CYE Holiday Centre

Just came back from the apartments! Would not go back again. What a poor hotel. Rooms very small! Although were tidy and clean.
Pool out side is so little people are booming into each other! Far too small 4 the size of the hotel.
I went with me partner and my 2 children aged 10 and 14 there was nothing much for them to do in the hotel, entertainment of a night was poor.
The noise was terrible. There is a train track running behind the hotel that we weren’t told about when booking the hotel!
The best thing about this holiday was coming home!!!!!!!!!!!

All we did was look for the cheapest on a number of things, flights, car hire, insurance, accommodation, and what a bargain we came up with.
The overall cost was 56.50 each for a period of 4 days (happy days). It wasn’t until the next day when we woke up along with a stinking hangover the wife had said "did we book a holiday last night?" - yes, I replied.
We decided to look up some reviews on the property and what we read we couldn’t believe what people had written.
We got there about 10ish in the evening it was nothing like what we had read. The welcome was second to none. The hotel and the one bed apartment very comfortable and were spotlessly clean.
We also read that someone had complained about the railway track I think they may be of watching Thomas the tank on the tele, because the only time we heard it was during the day and that was only a couple of times.
The pool area was quite pleasant with the pool bar serving drinks and reasonability priced snacks. There is also a small amusement arcade for the kiddies with air hockey and pool tables to keep them occupied.
The complex is a short walk from the lively area of Salou, but there are a few bars and restaurants on the way and it is also a short walk to the clean beach.
You must try the lazy wave for the karaoke, and the robin hood for the sport and 007 bar for the cheap drinks.
We will be definitely going back to this place again in the near future and would recommend this hotel to anyone.

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My partner and I visited the cye apartments this was my first holiday abroad however not for my partner who has been several places however it was his first time in salou and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday the room was amazing and a spacious balcony.
There was regular visits from the maids although you have to dispose of your own rubbish this wasn’t a problem as it was just at the end of the corridor the lifts are always in operation and the staff were really friendly.
I thought the reps were great they had a book for visitors with faqs so we found everything out without having to approach them, also I would recommend if you take your travellers cheques to the Bavaria bank in the old town across the railway as it is commission free we got full value.
There was different entertainment every evening including bingo every night and the bar staff were friendly and you have the choice of sitting in or out and the staff personally take your order, payment and deliver your food you don’t even have to move.
Great if you want relaxation, the beach was a 5 min walk all the nightclubs pubs and bars are about a 20 min walk away and there are taxis available very reasonable priced.
Port aventura was amazing buy your tickets before you go we got 3 days for 7 on the internet for 45 pounds amazing value, you can spend the whole day there we thought the best pubs were Danny boys and 007 or if you want a nightclub got to snoopy or the crocs the beach is clean and for those shoppers the shops are amazing there is also a great Chinese restaurant nearby which is amazing and a great little cafe nearby that sold a full English breakfast with sky TV.
I would also recommend aquapolis also a short bus trip away much better then the water park caribe creek at port ventura it was 14 euro to get into aquapolis and you can view the dolphin show twice and get your picture taken with the sea lions, the pics cost 10 euro.
We were able to see port aventura from our bedroom and the train line nearby I didn’t notice this at all it didn’t disturb us at all the whole atmosphere was amazing, the cye holiday centre made the holiday there is a great little shop very handy when you first arrive, however we found shopping is cheaper especially bottled water in town however if you spending the day out freeze bottled water or diluted juice and take it with you it lasts a few hours in the heat.
We would stay at the same place if we were to visit again I will say gracias for reading.

Had a lovely stay in the Cye.
Went there with my partner. Our room was lovely and clean and had lots of towels and it even had left some washing up liquid, very handy!
We found the reps a little unhelpful. They would not give out any information unless it was about a trip they were offering. They also tried to put us off going on the train by telling us to watch out for pick pockets. We went to Barcelona on the train and had a lovely time.
The Spanish staff were very good. The shop was very handy, a little pricy but had a good variety of stuff. Closed on a Sunday.
We barely heard the train at all and we could see it out our window! I am a very light sleeper and it did not bother me or my partner.
Really good laser show on down at the water every night and you can watch for free!
Our rooms were cleaned twice and cleaned very well.
The bar was a little over run with kids, but they seemed to be having a great time! If I had kids of my own I would have been very glad of a child friendly bar!
Would love to go back again.

I have just returned from Cye apartments. I travelled with my partner and my two children aged 13+20.
We found the apartments very clean and spacious. There is a large balcony and they even provided a washing up starter pack which I thought was a nice touch.
The only negative side were a train line running next to the building and they do run all night and sound the horns, which didn't bother us but I would imagine with small children it could be a problem. Also the beds were very uncomfortable.
The pool was very nice but I imagine in July/August it would get very busy.
The reception staff were very helpful. The beach and restaurants are very close by. If you’re expecting Spanish dishes forget it as everything was with chips!
Overall I would recommend these apartments, considering we got a really cheap deal with Thomsons and were only there for 5 nights.

