Hotel Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa (Chiclana, Spain)

While remote enough that a car comes recommended, the hotel's location is oft-quoted as a reason to return. Just steps to a wondrous white-sand beach, you are also moments from tennis courts and great golfing. Several tourist hotspots are within easy reach, including Pueblos Blancos and historic Cadiz.

Reviewers that opt for the all-inclusive package highly recommend future guests do the same. The food at all times of day is of the highest order and varied enough so even long-stays don't tire of the culinary offerings, while the huge selection of juices, cocktails and wines delight.

Staff across all departments are routinely singled out for high praise. Multi-lingual front-of-house staff offer warm welcomes and respond quickly to room requests, while service staff are always on hand to assist, without ever being imposing. Personnel are especially great with kids, who leave with amazing memories.

Guests with laptops are happy for the in-room safe, but not at the daily charge using it, while 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi soon runs out, after which it is chargeable. The cost of sunbeds and umbrellas, regardless of how long they're used, has annoyed some.

Negative reviews for this resort are rare and isolated. Courtyard-facing rooms are sometimes affected by noise, while loud music occasionally prevents some guests from sleeping soundly. Others note food standards sometimes slip, while occasional over-booking means some disappointed patrons are moved to a nearby sister hotel.