Barcelo Margaritas

The hotels in playa del ingles are fairly interchangeable so you naturally end up picking up on minor issues. In truth the room was fine, but the air conditioning was very weak, meaning it still felt hot when the aircon was set to 16c. There were also ants in the room, and towels did not always look clean. The pool is fine, and not over busy, but the 'entertainment' borders on irritating when you want to relax. Check-in was also painfully slow with one person checking in a long queue of ner arrivals. The courtyard is pleasant and staff were very friendly. The food was fine, you could always find something to eat but it didn't have the same variety as other hotels especially veggie options.

Just home from another lovely stay returning after our trip in July. Again we had a lovely room, comfy beds and nice balcony/view. We found the location good, we quite like taking a walk to the main areas and regularly took taxis along to the lighthouse. Good shop across the road or along to the left, perfect for picking up snacks/lunch. The atmosphere round the family pool is nice and relaxing, never an issue to get sunbeds or parasols, even when arriving later, or after breakfast. Poolside toilets nice and clean too. The family pool floor really needs repaired though as it was actually quite dangerous with sharp, broken edges. Personally we just stayed away from this area of the pool and it really didn’t affect our trip but not in keeping with a 4 star hotel. Food we found to be really good, particularly breakfast with lots of choice, everything really fresh and tasty. Dinner also always something nice, meat was always good and plenty of fresh pizzas and desserts. Staff were all generally really nice and cheerful. A big downside was the shower room on our last day. In July we were given access to a different room within the hotel to use for 30 minutes as we had a late flight. This time, we were given access to an outdoor shower room instead. The men’s area had lots of cockroaches and the women’s side, the floor was absolutely soaking wet and also had a cockroach. It was difficult to have 3 people take a shower and try to get dressed without getting clothes wet/dirty. Not a good experience this time at all. We also had an issue with my daughter’s teddy going missing with the bedding, and subsequently sent off to an external laundry company. Reception staff were understanding and everyone we spoke to knew what we were looking for and the room number so internal communication was good. This wasn’t resolved by the time we left sadly but hopefully on-going contact can resolve this. Overall, we really enjoyed our second stay here and were glad we booked this hotel again.

Stayed here for the first time and the hotel was beautiful. However, some things dissatisfied me abit. Firstly, no toilets outside, this meant that you have to walk from pool side all the way inside wich is abit of a game when ur soaking wet as your not allowed in wet Secondly, we arrived late saturday night and missed tea time we was told they had a late arrival buffet in the restaurant wich was just fruit and bread however the bread was stale. so on the last day we was getting picked up around 5PM so i walked in the restaurant so i can take back my dinner that i missed the first day and i felt uncomfortable and left my food because the lady let me in and she knew i was leaving late that day so as i sat with my food the restaurant manager ( i think it was anyways bald guy) he came over and was understanding but was told no longer a guest after checkout wich i think is stupid check-in should be when you arrive so reason why i left my food was because of how uncomfortable i was Thirdly i understand half board means just breakfast and tea with one drink the free drink was one water then you have to pay for the next glass of water. In my opinion you shouldn’t have to pay for water as i’ve never known anywhere like it as it’s essential. Entertainment could’ve been abit better during the night as 2 out of 7 nights there was only a singer on and the indoor bar could’ve been opened as outdoor bar was extremely busy and finally the food, it was nice however some parts of the food wasn’t cooked and looked near enough the same food every night However the hotel was beautiful and maintained and the rooms were very clean and staff was friendly

Enjoyed our stay at this hotel rooms spotless beds really comfortable food good always something to eat drinks good only down fall not much entertainment at night

Hotel was very average. The rooms were nice to stay in and kept very clean but the main pool was always busy as not many sunbeds and the other pools floor was all pulled away and broken. Food was also incredibly similar each night, fruit was the nicest part of it. Quite different from all the other barcelo hotels we have been to previously. The different hotels of the company we have been to we had been very impressed so was a shame.

We recently stayed at the Barcelona Margaritas Hotel in Gran Canaria and, overall, had a lovely holiday. The hotel is in a great location, with easy access to local amenities. Our room was excellent—very spacious, comfortable, and cleaned to a high standard every day. The food was good, with enough choice, and the majority of the staff were lovely, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. Unfortunately, our departure day was disappointing. We had a late flight and had been advised the day before to book a shower room early the next morning. When we went to reception at 8am, a rather unfriendly receptionist told us there were no shower rooms available because the hotel was busy. We were told to get changed in the toilets by the main pool, where there were only two cubicles and only one working tap. This wasn’t ideal and took away from what had otherwise been a very enjoyable stay. On a much more positive note, the hotel somehow knew it was my birthday and surprised me with a bottle of fizz and a selection of macarons in our room. It was a lovely, thoughtful gesture that was very much appreciated and made my day extra special. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend the hotel. The only area that could be improved is the handling of late departures and access to shower facilities.

Excellent location Taxi are very cheap if need to use Food has plenty of choice Snack bar is brilliant Hotel very clean Staff work very hard to Maintain Excellent standard throughout Thank you for a wonderful holiday will definitely be back

Very very good hotel, very quick service and I went down to say my television wasn’t working and they fixed it in minutes

Another visit and few changes . The inside bar wasn't open and so had to go outside to the pool bar , which as you can understand gets a bit busy. Changes to drinks in restaurant, at night , as you have go up and ask someone at a make shape bar area , rather than helping yourself, presume people on different boards have been taken advantage for "free" drink. Moved some of the food stations around, which was better as not overcrowded. Unfortunately, they have changed seats on balcony, as now 2 little bistro seats and a round table , where before, they had seats and leg stools. Around the place could do with a little touching up in places but still did our 4 day break.

