Apartahotel Costa Tropical (Oasis Tropical)

Very very last minute deal and for what it was it was fine. Its a very very quiet area and a lot of building still going on, but no real noise to talk of. Nice to see the aircraft so low :-) again no problem. Appartments absolutly fine but a squash if more than 2 I would reckon, I was on mt own and it was perfect really. Pool area spacious and water cold as always on the Canaries. Breakfast great value if self catering, 4.5euros and it really set you up for the day. No nightlife at all in the small resort but a nice Irish bar good for a laugh, and for once full of Irish folk :-) workers mainly but a great laugh. Overall if you want last minute blast of sunshine these are the place but be prapared to walk if you want any night/day life or use free bus or the taxis are plentiful and well priced. Big advantage is that from airport 4 euros in a taxi gets you there :-)

we got a last minute very cheap deal on this hotel my husband and i, and 2 children. hotel s/c but good value for money staff very friendly rooms very clean and spacious its about 15 min walk to caleta but the views are gorgeous chipmonks aplenty come to you for nuts near the rocks. the local bar/restaurant , tommy nutters is every bit as good as the one in caleta we went for a quiet break [as we have booked for 10 of us in august], and that is exactly what we got

Went for a very cheap 5 night break in the sun mid-December. Read the reviews beforehand so was a little apprehensive. The aparthotel is a 2 star with basic self-catering apartments, sparsely furnished. We went on a B & B basis. Breakfast was ok with the usual cold choices plus various eggs, toast etc. Lots of building work going on around the area but was still very quiet. Pool area is spacious and you can have 20 sunbeds if you want! Good points are:- Taxi from airport only 9 euros and takes 5 mins. Taxi into Caleta only 3 euros - lots of bars, restaurants and shops there & a nice beach & port. Couple of bars near the hotel and supermarket on site. Bad points, accommodation is basic - we just used it for sleeping,showering etc Area is very, very quiet - if you want a liveley hotel think again Lots of building work going on around hotel As it is cheap expect to have some potentially noisy guests

I went to Fuerteventura with my partner in search of a quiet break from a hectic work schedule and that is exactly what we got. The hotel itself would never win top prizes in most categories but for a peaceful out of season break it cannot be beaten. Physically its fine - not swanky but clean and comfortable. The staff were without exception, helpful and friendly. The location was not the best but we hired a car and got around the island fine. The cabs are plentiful and cheap. All in all we got just what we wanted from the hotel and the island and are planning to grab another out of season week in early march just before the summer's hordes arrive. There are some really good restaurants in Caleta - a Galician (North western Spanish) and an excellent up market spanish called La Barca de Piscador. We were self catering but only managed coffe, tea and breakfast but everything you wanted was in the supermarket on site (admittedly a bit pricey) or at the Spar Supermaercado in the shopping centre just past Caleta. I would not stay here in the summer but slightly out of season it is great and a bargain.

We spent one week at the Costa Tropical and enjoyed a pleasant experience. Location The hotel is just outside the resort of Caleta, which offers something for everyone (see below). Costa Tropical is within five minutes drive of the airport, but air traffic causes little disturbance. The area is quiet, but there are a couple of bars and restaurants within walking distance and a supermarket is located directly below. Caleta The main resort of Caleta is about 30 mins walk along the coast or a two/three minute taxi journey, which will cost about 2-3 Euros. The hotel will happily book a taxi is there is none in the rank outside. Caleta is a lively-ish resort with bars and restaurants of all types. If you are looking for English, there is plenty available. If, like us, you prefer fish restaurants, there is also plenty on offer. The Patio was the best restaurant that we visited, offering fresh fish and complimentary champagne and sangria with your meal. The Hotel Itself The Costa Tropical has good facilities, a large pool, with a separate children's pool behind. There is a basic bar which pumps out tunes from the 60s-80s most days. We visited in a quiet period, but in busier times there appears to be restaurants, snack bars and a pool bar available. There is also a gym available for residents. The rooms are of reasonable standard, ours was certainly comfortable enough for two. It was clean and a maid visited every day to tidy. The staff were excellent, very friendly and greet you with a smile at all hours of the day. Ask them for help, they are more than accommodating. Fuerteventura The best of the four main Canary Islands! Fuerteventura is quite a barren island inland but there are many beautiful beaches to visit. Caleta's beach is good and looks safe for children. If you venture north to Correlajo, the beaches around the sand dunes in the national park are incredible, but watch out for the wind, it is easy to get sunburnt here. If you go south, visit the beach at Sorovento near Costa Calma, it is amazing. Daily currents form long sandbanks for miles along the coast which are breath taking. Our advice would be to get out and about and explore! Car hire was cheap when we visited (£80 booked online for the week), roads are quiet and it's easy to navigate your way around. Fuerteventura is a great place for all types, couples, families etc, the locals are very appreciative of tourists, the travel industry gave the island a much needed boost and source of income, but it hasn't been overdeveloped. We would definitely return!

