Catalonia Oro Negro

First time staying in Oro Negro, and for what we paid, I really can’t fault the place. Few mixed reviews but I think people really need to manage expectations. Seems some people expect champagne on a lemonade budget.

The staff have been great all through our stay. Very friendly, always say hello to you, happy to help and clearly work very hard. This extends from reception to cleaning to restaurant to the entertainment team.

Check in straightforward as was checkout (which is 12pm).

Our room was basic but functional and clean. Had air con which was essential in mid July. Rooms cleaned every day, new bed sheets and towels every other day.

Pool area is clean and well maintained. Sunbeds unlocked at 9am on the solarium, 10am by the pool. No mad scramble but would recommend getting down by 9ish if you want a good location and umbrella. We had no issues all week but were here the week before schools break up for summer.

Entertainment team had something on everyday during the day and evening so if you wanted a chill one all week, you’d have plenty going on here. Water polo, aqua bikes, aqua gym, darts, and evening entertainment of singers, acrobats, karaoke, bit of everything.

Restaurant had plenty of choice during breakfast and dinner. Yes, it can be a bit repetitive if you’re here a week or longer but this isn’t isolated to this hotel, that’s pretty much any half board or all inclusive hotel you go to within this price range. But there was always enough choice to mix things up.

Freshly cooked omelettes in the morning in front of you, same with steaks and chicken and pork in the evenings.

Location wise, 10 mins walk to Las Americas beachfront and 15 mins to Golden Mile so easy enough to walk around. Very slightly uphill when walking back but nothing too heavy. Couple of supermarkets and restaurants and bars even closer within 5 mins walk if you didn’t want to go far either.

We booked through TUI, return flights from UK, transfers, half board for a week for about £650 each mid July. Really can’t fault our stay for the price.

Mix of families, couples and groups of friends staying by the looks of it, mixed aged group but really chill vibes.

So be wary of negative reviews of people saying this is the “worst stay ever” and all that. It’s a solid 3* hotel and would recommend.

This is a good 3 star hotel. All the staff are polite and a special thanks to reception. Rooms are clean and air conditioned. Location is good for bars and restaurants. Pool is cleaned daily. Restaurant is OK can always find something to eat. Be back in September. A good around Hotel for a 3 star. Thank you for a great holiday.