Enorme Maya Beach Resort

Given some of the reviews and the weather forecast. We headed on this holiday expecting something akin to Faulty Towers. We arrived very late but were welcomed with a beer and a wrap, and allocated room 314. The room was on the 1st floor and had a large private terrace with sun beds, could not fault the room nor the view or the upkeep and cleanliness of the room throughout our stay. The hotel food was very good, we’ll usually head out for a couple of nights elsewhere but didn’t feel the need, also did the à la carte one evening. The pool area was very nice, always beds available, although the pool was like an ice bath. Met some lovely guests and staff, really nice atmosphere even when the weather did turn midweek. I do get some of the comments that the hotel is a little tired looking in some areas, but we couldn’t fault it and had an excellent time.

We really enjoyed our relaxing aromatherapy massages today. There was a choice of scents. Ifigenia our therapist was very kind and considerate using just the right amount of pressure. Good value for money and we would definitely recommend a treatment. Thank you!

Having read mixed reviews for this hotel I was worried about it.
However, on our late arrival, reception staff were brilliant, we were served a complimentary drink from the bar and a bag with a couple of cheese & ham wraps in, and a piece of fruit. We were then taken to our rooms. I had written ahead to ask for an upgraded room, possibly with a sea view. I had been told there weren't any but they would check again when we arrived. I think our room was an upgrade in comparison to some as we did have a small balcony, but we didn't get a sea or a pool view, we looked out on a patch of dirt. Room was a weird layout, shower and toilet had glazed see through doors and the wash basin was up a stairs in the room. There was a huge window by the sink looking straight into the shower and toilet, really weird. Luckily I was with my daughter so we managed. We both found our single beds uncomfortable, very hard.

All the staff are lovely, always happy to help.

Food was ok, yes it wasn't always hot but when it is a buffet breakfast and evening meal between set times, it is extremely difficult for them to manage to keep it all hot. I did have a fresh omlette made at breakfast which guaranteed it was hot. Coffee was lovely which is always a bonus. We did have one meal at the a la carte restaurant, everyone gets the option to book one meal there during their stay. It was lovely and again the staff serving it were helpful by explaining what we could choose and what certain ingredients were.

The pool is freezing - my daughter described it as doing the 'ice bucket challenge'. She did go in a few times, I only went in once. Once in and swimming it wasn't too bad. We never failed to get a sun bed but we found we had to get up early if we wanted a particular area. Annoyingly like many other hotels, we had people placing their towels out first thing and never coming back to them. You do get a pool towel each which you have to pick up from reception.

We did order a couple of drinks and some food at lunchtime, which was all ok. They had no ice creams left which I was disappointed with! As it is a small hotel, you get to chat to other guests. We met some lovely people there from Scotland and Wales.

We had one day of miserable weather out of our 5 full days, it did not bother us as we went for a walk and then sat watching footie in the Anfield Bar, just round the corner to the hotel. They do food as well, so lunch and footie on a Saturday afternoon was perfect whilst it was miserable outside.

The weather picked up for the rest of the week and of course like any Greek Island, everything looks so much better in the sunshine Would I go back to this hotel? Maybe, but I probably would have a look round the area first before booking. As usual, never believe all the reviews written before going, go, and make your own mind up. All in all, we had a very pleasant stay.