Arrived home from holiday today and was very happy with my choice of holiday. I went with a friend and 5 children aged between 7 and 11 and we all had a great time. After reading the reviews I was very worried but found everything to be fine. The hotel is very clean, the staff very friendly and the facilities were good. There is no need to book transfers as Its only 8 euros from the airport by taxi. We also went to town a couple of times which costs 5 euros. We took the free bus from the hotel to the beach which was always on time. It was very quiet so plenty of space around the pool and ample sunbeds. We went all inclusive and the food was good. All rooms have microwave, toaster, kettle, hob and sink and plenty of room for hanging clothes etc. The kids played football, tennis, table tennis and the hotel entertainment came around a few times a day to take the kids off to play all sorts of games where they could win a certificate which was presented in the evenings at the bar. The evening entertainment was bingo, quizzes and kareoke. It was a very relaxing holiday.

I have just returned from a weeks holiday with my 21 yr old daughter... we found the tropical fine... ok, it was quiet ,but thats what we wanted... as with any holiday itswhat you make it. it isnt for the teenagers, you can get a taxi in to town and back if you want some night life.. we may go back next year. a good cheap break all round..... nice place, lovely weather, friendly people and good hotel,. 26 april 2007

Our first visit to Fuerteventura and we looked carefully at the hotel reviews prior to booking. Costa Tropical Apartments have had a chequered history, but the more recent reviews seemed ok and it’s all inclusive at a very inexpensive price. You can actually see the hotel as the plane lands, Caleta de Fuste and the hotel are directly under its flight path and it’s only minutes or 7.50 euros from the airport, but don’t let that put you off because the planes are throttled back to land and you don’t hear them. If you check out Goggle earth you’ll see the airport is on the coast. Planes taking off fly straight out to sea, so you don’t hear them either. At the Costa Tropical the apartments are the same whether you are AI, half board or self catering so as AI guests we benefited from a fully equipped kitchenette, fridge microwave etc. We only used the kettle and fridge though, but it was nice to be able to make a cup of tea. The rooms are clones of every hotel we’ve ever stayed in, in Spain. Clean and functional, not luxury but not roughing it either. TV was supplied, but only two channels are in English. All balconies overlook the pools and have table and chairs. The staff were without exception friendly, the food was standard 3 star fare, the beer San Miguel and the spirits local brew. We only used the bar lunch time on the days we stayed around the pool and for pre dinner drinks as there is nothing there of an evening. This isn’t a complaint we specifically wanted a quiet hotel within easy reach of some nightlife because we didn’t want to try and sleep above a disco and it was perfect for us, but if you are looking for hotel based entertainment this hotel isn’t going to be for you. There is a large supermarket attached to the hotel and outside there is a taxi rank and if there isn’t a taxi already there they will call one from reception. We didn’t bother hiring a car as the taxis are so cheap, 3 euros to Caleta de Fuste or you can take the hotel bus for free, it runs from 9am every 30 mins, not sure when you catch it on the way back as we used taxis. There’s nothing in the immediate vicinity and unfortunately nowhere really to have an after dinner stroll, but as I say we wanted a quiet hotel to sleep in so we it was a compromise we didn’t mind. Most people were out during the day so sun beds where plentiful on the days we opted to laze around the pool, but there are only one or two sun shades. There is a pool bar, there weren’t really enough people to warrant having it open while we were there, but a few people asked and they opened it no problem. Pool does not have a shallow end, so is only suitable for swimmers, although there is a life guard, which seemed over kill for half a dozen people. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if the guests weren’t out numbered by the staff. Guests when we arrived were a mixture of English, Spanish and French, halfway through the week the balance shifted towards the French but guess that will alternate throughout the year, didn’t hear a German voice though. Caleta de Fuste has everything you need, lots of good restaurants and bars etc. The slant is towards the more mature traveller, i.e. the average age at the Hard rock Café is 40plus that should give you the feel of the place. It’s very understated and free of the stag parties and drunks you see at some resorts. The beach is Man made, but none the less pleasant, a couple of sun beds with wind breaker costs 9 euros. You do need the wind breaker because it always windy or was when we were there and that’s probably the only reason we won’t go back as it made sun bathing a bit of a challenge. If you don’t get the breaker positioned just right you’ll get sand blasted instead of sun tanned and after a few hours of repositioning it you’ll give up trying to read the paper and get a bit fed up with having sand in your eyes, then leave as we did. Top tip use the sun beds along the walls, they are nowhere near the sea, but they area more sheltered. We ventured into the Capital Porto De Rosario; it’s just the other side of the airport and cheap to get to in a taxi. It’s not the most attractive place and doesn’t have the small bars and shops you would normally expect; there is one large shopping mall similar to any in the UK at that’s about it, so unless you need something there it’s not a day out. Overall couldn’t fault the hotel, it was only half full so somewhat lacking in atmosphere, but also nice and quiet, you could hear a pin drop at night. There where no queues for drinks and you could ten sun beds each if you wanted them. In all honesty we don’t know how they do it for the money, they certainly weren’t understaffed nor did they cut corners on the food and drink. We would have been lucky to get two nights room only in the UK for a similar amount. Booked hotel through Travel Republic. Third time now we’ve used them and absolutely no problems. Flew with Thomas Cook and doubt we would use them again as they were totally disorganised at Gatwick. Plane was delayed 2hours purely because they couldn’t cope. Not a security scare, nothing wrong with the plane, just the time it took them to issue boarding passes. We arrived on time then spent over 3hours queuing to check our baggage, this is in March so anyone travelling in peak season has my sympathy and my advise would be to turn up 5 or 6 hours before the flight and bring a packed lunch. Or better still fly with another airline.

