Barcelo Varadero Hotel

1 reader found this review helpful

Sorry folks we have just got back from one of the worst holidays ever
the bedroom was like a cell two single beds and small sheets
no room ?
the bathroom clean but very old an in need of a make over
tiles and all woodwork need replacing
kitchen old two ring electric hob from the 70s oven we never used
work top was old white melamine and had been painted in white gloss about 4 years ago
lounge well what can i say furniture filthy the material was filthy curtains shabby nothing like the photos
Sorry but this is what it is like don't go
The good things the entertainment was o.k the staff where friendly and helpful but please take my advise
DON'T GO

9 readers found this review helpful

We booked our weeks holiday late and picked the Barcelo as we had stayed in one before, with first class service. The hotel communal areas are well kept and very clean as are the pool areas. We had a room on the top floor in D block and we found it adequate as we did not anticipate staying in it for long. It was in need of a refurb as we noticed that the bottom of the door frames and doors were in need of a coat of paint. However, the room was again, very clean with a nice balcony. The only negative thing about the room was that the air conditioning unit was far away from the bedroom and it was unbearably hot at night. The sheets were put directly on to the mattress and as soon as you turned over they would move with you. Fitted sheets would be more comfortable. For security purposes we didn't feel safe opening the window - so had several sleepless nights. We did hear the cockerel and a turkey every morning but this was not a problem for us.
We had a TV which had programmes in several languages but unfortunately not in English. Our rep tried to rectify this but was told it was to do with the sat dish and that some rooms did not receive English channels, ours being one of them. As we were in the minority it would have been nice to have been put in a room with Sky News!
The food was reasonable with a few choices, although I had the salads most of the time. There was plenty of it and if you wanted to be a pig you could! We weren't so happy about the drinks as it was all self service. Not so bad in the restaurant and pool bar but at night it would have been nicer to have been waited on. My husband tried twice to get me a cocktail,( which he had to pay for as it was not local drink) and each time he was told it was too late and given a free juice with alcohol and a straw!! We never did find out what this meant! Other people seemed to have 'proper' cocktails. Anyway it was all a bit of a free for all in the evening, which was a shame. On the plus side there was virtually any drink you could imagine on the bar, even the coffee, chocolate etc was rhere from a machine.
We walked to the beach on 3 days and found that it was the best beach on the island and very clean. However, the tide is very strong - not for the fainthearted! It was funny seeing people coming out of the sea looking like an old fashioned coleman. It is hilly in this area but if you take it easy it shouldn't be a problem. We walked to Los Gigantes one day which was a pleasant walk with good views of the area. A bus to Los Christianos etc cost under 8 Euros each, each way but be warned it takes about an hour and a half as it calls at all the villages and resorts along the way. On the rep's recommendation we took a half day trip to Teide rather than a full day excursion. She warned us that because we were so far away from the main areas we would be picked up at 7.15am before going on to the other resorts. She was right it took nearly 2 hours before the trip got underway and we didn't stop till 11.30 at the cable car station. We got back at 2.00pm which was a long half day, but also worth it to see Teide up close.
On the whole we enjoyed our week but preferred our stay in the Barcelo Lanzarote, which was a 4* and miles better for food and service. I don't think we would return to this Hotel or this area of Tenerife.

1 reader found this review helpful

We reached the airport and got into a cab that went round the houses. Following that, we were transferred into a minibus with no explanation. We thought we were being abducted. Upon arrival at the hotel we were greeted with a grunt. Breakfast at the hotel was very peculiar. There was a variety of gruel and sludge. we had to take the ceramic plate off the toilet to flush the chain. The hotels pools were really nice and the area was very clean. It is worth going to Loro park to see the Orca show. The chimps are funny! The hotel entertainment was strange to say the least. I wondered what the purpose of it was. Despite the minor criticisms, we had a very enjoyable holiday and I would recommend it to couples and families. There is not much to offer for single people looking for shananigans. However, there are plenty of chicks sunbathing with their baps out. Remember the sunglasses though fellas so that you can have a goosey gander without detection!

