Oasis Dunas Aparthotel, Corralejo, Canary Islands
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Set in large well maintained tropical gardens, the Oasis Dunas Aparthotel is proving to be a big hit. Apart from the excellent Direct Holidays' children's clubs there are also numerous activities for adults such as tennis, volleyball and basketball. Or if you would prefer just to watch, the bar has large screen satellite TV. In the evenings the Oasis Dunas really comes to life with a varied programme of entertainment. loading...
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Oasis Dunas Aparthotel Reviews
" Arrived 10th of may looking forward... "
Submitted By: Mr C Lambert
Arrived 10th of may looking forward to watching the kids play in the massive pools been here before and loved the pool booked in at 9pm and were told the pools were been painted there was no water in them work men we working in them when we asked how long it will take them we were told 3 weeks but we should have been told by cosmos but we had not.
The Tamorindo was no better, it was full of cockroaches and mosquitoes and bad drains. We had to put up with this for 11 days. This was another of the oasis group accommodations and the worst holiday ever.
The Tamorindo was no better, it was full of cockroaches and mosquitoes and bad drains. We had to put up with this for 11 days. This was another of the oasis group accommodations and the worst holiday ever.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" We had a good time and would go again... "
Submitted By: Miss S Green
We had a good time and would go again if we were closer to the beach!
The apartment was nice and clean and had all the essentials that you would expect from a self catering apartment. It was fully equipped for all your needs. The only bad thing was that we were on the ground floor so we could not sleep with windows open so it was extremely hot since there was no fan in the room.
The pool was also good as it was very big, but don’t go there if you want to get away from children as it is a very family orientated place.
I was pretty spoilt when I was a child as we went to the Riu hotel which is situated on the huge beach in Corralejo so this was the beach I wanted to spend all my time. We had to get a bus each day to the beach which I did not enjoy too much as my ideal place would be right by the beach as I am a total beach bum!
The beach in town which is not a very long walk was not that great and was very small so I was a bit mislead by the brochure.
We had a bit of a nightmare when we got there as we were the last in the huge queue to get checked in so when we finally got to the desk after over an hour waiting outside in the heat they could not find our names on the list!! I was a bit worried about this as they told us to wait til they could locate a room! Eeeeek! We went to the bar with our luggage and waited an hour.
I went back to see if we could get a room and they asked us to wait another hour! I then went back again and demanded a room since we had been traveling for so long and we really wanted to change our clothes and settle in since we were watching loads of people that we saw on our plane sunbathing and swimming already! We were still lugging our luggage around with us and still in our trousers and long sleeved t-shirts as it was not warm when we began traveling.
When we finally got checked in we had a great holiday regardless and there was quite a nice restaurant and bar in the complex. To get to the town this was also quite a short walk so there was lots to do for all age groups.
Got a brilliant tan, though do expect to get sandblasted on the beach! Fuerteventura is well known for strong winds which is why it is so easy to sunbathe without feeling too hot so that was great too!
Watch out though if you do go the huge beach as one half is a nudist beach so do expect to get an eye full! Don’t go to that beach if you are in anyway prude! There is also a lot of kite surfing going on there on this beach so this was great to watch too!! My boyfriend was itching to have a go but we had spent all our holiday money so maybe next time!
Overall I would go back but would try to get in the Riu hotel on the beach instead purely for the closeness of the beach!
The apartment was nice and clean and had all the essentials that you would expect from a self catering apartment. It was fully equipped for all your needs. The only bad thing was that we were on the ground floor so we could not sleep with windows open so it was extremely hot since there was no fan in the room.
The pool was also good as it was very big, but don’t go there if you want to get away from children as it is a very family orientated place.
I was pretty spoilt when I was a child as we went to the Riu hotel which is situated on the huge beach in Corralejo so this was the beach I wanted to spend all my time. We had to get a bus each day to the beach which I did not enjoy too much as my ideal place would be right by the beach as I am a total beach bum!
The beach in town which is not a very long walk was not that great and was very small so I was a bit mislead by the brochure.
We had a bit of a nightmare when we got there as we were the last in the huge queue to get checked in so when we finally got to the desk after over an hour waiting outside in the heat they could not find our names on the list!! I was a bit worried about this as they told us to wait til they could locate a room! Eeeeek! We went to the bar with our luggage and waited an hour.
