Porto Giardino - CDSHotels

We went with Great Rail Company which was our first attempt with them . The rooms in the hotel were very spacious and clean and possibly the best air conditioning we have ever had in a room . The pool area was very spacious and with two pools more than adequate sun beds , no getting up early to reserve a sun bed required . we were all inclusive but beware that was only up until 10pm although the bar shut at 10.30 cant understand the difference i would have thought that when the bar shut the all inclusive finished . Meals were ok but the breakfast was the same very day no variety i.e always bacon,scambled eggs ,sausage and beans and the your normal pastries etc . However one thing we noticed if it said restaurant closed at 9,30 it did shut then and you were asked to vacate the restaurant so dont think you can go in at 9.15 and eat you probably could but would have to leave at 9.30 lunch and evening meals some good but salad stuff often only had two trays of a certain dish . At dinner if you wanted a coffee you had to go to the pool bar a 5 minute walk away however beer and wine on tap . Reception staff very good as were waiters in restaurant In conclusion for British people this is not 4 star its 3 star , we only went their as part of the great rail company package . Would we choose to stay their on our own KNOW

Mixed experience. Reception were not that helpful and did not offer information. Shuttle bus was booked to another party for many days which meant we had to take taxi to Monopoli. Beach was small and we were not allowed to use the sun beds when a convention were there. Did not like 'class system' of wearing different coloured arm bands. Food was always good and plentiful. Dining/bar and cleaning staff were excellent. Pool was very cold. Response to broken shower was quick and efficient. There are other beaches and some bars within walking distance but felt a bit isolated there. although trips were advertised you could only get on them if you were all inclusive gold bands!! The train service from Monopoli was excellent and Monopoli itself interesting with restaurants, boat trips and architecture to see.