SOLANA BY YELKEN - All inclusive

We were given a terrible room that smelled of sewer and mildew. We had booked the hotel two months in advance but we were told 'we checked in too late' that day (6:30 pm) so no other room was available. It was also extremely loud right by the playground. Next day they gave us a better room. As we were waiting for a new room to be available while guests were checking out, there were at least two other guests at the front desk asking their rooms to be changed and they were told 'the hotel is full' The food is mediocre, average at best. We ate out two nights at local restaurants. The pool is nice, but it is almost impossible to get a beach chair around the pool. At 8 am there was nothing, so I am not sure what time people come for these chairs. The beach is great. The water is beautiful. Mostly sandy though some rocks when you first get in the water. I used water shoes. Beach chair situation is not as bad, you can get a chair if you go at 8-8:30 and put your towels on your chair. Hotel gives towels from the spa but they only take dirty towels in the evening to give you clean towels so if you go in the morning to get a fresh towel you are out of luck. I bought our own towels from a local store. Also, one of our hotel towels got stolen on the beach and I had to pay for it during check out. Best part of the hotel is location. It is literally in the town which is wonderful to walk around especially in the evening. Shopping/dining and local cultural experience is great.