I can really recommend hotel, great service, great place, great people. We really enjoy the holidays in Gran Canaria

Thus hotel is good regarding cleanliness, food and the rooms are good but there is a distinct lack of adult entertainment which you expect for an all inclusive 4 star hotel.

Great holiday experience. Lovely hotel. Fun entertainment. Big shout out to Marco for looking after us.

We stayed at the Barcelo Margaritas hotel in June 2026 - we travelled as a family of 7 across 3 hotel rooms. Initial impressions of the hotel were really good, the reception area is clean, inviting and modern. Our three rooms were all next to one another which was nice as I was worried that due to one of the rooms being a family room and the others being twin, we would be split around the hotel. I believe at the start of our week that the hotel wasn't at full capacity, so this may have been why we were put all together. The rooms were modern and cleaned to a high standard. My mum is a coeliac and therefore needs a strict gluten free diet. The hotel were really accommodating with this and everything was labelled with allergens. There was a gluten free corner at breakfast and we could order a pre-made gluten free pizza or pasta dish for lunch. The let down of this hotel was the entertainment. I had done a lot of research on the entertainment & activities for children before deciding on this hotel and unfortunately it did not meet advertised expectations. There was a comprehensive daily list of activities but we found on many occasions the children's activities or disco wasn't on because there was only a few children. This is especially disappointing when we were in June and not what I would describe as 'low season'. We also felt that the evening entertainment was lacking - each thing started at 9pm and finished by 9:45pm. After this, the lights at the bar were switched off. In other hotels there's usually a kids disco, entertainment and then music playing until 11pm or so - however with the lack of kids disco, we had less than an hour of entertainment/music each evening before everything finished. There was then only one bar open after 10pm which was far too small for the size of the hotel. Luckily, the start of our holiday there was enough seating, however in the last few days of our holiday the hotel was much busier and therefore there were no where near enough seats at the only open bar. Overall - this hotel is a nice place to visit, but I don't believe that the entertainment is what you expect of a four star hotel. I also feel that the facilities can not cope with the amount of guests when the hotel is at capacity.

What an amazing hotel. Upon arrival late at night they did a little goodie bag of food waiting in the room (very nice touch) the staff are very pleasant the rooms are very modern and super clean . The food is plentiful with a lot of choice. Next time I come I’m DEFINITELY booking the royal level .

During my stay someone stole my tablet from my room. The hotel management referred me to the police. I think they just wanted to get rid of responsibility. The tablet was not found.

Spending time with my sisters in this hotel. We arrived later than planned as we lost a case from Glasgow. Jet 2 sorted this out very quickly. We were welcome at reception and given sandwich and juice and water. We went for breakfast the following morning and saw there was a good choice of food. Chefs making fresh omelette fried eggs and bacon. We used the pool often. Towels were available for pool side. There were a choice of pools. Beds nice and comfy, great shower, room cleaned every day. Large t.v. on wall with Enlish channels BBC 1, 2 ,3. ITV .channels 4 . Great balcony We, were in room number 418 pool view. Bar staff were very nice, had a lovely Cava, pour a beer for your self help yourself to soft drinks 🍸. Tea and coffee..Gummie at reception was very helpful, he arranged a courtesy room for us, one of my sisters is blind and partially deaf, and he went out of his way to nake us welcome. Highly recommended this hotel .15 minutes walk to the Yumbo Center, if you fancy a wee change of scenery.

Had a week here and went all inclusive. Only once i arrived did i realise i had stayed here before about 7-8 yrs ago. The hotel must have been under a different owner back then? Food was generally good with lots of selection and was never too busy. Was generally quiet and no trouble getting a sunbed, although i did see the usual lot out at 7am every morning reserving a sunbed. Lots of staff here who were all great and friendly. Rooms and communal hallways were dated and could benefit from a update. Spirts were watered down as i had a Baileys which the consistency was very watery and whatever they use to water down spirits was extremely sweet tasting. Overall, a ok stay.

Staff, food and facilities are all brilliant. No mad rush for sunbeds which is an added bonus! Free shuttle to the beach.

Great hotel for families, two good size pool, with lifegaurd in attendance. Considering during Easter school break, no issue with sun beds. We were all inclusive and ample food and drinl avialble. Breakfast could be manic, just choose a time to suit you. Hotel staff everyehere fantastic. Room size good and clean, as was all of Hotel and grounds. We stayed by the pool mostly. Some family members used shuttle bus for beach. In a taxi, five euros.

Location great, pool lifeguard on Monday was amazing, restaurant staff very kind and professional. Food OK but less choice or sometimes almost nothing for vegetarians and vegans. Reception staff were OK but very cold and mechanical. One incident (Monday 13th April evening around 7:30pm) which disappointed was a security guard stopping my wife and son asking them to show their band when we were returning from the beach outside. My son had one but still he asked wife to show which is ridiculous hence I will never return to this unfriendly place. It's shame that despite the nice experience with the restaurant staff and the entertainers (Marian and his other colleague), we have such an experience from the other hotel staff which puts us off. Hope this feedback is taken seriously and helps improve the service for future guests