When we first arrived at the hotel it was 10pm and the nightly show was in full swing and reception and pool area lit up which was a really brilliant first impression. We were shown to our room by the bus boy, it was very large and clean with a mini bar and air conditioning.

The next morning we had a large breakfast complete with cava.We arrived at the childrens pool area around 11am and got sunbeds with no problem.

When I took my four year old to mini club and found out it was free it really was a bonus as any other hotel we have stayed in charged five euro per session.Lunch in pool bar was fantastic as you could have mostly everything from the menu on all enclusive,also huge lunch avaliable in the main restaurant and as for the evening meal if you could not find something to your liking you would have to be really fussy.

We found the staff more than helpful and even though some of the shows were by the annimacation team and were not the best they really did try and worked very hard to make it the best they could . The professional shows were excellent.

The location of the hotel could not be better and we had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday and would recommend and rate this hotel very highly.

The hotel is in a brilliant location on the promenade, however the beach is sandy but the sea very stony. At the time I was there it was impossible to get in and out of the water so beware if you have kids.

The hotel food was varied in choice but was rarely hot and of poor quality. The carvery runs out very quickly, so you have to be early.

Whilst in the restaurant getting a waiter to take your drinks order was a very lengthy process often I had finished my dinner before I could get as drink.

The pool area is lovely and sunbeds were always available at any time of the day.

The hotel entertainment was very poor and smokers beware you cannot smoke in the bar or theatre or in fact anywhere inside the hotel.

The thalassotherapy centre was fantastic, particularly on the last day if you have a late flight and early checkout.

Room was excellent but sat tv disappointing as very few channels available.

Definately upgrade on arrival to all inclusive as much much cheaper.

We have just arrived back from a fantastic holiday at the Barcelo. The hotel was great. It was situated in a very central position with everything you could want very close by. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. There was an excellent selection at both breakfast and for the evening meal. The faciilities around the pool area were great with plenty of things going on for both the children and us. Our children loved the play area and games room. There was no problem at all getting sunbeds as there were lots still free even after 11 am.

The entertainment was ok. Our two children loved the mini disco and watching the show with the other children every night.

We did not upgrade to all inclusive but would definately consider this if we ever go back as it was great value for money.

We had a fantastic holiday and would love to go back to the same hotel again.

Just returned from a great holiday. We upgraded to all inclusive which was well worth the money and worked out much cheaper than the brochure price. Our two children enjoyed the playground, the 'warm' kids pool and childrens club. The food at the hotel was also of a high standard. The hotel also offers a pool towel service where you pay a doposit of 10 euros per towel and you can change as many times as you like. At the end of the holiday when you return the towels you get the deposit back. Weather was fantastic and would would definately return to this hotel in the future.

We have recently returned from the Barcelo Fuerteventura and have to say that we had a great time.

Having read previous reports on this website, we decided to upgrade to All Inclusive directly with the hotel, which saved us over

Sorry for late review.

I thought I would enter my views since we are planning to go again this year.

Great location,great food, (mostly) great staff, we had a particularly good room with pool and sea view; my wife Maria was impressed that the toiletries and towels were topped up regularly!

Everything was in easy walking distance. The beach which was literally only a stones throw from your sunlounger, was unfortunatly man-made and needed more sand!

The hotel entertainment was below average, though they did try. The professional acts varied from ok to quite good.

We went early in the season so even with one of the pools "heated", you had to be brave to get in there.

Lastly i just want to mention the food again, which Ifound to be of the highest standard with great choice. That includes breakfasts, which sometimes included Cava!

Booked this hotel last minute after reading various reports, well worth it in our opinion. The rooms are huge and kept spotless, the food is superb and the choice of drinks endless.

Go all inclusive you will not be dissapointed. The entertainment is ok ,they do try hard, but you cant really avoid it in the evenings because the theatre(massive) is next to the bar. Would we go again yes is the answer.

We stayed on all inclusive basis which was excellent, food hot, well presented and lots of choice.

Pool bar had burgers, chips, salad, chicken, omeletes, lasagnes, pizzas, drinks all on the a/inc menu. Breakfast was excellent bacon,eggs,pancakes,cereals,toast any thing you can think of. Lunch can also be taken in main dining room which we tried once or twice but found 3 meals a day too much,so we just had a snack at lunch.

Hotel was spotless so was the room. Clean towels every day and your bedding will be changed every day if you leave the sign out which is on your bedside table.

Location was on the sea front,go out through the gate at the bottom of grounds and your on the sea front 5 minutes from the harbour.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Always giving a cheery Hola or buenas dias in a morning.

The entertainment was terrible. They mimed their way through Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson songs. I thought a top hotel like this would have hired talent from the entertainment circuit, be warned.

We will be going back in January, we speak a little Spanish so we got to know the friendly side of hotel staff. So if you find they seem a little unfriendly remmember a smile from you will go along way.

Fantastic hotel in all respects just returned having spent two weeks there.

Have been to this hotel before and are already looking to book up for september 2006.very clean hotel.

Rooms are exellent. Service very good. Staff are very good.

Lots to do for the kids, animacion realy look after them.

This hotel is worth every penny spent.

I (26) went for a week's break with my Mum (58) to this hotel. It was perfect for us. We chose it as it looked comfortable, in the perfect location and of a high standard. We were not disappointed. I have to say on first arrival and sitting in the massive reception area my first impression was - oh no what have I done we are in corporate land, totally impersonal, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

Despite some other reports on this site, we found the hotel to be clean, with the maid coming in every day around lunch time - we tended to buy some bread, cheese or ham and a bottle of wine from a local supermarket and sit on our well furnished balcony - well a table and two chairs but perfect for us. Mum raved lyrical about the extendable washing line - as only Mum's do, but it was a practical thoughtful addition to the room, which was very comfortable, spacious - plenty of wardrobe and drawer space for the two of us, with a seating area inside too. We found the prices for lunch in the hotel a little to high for us and not that fantastic, but I'm sure it just depends on your taste.

We found the staff fantastic - one particular girl in the restaurant, really made an effort, she spoke very good English and you could see her try, engage with the children and adults alike and she always had a smile - just what you want. The breakfast was pretty typical for a big hotel - masses of choice whether you like continental or full English. Dinner was a mixed bag- but again depends on your taste - some days I would have rated it 12/10 when Mum - who prefers her vegetables would have given it a 6. There was plenty of choice - I can particularly recommend some local melon - but you had to get in there quick as once it went out people did tend to get it. The puddings looked spectacular, but were a little too sweet for my taste.

As for comments about not a peaceful time by the pool, we spent our time at the quieter one, and whilst in the background you could sometimes here the entertainment, it really wasn't intrusive. We had no problem getting sunbeds - even being able to change to different ones as the sun moved round.

The location of the hotel couldn't have been more perfect for the resort. A quick walk to the shops and local market - really no more than 5 min. And the beach just out of the back gate (all controlled by room key access so you felt really safe) literally a stone's throw. Also only a few minutes to the "marina" - very tiny!!

I would definately recommend you stay here if you want a comfortable pleasant stay in a great location.