Parque Raquel

My kids and I have just returned from 10 days spent here and we highly recommend it. The couple who manage it are so lovely. I had a nightmare as I managed to arrive without the power cable for a medical device I needed and he tried so hard to help me....including offering to drive me where ever I may need to go. I got it sent to me in the end though. On arrival there is a number to call for entry and the manager arrived swiftly to let us in. We had a pool side bungalow and it was perfect for us. Initially there was no coffee maker, but I asked and he got one sorted for me straight away. The kitchen was basic but had everything I needed.....including sharp knives (so often missing from self catering accommodation) . The beds were incredibly comfortable....I actually miss the mattress now I'm home! But the pillows could have been better. Both bedrooms had a good size built in wardrobe. The shower was fabulous with a constant supply of hot water and good water pressure. The pool was lovely. I think salt water....great temperature and clean. The bungalow was cleaned everyday except 1. Towels were well used but plentiful and smelled lovely. The terrace was huge and had a table, chairs and sun loungers. Only downside is the outside furniture really does need replacing....the table had peeling paint (plastic table that had been painted) and was very wobbly! And the plastic chairs were really uncomfortable. And the sun loungers had definitely seen better days. But they were all still usable so it wasn't a major issue. We felt safe and secure as the entire little complex is gated with key entry. The lock broke on our bungalow door so we couldn't get in one day, but again the manager was quick to repair it so not a major issue. Location is fantastic, I would especially recommend it for people with mobility issues as you're a stones throw from the centre. However that does make for slightly noisy evenings, but that didn't bother us at all. All in all it was basic but clean accommodation, and for the price it was amazing. I am definitely going to return next year. I love puerto rico as it has everything you need. If you want a quiet evening then you can walk up to the harbour and have drinks or a meal with a sea view, or for a more lively evening you can go to the shopping centre and dance or sing karaoke. There's something for everyone and every mood. And the parque raquel is the perfect base with really helpful and accommodating staff. I actually really liked that there was no bar or anything there as it meant that if you wanted to just sit out on the terrace with a glass of wine in the evening it was quiet and relaxing.

I stayed here for a few months before and decided to come back solo this time - and my experience was just as good. I stayed in a one-room bungalow, and since there was higher occupancy this winter, the atmosphere felt livelier. That said, my stay was still excellent. I had a great time, met some wonderful people, and I’ll definitely be back next year.