I went back to see if we could get a room and they asked us to wait another hour! I then went back again and demanded a room since we had been traveling for so long and we really wanted to change our clothes and settle in since we were watching loads of people that we saw on our plane sunbathing and swimming already! We were still lugging our luggage around with us and still in our trousers and long sleeved t-shirts as it was not warm when we began traveling.
When we finally got checked in we had a great holiday regardless and there was quite a nice restaurant and bar in the complex. To get to the town this was also quite a short walk so there was lots to do for all age groups.
Got a brilliant tan, though do expect to get sandblasted on the beach! Fuerteventura is well known for strong winds which is why it is so easy to sunbathe without feeling too hot so that was great too!
Watch out though if you do go the huge beach as one half is a nudist beach so do expect to get an eye full! Don’t go to that beach if you are in anyway prude! There is also a lot of kite surfing going on there on this beach so this was great to watch too!! My boyfriend was itching to have a go but we had spent all our holiday money so maybe next time!
Overall I would go back but would try to get in the Riu hotel on the beach instead purely for the closeness of the beach!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We were lucky enough to arrive at 2pm... "
Submitted By: Mr E Grant
We were lucky enough to arrive at 2pm and still struggled to find our apartment as they are not very clearly laid out at all.
Overall impressions of the apartments were good, no real issues at all however the apartments were basic but did come with free kettle/toaster! Main downsides were the lack of air con as very humid and you cannot open the windows as people can walk past and look in (the layout is like a castle effect whereby people walk past your window to get to their apt).
Our boiler broke down at 3pm one Saturday and the engineer came within 30mins and fixed it (replaced it with a new one) so were generally happy with the repair service offered.
The bar was fine, only drawback was that they allowed kids to run riot in there and it only opened during the day if footy was on otherwise you HAD to sit by the pool to have a beer! The bar staff were great and changed the schedule for me so I could watch Super League and they can play 2 games at once both on screens larger than we have back home so very good staff.
The restaurant on site (The Tucan) is to be avoided at all costs - everyone there is called Fernando (so you cannot complain about them) and they are rude and very 'Spanish' in their attitude. If you order a steak be careful because the waiter (Fernando) makes it and you can see him stabbing it to death in the pan - as an ex chef you don't do this with any kind of steak let alone fillet steak!!!
We complained and they virtually snatched the fork from our daughters mouth and my wife pulled us out before things got bad as the waiters seemed to surround our table. It was a fiasco and very embarrassing.
Weather was great in April (4th-18th), we had maybe 3 days of rain but we all came home nicely tanned. One point to mention is the coldness at night - the entertainment is in the courtyard which is open planned (in brochure it shows like a marquee covered area - this is false) and very, very cold at night so make sure you take a jumper or something! Entertainment was fun, our daughter enjoyed it - the parrot show must be the funniest thing we have seen in a long time - guess what, one was called Fernando as well......
The main strip is 5 mins walk and you walk to the bottom (harbour) within say 15 mins. Do not be duped into buying Sony PSP from the stores they are dodgy!
Best restaurant on the island would be La Tasca - directly outside the main taxi rank on the strip - a 10 min walk down from the apts. The pizza takeaway next to the apartments is the best around too - very good and they will make whatever you want, even if not on the menu.
At La Tasca try the T-Bone steak or ribs if you like a lot of meat, I put on a stone I think!
Overall a great place - we had been for a day last year whilst in Lanzarote and decided to go for a holiday there - its well worth it.
Make sure you visit the dunes - they are great with a nudist area too if you fancy it.
Remember - the only downside for us was the Tucan restaurant - the poolside food was great value too - stick to hamburger and chips or salads for proper food!
Overall impressions of the apartments were good, no real issues at all however the apartments were basic but did come with free kettle/toaster! Main downsides were the lack of air con as very humid and you cannot open the windows as people can walk past and look in (the layout is like a castle effect whereby people walk past your window to get to their apt).
Our boiler broke down at 3pm one Saturday and the engineer came within 30mins and fixed it (replaced it with a new one) so were generally happy with the repair service offered.
The bar was fine, only drawback was that they allowed kids to run riot in there and it only opened during the day if footy was on otherwise you HAD to sit by the pool to have a beer! The bar staff were great and changed the schedule for me so I could watch Super League and they can play 2 games at once both on screens larger than we have back home so very good staff.
