Bungalows Parque Nogal

The place was certainly calm and quiet - I'm not sure if the 'no kids' policy still holds or was it just the out-of-season timing, but I saw only adults around, which was much appreciated. The swimming pool was nice, clean and available for long hours. There was plenty of space in the bungalow, and perhaps apart from the dining area we never felt crammed. There was somewhere to hang the towels/swimsuits out to dry. I also liked that the bedroom had a balcony with a small plastic table and a couple of chairs - perfect for our morning coffee. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to prepare a breakfast or lunch (we also received a tiny kettle we requested). Some staff were very nice and helpful. There was a groceries shop conveniently located just around the corner and taxis available a few steps from the exit.

The bungalow was certainly not in its finest shape anymore and would benefit from redecoration - the bathroom looked particularly unwelcoming. The level of cleanness was not ideal - the bad quality of the bathroom tiling might have contributed to the impression. No toiletries apart from a tiny bar of soap were provided; and there was also no shelf in the shower, so we had to keep our shampoo on the floor. A broken feature behind the sink was hidden behind a 'towel decoration'. We had all sorts of minor issues with the equipment, not all of which were resolved promptly, and as a result sometimes we just didn't bother reporting them. Our only restaurant experience was rather ridiculous - after a long day out we turned up at 21:50 and were refused to be served even though the restaurant is advertised to be open till 23:00. Finally, Parque Nogal is situated a long way from most restaurants and the nightlife centre of Maspalomas. If you don't like long walks in late evening through areas that are not particularly pleasant or well lit (often blog busy arteries, with few pedestrian crossings), you may have to use the on-site restaurant or add the costs of extra taxi rides in your budget. In the hindsight, we were quite surprised by the high rating (which was the decisive factor when we had decided to book it). I guess the place caters mostly for its regular customers, who most likely appreciate its affordability and are used to the standard of service and facilities (or perhaps get some special perks) - hence all the positive reviews. Personally, I would not go back there.