Hotel Pabisa Sofia

“Wonderful location & great food”

I pick my holiday based on reviews - I’ve been honest and as balanced as possible- as I know these reviews have a big impact. I’ve written as a Pro and Con list. The PROs far outweigh the CONs PRO- very short ride from airport PRO - quiet accommodation with very few other people especially... more

I pick my holiday based on reviews - I’ve been honest and as balanced as possible- as I know these reviews have a big impact. I’ve written as a Pro and Con list. The PROs far outweigh the CONs PRO- very short ride from airport PRO - quiet accommodation with very few other people especially as start of season . PRO- Floor 7 - a really really lovely view to pool & beach PRO - cleaning ladies very very friendly and always spoke to my young child. PRO - room was cleaned and tidied nicely everyday with fresh towels. There is also an option “do not disturb “ if required. PRO - the food ! It’s always a risk with all inclusive! Great food fresh and tasty (I’m veggie ). Breakfast (8-11) great choices each day -cereals with various milks including oat milk. Seeded buns, & baguette Bread & sliced bread with self use toaster, lovely soft breads/ pain au chocolate/ pain au raisin/ chocolate chip cookie, cakes, donuts , pancakes, with Nutella. Various jams and yoghurts & honey. It was all laid out buffet style - with show case cooking. Boiled eggs / scrambled eggs/ fried eggs/ mushrooms/ sausages. Fruit (melon/kiwi/strawberries in sauce. Lots of choice! Can’t fault the food in any way. Lunch (12-1pm) was pasta/chips (very nice ) chicken burger / lots of fish/veg lasagne/beef tomatoes, olives, white onion, salads. Ice cream/ churros with chocolate / small pots of set vanilla yoghurt with fruit sauce top (all very nice). Dinner (6.30-9) breads/pastas/chips/roasted veg/ mushroom/roasted veg/ layered /boiled/chipped potatoes/ fish & salad - always fresh cooked pasta with various sauces (cheese/tomato/bolognaise) chicken /fish/ Everything was fresh and cooked before us. Waiters attentive clearing plates and glasses swiftly. Bedroom - 2 adults & 1 child The double bed and single bed were about 1 foot between so we easily pushed them together happily. Had a small fridge. We also had a small wall mounted tv (not working) reported this on the first day but it wasn’t fixed , wish didn’t bother us. The balcony with really such lovely views- and a table with 2 chairs. Outstanding to watch sunsets. You also have small fridge. . The beach is very short walk with decent and affordable places to eat and lots of supermarkets nearby. You can hear bars playing music at night but it’s not intrusive and stops before midnight. There is a sight seeing train which goes up and down the sea side. Everything is kept clean and working 2 lifts service the 8 floors easily. Reception is always manned speaking Spainish/ German and a little English. They have a small selection of crisps /chocolate & sweets & a whole fridge of soft & alcoholic drinks to purchase (cash only). CONs unfortunately not allowed room for 2h after arrival (we had been up all night & had a young child). We could see the pool being cleaned & the banisters drilled and lots of workmen around. We went to pool side which looked nice but told we could not use the pool for another day at-least - as it was being treated. My little one was disappointed. We were given our All Inclusive wrist tags & were able to have drinks. Only reception members spoke English- which is fine - we are in Spain after all! We were told the hotel only opened that day (it was 11am!) - which would explain why the pool wasn’t operational , there was hardly anyone there - things like no butter / condiments in dining area & workmen about the place/ drilling going on through first day. Unfortunately the workmen on the main entrance to hotel continued to work for 6 days soldering & drilling the walkway to entrance hall. CON- I had to report to Reception That 3 people had come in our room without knocking etc, they said likely just checking the room or cleaning to check hotel was ready for guests! This didn’t happen again. Also asked they fix the tv but that wasn’t fixed during our weeks stay The all inclusive drinks was House wine/7up sugar free, coke, fizzy orange/ or beer. The juices were essentially strong concentrated squash from a bending machine and water. I would on balance definitely recommend the Hotel Pabisa - major pros being the food & location. The pool is freezing! PLEASE NOTE - The All inclusive doesn’t mean anything at the pool bar unfortunately other than - water/coke/orange- all alcoholic drinks have to be purchased and no snacks other than ham sandwich, cold pasta & dried up croissants - which is at real odds with the good foot within the hotel! Location 5/5 Venue 4/5 Food 5/5 Simply because the Pool Bar though a nice clean venue doesn’t give you what I would consider All Inclusive service. I’d happily visit again and feel it was worth the money

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“Last minute”

We booked at this hotel last minute. Everything was nice but we didn’t expect the loud young Germans but was not a problem for us at all . The room was fine and cleaned every day.Food at the buffet was nice and surprising every night , me personally love the paella 🥘. Everything was nice . Stuff ... more

We booked at this hotel last minute. Everything was nice but we didn’t expect the loud young Germans but was not a problem for us at all . The room was fine and cleaned every day.Food at the buffet was nice and surprising every night , me personally love the paella 🥘. Everything was nice . Stuff was nice and friendly especially Miguel. Maybe we go back .. !!!

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“Not for a family holiday”

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful family holiday this is not the place to go. 90% of the guests are young German who play hard all night outside and inside the hotel rooms. They are friendly but very noisy, shouting from one balcony to the other and playing loud songs all night long. I ... more

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful family holiday this is not the place to go. 90% of the guests are young German who play hard all night outside and inside the hotel rooms. They are friendly but very noisy, shouting from one balcony to the other and playing loud songs all night long. I can securely say I had not have a single good night sleep the entire time. The receptionists mainly speak german, some of them speak broken Spanish (aren't we in spain??) and some managed to communicate in english. The majority of them are approachable and they were nice changing our rooms half way through the week because of the noise. I recommend you choose the upper floors as they try to accomodate the young on the 1st and 2nd floors. The manager was nice and organised some treats for a family member birthday - a valuable courtesy. The cleaners are really good and kind and managed to keep the place tidy and fresh the whole time. The food is generally good however I would suggest some more variety of fruits. I have seen only 3 different fruit types during my stay. The all inclusive package is really good including different activities outside the hotel - we really enjoy them. Overall, if you are young and or a deep sleeper you'll be fine...the location, the activities and the cleanliness are worth the 3 star hotel. However, do not attempt this hotel if you trying to relax and have a quiet time.

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