The restaurant on site (The Tucan) is to be avoided at all costs - everyone there is called Fernando (so you cannot complain about them) and they are rude and very 'Spanish' in their attitude. If you order a steak be careful because the waiter (Fernando) makes it and you can see him stabbing it to death in the pan - as an ex chef you don't do this with any kind of steak let alone fillet steak!!!
We complained and they virtually snatched the fork from our daughters mouth and my wife pulled us out before things got bad as the waiters seemed to surround our table. It was a fiasco and very embarrassing.
Weather was great in April (4th-18th), we had maybe 3 days of rain but we all came home nicely tanned. One point to mention is the coldness at night - the entertainment is in the courtyard which is open planned (in brochure it shows like a marquee covered area - this is false) and very, very cold at night so make sure you take a jumper or something! Entertainment was fun, our daughter enjoyed it - the parrot show must be the funniest thing we have seen in a long time - guess what, one was called Fernando as well......
The main strip is 5 mins walk and you walk to the bottom (harbour) within say 15 mins. Do not be duped into buying Sony PSP from the stores they are dodgy!
Best restaurant on the island would be La Tasca - directly outside the main taxi rank on the strip - a 10 min walk down from the apts. The pizza takeaway next to the apartments is the best around too - very good and they will make whatever you want, even if not on the menu.
At La Tasca try the T-Bone steak or ribs if you like a lot of meat, I put on a stone I think!
Overall a great place - we had been for a day last year whilst in Lanzarote and decided to go for a holiday there - its well worth it.
Make sure you visit the dunes - they are great with a nudist area too if you fancy it.
Remember - the only downside for us was the Tucan restaurant - the poolside food was great value too - stick to hamburger and chips or salads for proper food!
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We arrived at the Oasis Dunas just... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Waldron
We arrived at the Oasis Dunas just before 9.30pm. I was lucky enough to be in the first half of arrivals to check in because the on site supermarket shuts at 9.30. Some of the people behind me were unable to buy even the basics.
When we checked in we were given a small map and the receptionist drew our route to the room on it. It would have been impossible to follow even if it had been light enough to see. We wondered around for more than half an hour in the dark with our bags, suitcases and a very tired little boy before finding our apartment. The apartments are great lots of room and a nice basic kitchenette with kettle and toaster. They were lovely and clean and the maid service was very good with towels and sheets changed often.
The food on site is not very good, we ate at the Toucan twice and were disappointed both times. At the pool bar the service was very slow and the food wasn't nice at all. One of us had a chicken burger and one of us had a hamburger and we couldn't tell which was which.
We used the kiddies club a few times and that was superb. I would highly recommend it, the staff were great and my little boy loved it. Though bear in mind that some sessions were cancelled because there wasn't enough children due to the time of year.
All the Airtours staff were helpful and friendly and I would happily book with Airtours again.
I wasn't very impressed with the adult entertainment and it started too late you would also struggle to get a seat in the height of summer.
There was plenty of room around the pool due to the time of year and the pool does look stunning, however it was very, very cold. It took our breath away and was actually quite painful if you stayed in for more than 10 minutes.
The reception staff were very rude and not helpful at all. The staff in the shop weren't much better either, and the shop was very expensive.
I'm glad we went in March when it was nice and quiet, in the summer the place would struggle to accommodate everyone.
I would consider visiting the island again but I don't think I would visit Corralejo, too English and commercialised for my liking and I wouldn't want to stay at the Oasis Dumas again.
Beware off scratch card guys its all a con it isn't time share but it’s very similar.
You win a "rare" free holiday which works out not to be free at all. You've been warned.
When we checked in we were given a small map and the receptionist drew our route to the room on it. It would have been impossible to follow even if it had been light enough to see. We wondered around for more than half an hour in the dark with our bags, suitcases and a very tired little boy before finding our apartment. The apartments are great lots of room and a nice basic kitchenette with kettle and toaster. They were lovely and clean and the maid service was very good with towels and sheets changed often.
The food on site is not very good, we ate at the Toucan twice and were disappointed both times. At the pool bar the service was very slow and the food wasn't nice at all. One of us had a chicken burger and one of us had a hamburger and we couldn't tell which was which.
We used the kiddies club a few times and that was superb. I would highly recommend it, the staff were great and my little boy loved it. Though bear in mind that some sessions were cancelled because there wasn't enough children due to the time of year.
