Oro Blanco

3 readers found this review helpful

As a couple age 56 and 59 and I am disabiled and use a Walking Stroller we were told that this hotal was not suitable for people with walking problems but there was lifts to all floors the only steps to a lift was if you were in the 6th floor apartments we has a excellent time. We found our 1 bedroom apartment which was at the front very clean and had everything we wanted, clean towels and beds changed regularly, only problem we has was the pillows one flat and the other lumpy but when asked they did give us some more, we had some bad storms so lost the signal on tv but why go on holiday to watch tv anyway. we did not cook ate out only had cereals. maid and reception staff very helpful we only used the poolside bar a couple of times but they was pleasant enough around the pool area was a bit rowdy at times but there is a sun terrace on tope of hotel with excellent views Local area great Lookie Lookie men no problem, Chinese drive you mad and you keep getting stopped to come in my shop or restaurant just pretend your deaf. We had two meals in the Aberdeen Steak House 3 course for 7.95 and both times great also visit Ian in Claridges nice guy, also for nice fresh sandwiches and cream cakes visit The Cosy Cafe lovely view from Terrace we got a bagette for our home journey and it was lovely.

10 readers found this review helpful

I stayed at the Oro blanco for 2 weeks in August with my boyfriend this year we were a bit disappointed when we arrived as we got told there was air con when there wasn't so we had to hire a fan which was useless to be honest. We also had to complain as we hadn't had clean towels in a week and our room only got cleaned twice in the two weeks we were there. The staff were extremely friendly especially Tommy and there happy hour is a must :D The pool was very clean although was overcrowded somedays. It can be noisy at nights due to pubs near by but that didnt bother us though as we were out in the pubs each night anyway and it is situated next to a brothel lol. This was our first time in Tenerife and we loved it there was so much to do Siam park was amazing but queues were miles long...loro Parque was amazing too i would definitely recommend these to anyone. We thought the Jungle Park was a bit cruel and was not really worth going to. Plenty of pubs near too. The Bus Stop is great which is just around the corner the meals were cheap and good. Our best meal by far was in the Villa Flor wow the portions were brilliant we went there most nights and the worst was Aberdeen Steakhouse yuk didnt even taste like steak. I brought back many cigarettes as Richmond were only 15 euros for 200 and Royals were only 11 i was in my element.... We are definitely going to go back to tenerife but prob wont stay at the oro blanco again although i enjoyed my stay. If you are looking for a self catering, friendly and central place then Oro Blanco would be ideal.

5 readers found this review helpful

was at the oro blanco in sept 09 was a bit apprehensive about the holiday as we had booked to go to the malibu park but read the reviews and didnt like what we saw so we booked the oro blanco thank goodness we did it was basic clean and all the staff very friendly and most of all the fried breakfasts in the mornin are to die for. apart from the pool and pool tables there not much to do for the kids and the entertainment could be much better but when you have sunshine everyday for 2 weeks what more can you ask for the hotel is central to all the shops and 5 mins walk to veronicas will definatly be returning was devastated at having to come home

6 readers found this review helpful

stayed for 2 weeks, 3 adults. accom very basic, but clean. everything available if you dont mind paying to hire them, ie fans, iron, safe, etc. TV is one euro per hour. Staff very friendly, and you must visit Tommy in the pool bar, for his "SHOTS". Food in pool bar good and cheap. Good pool, nice size and depth.
Due to shape of property, ie a "U" shape, any sounds echo, ie people talking in pool bar at 2am, sounds like they are in your room.
Good location for bars, restaurants, and access to either Los Christianos or beaches. Also only across road from new Siam Water park, which is a must, much better than Aqualand. Also if you want to go to Jungle Park (where the bird of prey show is fantastic - watching them fly free) book via an agent (£17-19 euros) as it is 24.50 euros if you pay at the park, buses are free and directly opposite apartments.
Reps tell you to turn right out of the gate, but there are loads of great pubs and restaurants if you turn left, especially the chinese just around the corner on the left. Al you can eat for 6.50 euros, but they stitch you with the price of the drinks, but the buffet is worth it.
This may sound like a negative review, and in part it is, but although we would not stay there or in playa de las americas again, we will visit the apartments to see the staff, as we made some great friends.

3 readers found this review helpful

We Have just got back from Oro Blanco and we had a fantastic time! We were abit worried about going as we had seen some bad reviews about the hotel but I dont know what all the fuss was about! The room was spacious and clean and the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Yes the hotel was basic but what do you expect when you pay next to nothing. It is the perfect place to stay for people who, like us, want a lively trip. Perhaps not the best place for families with younger children as it could sometimes get quite rowdy, but all in all a great holiday!!! would definatley go again!

