Abora Catarina by Lopesan Hotels

Jeff P

We thought the hotel was fabulous in many ways and would book again without hesitation. The majority of staff are all amazing and polite. The whole of the hotel is cleaned to a high standard and always looks nice. The pool and sunbeds area is mopped down everyday. The cleaning staff do a tremendous job and work very hard. Food and drinks are very good, and as most people must be on the all inclusive board basis, you can eat as much as you want. It's a novelty for the first week until you have just over fed yourself and start eating a bit less. The hotel grounds are lovely and well maintained, they have put numerous small relaxing areas amongst trees or on different levels, so there is somewhere for everyone to find their space. They have an outdoor mini theatre where the animation team put on shows most nights. They work very hard and produce a good quality of entertainment, but, it is all based on the same theme, dance moves, to well known films or shows. It's good but could do with having some variation, like other hotels do by bringing in outside entertainers. Acrobats, jugglers, that type of thing. But don't get me wrong the animation team are amazing and lovely people. Huge hotel that can require a lot of walking, so if you are a little infirm, request a room close to the central area. Located only about a quarter of a mile to the dunes or promenade, and a similar distance to the nearest shopping centre, so a great position generally.

Joanna Wojturska

We really enjoyed our stay at Abora Hotel. Everything was at a very good level. The attractions were well organized and provided great entertainment for both adults and children. The food deserves special praise – a wide variety of dishes, all fresh and very tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the whole hotel was clean and well maintained. The surrounding area is also very nice and pleasant to explore. We definitely recommend this hotel and would love to come back again! Room246

Joy Roy

Our stay at Abora Catarina is absolutely wonderful! We stayed in room 364 and sad to be leaving tomorrow. The hotel has such a warm and friendly atmosphere that made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We spent so many happy hours by the lovely pools, which are clean, bright, and perfect for relaxing. A huge thank you to the very kind staff; their genuine smiles and helpfulness truly made our holiday special. The food was delicious with a fantastic variety to choose from every day. Plus, having easy access to the stunning Maspalomas Dunes for sunset walks was a dream. We leave feeling incredibly happy! / Madeleine and Joy

Darren McCann

We stayed at Abora Catarina with my wife and our 22-month-old daughter and had a fantastic holiday from start to finish. We stayed in room 242, which was very spacious and perfect for a family. The room had a large terrace with a balcony and a whirlpool jacuzzi, which was a real highlight and great for relaxing. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s right next to the famous Maspalomas dunes and close to plenty of food options, supermarkets, and shopping centres, all within walking distance, which made getting around very easy. The food was very good throughout our stay, and we always found something tasty to enjoy. We were especially impressed with how quickly food was replenished, meaning everything was always fresh. The same applied to the snack bar – it was constantly being restocked, so the food was always hot and enjoyable. A special mention has to go to the animation team. They were excellent – always friendly, energetic, and particularly amazing with our young daughter. They spent time with her on many occasions, which really meant a lot to us as parents. They organised fun activities during the day and still managed to put on top-class shows in the evening. A big salute to the animation team for the fantastic job they do. We also really enjoyed the pool areas, and our daughter absolutely loved the splash park – it was definitely one of her favourite parts of the holiday. Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Abora Catarina and wouldn’t hesitate to return. We will definitely be back.

Martin 4K

This year I stayed twice at the 3-star Abora Continental, and both stays were excellent. That is exactly why I decided to book the 4-star Catarina, expecting a better standard or at least something not worse. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The staff deserve special recognition – friendly, polite and very professional. Sadly, this is where the positives mostly end. The food was of very low quality and extremely repetitive, with almost the same dishes every day. Food was often missing and guests had to wait, as meals were served in very small portions. Despite having an all-inclusive package, I had to eat outside the hotel several times. The rooms are very poorly soundproofed. Late at night, noise from children running in the corridors and in the room above was clearly audible, with sounds carrying through the walls and ceilings. In addition, from early morning there was construction work in the building opposite the hotel, which significantly affected rest. The bed consisted of two single beds pushed together, but there was no locking mechanism. Because the beds are on wheels, they constantly moved apart. Throughout the stay, either my wife and I slept separately or had to squeeze into one bed, which was very uncomfortable. The pool area feels very concrete-heavy and offers nothing special. For such a large hotel, I expected much better facilities. The games area is also poorly designed – the indoor billiard table is not properly lit, while the outdoor ping-pong and billiard tables are placed directly at the pool entrance, under an open sky and a very strong white halogen light, completely ruining the evening atmosphere. The area in front of the hotel also feels very concrete and uninviting. To sum up: Gran Canaria is a wonderful destination, but unfortunately this hotel did not meet my expectations. I will not return. I can honestly recommend Abora Continental, but I cannot recommend Catarina. Additionally, during lunch and dinner the coffee and tea machines in the dining area were not working. Guests were sent upstairs to use the machines in the main lobby, which is completely unacceptable for an all-inclusive hotel.