All the Airtours staff were helpful and friendly and I would happily book with Airtours again.
I wasn't very impressed with the adult entertainment and it started too late you would also struggle to get a seat in the height of summer.
There was plenty of room around the pool due to the time of year and the pool does look stunning, however it was very, very cold. It took our breath away and was actually quite painful if you stayed in for more than 10 minutes.
The reception staff were very rude and not helpful at all. The staff in the shop weren't much better either, and the shop was very expensive.
I'm glad we went in March when it was nice and quiet, in the summer the place would struggle to accommodate everyone.
I would consider visiting the island again but I don't think I would visit Corralejo, too English and commercialised for my liking and I wouldn't want to stay at the Oasis Dumas again.
Beware off scratch card guys its all a con it isn't time share but it’s very similar.
You win a "rare" free holiday which works out not to be free at all. You've been warned.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We flew to Fuerteventura with... "
Submitted By: FUE
We flew to Fuerteventura with Airtours' airline - MyTravel Airways - flights where great with good legroom, superb Crew and faultless on-time performance due to arriving 45 minutes early!
Our Resort Representative transported us swiftly to the hotel on an Orange and Blue MyTravel Coach and was very friendly and informative.
The hotel itself was stunning - the pool is the size of a lake with plenty of areas for the kids and infants to splash around and lots of space for the adults to find a quiet corner to relax.
The rooms are very nice indeed, extremely clean, large and spacious and recently refurbished. Maid Service is 5 times a week and towels are replaces 3 times a week.
The hotel is in a perfect location without it being to far out or being in a noisy area. It is close to the water park and the bowling alley is around 10 minutes walk away. The resort centre is a 5 minute stroll away where restaurants and bars can be found to suit every taste in Corralejo Town. The resort has something to entice everybody. The main beach will probably be quite crowded at peak times so why not hire a car or a bike from your Rep - we did and found it to be a very leisurely and enjoyable way to see the resort and visit the masses of empty beaches at the Dunes. If you hire a car, drive down to Jandia in the south which is supposed to have even more beautiful beaches.
There are two MyTravel Crèche Reps who are fully qualified and UK trained to look after your 0-3s and a Kids Club which runs all the way up to 16 years of age with different activities for all ages like the Escape for the older ones and the Dizzy and Shades for the younger kids which ours really enjoyed. They particularly enjoyed the Birthday Bash and it was great to have them looked after for a while, mixing with other children while we had some time to relax.
The entertainment isn't just aimed at kids but adults too - MyTravel Reps host daily quizzes, brain teasers, pool tournaments, bingo, BBQ nights and sports are shown on the huge TVs in the Bar.
Cabaret on Sunday night is amazing. They wine and dine you in a charming venue near Caleta de Fuste, have brilliant American Tribute band, a hilarious Comedian/Magician, Mini-Disco and face painting for the children and then the Reps do 'Cinderella in the Sun'. Brilliant night out where the food and drink are flowing.
We had an amazing holiday at the Oasis Dunas and I am sure you will too!
Thanks you Airtours/MyTravel for a superb holiday!
Our Resort Representative transported us swiftly to the hotel on an Orange and Blue MyTravel Coach and was very friendly and informative.
The hotel itself was stunning - the pool is the size of a lake with plenty of areas for the kids and infants to splash around and lots of space for the adults to find a quiet corner to relax.
The rooms are very nice indeed, extremely clean, large and spacious and recently refurbished. Maid Service is 5 times a week and towels are replaces 3 times a week.
The hotel is in a perfect location without it being to far out or being in a noisy area. It is close to the water park and the bowling alley is around 10 minutes walk away. The resort centre is a 5 minute stroll away where restaurants and bars can be found to suit every taste in Corralejo Town. The resort has something to entice everybody. The main beach will probably be quite crowded at peak times so why not hire a car or a bike from your Rep - we did and found it to be a very leisurely and enjoyable way to see the resort and visit the masses of empty beaches at the Dunes. If you hire a car, drive down to Jandia in the south which is supposed to have even more beautiful beaches.
There are two MyTravel Crèche Reps who are fully qualified and UK trained to look after your 0-3s and a Kids Club which runs all the way up to 16 years of age with different activities for all ages like the Escape for the older ones and the Dizzy and Shades for the younger kids which ours really enjoyed. They particularly enjoyed the Birthday Bash and it was great to have them looked after for a while, mixing with other children while we had some time to relax.
