This was our 4th time staying at Hovima La Pinta and although the location is perfect and the entertainment staff try their best to get people involved it's definitely lacking in staff where needed now. We previously stayed as all-inclusive guests but this year due to its location decided to go full-board as we're not big on drinking and like to eat out instead of buffet style meals and we are so glad we did! The food had the same choices available at lunch, as it was for your evening dinner! Cold, limited and processed. Such a shame, but the cutbacks are definitely showing this year. Be prepared to wait to be served drinks in the buffet restaurant, only once you've finished your meals due to the clear lack of staff which puts the pressure on the staff they do have. Overall some of the staff do try their best and go out their way to make your holiday such as Oliver from the bar couldn't do enough for you and Georgia from the entertainment team is exceptional, but some others are just rude! Would we return as a family of 4? Yes we would, but it would only be on a bed and breakfast option next time and our advice would be spend the difference on a room upgrade instead as your spoilt for choice outside the hotel for food and drinks much cheaper.