I went on holiday to Cye with 3 other girls all of us aged 18.
We had a 3rd floor apartment that was clean, simple, but had everything we needed. Had a balcony which I believe all rooms have, but we looked onto a massive car park and there is a railway line that runs straight behind the place.
However, we were literally sat on the line and it really wasn’t that bad, there was a train that ran past about 8 every morning but for us it was a nice wake up call.
Quiet at night even though so close to all amenities, all staff very friendly.
Maid service brilliant. I would go back to these apartments, but would not recommend it to those who have small children who may be woken by the trains at night.
Food around the pool was nice and plenty of sunbeds.

Our first visit to the Cye was in 2000 and we returned in 2006 with some more members of our family because we enjoyed it so much.
The accommodation is spotless, the staff are extremely helpful especially Raul and William!
The beach is only a five minute walk and the shops are situated right along the beach, everything is close at hand. You don’t need to spend a fortune on taxis.
We found it cheaper to get any attraction tickets from our travel agents rather than the reps.
It could get quite noisy at night but it’s a family orientated hotel so what can you expect. Everybody was obviously enjoying themselves.
I found the reception staff very helpful and polite and the food served in the bar was just as good as going out to a restaurant, if not better.
The TV channels are all in Spanish or German but you’re not there to watch TV!
The shop in the hotel was helpful if you ran out of the basics and the kids always had something to do with Fernando on the job and the onsite playground.
I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. If anybody is booking I advise booking for the top floor- no noise from above and little noise from the pool or bar area. There are also lifts so no need to worry about climbing a load of stairs.
If I were to go back to Spain in the future this would definitely be the place I would stay.

I went to Cye hotel with a few lads aged 16 -17 for a laugh and shared an apartment.
The bad thing is there is two beds and one tichy little bed near the door and will break if you are over 10 stone, so I had to sit on the couch, it was comfy but I had no covers what so ever and we were right next to a train track and no view what so ever.
Excursions was a rip off 50 Euros to Barcelona for a day to the stadium and 3 hours in town.
I didn’t get chance to go to porta Ventura as my mates were too scared and that spoiled my week completely.
I spent £250 for seven days self catered from Manchester airport to Reus and was sleeping on a couch. I may as well have gone to a hostel or something.
Good night clubs 007 wicked and Charlie Chaplains legend!
Lots of Irish people go there, 2 swimming pools not many fit lasses but it is hard to pull over there. It’s hard to find the supermarket as well!
Watch out you have to wear a t shirt in the Lacoste shop or you are not allowed in.
Some people with flyers will get you free shots especially the one next to 007.

On arriving at the cye holiday apartment in Salou we were happy to see that it was clean, tidy and the staff were very friendly.
Our room was very spacious with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a nice open lounge and kitchen and a huge balcony, complete with patio set and clothes airer be warned though, the TV channels are only Spanish or German so be advised to take a DVD player and some movies.... Also take you own cd player too... (we did)
The maids came and changed the towels twice a week but you have to dispose of your own rubbish in the shoot rooms at the end of the hall ways.
There is an on site shop that stocks many things if you run out and the food and entertainment are great. There is bingo every night too before the entertainment starts.
It is a great place for families with children of any age, and everyone seemed to get along with everybody else...there is a games room complete with pool table and arcade games.
My children are teenagers (15 and 17) and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves....
The pool was a little cold when you first got in but it was fine after you were in. There was pool entertainment for the kids and adults (water polo matches) every day and everyone joined in.
The hotel is aprox 5 mins walk from the beach and the town centre where there are loads of shops and restaurants (inc MacDonald’s). The beach is amazing.....white sand, blue sea and water sports if reqd. Port aventura is only a 15 min bus ride away.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cye and will definitely be returning. I would like to thank everyone there for making our holiday a good one....

We have visited Salou on previous occasions and love the area but a week at the Cye Apartments were a new venture for us.
I will first praise the positive aspects of the hotel -
The rooms were spotlessly clean and tidy. Good, modern decor and comfortable beds. Maid service twice a week and our 1 bedroom apartment was certainly spacious for the two of us. So, thumbs up here.
Internet access was a great bonus of the hotel - .50 euros for 10mins.
And now for the BIG BIG negatives .......
Noise - If you want a quiet relaxing holiday, the Cye is not the place to go. It really was lager lout city with noise continuing downstairs in the bar until the late early hours. Added to that, the movement of chairs and beds and the constant clip clopping of high heels up above..... Little sleep was had. Infact, we have come back from holiday more tired than we went away. Hardly ideal.
Children - As a parent of two children, I fully appreciate that a holiday is a time to kick back and relax but it seemed that most of the parents here had totally forgotten their parental responsibility and children ran riot. The 'child catcher' would have been welcome!
First Choice reps - were quite frankly, pretty damn useless. The excursions were exceptionally bad value for money - we did Barcelona on our own by train and tour bus and saved £££'s euros and saw exactly what WE wanted to see. The reps were poor on local services and did not appear interested in helping customers. I think the days of a holiday rep are numbered......
And, now to smaller gripes......
Location - Further back from the sea front than we were led to believe. A long walk from the shops, the station and restaurants. Get those hiking shoes on!!
Hotel shop - very limited hours of opening.
Hotel reception staff - very unfriendly and unhelpful - our air conditioning broke and it took 4 complaints to get it fixed.
Hotel food - very poor. We ate out every day.
Hotel entertainment - We looked in and decided it wasn't for us - school day pranks and very much second rate.
Helen and Steve