The entertainment isn't just aimed at kids but adults too - MyTravel Reps host daily quizzes, brain teasers, pool tournaments, bingo, BBQ nights and sports are shown on the huge TVs in the Bar.
Cabaret on Sunday night is amazing. They wine and dine you in a charming venue near Caleta de Fuste, have brilliant American Tribute band, a hilarious Comedian/Magician, Mini-Disco and face painting for the children and then the Reps do 'Cinderella in the Sun'. Brilliant night out where the food and drink are flowing.
We had an amazing holiday at the Oasis Dunas and I am sure you will too!
Thanks you Airtours/MyTravel for a superb holiday!
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" Really nice complex, apartments are... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Southerden
Really nice complex, apartments are basic and do have a problem with water leaking in if it rains. But the complex makes up for the negatives. The children’s reps were very professional and organised they did look like they enjoyed the job.
The only negative was the cabaret was on a bit too late it started at 10.00 which is to late for young children. Swimming pool very clean and lovely eating facilities on site especially the toucan lovely food and surroundings.
Well done Airtours for a great holiday!!!!!
The only negative was the cabaret was on a bit too late it started at 10.00 which is to late for young children. Swimming pool very clean and lovely eating facilities on site especially the toucan lovely food and surroundings.
Well done Airtours for a great holiday!!!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" My name is Chantelle I am 14 years... "
Submitted By: Miss C Bown-Green
My name is Chantelle I am 14 years old i have a brother age 11 and a sister age 7. My family and I have been to Oasis Dunas now 4 times in a row or 5th next year.
Whilst staying at Oasis Dunas we have always found the staff very plesent and always happy to help. The rooms have always been matained very nicley getting cleaned every day.
The Resturants inside the resort are a very nice place to eat serving lots of appetizing dishes. The staff in the Tucan are that friendly they even gave me my brother and sister free (non-alcoholic) cocktail which were magnificent.
The Kids clubs are very safe with their own little hut and park we have had a numerous amount of memorble times there. Every time getting your own free Kids club uniform including a hat, water bottle, dolfine bag and shorts and t-shirt.
The pools are very big with lovley scenery arond including tropical birdcages. The pools are yes salty and cold but a lovley place to dive in when your hot.
All ammenties catered for. The towns full of life with shops and plenty of resturants I would highly recommend it to any one else.
Whilst staying at Oasis Dunas we have always found the staff very plesent and always happy to help. The rooms have always been matained very nicley getting cleaned every day.
The Resturants inside the resort are a very nice place to eat serving lots of appetizing dishes. The staff in the Tucan are that friendly they even gave me my brother and sister free (non-alcoholic) cocktail which were magnificent.
The Kids clubs are very safe with their own little hut and park we have had a numerous amount of memorble times there. Every time getting your own free Kids club uniform including a hat, water bottle, dolfine bag and shorts and t-shirt.
The pools are very big with lovley scenery arond including tropical birdcages. The pools are yes salty and cold but a lovley place to dive in when your hot.
All ammenties catered for. The towns full of life with shops and plenty of resturants I would highly recommend it to any one else.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We found Oasis Dunas in Corralejo... "
Submitted By: Miss L smart
We found Oasis Dunas in Corralejo Fuerteventura a fantastic place to have a holiday, the staff were mostly friendly, there is a great restaurant on site called 'tucan' which made mostly Italian food but also Spanish dishes.
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The 2 sal*****er pools took a bit to get used to as the water tasted saltier than the sea and also stung your eyes worse that chlorine. Other than that the resort was kept very clean. On leaving day we were met by about twenty plus maids mopping the seating area in front of the stage which was quite a site! Towels were changed every second day. Beds made and floor swept every day.
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Very helpful reception staff, we had 5 children with us and they loved looking at the bird cages dotted about the complex, especially the resident chicken who had baby chicks. The chicken was also let out to wander round the complex which my 2 year daughter loved first thing in the morning looking out over the balcony and seeing it! There was no sign of the cockerel and heard nothing. All in all brilliant place to have a holiday. We will definitely be going back. <br>
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The 2 sal*****er pools took a bit to get used to as the water tasted saltier than the sea and also stung your eyes worse that chlorine. Other than that the resort was kept very clean. On leaving day we were met by about twenty plus maids mopping the seating area in front of the stage which was quite a site! Towels were changed every second day. Beds made and floor swept every day.
