Holiday World Polynesia Hotel

Eleanor Jordan O'Farrell

This is a huge, very unusual hotel. It's like something in Vegas. The staff were all very friendly. We decided not to go All Inclusive and are glad that was our decision. On our last night I broke a toe so we were forced to eat at the hotel. It is buffet style as a lot of all inclusive are. The only bit of food that I enjoyed was the Santiago cake. The rest of the food that I tried was dreadful. And the red wine was ice cold and absolutely horrific. We have enjoyed lots of gorgeous reds during our stay. Some cost as little as €3 a bottle, so I can only imagine how cheap the hotel wine is.

John Dowds

Was apprehensive after I booked after reading the reviews. Like others have said, if you're looking for faults you can find them but just go and enjoy yourself. Travelled with our 11 year old and we all had a great time. Hotel catered for all our needs. Always found plenty to eat (and drink). Good indoor spa for the dull days. Shuttle bus to take you to the splash park down the hill. Hotel shop reasonably priced. Animation team were great. Loved visiting the turtles and the lovebirds in the hotel every day. I don't normally like going to the same hotels but can definitely see us coming back here

Jayne Pauling

Reading the reviews from recent reviewers I was a little concerned before our trip to the hotel Polynesia but our experience was very positive. We were a family of 8 with a 5 and a 1 year old and we had an amazing week. The rooms were spacious and clean with a very comfy bed a good shower and powerful hairdryer. The food was fine with plenty of choice. There is a microwave in the restaurant you can use if needed. I can't praise the animation team enough as they worked hard every day to entertain everyone. Plenty of activities throughout the day that you can get involved in if you wish. The marina is worth a visit. There are buses but we had taxis and it was only €13 each way. We went on the pirate boat for an hour cruise and on a smaller boat which we hired to go and see the dolphins. The water park was fun and you can easily spend the day there as your wrist band allows you to eat and drink there as well as in the other hotels on the complex. There is a shuttle bus down to the water park but its not far to walk. Just be aware that you will have to pay a €25 deposit for each band on arrival at the hotel that you get back when you return them when you leave. The restaurant staff are very efficient and engaging and if they know you have a birthday they bring a cake with candles and sing happy birthday which was a nice touch. Overall it was a great week.

Erin Atkinson

We have had 3 amazing holidays in Polynesia and can't wait to go back. The food is beautiful and facilities are well kept. Plenty to do all day for kids and adults! The lifeguards at the pool are so attentive and I feel totally safe with my children in the pool. The animation team made our holiday so much fun and they feel like friends by the time you are leaving, especially Mateo, Alvaro and Manuela. Couldn't fault this place.

Aegis

Don’t bother it’s completely worn out. And don’t trust the 1-4 post reviews. Hotels trying to up the rating. Stayed here for 10 days and the more you look the more your see. Rooms are super dated and worn out. We had a smashed sink. Old plasma tv with no smart connection. Broken bathroom door. Damaged balcony door and rail. Damaged tables the list goes on. We paid for a 4 star hotel and got 2-3 max. It was once a beautiful place but those times are long gone. It’s dirty. The main pool is over populated and the filters can’t cope. The food is nothing special and the entertainment is average. We had money stolen from our room day two the manager didn’t care just told us to log it with the police. Would never go here again. Rip off.