Verificada Great location, friendly staff, amazing food, & great value overall...
This was my 5th visit to Hotel Almirante, and it never fails to impress. It has a boutique style feel to it. The location is great-it is literally across the road from the San Juan beach, where you can rent a chair/lounger for €7 and am umbrella for €7 . The swimming pool is lovely, with plenty of sun loungers. The food in the restaurant is excellent-the menu has many more options than in the past-apparently there is a new chef, and they clearly know their craft:). I stayed for 8 nights and ate at the hotel for 5 of those nights. Breakfast was varied, with something for everyone. My only request would be to have more options for dairy-free individuals like me-I love eggs but I was advised that the scrambled eggs had milk in them-so I didn't have many protein options other than the smoked salmon (which is lovely and excellent quality). Perhaps some vegan cheese, or eggs without milk in them-this would be so much appreciated by guests who are allergic to dairy. They *do* have plant based milk for coffee (soya milk) so perhaps the chef could make the scrambled eggs with soya milk (or no milk) so that dairy-allergic guests can have eggs too:). Many of us can eat eggs, but can't tolerate milk/cream/butter. That aside, the food in the restaurant was amazing and there is no reason to eat anywhere else unless you want to explore other areas, etc. I had a Premium room which was lovely-comfortable bed, ample storage space for clothing, etc. Complimentary water, and the mini fridge is cold enough to keep milk, yoghurt, etc. or plant-based alternatives:). The bathroom shower is powerful and the water pressure was perfect. All in all-the hotel and the rooms are very clean and well looked after. Every room has a balcony and most balconies are of an impressive size-you have a table with two chairs where you can relax day time or night-time. What makes this hotel so special though (besides the location) are the staff. I have quite a few to mention...the Reception staff-Gemma, Viktor, Marcel, Cristina, Liana, & Diego-thank you being so helpful and kind. In the restaurant-Ali, Alvero, Toni (who remembered me from years past), Christian, and Celeste, and the lovely man who has been there for years, and who's name I have completely forgotten....he was in the restaurant most mornings....he is so lovely, and also remembered me from years past. Thank *you* all for being so lovely and kind. I am very much looking forward to returning, hopefully next year and wish you all a good rest of 2023. Muchas Gracias:).