Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort

I went here with my best mate for a week of winter sun.
Upon arrival we were greeted by a team of people getting everyone booked in as quickly as possible, with bottle of something fizzy (Cava I think) and drinks on the side for us.
We got to our room and it was good.
The bathroom looked like it had just been re-​done and was immaculate.
There was an area in the room, that just had a sofa and chair to relax in. We went out to the balcony and we had a table and chairs that we sat in which looked over the resort and the sea. It was really quite lovely.
We booked all inclusive, but with the understanding after night, we might have to go else where.
We were wrong. There was plenty of selection and variance. They had several restaurants in the hotel, I think 4 of them you had to book in advance. We kept forgetting to book, which was annoying. Although one night we did remember and the Mexican restaurant was fully booked for 4 nights, which was a shame as you wouldn’t think you a) needed that much notice b) It was out of season c) We were only there for a week.
We went to their evening entertainment on 2 nights and this is not normally our thing at all however, what a laugh, like actual laugh out loud moments. Some utter effort went into the productions and the team genuinely look as though they feel they are performing on Broadway.
I wsa a bit confued that the all-​inclusive bar closed at 11pm. Then you had to start paying for your drinks, which I have to say was really annoying. There was only one night we actually wanted to have drinks and get a bit squiffy and we ended up paying for it! (They do have a bar with a beer and wine tap in another area of the resort, but the wine is like paint stripper).
All in all, thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was good value for money, it was clean, polite staff. Not too many children at all. Would recommend to couples/​besties/​mum and daughter etc., for a week in the sun, with no drama and a genuinely good stay.

Nice hotel on Costa Blanca. The hotel is spacious, has a beautiful view, several swimming pools, and a private black sand beach. The rooms are large and inviting, with a patio/​balcony, comfortable beds, and large bathrooms. Everything is kept clean and tidy, and they have even tried to stop the Germans from reserving sun chairs. ;-) (Although it’s working so-​so since it’s hard to enforce without angering guests.
There is an international and an Italian restaurant which are always open, plus a snack bar with food. They also have an oriental and a Mexican restaurant, but those require advance reservations. I recommend making the reservations already at check in.
The pools are nice, and the best part is an adult only pool for us who didn’t bring ours. And the all inclusive beer and drinks are good.
On the back side, the food is not very varied, and the evening entertainment is aimed for kids
I recommend a visit to the nearby beaches. And don’t rent a car from your tour operator, but rather use the one in the reception.