Before returning to the Marvel this Sept, I checked the site to see how things were going, I was rather shocked to find a number of people were rather unhappy with the hotel. I read such comments as un friendly, food not good, too expensive just to mention a few, so on my return, I made my duty to test other Tavernas, ie Brouklis & Sea Breeze in particular as they were getting some very good reports. Well I'm pleased to report all the hype of the Marvel being expensive I found to be incorrect, on comparing other places prices, they were mainly around the same amount, i will point out the Marvels specials were normally cheaper, plus there is the extra 10% off if your staying at the Marvel. The Sea Breeze was, how do you say poor, tomatos that were fit for soup only not salad, in general quality was very poor & i felt rather dodgy after, the red wine (which was sold as the best medium you can get) was fit only for cooking with. The Brouklis also failed to meet expectations, the garlic bread was more like thick sliced fried bread, the meatballs stuffed with cheese, yes lots of mince, as for a stuffing, it was the size of a small marble, infact down right bad. Sorry to say folks as everyone in Arillas is great, the Marvel came out tops in all departments, going by the number of repeat bookings they are getting, i would say many agree. Dont get me wrong I will keep trying all the other Tavernas, i do believe in chefs having a bad day (should Know being one myself). One last dig at the whingeing poms as some of my old friends would say, taking into account the heavy hand of Spiros when pouring drinks, the ouzo you get as well as others The Marvels drink prices are fine also. Well i've had my say and look forward to seeing the hard hitting replies. Lets keep everyone on their toes, you cant keep everyone happy all the time.