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16 years 8 months ago
We stayed at the Calypso the first two weeks in August and I could not fault the hotel in anyway. The food was excellent with plenty of choice and the dining room staff were great. The room were cleaned daily with fresh towels everyday. The hotel is ideally situated with everything close at hand, pubs and shops just across the road. The hotel staff were all friendly and very helpful, was impressed with the fact that they had a security guard on at night. The hotels entertainment is very poor and dosent start until 10 or 11 at night and is usually only on for an hour, that didnt bother us as we just went out. This was my first time in Benidorm and I would certainly go back to this hotel. the hotel now caters for children as they had water games arranged in the afternoon for them all in all 10/10.
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
16 years 8 months ago
The hotel was spotless and the rooms cleaned ,and towels changed daily. bedding twice a week.
The food was bad because nothing complimented anything,ie chips for breakfast and omelets for tea with pork loin and gravy like dishwater, a couple of oxos would of rectified this.the second week was the same all over again.Salad bar very good but you cant live on salad for two weeks.Hotel did not cater for children food wise, chicken nuggets,burgers and beans would of been a treat for my grandson and niece aged 3 and 4. luckily there was a macdonalds on beach front.
Hotel was opposite from main strip but we never heard much noise, and there was a security guard on door all night.
hotel staff very friendly and spoke good english.
And i have to thank richard the airtours rep; for getting medical help when my grandson split his mouth open and needed stitches after a fall on playground in hotel grounds. so thanks again richard for your prompt actions.
entertainment was ballroom dancing aimed at spanish guests although nice to watch it didnt start til 10pm.they didnt cater for children other than a reptile show which started at 23~30 hours.
we would not stop at hotel again but they would benefit if food was better and air conditioning was less noisy and blew cold air out instead of warm.
The food was bad because nothing complimented anything,ie chips for breakfast and omelets for tea with pork loin and gravy like dishwater, a couple of oxos would of rectified this.the second week was the same all over again.Salad bar very good but you cant live on salad for two weeks.Hotel did not cater for children food wise, chicken nuggets,burgers and beans would of been a treat for my grandson and niece aged 3 and 4. luckily there was a macdonalds on beach front.
Hotel was opposite from main strip but we never heard much noise, and there was a security guard on door all night.
hotel staff very friendly and spoke good english.
And i have to thank richard the airtours rep; for getting medical help when my grandson split his mouth open and needed stitches after a fall on playground in hotel grounds. so thanks again richard for your prompt actions.
entertainment was ballroom dancing aimed at spanish guests although nice to watch it didnt start til 10pm.they didnt cater for children other than a reptile show which started at 23~30 hours.
we would not stop at hotel again but they would benefit if food was better and air conditioning was less noisy and blew cold air out instead of warm.
Travel operator: airtours
16 years 11 months ago
Would never recommend this hotel to anyone. We could not use the swimming pool as we thought it was dangerous for our children as it has concrete slabs all around it.
We had to use the pool in the hotel next door or the beach. Food was absolutley disgusting everybody was complaining we lived off salad, chips, bread for 2 weeks.
The meat they served was either something you never heard of or it was still bloody!
Location was great but that was about it.
We had to use the pool in the hotel next door or the beach. Food was absolutley disgusting everybody was complaining we lived off salad, chips, bread for 2 weeks.
The meat they served was either something you never heard of or it was still bloody!
Location was great but that was about it.
Travel operator: my travel
17 years ago
Just returned from Benidorm, this was my first visit and I would definately go back!
We went on a girl's holiday and enjoyed every minute! The hotel was great, very clean (room cleaned every day!).
We were full board and there was a good choice of food.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.There was also a security guard outside reception 24/7 which was good!
The entertainment in the hotel was aimed at the the more mature guests (line dancing etc) but was still a good atmosphere. The hotel bar is well set out as is the pool area...lots of sunbeds and seating!!
The only disappointing thing was the lack of sun, however plenty of other things to do, so it didn't really spoil anything!
We had a fantastic holiday and are so so sad to be home!
We'd definitely go back!
We went on a girl's holiday and enjoyed every minute! The hotel was great, very clean (room cleaned every day!).
We were full board and there was a good choice of food.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.There was also a security guard outside reception 24/7 which was good!
The entertainment in the hotel was aimed at the the more mature guests (line dancing etc) but was still a good atmosphere. The hotel bar is well set out as is the pool area...lots of sunbeds and seating!!
The only disappointing thing was the lack of sun, however plenty of other things to do, so it didn't really spoil anything!
We had a fantastic holiday and are so so sad to be home!
We'd definitely go back!
Travel operator: My Travel
Recommended
17 years 3 months ago
Great hotel and location would go back in future. Went with 4 friends had a great time. Mostley catered for the older generation but didnt both us as we were out and about most of the time.Not as much choice in food as in the venus but what choice they had was good.
Travel operator: self booked
Recommended
17 years 5 months ago
Just got back from a stay at the Calypso. I have been to Benidorm many times before, the hotel was clean, the food was ok, have had better choice in other hotels.
My daughter did'nt like it as they only had chips for breakfast! We did have the unfortunate experience of something going missing from our room, did report it to reception but the girl did not speak very good English. A word of warning to other guests, put your valuables away out of sight.
Apart from this it was a very enjoyable holiday it is a nice hotel, perfect location but I would not go back there.
