravels21 күн бұрын
Love the video, food looks lovely, we been looking at this hotel , what would you say the food is like , thank you
@samanthahobbs296621 күн бұрын
@@TaliasTravels thank you! The food is really good, lots of choice and good quality!
@TaliasTravels21 күн бұрын
@ Thankyou , we looking at videos now lol, the food does look great , thanks again ❤️
@samanthahobbs296621 күн бұрын
@ have a fab time if you decide to go!
@jennifertyler75372 ай бұрын
Can I please ask what dates you were there? I am looking at 20th-27th Sept 2025, but am worried the pools will be too cold. Was it hot enough when you were there? Any advice would be gratefully received.
@samanthahobbs29662 ай бұрын
@@jennifertyler7537 I was there around the middle of June 2023, the pools weren’t freezing, they were refreshing when it was hot
@jennifertyler75372 ай бұрын
@ Thank you so much.
@stevexn5 ай бұрын
Got to be the worst ( look at me I'm on a cruise video if seen) I'll never understand why people film themselves?? Yes I've been on that mini cruise and many others but I don't film myself!!!!!???
@samanthahobbs29665 ай бұрын
@@stevexn thanks for the feedback , I’ll take it on board for next time
@PeterDolphin4726 ай бұрын
The high price of this hotel is partly because of the Michelin level a la carte dining at several restaurants. Not a single one is shown. It is said to be the no.1 reason people choose this hotel not the buffet.
@samanthahobbs29666 ай бұрын
@@PeterDolphin472 we visited one of the a la cartes, the Greek. The others were not for us due to a fussy eater in our party
@PeterDolphin4726 ай бұрын
One of the reasons this hotel is expensive is the Michelin level a la carte restaurants. It is a major draw for people who do not want a buffet. It is a big selling point. However only the buffet is given a mention here and it could be the restaurants people come for were not visited?
@samanthahobbs29666 ай бұрын
@@PeterDolphin472 we visited one of the a la cartes, the Greek. The others were not for us due to a fussy eater in our party
@bryanxh5 ай бұрын
@@samanthahobbs2966sounds like you should tell the fussy eater to ef off and stay home if you wanna have a good holiday lol
@Spoon86Tv7 ай бұрын
is the w-lan good ..I will book this an mak a vlog too 😀
@asmasibghatullah85769 ай бұрын
AoA AllAh bless U respected teacher from Ahmad class6
@anaturcanu55759 ай бұрын
the sea is full of stones, the waves are very big, the hotel is nice and the food is good, but if you want to go to the beach, I don't recommend it.
@samanthahobbs29669 ай бұрын
We found swimming on the left hand side in front of the hammocks area to be best
@alexvirgo174910 ай бұрын
Your boring
@nicolekim822810 ай бұрын
Thanks. Going for easter. Can not wait!!
@samanthahobbs296610 ай бұрын
Have a fab time!
@Jenică202411 ай бұрын
Very beautiful❤. How many nights or days did you stay there and how much money 💶 did you pay? Thank you ❤👍‼️
@samanthahobbs296611 ай бұрын
We stayed for 7 nights, I can’t remember the exact cost as it was a holiday rescheduled after covid
@Jenică202411 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍❤️‼️
@dennisjuenger4996 Жыл бұрын
Very cool, thank you for sharing 😎🍸
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@benlomas1490 Жыл бұрын
Is the weather good in November? Wanting to take my girlfriend
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
It was really hot. A bit of cloud at times but still very warm
@geofffitter8225 Жыл бұрын
Much to fast video,cant see whats on plates, no commentary, no outside bar pictures, 😢
@Stewart.T Жыл бұрын
Why do a video about the food at this hotel and go past it that quickly that you can't see what's on offer.
@bluebellbeatnik4945 Жыл бұрын
thanks for this. if you do another similar video again, can you move through the buffet area more slowly so we can take time to see the foods?
@frankdoubleUdoubleL Жыл бұрын
Great video! Food looks great, can't wait ;-)
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a really good hotel, enjoy!
@FoodTravelwithJames Жыл бұрын
You go to some nice hotels and places Samantha. Keep up the good work posting vlogs.👍
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙂
@donnaharrison8028 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Samantha great review
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheDizzydiana Жыл бұрын
Evening entertainment?
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
There was live music in the bar, there’s not any shows that I know of but it may have changed now. I think now there is a white party
@TheDizzydiana Жыл бұрын
@@samanthahobbs2966 Thankyou.
@markainsworth8514 Жыл бұрын
Is it true that their is a naturist part on the roof?
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
There are two separate areas which for naturists and then also an adult only pool with a bar, the naturist areas are well shielded
@markainsworth8514 Жыл бұрын
@Samantha Hobbs Thanks, I will be there I May, I did hear there was a naturist bit. Not my cup of teat though 🤣🤣
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
@@markainsworth8514 have a good time! Haha , they are separate areas so don’t worry!
@christinescheepmans7693 Жыл бұрын
Indeed there is, but you really have to go the roof area on the left side. But it is so well separeted that it is very private if you want to sunbath there. Nobody who doesn't have to be there is passing. Been already 4 times in this hotel. I'm not a naturist but it doesn't bother me there is such an area. For me i find it a very good hotel where i surely will return again.
@jademarsh4397 Жыл бұрын
Hi, how far was this from your hotel?
