Paloma Perissia

Liked

Hotel
The common areas like the reception and some parts of the lobbies are refurbished and modern looking or in some places refurbished but in a classic style e.g the area where the cars are. Other areas may seem a little outdated.
Rooms
I booked a room with sea view and at first we got a room with a view on the garden. I had a chat with the ladies at the reception and our room was changed next day with no issues, now with a sea view looking west.
The rooms has been refurbished (e.g the bathrooms) a couple of years ago, but the furniture is a little dated. In our rooms there were little couches which needs at least a deep clean so we did not use them.
Staff
Generally the staff is very kind and helpful, but expect a language barrier as apart from the ladies at the reception the English knowledge is an issue.
Security
There are security staff at the hotel entrance checking who is entering the building and also at the beach. I found that the security at the pool area is also good.
Restaurants
The main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner operates in a buffet system, large selection of food, but 90% of it is the same every day. There are different local foods avaialble as well on a daily basis. I generally found the food good quality with some exceptions (e.g the lunch meats at breakfast). During the day snacks are avaialble but 99% only sweets, cakes and cookies. There were some sandwiches as well. Three bars are operating during the day, one of them next to the pools. Three a la carte restaurants are also available but should be booked in advnace, Quentine (beach), Wabi Sabi (Asain in the main building), and Curio (steak restaurant with additional charge). We tried the Quentine but apart from the good location it was the same rush feeling as the main restaurant.
Pools
There are three main pools and one small pool with slides for kids. There are activities during the day at the pool area.
Paloma Waterpark is also great with fee transfer.

Liked

wonderful hotel with prime sea view on Side beaches. the hotel and the rooms were very clean and pleasant. we booked the family suite, and it was worth it: separated room for kids, 2TVs, 2mini fridges with soft drinks that they get reloaded everyday, bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower.

All the meals were great, with Snack and sandwitches available all day long for fussy eaters like my little one. there was not too much choices, but we loved the quality and the good presentation of the food.

my kids enjoyed the kids club and my wife enjoyed the SPA.

most of the stuff were smiling and welcoming and we appreciated the hospitality.