My daughter did'nt like it as they only had chips for breakfast! We did have the unfortunate experience of something going missing from our room, did report it to reception but the girl did not speak very good English. A word of warning to other guests, put your valuables away out of sight.
Apart from this it was a very enjoyable holiday it is a nice hotel, perfect location but I would not go back there.
Travel operator: self booking
17 years 9 months ago
The hotel cleanliness was great but the showers where too powerful.
The hotel food was absolutely delicious I put on some weight while I was there
The hotel location was brilliant only 250m from the beach.
The hotel staff were lovely.
Entertainment was very very poor
The hotel food was absolutely delicious I put on some weight while I was there
The hotel location was brilliant only 250m from the beach.
The hotel staff were lovely.
Entertainment was very very poor
Travel operator: My Travel
Recommended
17 years 11 months ago
I have stayed in the Calypso 3 times and have booked to go back in 3 months time. The hotel generally caters for older people and the there is always a lot of ballroom type dancing going on so plenty for the old ones to do.
The rooms are basic but clean, we always ask for the annexe so I dont have to mess about with lifts or stairs, the food is very good, the staff are excellent and very friendly.
The pool area is basic but clean and a sunbed is always guaranteed, they have now installed an outside lift for the infirm and lazy to get easier access to the pool. Pool side drinks are expensive but there is a shop virtually next door to purchase cold drinks etc for a fraction of the price.
The rooms are basic but clean, we always ask for the annexe so I dont have to mess about with lifts or stairs, the food is very good, the staff are excellent and very friendly.
The pool area is basic but clean and a sunbed is always guaranteed, they have now installed an outside lift for the infirm and lazy to get easier access to the pool. Pool side drinks are expensive but there is a shop virtually next door to purchase cold drinks etc for a fraction of the price.
Travel operator: Thompson
Recommended
18 years ago
We stayed at this hotel over the Easter weekend. Our room was absolutely fine for our requirements and the bathroom was very clean. The room was a bit dated but it reminded us of our 70's bedrooms so we thought it was pretty retro!
The food at the hotel was of a high standard. There was plenty of choice and we had no problem finding a table at each meal time.
A lot of the food was self service, it was only the main hot dish which was served for you and they gave you huge portions and as much as you wanted. The hotel caters for the british palate and the puddings were great - sherry trifle, apple crumble, rice pudding etc. You could also get really nice hot porridge for breakfast.
The wine list was very good and great value and the drinks in the bar were a lot cheaper than at home! We had a whale of a time on the jugs of Sangria.
This hotel mainly caters for it's more senior guests. The ballroom dancing was lovely to watch but after a while we were playing "spot the celebrity look-a-like." We saw a great Elsie Tanner and Les Battersby. We managed to have a quick trip round the dance floor when they played the two records which weren't for ballroom dancing - we still expected scorecards when we had finished.
All in all this is a great hotel for couples and seniors but we wouldn't go there with our 3 kids. The weather was warm and we had a great time at the Calypso.
The food at the hotel was of a high standard. There was plenty of choice and we had no problem finding a table at each meal time.
A lot of the food was self service, it was only the main hot dish which was served for you and they gave you huge portions and as much as you wanted. The hotel caters for the british palate and the puddings were great - sherry trifle, apple crumble, rice pudding etc. You could also get really nice hot porridge for breakfast.
The wine list was very good and great value and the drinks in the bar were a lot cheaper than at home! We had a whale of a time on the jugs of Sangria.
This hotel mainly caters for it's more senior guests. The ballroom dancing was lovely to watch but after a while we were playing "spot the celebrity look-a-like." We saw a great Elsie Tanner and Les Battersby. We managed to have a quick trip round the dance floor when they played the two records which weren't for ballroom dancing - we still expected scorecards when we had finished.
All in all this is a great hotel for couples and seniors but we wouldn't go there with our 3 kids. The weather was warm and we had a great time at the Calypso.
Travel operator: Independently
Recommended
18 years 1 month ago
I am very fussy when I go away. i.e. the food, but I have to say you get a big choice. There is something for everyone’s tastes. Taste. If you cannot find a meal to make up from what they offer, well something is wrong, true the food sometimes is not red hot, but I use the chicken ding machine.
Another thing is I put weight on when I stay there.
I ask for a quiet and get it. Ok at night its mainly old time dancing, but the odd night when I stayed in (I smoke so never stay in now) it was really good if you’re into that sort of thing. In fact I have noticed other people coming in from other hotels just to dance.
Ok like most of the hotels the eating area is small and getting a table can be hard, but best to pick a time like 45 mins after it as opened. Get the rush out of the way. I never like to queue up. I am not cattle. Then make a rush to get a table. Why rush your on holidays, I can see why though. Getting a night table ( but most I see put a jacket and a drink on the table they like.
I cannot fault this hotel; even have carpets to keep the noise down.
Another thing is I put weight on when I stay there.
I ask for a quiet and get it. Ok at night its mainly old time dancing, but the odd night when I stayed in (I smoke so never stay in now) it was really good if you’re into that sort of thing. In fact I have noticed other people coming in from other hotels just to dance.
Ok like most of the hotels the eating area is small and getting a table can be hard, but best to pick a time like 45 mins after it as opened. Get the rush out of the way. I never like to queue up. I am not cattle. Then make a rush to get a table. Why rush your on holidays, I can see why though. Getting a night table ( but most I see put a jacket and a drink on the table they like.
I cannot fault this hotel; even have carpets to keep the noise down.
Travel operator: none
Recommended
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