3 readers found this review helpful

The place is absoloutely brilliant and i would recomend it to anyone. i'm a teenager and i went all inclusive and the food and drinks that were provided throughout the whole day was excellent. the staff were really helpful as i don't speak any spanish and they were all really nice. we had a great room in block c with a view looking down on two of the pools and the mountains in the distance which was magnificent. the rooms were reall cosy and comfy. what i enjoyed the most was the entertainment throughout the day, there were a variety of activities provided throughput the whole day and in the evenings there was a mini-disco and different shows on everynight, (my compliments to Alex, Justin, Marianne and Lauranne who were the entertainment staff, you were fab!) i would definately come back again!

2 readers found this review helpful

Good hotel,loved the food and the staff are great. The single beds were the only negative part to our week. It is a fantastic holiday for families.

2 readers found this review helpful

FANTASTIC! great For the money we will be going back this year. good holiday.the maids came nearly everyday apart from wednesday and sundays but they do need a break they clean up and even leave mints everywhere as a gift! freindly staff aswell no problems. I will be going back we loved it the only down side is on a night because most shows was in german but we played cards and after a busy day it was nice. They is a open bar which opens at 10am and closes at 11pm. u chould walk up anytime and pull ur slef any drink u can think of. IF UR THINKING OF GOING I WHOULD!!!!!!!

1 reader found this review helpful

the hotel itself was very good the apartments were very spacious and very clean,maid service was every day apart from a wednesday and sunday clean sheets and towels on every visit. the only downfall was there were 2 single beds pushed together instead of a double which proved a bit of a pain .the staff were very friendly and helpful.we had a problem with our patio doors which kept getting jammed it was fixed within minuits of it being reported which we thought was excellent.the weather was very hot ,plenty of sunbeds for every one ,the pools could have been cleaned a little more often as only done once on our week stay.resturant was very clean food was ok but nothing for childrens tastes at all,plenty of drinks all day and evening for all inclusive guests.
entertainment was ok although the childrens entertainment was aimed at german guests only my children felt very left out!approx 95 % of the hotel guests were of german origin and we did feel a little intimidated as none of this was mentioned when we booked our holiday.the surrounding areas were quite poor very hilly and hardly any shops,or places we were able to go suitable for chidren.although there was a taxi office directly opposite the hotel which was good.overall we did enjoy but wouldnt recommend it to british people with children .

Basic accommodation but value for money
Good position for local amenities,transport and walks
Did not eat in the hotel but others satisfied
Good efforts from the staff to entertain during the day
One of the hotplates kept tripping the fuse, despite efforts to fix the problem,not good for S/C
TV poor for English Speakers SKY news only worked for 4 Days in 20 days supposedly an antenna problem.

Fantastic value for money,.great service, very friendly. Best supply of drinks on an all inclusive I have seen.
Great big apartments, entertainment great -could hardly notice - all very tranquil and relaxed, if you didn’t want to join in there was no pressure. Kids entertainment very separate so no noise from that either.
Food was fantastic selection and again all the staff very attentive and lovely outside eating area.
Only bit of advice was take earplugs as there is a noisy cockerel if you are in block D but not a problem!
Really had a fantastic holiday and hope they keep up the good work as would definitely go back.

1 reader found this review helpful

First impression of complex with swimming pools – amazing. Lots of pools spread within complex, with plenty of tropical greenery, ideal for photos. What we liked was the tranquil music which was played around the pool every day, was relaxation music, which was very relaxing.
Maintenance in the pool, and around was kept spotless, even if a few leaves had blown in the night before. 9/10.
Plenty of sunbeds to choose from didn’t need to reserve any with towels.
We were outnumbered by other European languages in the complex, but were welcomed by the hotel staff that could speak English, and were made to feel welcome. By other Europeans, who talked to us very friendly atmosphere. 9/10.
Accommodation was very basic, but cleaned most days. 6/10.
All inclusive food, restaurant food was average, found food a bit bland at times, missing a few flavours compared to other all inclusive that we have encountered in Majorca. 5/10.
Drinks at bar no problem, they have local beers on tap, sangria, and you can help yourself to gin, rum, brandy whisky’s etc bottles are left on the bar - self service.
There are bottles of ice cold water in fridges you can help yourself too, to take back to accommodation at the bar at pool area.7/10.
Walked to Los Gigants some days, got a titsa bus back for three of us .3 Euros 75 cents.
Be warned that to get a taxi from the airport is £54.00 each way. We paid £16 each though tour operator.