Nelia Gardens

We have just arrived home after spending 10 glorious night at Nelia Beach. We arrived quite late at night but was welcomed at reception with a food bag which was a nice gesture. The room we were initially given was room 3000 which to be fair was quite dated and quite small for family of 4, so the following morning we requested a move which they welcomed and understood and moved us into a bigger room (1006) near the children's park, which although was in need of a refurb it which much bigger and much appreciated. We had the all inclusive package which to be fair was very good value, the breakfast had excellent choice every morning from bacon, eggs, English beans, various breads, cakes, fruit, yoghurts, juices, cereals, porridge We cannot fault the selection which was always well stocked and fresh. An excellent snack service is available from 11:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 17:00hrs. The lunch and evening meal are both provided just across the road at the Nelia Beach Hotel and again the food is excellent, with an excellent selection of food and desserts and a help yourself ice cream selection. The beer selection for all inclusive is a bit ropey but spirits and soft drinks are very good from the Napa Crown Bar which is part of the hotel which also shows all sports on tv, the food from the main menu in the is very good quality if you fancy eating occasionally and reasonably priced. Points to add: The room safe is free, the fridge is free and lounger towels are available for free from reception daily so no need to take your own. No problem with sun lounger availability in a morning or throughout the day. Special mention must go to all the staff who are very friendly and go out of there way to make you fell welcome on a daily basis especially waitress Monica and Olga on reception. The room key is required to be in its slot in the room in order for the air con to work, but a 10 Euro deposit from reception will get you an spare key so it can be left on during the day leaving the room cool. Fantastic location for both beach/harbour and all the main venues. For families who like karaoke or live music head for Tommy's Bar, Queen Vic, Square Bar or Paddy's Inn for live Irish Music. Even tough this hotel is quite close to all the nightlife it's very quite. Perfect small hotel with cracking staff in an ideal location, thanks again Nelia Garden's we've loved it and will be returning. Can't praise this place enough. Negatives: Some rooms are in need of a refurb, as they are starting to look dated.