Hotel IFA Faro

The decor was excellent as was the ambiance. We met people from Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales not to mention the UK.

The food was superb and we enjoyed the entertainment in the bar but spaces were limited.

The staff were so friendly and helpful but we did ha... [Read more]

The decor was excellent as was the ambiance. We met people from Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales not to mention the UK.

The food was superb and we enjoyed the entertainment in the bar but spaces were limited.

The staff were so friendly and helpful but we did have to wait a long time for the cutlery and wine to be delivered to the table often. We assume they were a little short - staffed.

The room had the biggest mini - bar I have ever seen. If you get an east - facing room looking over the Maspolomas beach you may be troubled by music emanating from the Sorrento and El Senador restaurants in the early evening or even late evening.

There are 12 parking places at the front of the hotel and about 12 places down below near the kitchen area so parking was sometimes a hassle.

Overall, we had a brillaint week at the Faro.
Chris4144
Trip Adviser
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An excellent hotel in all respects. The hotel was refurbished last year to a very high standard. The rooms are very comfortable with a sitting area, plasma TV and large bathroom (although bathroom and size of sea facing rooms are smaller). The terrace had two sun loungers and a table and chairs. The... [Read more]

An excellent hotel in all respects. The hotel was refurbished last year to a very high standard. The rooms are very comfortable with a sitting area, plasma TV and large bathroom (although bathroom and size of sea facing rooms are smaller). The terrace had two sun loungers and a table and chairs. The service was second to none, nothing was too much trouble. Food was to a very good standard, we had the half board option and the dinner had plenty of variety each night. You could equally do B & B at this hotel as its location is excellent, right next to shops, restuarants and bars as well as right on the beach front. There is a taxi rank outside the hotel and it only costs about 4 Euros to Playa del Ingles. Swimming pool area is beautiful and your sunbed is reserved for your whole time there. There is also a hot tub which is part of the pool area. Entertainment at night is of a good standard. If you rent a car then parking is free at the hotel.
Docajenk
Trip adviser


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Have recently returned from a weeks stay at the IFA Faro Hotel. It is a beautiful hotel situated right on the beach, with excellent facilities. It has recently been refurbished so everything is like brand new, including the accommodation which was kept very clean and tidy by our chambermaid. The hot... [Read more]

Have recently returned from a weeks stay at the IFA Faro Hotel. It is a beautiful hotel situated right on the beach, with excellent facilities. It has recently been refurbished so everything is like brand new, including the accommodation which was kept very clean and tidy by our chambermaid. The hotel itself was also kept spotlessly clean.

Most of the rooms have a sea view, we stayed in room 1233 which had a lovely view of the sea and surrounding areas from the balcony. The hotel staff are all very friendly and helpful and they really know how to make you feel welcome. Although I would say that the ability to speak Spanish would be very useful as we sometimes found it difficult communicating with some of the staff, but this could be due to the majority of the guests at the hotel at the time of our stay being German, on a number of occasions the staff spoke to us in German which was quite confusing at times!

Food at the hotel was very good, with lots of variety at the evening buffet, and the menu was also very good. If you are on a half board basis you can buy lunch and snacks at the pool bar, although we didn't get round to eating at this bar as we went out to the nearby cafe's and restaurants instead.

Maspalomas itself is a lovely quiet resort which I would recommend to couples and families who are after a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.

If you are interested in going on any excursions I would recommend Palmitos Park which was absolutely stunning, especially the Birds of Prey show which was amazing. We caught a taxi there which cost 13 Euros, we caught a bus back to the bus station near the hotel which only cost 3 euros 60 for two of us, so I would recommend catching the bus if you do go there. The bus station is approx 5 mins walk from the hotel.

All in all we had a fantastic holiday and would definitely go back to Maspalomas and the IFA Faro Hotel, although I will be taking Spanish lessons first!

Mrs L Heard
Holiday Watchdog
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