Sol Barbacan

Andy Shannon

My family enjoyed staying at Sol Barbican. The 2-bed bungalows are great for families - a perfect combination of hotel amenities with some space and privacy for a family. Slightly odd the large bedroom has separated beds (kids room?) while the joint beds room is tiny - but I guess nice for kids to have room to play. Hotel was quiet in general compared to it's central location - almost like a secret oasis with plenty of restaurants nearby. Having putt-putt is a nice feature (carpet in serious need of replacement). Washer/dryer onsite is helpful. Island pool really was warm, while oddly the whirpool was cold. Main large pool is deep, too bad no walk-in entry for kids or it would be perfect. Reception staff was especially friendly - I shared a handful of small improvement suggestions and they were receptive. Service staff was hit/miss, most were friend but a few didn't seem unhappy - one was especially put off by my request for a pot for tea :| Nightly performers were better than expected for such a small crowd - the acrobat one evening really was entertaining! Breakfast and dinner buffets were very good for a relatively small hotel - I hope they decide to open the front courtyard in the sun for breakfast and provide tea pods. Lunch menu is unexpectedly large, even had caprese salad The low point was probably the kids club, very small room with (when we visited) a young man who clearly didn't know kids - told us none of the listed activities were actually done because "some kids might not want to do them". So when we showed up for crafts at 11am one day nothing was out. If you have activities listed - I'd suggest actually doing them to get kids involved. So as long as you don't expect an amazing kids club, definitely check out Sol Barbacan for a nice stay and great value.

Lea C

We had a 1-bed apartment on 1st floor, which is level with the pool. The room was clean and functional, the bed was very comfy. Our little patio area had a good amount of privacy. It was very handy being able to swim in the pool and then walk back to our own patio rather than sitting on the loungers by the pool. The patio came with table, two chairs and two sun loungers. All staff we dealt with was super friendly and professional. The location is great too - beach, shops and restaurants all in walking distance. Taxi from the main strip to the hotel is only about 5 euro. Plenty of activities in the hotel and nearby. Would happily go back again!

Sami R

Choose the premium room and you will get the 5th floor with sun shining the whole day. Good breakfast. Adults pool is not heated. Not very close to beach but easy walking.

Amin Hedjazi

Great room and service and location. Very good cheap restaurants around. Do your selfs a favour and don't eat in the hotel.

Jemma Burdett

Lovely hotel and rooms. I have stayed in a bungalow and in the hotel and both were great. The bungalow was quieter with having no one above you, but the hotel wasn't loud, just the usual noise. I visited with friends and my partner and was great both times. The rooms are clean and the beds are super comfortable. You get the usual cleaning service every day. All the staff were super helpful and friendly. The adults only pool was so relaxing, and the larger pool was great for day time activities, with drinks and snacks available. The location was great, with the Yumbo centre being more or less across the road, and the beach being a 20 mins walk away. If you dont wish to walk there is a taxi stand across the road, with the cleanest taxi's I have ever used! We used the taxi stand to get to the water park just a short drive away. When I come back I will definitely be booking the Barbacan.