Apartments Villa Mandi

Just arrived back after a 2 week holiday with my partner & 2 daughters aged 16 & 12. Had a brilliant time, would have given this 10/10 but for the evening entertainment & location. The walk into Playa De Las Vistas was about a 15 minute walk to the start of a few restaurants & mini markets. The food in the restaurant was better than expected we ate there on a few occasions and did not have a bad meal. Every member of staff from reception to the cleaners were friendly, especially the bar & restaurant staff(Paulina was great)!
Apartment was cleaned every day with clean towels provided, also very impressed with the cleanliness of the pool area which was also thoroughly cleaned every day. The mini market on site had a good choice of goods but was almost double the price of the supermarket in Playa De Las Vistas, approx 5euro taxi fare. Would consider going back, but the complex is more suited for families with younger children. Loro Parque is well worth a visit; enjoyable day wth some very good shows. Booked through reception, as this was cheaper than Thomsons.
Overall, a very nice complex. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Myself partner and 2 children stayed for 2 weeks had fab time weather was great and hotel and facilities was fab, the food in the restraunt was pricey but nice evenin entertainment was good when they had something on but could have had alot more going on in evenings. kids was kept entertained for most of the holiday eg kids club and mini disco. pools are clean and looked after but BEWARE slippery tiled surface when wet. Reps was great with the kids and adults alike our room was 314 it was super as we overlooked pool and golf course and also had a roof terace, cleaners was in everyday doing what needed doing and staff was very helpful i would recomend this holiday to couples and families alike. PS FAB HOLIDAY HOT HOT HOT.

What a fabulous time we had! Spent 2 weeks here with our 2 girls, 30 months and 18 months old. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great complex, exceptionally clean! Room was good size although I agree with previous comments that the kitchen was a little small. The whole place was thoroughly cleaned every day. Good entertainment and very friendly staff.
Only negatives was location, which we were aware of. The complex is about 20 minutes walk main resorts, either LC or LA which we did quite enjoy walking most of the time and food at restaurent on the complex. Although we never ate there, we were advised not to.
Recommend - Amaretto Italian Restaurent (to the left of Compestella Beach, over the main road, near Supermacado - best Italian we have had home or abroad!
Been to Tenerife numerous times, there are better areas, but I'm not sure there would be a better complex for a family with young children!
We plan to return.

Booked on the back of a great Thomson Family Hotel in Salou last year we had mixed feelings about this place. The complex is great and the staff are brilliant (Thomson & Hotel). The bad things first;
Entertainment - Thomson must have slashed their budgets this year as the shows each night did not compare to last year. The reps said it was due to the availability of acts in Tenerife vs mainland Spain which is fair enough, but I'd say only 4 of 14 nights were something I consider of a good standard. Too much emphasis on the Thomson staff entertaining us.
Restaurant - average food and on one evening I ordered Chicken Kiev and it was served raw (and I mean raw), not once but twice. I then opted for the omlette! Luckily we were SC so didn't bother with it too much. Again I have to say the staff were brilliant (except the chef!!)
Location - not much around it, but we knew that already so no complaints
Security - no real presence of staff in the evenings on the complex, which didn't seem a problem until our neighbours got burgled (+ another apartment). Happened when they were in the apartment so advice is make sure your doors are actually locked. We woke first morning to realise ours had been closed but unlocked all night. Seems everyone we spoke to said same, so maybe someone there has a reason for leaving the doors unlocked for new arrivals (both rooms targetted for break ins were new arrivals).
Pool - If you have kids who are not 100% confdent swimmers it's a little deep for them all round. There is a tiny one for the babies though
Lot's of negatives here but just friendly notes really - overall it's great and only scores less than 10 due to the food experience and the poor entertainment. My kids have never used the Kids club before but did in Week 2 and the staff were great. Kids loved it. They also do evening parties for 3 euros each which are good value - make sure they do the chocolate party and watch what you wear when you pick them up - that's all I will say..........
Finally if you take taxis to and from the hotel prepare for massive variations in the prices you pay. To Las americas we paid anything from 4 - 9 euros depending on the driver!!

Not long returned from a two week holiday in Villa Mandi, Tenerife. My husband and I went with our two daughters, aged 13 and 2 and a half.
Apartments were absolutely spotless, cleaned every day, and you could have towel and linen changed daily as well.
Two pools - again absolutely spotless. These were cleaned every day and the poolside was disinfected every morning. We had no trouble at all getting sun beds and parasol.
The area around the pool did get a bit slippy, so worth watching if you have little children that tend to run around.
The staff could not do enough to help in reception (especially Carmen, lovely person), and we saw the reps every single day. They were always at their little office at the drop in den and happy to help out if there were any problems. Although they were a little loud at the kids club entertainment in the evening (think the mic was turned up a little too high for the size of room) - they worked extremely hard, and the children loved it. They ran a kids club, and although our children never used it, it seemed to be very popular with other families.
The only thing to let down this hotel was the quality of the food. We ate in the hotel for four nights, and after that decided to go out. The choice was quite limited and a couple of the waiters did not speak very good English, so sometimes orders were coming out wrong. We were told that the food had improved in recent years, so hopefully they will keep on working on it!!
There is a supermarket on site, but it is very expensive. If you walk twenty minutes into Los Christianos there are a few much cheaper supermarkets to be found.
On the whole we had a really fantastic holiday. Would definately recommend to anyone, and we are going to try and book up again for next year!