4 readers found this review helpful

arrived home last week from a weeks stay in Oro Blanco and had a really good holiday, it was just me and my best friend, we're 18 and 19. our apartment was really clean and it stayed that way the whole week, the maid did a very good job. had a kettle, toaster, hobs and a table-top oven, the TV had a metre on it, u get an hour per euro, not many channels as the signal isn't too good, we had BBC1, ITV and sky1, the rest were german and spanish. had a lovely decent sized balcony with a nice sea view. our room was at the back of the building so we didnt hear that much noise, although the doors are quite thin, u can hear everything that goes on in the corridor. could hear some music from the bar and were glad we wern't in one of the apartments over the pool or we wudnt have had much sleep.
takes just 15 mins car ride to/from the airport, the hotel is close to the centre. loads of bars and restaurants to choose from, nice friendly people. theres a macdonalds and burger king (and even a Hooters)right on the sea front. would have liked a bit more entertainment in the hotel itself. keep an eye out for people trying to sell you stuff on the street, an African woman tried to sell me 'good luck' for €5. would deffinatley go again, but with a group of people, didnt feel safe for 2 young girls to be walking the streets at night. all in all, a great holiday.

4 readers found this review helpful

Just back from Oro Blanco, seven women what a holiday it was great. We were made to feel most welcome, the appartments were very clean and they kept it that way changing towels etc, The restaurants excellent especially Micheal Angelos a must. The local pubs and entertainment also not to be mist, visit the bus stop were you will be made to feel most welcome. I was very surprized with the weather it was lovely and hot a bit cold at night. All in all a great holiday and getting ready to book for the summer.

1 reader found this review helpful

i just came back on 7th dec 08 it was the best holliday ive been on it was my 4th time at this place me and my family go there every year and cant fault the hotel the cleaners are freindly and the reception staff are very helpfully and frendily and the entertinment man is spot on cant fault nothing wrong with this hotel the rooms are clean and we get a 3 bedroom appartment as there is me my wife and 5 kids we even left personal belongins lying about and kids left psps lying about and nothing was stolen from my appartment and i am booking to go here again in nov 09.

1 reader found this review helpful

We left to go oro blanco on 19th december 2008. We were a bit apprenhensive about the weather, but were pleasantly surprised. The weather was magnificant, we sunbathed each and every day we were there. However, the only let down was oro blanco as a whole. We were appointed a 2 bedroomed apartment, we had two adults and 3 kids. The apartment was huge, but at night it was very very cold. It was so cold we could have done with a heater. When we tried to ask for blankets, it was a struggle. It was a clean apartment, especially with the maids running in and out everyday ... but I must stress to everyone who uses this hotel KEEP YOUR VALUABLE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN YOUR SAFE. My niece had her nintendo DS with 10 games stolen out of the room, and the only people who had access to it were the maids with the key. The maids even went in the room when we werent there, I really wasnt comfortable about this and my worse fears were confimed when it was discovered stolen. When we reported it to the reception they said there was nothing they could do about it and asked if we wanted them to call the police. Well... considering we were leaving in less than 11 hours it hardly seemed practical. Still, we followed procedure. There were no cockroaches, or any bugs to be honest. Maybe because it was winter .. though I did see some cockroaches by the trees .. but none in the apartments. The facilities in the room was sufficient, but the layout and accessibility of the apartments are a bit awkard especially if you have heavy suitcases or pushchairs/wheelchairs. The entertainment is sooo sooo drab. There is no entertainment. We played a quiz in the hotel bar and the entertainer gave us the answers. We won a free round of drinks. That was the higlight of our time in the hotel bar in oro blanco. Bingo was supposed to follow, but there wasnt enough people who wanted to play as it was 1 euro a set. The staff behind the bar really look and act as if they dont want to be there and we lived on chip buttys for snacks at the hotel. The food is dire. All in all I wouldnt reccommend the oro blanco to anyone who wants a stress free holiday. Everytime I was at the reception, there was always someone complaining.

3 readers found this review helpful

We were FATHER[61]2 SONS[40/38]. Just got back from Ora Blanco,we read some of the reviews before we went,and it was not all good.However,we all agreed,for the price you pay it was very good,friendly and very helpfull staff,clean apartments and NO cockroaches. The bar and eating areas where good and well priced,for example,,Breaky[full]3.9EURO,AND only 1.8EURO a pint,with happy hour twice nightly. Entertainment 5nights a week, but karaoke man should let someone else have a go. Cleaners came every other day, and LIFTS to all floors. THANK YOU ORA BLANCO..FROM BOB,DAVE,&SCOTT from ROCHDALE..