Aparthotel Seth Isla Paraiso

“Spectacular Seth Isla really is paradise!”

We have just literally arrived home after a week at Seth Isla! After last year we said it was unlikely we would return as although we loved the complex, B&B board basis (and the September weather!) wasn’t for us. We spent weeks looking for the ‘perfect’ place for our boys when the light bulb moment… more

We have just literally arrived home after a week at Seth Isla! After last year we said it was unlikely we would return as although we loved the complex, B&B board basis (and the September weather!) wasn’t for us. We spent weeks looking for the ‘perfect’ place for our boys when the light bulb moment arrived - let’s try Seth Isla again! This time we booked direct with the hotel on a room only basis and separate flights, which worked out much cheaper for us as well. So all the positives - from super lovely staff (thank you for the tote bag and cheese at check in) to the amazing sea views in a top floor apartment (we were in room 424) we could not have had a better time this last week. Our 3 boys - 2 teens and an almost 12 year old loved the pool again. It’s outstanding (and very well maintained!). Even though it was busy, it never felt over crowded. As well as the large main pool, there is also a child’s pool and a large square pool further down the complex which was in a quieter part. This year we enjoyed the day time entertainment. Staff were always cheerful and engaging and it never felt forced upon you. There were plenty of beds available as long as you were down at the pool for an earlier start (helped that we were SC). We loved the spot just at the bottom of the main pool. Again we hired towels from reception, which is a great benefit. Fully refunded at check out. Plenty of parasols available too, which was needed with 32+ degrees heat. Cleaning staff. Amazing. Every day! Plenty of clean towels, toilet roll, beds made up. Definitely a bonus. A few minor niggles but to be expected on a large complex. Bed reservation! One family in particular used 8 beds one day to simply dry their kids swim wear and towels and never actually sat on the beds. This went on for 4 days. It was infuriating to see when there were clearly people struggling to find spots after lunchtime. There really should be a policy to make it fair for everyone. Families using the pool after a certain time! The pool times are 9am until 7pm. I follow rules, it’s just my nature. When others don’t, it’s infuriates me. Respect the rules! They are there for a reason! The weather was crazy hot this last week, we all felt it but swimming after 10pm was a no go for me. Firstly it is dangerous and secondly I understand that chemicals are administered to the pool for the following day. Thankfully after several calls to reception (not just by me!), the individuals were told to get out. Other information about Seth Isla. There is a lovely supermarket over the road from reception that we used a few times a day LOL. Fresh bakery items, drinks, cold meats, fruit absolutely perfect and decently priced. They also sell fresh meat as well if like us, you can’t find a decent bolognese in the resort! Easily remedied with fresh mince, a few jars of pasta sauce, dried spaghetti and a pack of grated Parmesan! Comes in at €13 for 4 people with plenty of left overs 😁. The resort itself is a bit scattered about. The complex is situated in a beautiful elevated position and personally I would have been happy to have eaten in each night from the supermarket but my boys love to eat out. There is not a lot of difference in price or menu variation with any of them really. Average cost for 5 with a soft drink was approx €100/110 a night. A couple on the beach (La Paella and Arena) have a lovely setting but can be a bit more pricey. Good Bridge Cafe is more reasonable, as is Blue Arenal but you’ve a bit of a hike to both of them and in the heat, it was hard going! We’ll be back next year without a doubt. It’s my boys new favourite place ❤️.

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