Colon II Apartments

Just back from 2 cracking weeks at this hotel. Cant reccomend highly enough. The hotel is very clean and well run, caters well for kids but I did chuckle at some of the comments about pool rules, we obeyed these at first but then just joined in with everyone else leaving their towels on the loungers, got the kids some lilos etc. It was a quiet time of year though and didnt really get out of hand. I'd say this is ideal for families and couples after a more relaxing time, although it is well placed for the nightlife. We had 3 rooms for 2 families of 4 and my in laws but found that the rooms cater more for 3 (not enough utensils, chairs etc) so not a perfect 10 but a well deserved 9.
The hotel complex has a poolside bar and also a coffee bar sharing reception which opened onto the street. As we have young kids we tended to take them to the numerous well kept parks along the sea front promenade that links Las Americas, Los Cristianos and Puerto Colon, that along with one of the fab ice creams for the kids and reccomend hot chocolates / coffees from the coffee bar was our night and made for a great holiday.
The hotel is well sited for all amenties which are within an easy walking distance (even after the mother in law fell over and hurt foot, Look out for good drinks deals in Leonardo's on the walk to Veronicas!)

stayed at the colon 6th to 20th of march booked on the strength of reviews and pleased we did.arrived mid afternoon on thursday wife and 3 children ages 16,10 and 9 checked in straight away and could tell immediately why everyone has said about cleanliness of complex. nice pool area good sunbeds only complaint water in pool at this time of year very cold. in marked contrast to friends pool at saint george apartments los cristianos which was wonderful. apartment was a good size and very well equipped. did not realy use cooker or microwave grill as we chose to eat out. tv was 1 eueo for 1 hour used once to play camcorder back. booked trip to loroparque through reception good price picked up and dropped off by bank on corner of block.deposit box in room is realy good size cost 30euros for 2 weeks. walked to puerto colon and got talking to gary a rep for freebird cruises. came across as a bit of a wideboy but have to say he was spot on with what he told us.booked for 3 hour family cruise on thursday morning ideal for children. the childrens entertainer was superb realy slick chaplin lookalike who did balloon designs for the younger children and some of the adults but also tricks and illusions fo the adults you wont get bored our friend andrew and his two young daughters also came and had a fantastic time saw whales and dolphins all drinks were free staff narated in a couple of languages for everyones benefit. this was our first trip to tenerife and we will be back next year. colon 2 was superb, position in resort was good just before all the touts which are a real pain.if we go in july august next year i am sure pool will be fine if we go easter and dont have the use of another pool well just have to go in the sea

