Esmeralda Cotillo Homes by LIVVO

Stayed for 11 nights , first impressions great, apartment very clean and the roof terrace was a lovely place to relax, we also enjoyed the pool,well for the first 6 or 7 days anyway! During our stay a large group of maybe 4 families arrived with about 9 kids, they completley took over the pool, so much so my husband and i had to abondon our usuall afternoon swim which wr really enjoyed! Up untill then we were talking qbout comig back in october but We will not return now which is a shame! The place is lovely but is not big enough to accomodate lots of children, it impacts too much on other guests! Adult only maybe? We would definatley return if this happened.

Stayed for a week in block B 4211 roof terrace apartment. Very clean complex apt well presented with all you need for a self catering stay. Roof terrace a great area to relax on and watch the sunset. Building work all around as resort undergoing a lot of new builds currently, didn’t disturb us too much but was from 8am to 6pm. Pool heated and lovely to use but restricted hours only 11-5 due to need for a life guard. Several families there during our stay who did in some days rather take over the pool, but always found 1-2 quiet for a swim. El Cotillo is a very chilled out place sea swimming at the logons fabulous. Lots of laid back eateries no dressing up around there it’s off the beach and chill.

We have stayed twice before and left 5 star reviews. This was not the case this time. Our apartment was adjacent to about 7 families that had obviously booked together. The behaviour of the children was out of control and the adults did nothing. The pool was impossible to access due to the behaviour. Kids were running around shouting at 7am. The whole area was held hostage to poor parenting. We had to stay away from the apartment to get peace. It was truly aweful. Ultimately, 50% of our holiday was ruined. The pool needs to be open longer with kid free times. And there needs to be a more proactive approach to guest behaviour. Unfortunately it's is very unlikely we will return, indeed, I think it will be 'adults only' from now on. The construction noise was not an issue. It was drowned out by the constant tantrums from the over indulged children.

Firstly apartments are amazing, clean, comfortable, roof terrace perfect if you want to relax and have a lazy day. The building work started 8am to 5 or 6pm , we were told by tui to expect light noise but it was so loud, bring ear plugs or you will be woken at 8am , we couldn't enjoy the terrace on most days as they were breaking into the rocks next door, and it was constant pounding, not everyday but quite a lot, I was ready to book a flight home after 3 days and talking to another couple underneath us they were the same. Beach was only 5 mins walk, beautiful. Pool lovely but again as mentioned only open from 11 to 5pm , then last couple days 5 couples turned up with about 9 kids under 5 , they completely over took pool area , fishing nets etc in the pool, loud , no control over kids, they left kids toys , washing, crap, all along the floor outside apartments and left it there, like they owned the place, think it would be so much better adults only, as it's not really geared up for kids . Would I go back, if it was adults only definitely and once building work was complete next door, as the beaches were amazing, apartments spotless, also hired a bike from a shop next to the big hotel near supermarket, we went to lighthouse and stopped off different beaches, worth doing this.

Our second visit to Esmeralda apartments at the beginning of June was a similar experience to our first visit. We were given the complex and apartment codes via email before we left the UK. Arriving after 11pm there were no issues with entry. The apartment was beautifully clean and well equipped. We stayed in an upstairs room with the ‘private terrace’. They can be overlooked by nosey neighbours but we never experienced that. The apartment has a dishwasher (with tablets supplied), a dishcloth, pan scrub and washing up liquid. There is a good sized fridge freezer, microwave and two ring induction hob. Shampoo, body wash and handwash is also supplied in the bathroom which also has a decent hairdryer, so I’ve been told. There are also large screen TV’s in both the lounge area and the bedroom. Rooms cleaned regularly with bedding changed weekly. Ours was a Monday which was strange as we only arrived on the Saturday. The one negative change from our visit last year are the pool times. It is only open from 11am until 5pm when people are asked to leave not just the pool but the sunbathing areas too, even though the place is in full sun. It is a really disappointing change. The pool area is very quiet and the restrictive times for use are probably a main reason for that. There is a lot of background noise from the building work but it is not unbearable. There are 3 supermarkets nearby but it’s worth the walk to one of the bigger ones as the Superdino closest to the hotel is way more expensive. There is a nice beach 2 minutes from the hotel and a larger one with a beach bar about 1.5km away. The resort itself is still undergoing transformation but was in a much better condition this year with a lot of street paving under construction now complete. The opening times and opening days of restaurants is still a mystery and completely random. This might change as the holiday season gets in full swing.