Reviews of Merlin Resort, Callao Salvaje, Tenerife

Booked last minute getaway due...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

On The Beach

Submitted By:

Mr P Morris

Comments:

Booked last minute getaway due to wonderful British weather so we where going with what we could get at 24 hours notice.



Arrived at Merlin in the early hours and the night security guard was most welcoming providing bottles of water for worn out travellers. The reception once open later again where most helpful and provided as much detail as we required. The resort is very very quiet so not one for people wanting lots of shopping and wild nights.



Spent a sunny and relaxing two weeks at the Merlin resort which all the local shop owners had nothing but tales of concern about the food etc under it's previous owners but we had no complaints about the food for the two weeks if you want A La Carte food in a all inclusive hotel then you need to pay a lot more than you will to stay at the merlin. The food was plentiful and a range of fish, chicken, meat, pasta or salads always available and if you did not fancy any snacks where always there to fill the gaps at the pool bar. There probably have been more choice for young kids but our six year old never missed a meal and always found something to eat.



The staff where always friendly and helpful and could not complain about anyone of them you usually find one old grump but none here. The entertainment team for the adults worked hard Ben and Hayley never give up trying to get you all involved.



There are always some negatives and those would be the lack of entertainment for the children, however the guy in charge of that was leaving on our last day and a new rep was being brought in so that could well improve. Also the evening entertainment was predominantly around a game of bingo which lasted for ever due to being announced in 7 different languages. Also the shows where a lot of advertising for tours so it was a case of here are the eagles and you can have a photo but it is 20 euros, same with the parrots and the snake shows.



Would we go here again Yes we would as it was a totally value for money holiday.

went in march with my wife and...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Select

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mr Ian Ferguson

Comments:

went in march with my wife and daughter,good food ,good entartainment,clean,

good weather.

it is half an hours bus ride to playa americas cost eur 1.5 every half hour we came back by tax at night eur 14

the town has about ten bars and restaraunts if you wish to venture out of the all enclusive.No Nightclubs but bars are open late

It does have a beach with black sand although no body goes on it(very small)

we enjoyed the hotel so much we have booked to go back in August

If you have a lap top it might be worth taking it with you as they have free wirless internet

and there is no english tv apart from news(cnn)

just returned from a brilliant...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs Ma Dyson

Comments:

just returned from a brilliant holiday at this hotel. weather hot, good views over the town and sea. hotel very clean, rooms done every day apart weekends, clean towels daily etc. food excellent, suits all tastes, staff cannot speak highly enough of them, they cannot do enough for you. Everywhere was clean and tidy, rooms very comfortable (take a kettle if AI)



The best feature of this hotel is the activities for the children of all ages which went on all day and all night, excellent entertaiment staff and a good variety of shows, every night something different



AI. excellent plenty of drinks, 10 am to 11 pm and snacks and ice creams for the kids during the day.

off site plenty of bars open till the early hours, restaurants take aways etc, good bus service and quite central for and outings.



will definately be going again, good family hotel.

well i have just returnd back...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Mr Jp James Parker

Comments:

well i have just returnd back from tenerife merlin resortand i wanna go back already missing every body, was a fab holiday with 3 greate entertainers hayley sticky and ben, there class!! and the entertainment here is like mint! i went with my little brother mum and dad and my self and we al enjoyed it so its for all ages they get everybody involved!! the place is nice the weather is mint for march there a few nice pubs round corner open til like 5am wich are sutable for couples on your own or even with ya family the whale watching was a good day out although i was sick everywhere !! and the jungle park is decent with some mint animals! i met some greate people out there and would love to be back there i had a greate time and would advise any one to this hotel ben hayley and sticky make your time worth while alone! sorry about the spelling its very late and im very tired but if you come to this hotel you will have a great time and i wud advise it too familys and the kids will love it my little brother harry keeps going on about sticky the bold man haha hes a cool dude like !! anyways im off to bed because its daft o clock, miss every one miss sticky ben hayley katie zoe jason and his girl chris amiee ryan fabien helen gemma nigel and the lost in endless good night every one !!

I have just returned from a...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs J Horsham

Comments:

I have just returned from a weeks holiday at this resort with my friend and we both enjoyed the holiday very much.The room was clean so was the bathroom we had clean towels every day plus the beds were changed half way through the week.There was a wide selection of food both hot and cold,drink was unlimited and generous.The staff all very pleasant,Sticky the entertains man very great fun also Van a very good alround entertainer,we didn't like the snakes so we stay out of the room until it was over,the birds of prey evening was very interesting.