Well having found a real gem of a place to stay, in my most favoured holiday resort, believe me when I say this that I have been in total misery for the last 2 years..... as it is now march 2008....... as for the last 2 years of trying to book a 2 bed apartment in this amazing complex I have yes wait for it...... I have managed to get us booked for our return visit in july this year. PHEW! Now that was lucky. Clearly now I realise that the problem is down to all the damn good reviews good god what ever happened to find a gold mine and keep it total secret!!! come on people this is not a tin of quality street, and NO we dont have to share. besides I always thought these holiday watchdog people only look out for the bad, nightmare type places.......
Okay thats the silly sense of humour now over, so are these reviews right, GOD YES, MOST OF THEM ANYWAY. to all of those that felt these apartments were not as good as the vast majority, please realise that I am one of the worlds most fussy and terribly nervous about going away, all because of what I have read in reviews like this. I worry that the place we will stay will be a complete shoddy shed, and that staff and the security of a place will be some what slack! Rest assured these apartments are a real dream, so what if they have a rule of no lilos in the pool, for gods sake think of the safety issue in this one, imagine a pool full of lilo's, a not so competent swimmer gets into trouble in the deep end, ooops you can only see the lilo... one family holiday ends in devastation. no loud noises after 10. crikey who is likely to be in a holiday apartment in tenerife at 10.0pm well not us..... were on holiday for gods sake. so two rules... they dont seem too bad to me. so the good stuff blimey lets start with arriving yep you are made to feel most welcome your rep greets you and escorts you to your room explains about the key card and then wishes you a great time during your stay then leaves you to get on with it! So your all unpacked and raring to go, you have the reps meeting by the pool bar..... trips galore if you fancy taking one. warnings about all the touts etc and car hire availabilty. end of..... its your choice.... its your holiday. its laid back and left open for you to go away and decide if any of the above appeal. Usually we dont bother we have a favourite car hire place very reasonable and so far very reliable vehicles.
The staff: Well all in all fantastic if you need them they are there. they will walk the longest mile if you only ask, be polite and they will lean over backwards for you. now now guys lets not get off the beaten track with that one. The cleaners: sadly I think these gals are complete workaholics they work round the clock and start very early and seem to be at it all damn day!! lunch breaks dont think they eat!! still they are perfectionists and clearly enjoy there work so mums like me really do get that well earned break. having said that i still found myself yelling at the kids to pick up their crap! all 3 of them! well 4 if we count hubby:-) he's not here right now so I can get away with that....... Location totally great for everything the beach, bars and restaurants of all kinds. my favourite has to be linares just around the corner 3 courses for approx 8 euros didnt rate the pizza in any of the eateries in las americas mind they were a little thin and too crispy for my teeth lol! well crowns that is. So be told these apartments are 2nd to none particularly for a family of 5 + guest this year! they are totally fabulous and all families looking for some clean and close to all amenities for the ease of a perfect holiday you should try them but, if your nervous go for the week but be warned getting back again could prove difficult! We should know..... but will update this review in august! hopefully all will be as was, back in may 2005. sorry must say I really cant wait..... yep like a giddy kid!

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Myself and my partner both in our 50s have just returned from 1 weeks stay at the Colon 2 apartments. Before going I read the reviews on this site and thought the apartments could not possibly be as good as their reviews. All I can say is that they were better. We had a studio apartment which was very spacious and extremely clean.
Our apartment overlooked the pool and most afternoons we sat and read our books on the balcony in peace and quiet no blaring music or roudy drunken yobs to spoil the peace. The staff were very polite and attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them.
I thought very seriously about submitting this review as I dont want too many people knowing about these wonderful apartments.

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We enjoyed this holiday and will be sure to return to these apartemtments. They are well located, clean and spacious. The staff are very firendly and there is a good range of facilities.
Las Americas/Los Christianos is much improved in terms of cleanliness and traffic from some years ago and also no hassle from timeshare touts.
There are inconsistency in their rules applied around the pool area regarding lilos and inflatables which they say cannot be used and initially leaves you wondering whether to buy any, in case you get told to take them out. However after other families arrived with them we realised they don't enforce it so we joined them. They also claim to remove towels left early morning on the sunbeds, but they don't. Which means that you have to set the alarm for 7:30 if you want a sunbed in one of the more decent positions, otherwise you will get one as there are plenty but not always in an ideal spot.
All in all an enjoybale holiday and top accommadation.

