Melia Tamarindos Hotel

Just had a great week again at this hotel. I cant understand the comments that I have read before. Do not go if you want a lively time, as it is in a very quiet area. We went on all inclusive and saved loads, as we got first class named drinks and wine. Hotel very clean in all areas, yes a little dated if you compare it with some of the very new modern hotels, but could not fault the service from all the staff. As for someone thinking you would have your bedding changed daily well!! I ask you would you have this at home. Ours was changed 3 times in a week and I thought that was plenty.So give it a try.

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We have been to Gran Canaria many times before with Select Holidays and always enjoyed it. So this year we expected to be no exception. We booked into the 5 star Melia Tamarindos for one week.
When we first arrived at the airport we were immediately asked if we wanted a taxi. We said yes thinking that this was good service but beware! We were led past the legitimate white taxis with green lights to a dark corner where an unmarked car was parked. I felt a bit uneasy but as I was with my boyfriend felt confident we would be safe. When we got onto the sunny motorway we then noticed the huge crack running across the windscreen. So although we saved 5 euros on taxi fares, it meant travelling in an unsafe car.
When we arrived at the hotel our initial impressions were good. The hotel lobby seemed very plush and the reception staff were very friendly. However it was when we got to our room the problems started. I am very fussy about cleanliness, specifically hair so I was horrified to find long dark hair scattered about the bathroom. I cleaned up the mess and put it out of my mind however there was more to come.
Our main problems with the accommodation are as followed:
Room was unclean when we arrived. The decor was drab and dated, not in-keeping with what a 5 star should look like. The cushioned chairs on the balcony were so filthy that we had to put beach towels over them before we felt able to sit on them.
The sheets were not changed every day and the towels were only changed if you left them on the floor. We have stayed in 5 stars before, the best one being the Mediterranean Palace in Tenerife, and in no way was the Melia Tamarindos in keeping with the high standards it should have been. Having said that gardens and pool were nice.
We also encountered other problems within the resort.
San Agustin is a very quiet place to stay. My boyfriend and I like to go out for nice meals and a quiet drink, not clubbing, but it was too quiet even for us. There is not a lot of choice meaning that sometimes we felt very disappointed with our meals. However I can recommend the Greek Taverna in the shopping centre and the Chinese at the end of the shopping centre.