Just arrived home early hours friday morning from a week at LO and this is my own personal review and opinions.
Of course everyone will be different as we are not all the same, again this is my own personal review.
After reading all the recent comments on this page in the weeks running up, I will openly admit, we were absolutely ill with the thought of coming, it was our first family holiday abroad, we have 3 young adult children and we were dreading it... to the extent it had me in tears prior to coming as I knew we couldn't change..
And I am so so pleased that we didn't.!!!
We wanted a holiday where we could mix relaxation with activities, fun times and create memories... and that's exactly what we got.
Upon arriving and due to arriving late, reception staff were amazing making sure we all got to eat before we went to rooms.
The rooms were nipping clean and perfect for what we needed (somewhere to rest our heads, change and shower )
FOOD
The big thing everyone talks about, now I told my children to go with an open mind, should we require English food then we should stay in England, however, we were going to a different country so embrace the difference.
We ate all week and were never hungry the kids tried things they would never try before, some they liked, some they didn't but that's ok, they were never hungry.
Yes some of the days were repetitive, so what ?? We ate and that's all the mattered, in fact I was gutted when some days my favourite dishes weren't on.. it's the only place I would eat those items, I wouldn't cook it back home so enjoyed it so much.
Infact, I enjoyed not having to cook at all, especially having to cook for a family of 5 back home on a daily, being waitered on a a blummin luxury 😊.
Staff were amazing, we can not praise the staff highly enough, they made us feel like royalty from arriving to leaving.
They were attentive and caring and fantastic at their jobs.
If you went in later then yes, there may be tables that needed clearing and re-setting.. but it honestly wasn't the end of the world, staff quickly re-set whilst we collected our food.
Its hospitality ... it's busy.. it really wasn't an issue.
DRINKS
We drank beer, mojito's, love on the beach every night... never once ran out.. bottled water was always available at any time of the day.
TOILET ROLL .
Yes they ran out the odd day but provided tissues... did it really matter whether it was toilet roll or tissue ?? No..!! Either one you could wipe with 🤣! It really wasn't that bad !!
Also.. there it a butt wash should you require it ( i had tissue i didnt require it) 😂.
FLIES
Yes there were lot's of flies, but you're in another country, it's gonna happen with seasons and climate 🤷♀️
POOLS
Both indoor and outdoor pool were nipping clean, staff do a fantastic job of keeping the areas clean .. maybes if people put their own rubbish in bins also, then it wouldn't be an issue.
BEACH
Wow !! Just wow !! The beach and sea, well.. out of this world !! I really don't think there is much more to say on that.
ANIMATION
These guys absolutely make this place with all of their activities and dances / entertainment.
What lovely down to earth, caring people they are and extremely hard working.
Working hard to help people like us (the guests) have an enjoyable holiday.
At times on stage speaking in 3 or 4 different languages to try to accommodate everyone.. I mean c'mon if that's not commendable then I don't know what is.
I will miss and forever speak highly of this team and it is for those reasons that we would love to return. They are what make LO, they are the beating heart of that hotel. ❤️.
ACTIVITIES
Whilst there we took part in darts, archery, jet ski's, water sofa, quad biking, group dances, stage activities and late night disco.
We had soooo much fun.
However, if you just want to relax then there is plenty opportunity for that also, daytimes around the pool and beach is awesome to relax.
( there is also a sauna and gym, only my son used the gym... I couldn't be bothered with that haha )
We also externally booked the pirate ship .. great fun swimming in the sea.. but nah wouldn't really recommend to be honest, especially with young children.
Overall... I stupidly let all the negative reviews dampen the run up to our family holiday.
I appreciate that each and every review is very personal to each person and a true reflection on what they found ( we all look for something different and have different comparisons .. and that's ok )
This review is again.. only the personal opinion on what myself, my husband and 3 young adult children found.
We wanted family time away from work, we wanted relaxation, adventure, fun times and to make friends with everlasting memories .. we got all of that 😊.
We mixed and played games most of the week with German / Polish / French guests who soon became friends and have all kept in touch.
We found ways to communicate and have just the best times.
There were no boundaries only lasting friendships and memories made. 🫶🫶
Go with an open mind and just embrace the experience !!
A holiday is exactly what you make it.
Yeah things could have been a little better in areas... but seriously.. it did not spoil our holiday .. there will always be improvements no matter where you go.
We had nothing to compare it to.. so we're very happy with our experience.
Would we go back ? Yeah we would... mostly for Mido and his team... because they were just the absolute best 👌 and we now miss them lol.