It was with some trepidation that we arrived at St George Apts, after reading some of the reviews on Trip Advisor. I was a bit concerned by the road noise mentioned but...I needn't have worried.
I can only surmise that some of the previous reviewers have been very unlucky as the road noise is NOT an issue, or certainly wasn't for us in room 102. As for being overlooked by the walkway outside - again, it is NOT. There is a path that goes past the balconies, but it is below the level of the rooms and not exactly intrusive. I don't know why people were complaining about this! So picky!
The complex is clean and tidy and the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Our check-in process was smooth and quick, and actually, probably the best I've experienced anywhere in the Canaries. Our room was well-equipped, kitchen-wise - including a bottle opener and corkscrew, kettle, toaster, cooker - way more than you get most places of a similar caliber.
The beds and pillows were the usual - not overly comfortable but perfectly adequate for resting your head for the evening. We hired a fan from reception as it was quite warm - at 20 euros for the week (plus 10 euros deposit), I found this very good value for money.
The room was cleaned every day apart from Thursday and Sunday, towels changed every two days, as advertised on the info sheet given to us at check-in. The pool area was nice and quiet, even with the road going past over the perimeter wall - it did not intrude on the ambience whilst we were there. The pool is slightly heated - just enough to take the chill off. Lovely and refreshing at all times and well-maintained.
The pool bar seemed to close very early - I only used it once to buy an ice lolly. The lady on duty was a bit grumpy to me, but fine with my partner - perhaps she just didn't like the cut of my jib! This was the only negative point about the service I encountered all week.
We moved to room 202 for our late check-out which was identical to the one below we'd been in all week.
Drawback of the location of this place is that it's up a fairly steep hill, so can be a bit weary to climb back up it from the beach. HOWEVER - simply turn right out of the apartments and immediate right again to go up/down a much gentler slope into Las Americas and that problem is eliminated. Vistas Beach is a 5 min walk down the hill - 2 sunbeds and a parasol costing 12 euros a day. Plenty of places to eat and drink within a short walk in either direction, too.
All in all, I would recommend this place to couples looking for a quiet getaway.
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