We have recently returned from a week at the Anfora Play / Es Cana...Ibiza in May 2008. The hotel was basic accommodation, rooms were cleaned, linen & towels changed daily. Rooms do not have air condition or fridge to keep drink cool. The hotel has 2 pools, one at the front, one at rear, both were freezing. No problem getting sun lounger. We went on half board basis and found the food to be mostly edible, various dishes to chose from and with it being buffet style, as much as u wanted to eat. The entertainment was not up to much at night although the hotels kiddy entertainers did their job well. The town of Es Cana is nothing more than a little village, short on entertainment with nothing for kids to do. The beach is a little sandy bay which smells terrible at one end from sewerage i presume. We would not return there on hols again mostly because of the "nothing to do" factor. The so called famous "Hippy Market" is a total rip-off. We priced the same items being sold there at more than double the price of same stuff sold in shops. In May it was overcrowded and that was start of season so hate to think what the market would be like in July/August...TO BE AVOIDED This town is for pensioners

The hotel itself is clean and basic and of travel inn standards here. We arrived in the middle of the night where we took the lift to our room. We were given two large bottles of water and a bottle of wine - always helpful! Although no fridge which annoyed me during our stay as hot water isn't pleasant to drink and I like to chil my aftersun! We thought being half board was an added bonus for what we paid to stay here, we prefer eating out but thought we'd give it a go. The food is basic buffet but there's always a decent choice and if you're on a budget you could easily find something to fill you up. Waiter provide drinks (which you pay for) whilst eating. The hotel has two pools, one at the front (which is child friendly) and one to the rear, both pools are clean and it is easy to find a free sun lounger no matter what time of day (and this was in peak august time). There is entertainment for children and adults arranged during the day and evening although, as a couple, we felt this was more aimed at families - along with most of the entertainment. Es cana itself is probably the most british place I have stayed in in spain, most places serve british food (badly) and the entertainment can only be described as cheesy. The hippy market is worth avoiding in August as you can't move for people. Would totally recommend taking the boat (which leaves every hour) to ibiza town where you feel everything is a bit more spanish. You can also hop on the boat to another beach which is fantastic. The boat is very cheap. Playa Anfora served its purpose for us as a cheap break in the sun but we wouldn't hurry back, its like a sunny blackpool

We have just returned from our Summer hols in Ibiza. It was rightly stated as a 2 star hotel. The Good points were they had a choice of 2 pools with plenty of sunbeds available even when the hotel was full. The staff tried very hard to please you. The child reps were great , at least twice a day there was some kind of activity for the kids to get involved involved in. Food is not one of there strong points it was ok but not much of a choice, the menu was repeated 2nd week. As there was no air conditioning you really need to hire a fan at 2.50 euros a day. The location of the hotel is good, near to the shops and bars, the beach was only a couple of minutes walk from the hotel. If you go do the bus train trip in the afternoon, you get to see lots of the countryside and get to visit an old church and a old house which has been made into a museum, then at the end of the trip you get to visit a lovely secluded beach, 12 euros an adult and 6 for a child. The trip lasted 3 hours but was well worth the money. The hotel was worth the mony and would probably go back at some time.

hotel was lovely although it was last wek of season. Not a lot of entertainment but the staff were very good. Pool at front of hotel was ok a little cold as no sun until afternoon pool at backj was nice. Es cana itself was dead as end of season so a bit disappointing. Food brill something for everyone would go to hotel again but not Es cana

when we arrived we had the only child in the hotel with us everyone else was 50+. we didn't feel this was a family hotel. no day time entertainment as advertised in the brochure. evening meal was very poor quality sometimes occuring in having to go and buy meals, there wasn't any food really for children. the bar staff were excellent. this holiday was definately not worth the money we paid for it! would not recommend to anyone or re-visit.