San Telmo Holidays from NZ$1,625

Drinking water Pool area - lots of space, not too busy in October, lifeguard, heated pool, hard to swim under the bridges if you don’t like having your face in the water, very few bugs, area is cleaned every morning Rooms - clean, lots of space, kitchen has everything you need. Minimal supply of salt and pepper, milk/seasonings (need to buy yourself) really private for sunbathing if you’re on the second floor. Be careful leaving any food out in the kitchen as it’s a hot country and small bugs could get in. Kitchen offers clean filtered water Staff - great, friendly, helpful Location - quite a walk from town centre but road has street lights apart from one small stretch (walk back is uphill), small shop on site with necessities. Gym- limited but open before and after the pool

Not a 5 star hotel and the room although it was very big and nice, was dirty, particularly the bathroom. The pools are old and quite small, if you want to go to the beach you need to walk 25mins. There isn’t good coffee around and nothing to do. I don’t recommend it at all.

Main problem is noise from the night clubs across the road at the Veronica’s complex. It will stop you sleeping. Plus the poolside staff seem very keen with the Pet Shop Boys and will play all their music ever written every afternoon. Cigarette smoke from nearby balconies easily travels to your room and balcony which I found offputting. Other than that, hotel is reasonably priced, in a good location (except for noise), well looked after and near a lovely beach.