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Very helpful reception staff, we had 5 children with us and they loved looking at the bird cages dotted about the complex, especially the resident chicken who had baby chicks. The chicken was also let out to wander round the complex which my 2 year daughter loved first thing in the morning looking out over the balcony and seeing it! There was no sign of the cockerel and heard nothing. All in all brilliant place to have a holiday. We will definitely be going back. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" My mother and I took my 2 children... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Dyson
My mother and I took my 2 children aged 14 and 8 to Oasis Dunas for October half term, as a second holiday.
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We don’t usually take this type of holiday but were very pleasantly surprised!
The accommodation was immaculately clean and well maintained, even at the end of the season. Ask for a first floor apartment - the balconies are great and very private!
A maid came in every day to clean and make the beds. There was plenty of hot water and the kitchen facilities were adequate, since we only had breakfast in the apartment.
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The onsite supermarket was fine in a corner shop way, with lovely bread and many English brands if you wanted them. We sent the kids for fresh rolls every morning at 8.30am and they came back still warm from the bakery.
The site was extremely well lit and safe at night, and again immaculately clean.
The pool is salt water so take your goggles! Other than that it is Huge, with three areas of differing depths - check it out on your first day so that you can get sunbeds next to the part of the pool which is the right depth for your children.
We went with Airtours and so the 8 year old was in their sharks club for two hours a day, which was BLISS. He loved it and made loads of mates to play with later in the day by the pool.
Our 14 year old girl had lots of people her own age to meet up with and get to know, and lots of cute guys, so she was very happy indeed.
Airtours organise water polo etc during the day but absolutely no pressure to join in.
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We had lunch at the poolside bar every day, very reasonable for snack type things like pizza and toasted sandwiches. Then we went into town in the evenings to eat. The first night we went to the Toucan on site restaurant, which was a huge mistake, indifferent food, and shocking service. Never again!
The Rock Planet restaurant was great fun, live bands on from 9pm, which had the kids, mesmerised, best restaurant was Poco Loco by a long way, and we went twice. Service excellent, food lovely, and very reasonable in a TGI sort of way.
We also ate at Santander on the harbour side, overlooking the sea. Very nice, more expensive but worth it once.
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Every restaurant was excellent with the children, all catered for them with menus etc, and they were made a fuss of everywhere.
We only went to the beach twice because we couldn’t drag the kids away from the pool, the nearest beach was lovely, with friendly sunbed sellers, lovely sand, a cafe close by, and a gently shelving sea.
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Oh, and it was warm. Every day started cloudy and by 9am the sun came out and the average temperature at the end of October was 70 degrees every day. It rained once in the night. You needed a cardigan when staying out to dinner as by 10pm it was cool. In fact the week we were there the weather was like a perfect hot English summer, the sort you remember from your childhood.
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The holiday was a huge success, and we have already booked to go to the same place, same time next year. Strongly recommend it, especially out of the high season.
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We don’t usually take this type of holiday but were very pleasantly surprised!
The accommodation was immaculately clean and well maintained, even at the end of the season. Ask for a first floor apartment - the balconies are great and very private!
A maid came in every day to clean and make the beds. There was plenty of hot water and the kitchen facilities were adequate, since we only had breakfast in the apartment.
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The onsite supermarket was fine in a corner shop way, with lovely bread and many English brands if you wanted them. We sent the kids for fresh rolls every morning at 8.30am and they came back still warm from the bakery.
The site was extremely well lit and safe at night, and again immaculately clean.
The pool is salt water so take your goggles! Other than that it is Huge, with three areas of differing depths - check it out on your first day so that you can get sunbeds next to the part of the pool which is the right depth for your children.
We went with Airtours and so the 8 year old was in their sharks club for two hours a day, which was BLISS. He loved it and made loads of mates to play with later in the day by the pool.
Our 14 year old girl had lots of people her own age to meet up with and get to know, and lots of cute guys, so she was very happy indeed.
Airtours organise water polo etc during the day but absolutely no pressure to join in.
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We had lunch at the poolside bar every day, very reasonable for snack type things like pizza and toasted sandwiches. Then we went into town in the evenings to eat. The first night we went to the Toucan on site restaurant, which was a huge mistake, indifferent food, and shocking service. Never again!
