Cotillo Beach Hotel

Here's the good bit - nice new hotel and the reception and cleaning staff did a great job. Having opened in August 07, the rooms were nice, new and unscuffed and it was actually quite good that the hotel was not very full as the public areas, which are well landscaped, were quiet. We have been to Fuerteventura four times now and love El Cotillo; this hotel was very well located with easy access to lovely beaches - though there is a lot of building work going on!
The food was warm and soggy, lacking in imagination and very frequently visibly recycled from previous meals. The only time they really managed to "pull out the stops" was for the Christmas Gala Dinner which was surprisingly quite good.
If you wanted an ‘all inclusive’ drink during the day and often even during the evening, in the bar (which also lacked any atmosphere) you had to call a waiter/bar staff or help yourself.
There were activities available but the mini-disco was held in the bar, the games room smelled of cat wee until we pointed it out on day 4 and the "animateur" was so full of himself he didn't have time to talk to the guests other than to tell them how wonderful he was.
I think we all recognise that it is difficult for a hotel to "find its feet" - when there are few guests it must be difficult to invest in the staff to make their stay memorable - but this hotel is seriously risking ever getting any return business - we will certainly not be going back!

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Although this hotel has its teething problems only opening in Aug this year we had a fabulous time. Hotel and rooms really good, pool area is fantastic and staff very friendly. Good choice of food in restaurant. If its the beach you want then this is the place to go, only 5 mins walk to fabulous beaches.
Only problems we encountered were drinks in hotel being served in plastic glasses, don't mind this at pool area, but should be served in proper glasses inside hotel and restaurant - had a word with hotel manager who agreed and immediately put things right.
Excellent value for money, will certainly be returning next year. Hotel suitable for families and couples looking for a quiet holiday. If its night life you're after you won't get it here.