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
About a 20 minute drive
@moniica34 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how was the weather? In November?
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
We had really good weather, it was warm without being too hot, we had some cloud but no rain, perfect weather
@docco007 Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video..was thinking of booking...is the Spa free and also, are there a lot of restaurants near by as I don't fancy half board..thnks
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
Hello! The spa is chargeable. There are loads of restaurants in the marina and around the town and beachfront, also a shopping centre opposite
@jasongardner985 Жыл бұрын
Was weather warm in march ok to sun with out tshirt and ok for just light jacket at night
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
It was a bit chilly in the evening, I’d take a jacket in case . The daytime was warm more of the time
@jasongardner985 Жыл бұрын
Was it warm in the daytime even when it was windy we are staying here in two weeks is advised to have a warm jacket in the night
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
It was a bit chilly in the evening, I’d take a jacket in case . The daytime was warm more of the time
@chrisaddo8237 Жыл бұрын
Did you give tips to staff? I've only been to one all inclusive before which was in Jamaica and tipping is very important there. Was wondering if its the same in Greece?
@samanthahobbs2966 Жыл бұрын
We did tip, but not each day, at the end of our stay. There’s not an expectation for it but it is very appreciated
@chrisaddo8237 Жыл бұрын
@@samanthahobbs2966 Got it, thanks!
@user-st1mp9hu1m2 жыл бұрын
coming over end of march , is it worth it ?
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is, enjoy
@user-st1mp9hu1m2 жыл бұрын
going there in 8 weeks , is it worth it ?
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is, enjoy
@enamulhoque30822 жыл бұрын
Hi samantha how many pools are there altogether, next to kids pool is that the main pool or lounge area and any pools heated?
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
There’s 3- 2 family and then a kids pool. Pools are heated, the one next to the kids pool is a second pool, the main pool is by reception
@enamulhoque30822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@phill92832 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, we are going to the Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria in 10 days time, it looks beautiful, would you know if the gym is a proper gym or just running machines and balance balls ? Thank you for your amazing video.
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Hi Philip, thank you very much, have an amazing time! I believe it’s a fully equipped gym, it’s got treadmills, bikes and other equipment too
@videomaker21392 жыл бұрын
I no l wish l could have nice videos taken to share but people moves faster 😁everyone good though
@Thailand-mt9op2 жыл бұрын
Hi Samantha, are the pools warm
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
The pools are cold initially and then warm when you get in, they definitely heat them a bit I’d say
@Thailand-mt9op2 жыл бұрын
Are the pools warm or freezing like morrocco
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
The pools are cold initially and then warm when you get in, they definitely heat them a bit I’d say
@MimoesOnline2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review. I'm really looking forward to my stay at this hotel. One question: Do you get beachtowels, or should I bring some my own?
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Have a fab time! Beach towels are included
@albertosolicari37162 жыл бұрын
I feel so sorry for you and your family. Wish you all the best
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you, may I ask why you feel sorry for us,
@chrisaddo82372 жыл бұрын
Did you visit the A la Carte restaurants?
@samanthahobbs296611 ай бұрын
Sorry we didn’t
@FoodTravelwithJames2 жыл бұрын
Going to this hotel soon...very informative vlog Samantha. Thank you for sharing your views. Cheers!
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you, enjoy your holiday!
@jasondyer8112 жыл бұрын
Nice honest review.We are going in November .Is there a good bus service to other resorts like Maspalomas ? Thanks.
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There is
@nigelturner52402 жыл бұрын
Wennt last year going two weeks time love it
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing! Enjoy!
@davidfox12542 жыл бұрын
Would have been useful if you had reviewed all the Ala carte restaurants 🤷♂🤷♂
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Sorry but we didn’t try any of the A la cartes
@tyronedarlow53392 жыл бұрын
737 plane 2small
@tyronedarlow53392 жыл бұрын
Cos went to Gambia on a 737 and it was far 2small for a 6 hr flight ✈️
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
It was a 737, didn’t feel too small
@tyronedarlow53392 жыл бұрын
@@samanthahobbs2966 thank
@tyronedarlow53392 жыл бұрын
Was it a 767 plane
@ianbeaird77862 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we’re due to stay here in September and have been looking for a good KZbin video on the hotel. 👍🏻
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad it was useful!
@hayleymaarten68102 жыл бұрын
hi did you see a lot of people who were alone on vacation? i really want to go to santa maria but i am alone.
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
I did, there are lots of people on their own. There is a Facebook group for the hotel so you could meet up with people if you wanted
@mikailkosan35932 жыл бұрын
Too fast and a lot of pictures from the ground, worse
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
I did that to avoid filming peoples faces, especially children. I can’t slow it down anymore as I did try but when I view other videos i freeze frame if there’s anything I want to see. I’m not a professional, I thought it might be informative to people
@Mr.lamusa2 жыл бұрын
Your video brings so much interesting, thanks!
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jemimahorn2 жыл бұрын
I’ve uploaded a video of the same hotel if you fancy more inspiration 🐙🪸
@vickybishop34332 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this brilliant information 👏 Got a few questions if you don't mind me asking ? What's around the hotel within a few mins walk? Shops, bars ect ? Thanks:)
@samanthahobbs29662 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There’s a beach bar to the right if you walk along the beach but also Santa Maria is about 15 minute walk which has shops, bars and all you need!