Forgot to add a review when we came back. So, have had time to reflect on the holiday after being back a couple of months. The apartments really are as special as the other reviewers claim and the wider resort of Las Americas/Los Christianos is much improved in terms of cleanliness and traffic from some years ago and also no hassle from timeshare touts.
A reviewer did state that the pool is perhaps a little on the chilly side - but only if you faff around trying to get in. Our three young children spent nearly 5 hours every day for two weeks in it - so just take a deep breath, take a big jump and you will be fine after a minute or two.
Nearly a 10/10 then, but I will knock the overall score down only slightly and that is due to the fact that although there is a lovely looking bar underneath the complex which is handy if you perhaps wanted to eat at Mama Rosas and then have a drink on site - especially as we had an older lady with us, but it appears to have been closed for a long time.
There is also an inconsistency in their rules applied around the pool area regarding lilos and inflatables which they say cannot be used and initially leaves you wondering whether to buy any, in case you get told to take them out. However after other families arrived with them we realised they don't enforce it so we joined them. They also claim to remove towels left early morning on the sunbeds, but they don't. Which means that you have to set the alarm for 7:30 if you want a sunbed in one of the more decent positions, otherwise you will get one as there are plenty but not always in an ideal spot.
The only other thing I would tell you to be aware of in the wider resort outside is the sharp practices of a couple of the restaurants, specifically one called the Villaflor on the sea front, especially if you are on a budget and need to look after your spending for the duration of your holiday. They bring you out a "pint" in a litre sized boot shaped glass and a "half" litre boot when you ask for a half. Which is fine, but they do tend to take drinks orders before you see any menu or pricing and boy do they charge you for them.
More importantly in the Villaflor, if they ask you if you want any bread with your meal or as a starter beware. Our little girl asked for some bread and butter instead of a starter and the waiter said he would bring some mixed bread in case someone else wanted some. He presented us with a massive platter of garlic breads and cheese covered garlic breads that we hardly touched and he had added €28 to the bill for the pleasure. However a minor inconvenience which was outside of the complex on what was otherwise a fantastic 2 weeks at the Colon2 . Our rep did say that she had come across it before so just be aware so that you know what you are ordering and what it is going to cost.
Will not be going back to the Villaflor but will be going back to Colon 2, as it really is a fantastic place to stay for couples and families

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An excellent choice of apts. 1 bedroom apt was extremely spacious. 1 bedroom, lounge kitchen all separate, with a terrace or balcony.
Maid service was again excellent, very clean complex.
Previously undergone a major re-furbishment.
The front terrace cafe / bar was again superb, serving a mix of coffee, ice cream, cakes & of course most alcoholic drinks, at a very reasonable price.
Extremely well run by 2 lovely ladies, Mum & Daughter. The reception staff were very friendly & quite professional.
The apts were in the centre of most attractions the social life {Bars & restaurants were only a few paces away}.
All in all an excellent holiday was had by my wife & me.
The only complaint was the swimming pool was very cold, salt water pool, but we got used to it after a week or so.

We stayed here in August 2006 and could not fault it. The location was excellent and the apartments were spotless.
The pool area was very good and was good for younger children.

Because of its location there was always a variety of things to do either on the quieter side or something a bit more lively.
There is a large selection of places to eat and they are all within a short walk away.
For people wanting something a bit more lively "Veronicas is about a steady ten minute stroll away.
Opposite the apartments is a 24 hour convenience store which comes in handy at times.
The beach is a short distance away, across the road and down a very gentle sloping path.
I would certainly not hesitate about booking again at Colon 2, I went with my wife and 4 teenagers and they loved it.

An excellent choice of apts. 1 bedroom apt was extremely spacious. 1 bedroom, lounge kitchen all separate, with a terrace or balcony.
Maid service was again excellent, very clean complex.
Previously undergone a major re-furbishment.
The front terrace cafe / bar was again superb, serving a mix of coffee, ice cream, cakes & of course most alcoholic drinks, at a very reasonable price.
Extremely well run by 2 lovely ladies, Mum & Daughter. The reception staff were very friendly & quite professional.
The apts were in the centre of most attractions the social life {Bars & restaurants were only a few paces away}.
All in all an excellent holiday was had by my wife & me.
The only complaint was the swimming pool was very cold, salt water pool, but we got used to it after a week or so.

My husband and I have just come back from Tenerife having spent a week at the Colon II Apartments. We were very impressed by their standards of cleanliness, the maids seem to be cleaning all day and evening! We stayed in a studio apartment which was cleaned daily plus daily clean towels.
The pool was spotless and well maintained and the surrounding gardens are well cared for. The position of the Colon II is very central. There are restaurants and shops everywhere. Well worth a visit is the Safari shopping centre and the dancing fountains. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Colon II. All in all we had a very enjoyable holiday. We would definitely go back to Colon II.