Garden Playanatural Hotel & Spa – Adults Only

A great place for a relaxing holiday. The hotel is huge which I can imagine makes for a very busy restaurant and pool during peak season, but at the end of September it wasn’t a problem at all. The food was always nice and fresh, and although there were always vegan options, they weren’t always great. Some meals felt well planned and thought out, and other times the only vegan options were a ‘stir fry’ that was actually just boiled veg. Vegetarians and Pescetarians will find no issue with good food here, however. The staff were lovely and always attentive, and we couldn’t fault the service! The rooms (and hotel in general) were well appointed and clean, just a little tired from age and general wear. We stayed in a sea view room and it was absolutely beautiful but unfortunately the WiFi didn’t extend to that part of the hotel. Not the end of the world for us but a bit annoying. The pools are gorgeous, and are salt water so much less irritating on skin, hair, and eyes. The hotel is on top of a hill, not quite in the middle of nowhere but not really close to anything of note, which was perfect for us as we just wanted to relax by the pool for a week. The location meant a gorgeous sea breeze reached us as well as the views. I would love to give 5⭐️ but just a few things were missing to do that. I wholeheartedly recommend for a relaxing holiday though!

We absolutely loved our stay. We had a deluxe room with the outdoor tub and Bali-bed on the balcony. The room was huge. The whole hotel is clean. Water stations dotted around. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food from the pool bar is decent. Massive selection for breakfast (we weren't all inclusive, so I can't comment on lunch or dinners). The staff are amazing. There's a lot going on for entertainment, but they don't push you into anything if you're not keen. Never had an issue getting a sun lounger. The location is a little remote, but we had no problems with the 30 min walk into El Rompido. Taxis are a rip at 20 euro for 5 min drive, but that's not the hotel's fault. Really couldn't fault this place, everything was amazing. Considering going back!

We spent our honeymoon at this place, we had 10 incredible days, we didn't have any problems, we were received with so much love by everyone who works there, everyone was very friendly and polite. Everything was very clean, the maid always left the room very clean and smelling nice, the food was delicious, and they were very well organized. The group that organizes the events within the resort was very friendly, the massage was incredible (very relaxing) and the women who work there are also amazing, very kind and extremely polite. We loved this place, we will definitely return.❤️

This was our second stay after visiting in 2025, and it was every bit as wonderful as we remembered. There’s something really special about this hotel — the peaceful, secluded location surrounded by nature, the adults-only atmosphere, and the gorgeous views towards the beach and sea from the two huge pools. It’s the perfect place to completely switch off and relax. 🌊💛 What really makes the hotel, though, is the staff. They are exceptional — genuinely friendly, helpful and always smiling. A special shout-out to Teresa in the restaurant, who was absolutely wonderful helping me with non-dairy options, and to Adrian at the evening bar, who somehow remained cheerful, friendly and incredibly efficient even when dealing with huge queues on his own. He definitely deserves a pay rise! 😂👏 Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and had a lovely balcony. The housekeeping team were brilliant, as were the reception staff, who were always welcoming, helpful and informative. The food selection is fantastic, with plenty of choice. As a vegetarian, I really appreciated the number of options available, as well as little things like having soy milk at breakfast. 🌱 The pool areas are wonderful too — plenty of sun loungers, parasols and tables, so we never felt like we had to compete for somewhere to relax. And we love the pool bar! 🍹😎 It’s the combination of the beautiful location, relaxed atmosphere, fantastic facilities and, above all, the wonderful people who work here that keeps bringing us back. We loved it so much the first time that we returned for a second year... and we’re already talking about coming back for a third! 🥰🌴☀️ Highly, highly recommended. 💛

We booked directly with the hotel expecting a seamless, high-quality experience, but it turned out to be the worst stay we have ever had. As frequent Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton members, we went out of our way to book here, but the lack of basic customer service and respect was stunning for a supposed 4-star property. Front desk management needs to drastically improve training. During check-in, several critical pieces of information were completely omitted: Ignored Requests: We explicitly asked for our rooms to be located close to each other, which was ignored without explanation. Poor Communication Cost Us Our Evening: No one mentioned that the jacuzzi closes at 7:00 PM. Because we stayed behind to try and use it, we completely missed our final chance to visit the beach, as the last ferry back leaves at 8:00 PM. Clear communication from staff could have prevented this ruined evening. Hygiene Issues: The refrigerator in our room had visible mold inside. Lack of Value: The property lacks the standard amenities you would expect from a 4-star hotel. Direct booking should come with some level of gratitude and basic hospitality, but we felt completely dismissed. No guest should have to experience this. I wouldn't even give it 1 star if I had the option. Avoid this property.