Went nov 8-14th thank god it was only one week the bathroom was disgusting we would not get a bath in it all stained the walls were black mould even yellow on the tiles you could scrape it off l complained to rep about out off date food,husband is disabled fought all week to get the ramped door to restaraunt opened ,,changed rooms not a lot better,how many do you try? lovely staff shame about the rest,ever known an all inclusive to run out of alcohol ,this did building noise front and back ,builder also coming in eating in the same place with filthy clothes on yuck complaint following to aitours can be contacted if you want photos to

We went on a last minute family holiday, myself, husband, 2 kids (aged 2 and 4) and brother and sister-in-law. Didn't want to spend a fortune and the costa Tropical was a fair price. We opted to stay on the all-inclusive package. Arrived at airport, straight into Taxi and only about 10 minutes away from hotel (costs about 10 Euros... so dont bother booking transfers!) Check in staff were efficient and friendly and so we were allocated our rooms immediately (managed to have 2 adjacent rooms - not suprising really as there were only about 75 other people staying at the hotel, and most of these were english, unlike some of the other reviews state). Yes, the rooms are quite basic, but you are only sleeping there! Bathrooms could do with being updated but we were luckier than the people who we stayed with as they had a lovely brown bath each night where the water was a tad rusty!........ Rooms cleaned 5 times a week, new towels 3 times a week. Weather was FANTASTIC about 30 degrees each day. Pool was pretty clean, but kids pool was a bit scanky! Bus service to beach was very reliable, although did break down twice!!!! The food, mmmmm, typical of a "budget" all inclusive really. Alot of veal and CHIPS.... they were even serving chips for breakfast every day! Cant really complain though as I must have eaten it as the scales dont lie when you get home...... The bar staff, bless em, were very friendly and OVERWORKED, one lady was covering three bars at a time for a couple of days, so did have to wait for a while to get served, however big measures so not too many trips needed! The entertainment, was a one woman show. She worked all day and was the evening entertainer as well. It was a bit poor quality but there were so few guests it wasnt worth it I suppose! The biggest complaint that we had was the FLIES, they were everywhere. You couldnt lie on your longer by the pool without being swamped by them. The supermarket sold out of fly spray..... This could be because the area round the pool was so sticky from spilt drinks that didnt get cleaned up from one day too the next. Overall, I enjoyed the holiday, if we had spent more money then we would perhaps have had a nicer room and better food in a different hotel, but cant really complain. Wouldn't go back, but wouldn't say to anyone not to go for a short break.