The Rock Planet restaurant was great fun, live bands on from 9pm, which had the kids, mesmerised, best restaurant was Poco Loco by a long way, and we went twice. Service excellent, food lovely, and very reasonable in a TGI sort of way.
We also ate at Santander on the harbour side, overlooking the sea. Very nice, more expensive but worth it once.
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Every restaurant was excellent with the children, all catered for them with menus etc, and they were made a fuss of everywhere.
We only went to the beach twice because we couldn’t drag the kids away from the pool, the nearest beach was lovely, with friendly sunbed sellers, lovely sand, a cafe close by, and a gently shelving sea.
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Oh, and it was warm. Every day started cloudy and by 9am the sun came out and the average temperature at the end of October was 70 degrees every day. It rained once in the night. You needed a cardigan when staying out to dinner as by 10pm it was cool. In fact the week we were there the weather was like a perfect hot English summer, the sort you remember from your childhood.
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The holiday was a huge success, and we have already booked to go to the same place, same time next year. Strongly recommend it, especially out of the high season.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" Good holiday plenty of good food,... "
Submitted By: Miss C Mason
Good holiday plenty of good food, apartments were bright and clean and offered good self-catering facilities. Large complex with two large salt water pools, although one was shut during the second week for repairs. Nice poolside bar with good range of light meals.
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Lots of building work going on outside the complex but this did not affect us .Didn’t think much of the town beach, very rocky although the sand dunes beaches were really nice( Be prepared for nudists further along the beach, kids thought it was really funny).would return to oasis duna but not for a few years when the resort will be a little more developed.
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Lots of building work going on outside the complex but this did not affect us .Didn’t think much of the town beach, very rocky although the sand dunes beaches were really nice( Be prepared for nudists further along the beach, kids thought it was really funny).would return to oasis duna but not for a few years when the resort will be a little more developed.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" A very pleasant stay at Oasis Duna.... "
Submitted By: Miss S Sims
A very pleasant stay at Oasis Duna.
The rooms were clean and a few minor problems we did have, once reported to reception were dealt with within half an hour.
The resort was very clean and well maintained.
Big well maintained pool (salt water-was a bit of a shock on the eyes initially, but we soon got used to it).
The bar staff came across as quite abrasive to start with, but a little bit of understanding for them; they worked incredibly hard to serve everyone quickly, in that heat, with little English spoken, it must be a hell of a job!
We didn’t eat on site, we found too many fantastic restaurants in the town, our favourite being a little Tapas bar (Guapo) under the Dubliner Pub. Good food to be had in the harbour too. Waikiki Bar served us frozen mussels- beware!
The airtours evening entertainment on site was predictable it was typical family Butlins, our kids enjoyed it.
Shops in town were disappointing- lot of tack.
We had a lovely time here, but not that fantastic that we want to go back next year.
Ideal for young families that want to take a break from the rat race for a week or two.
The rooms were clean and a few minor problems we did have, once reported to reception were dealt with within half an hour.
The resort was very clean and well maintained.
Big well maintained pool (salt water-was a bit of a shock on the eyes initially, but we soon got used to it).
The bar staff came across as quite abrasive to start with, but a little bit of understanding for them; they worked incredibly hard to serve everyone quickly, in that heat, with little English spoken, it must be a hell of a job!
We didn’t eat on site, we found too many fantastic restaurants in the town, our favourite being a little Tapas bar (Guapo) under the Dubliner Pub. Good food to be had in the harbour too. Waikiki Bar served us frozen mussels- beware!
The airtours evening entertainment on site was predictable it was typical family Butlins, our kids enjoyed it.
Shops in town were disappointing- lot of tack.
We had a lovely time here, but not that fantastic that we want to go back next year.
Ideal for young families that want to take a break from the rat race for a week or two.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
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We found the accommodation comfortable and the pools were fantastic.
During our stay there was a fire which resulted in the Tucan restaurant being burnt to the ground. We never ate in the restaurant so didn’t miss it only a few of the apartments were effected.
On arrival we asked to upgrade from a 1 to a 2 bedroom apartment. This was at a cost of 20 euros a day, worth every penny and considerably cheaper than booking through the tour operator.
A good complex with lots of entertainment.