Hotel Bali Beach Apartamentos (Playa d'en Bossa, Spain)

There's plenty of space in these apartments and whilst they can't be described as ‘luxurious', they do contain all the essentials for a great stay. Check-in and reception is at the nearby Bora Bora apartments, but that's OK. No hitches!

The building isn't imposing and doesn't fill you with confidence. Plus, there are no directional signs. However, once you've conquered those hurdles, it's all plain sailing. Everything is well and comfortably furnished, there are those incredible sea views - and cleaners come in daily to make beds, change towels etc.

For night owls, one place to visit is the Beach Palace Restaurant. It's right next door and has a bar, restaurant, pool and music. It's a great atmosphere. Everyone is very friendly - as, indeed, they are at the apartments. All the ingredients are here for a super holiday.

There's evidence of poor maintenance as instanced by malfunctioning air conditioning (*a real ‘must' during the summer months). Air-con is only in the living room so, even when it does work, bedrooms remain unbearably hot.

TV reception can be very dodgy and not worth watching anyway, Wi-Fi is a non-starter and as for the plumbing - well, it's not flushed with success! The entire place is rather dated and completely over-priced.

There is no on-site staff, so you are left to your own devices. Trying to raise interest in problems that occur is near impossible. You learn to live with the stench of sewage coming from the shower. It must be a real health hazard - but nobody seems interested in correcting the problem.