We went on the tuesday of half tem (end of may) for one week. it was our first time abroad with both children, aged 4 and 1. We had an absolutely brilliant time and I can't wait to return! We were hoping to go back this year but sadly finances won't strech that far so will be back next summer.
My eldest went to the kidzone 'tot's club for 2 hours 3 times during the week that we were there- it does run 6 days a week. She also joined in with the kids disco in the evening and we all stayed to watch the shows most nights. Even her little sister was up dancing with all the other children.
One thing I feel I have to mention is the oustanding service you get from the team of thomson reps - of which there were 10!!! Groovy gary mini michelle, and crazy caz the kids reps were outstanding. As were super dooper dawn, boney m and smiler sam. Best reps we every come accross on our many travels.
The apartments are a little way out but we didn't find this a problem and got a taxi, yes the cost adds up over the week but it was still cheaper than an equivalent standard hotel in the centre of the resort. it also meant come 11.30 ish at night it quietened down - I know not everyones cup of tea but what we wanted with 2 lively children. The apartments are also spotlesly clean with excellent kids play areas. Handy tip is don't buy buckets and spades or inflatables etc as soon as get there. The kids club has boxes outside full of toys that other holidaymakers have left when they go home, you can help yourselves and take the things you borrow back at the end of the day. My kids chose something different everyday and so never got bored! You can also borrow little tykes cars from there you just sign them out/in again.
All in all best holiday ever and 5* thomson, will definately return and will be sticking with the familyclub from now on, well done!!!

Had a fabulous holiday at the Villa Mandi, only negatives was the walk into Los Christianos [about 20 mins] and also no welcome pack which is a must - arrived at the apartment in the evening only to find the supermarket was closed at 8.30pm and the nearest Supermarket was 20 mins away - with a four year old child it was necessary to get the essentials. Only other negative was the food in the restaurant - not varied and expensive. However, the kids club was fabulous for both ages ['tribes' for my 9 yr old daughter] and ['tiny tots' for my son who is 4] - Groovy Gary [thomson rep] and Crazy Caz [thomson rep] responded positively to all the kids and the kids responded back! They were excellent! The pre-organised trips were reasonable and well organised - Freebird 1 which is Europes biggest catamaran was amazing [Crazy Caz escorted us to keep the kids entertained] along with Mount Teide and Lorel Park. All in all this was our first family themed holiday in a family hotel and we all had a very positive experience. The reception staff were on hand to offer advice and we hired a buggy for my son to help with the long walks into town. The supermarket was expensive but handy for the essentials which you forgot to buy. A few chinese restaurants will deliver as well which was handy after being out all day. The hotel was superb along with the maids who cleaned every day - no cockroaches to be seen!
We cannot wait to return!!!!

Villa Mandi had everything we needed. My 10 year old daughter loved it so much she cried when she had to go home. The apartment was cleaned every day, when we called reception help was with us within 10 minutes and they were always polite and friendly. The thomson reps were great. They helped make our holiday special. Would recommend this resort if you want a good family holiday. Yes, it just outside Los Cristianos but you can walk, get a free bus to the beach or there is always a taxi which can be with you in minutes!

Hi , I hope to be as constructive as possible , 1st the negatives, which I would like to have known about.......... and there are nt too many...
Most of the apartments are split level , with (steep) stairs up to the 2nd floor ...not a problem but its significantly away from the 1st bedroom ,that we didnt want the kids sleeping alone ..... great for two couples sharing , but not when the family is split up? more over the floors( and stairs ) are fantastically tiled with terracota tiles, great looking but hellishly slippy, we didnt like the idea of wet feet and kids running down the stairs.?
we also had been offered a pool view apartment - thank god we didnt! listen its a famnily orientated busy hotel and its fantastic, but do you want it 12 hours aday in your face?
sorry these are meant to be constructive ... but this is a busy hotel and the handovers seem to be early afternoon Tuesdays and Fridays .... beware its very possibly your room wont be ready for you when you arrive ... ours wasnt and reception was full of peope with the same problem, checkout at 12 noon , obviously its difficult to clean lots of rooms quickly especially to the high standard they are, but you may have to wait.
Taxis - begins to get expensive, between 5 and 8 Euros each trip twice a day x 6(&?) thats about £80 over the six days or so.....yep you can walk , but it is a treck..
ok so you maybe think that i didnt enjoy the holiday? well it was a great fantastic family hotel with two double bedrooms and two ensuite bathrooms , twin sinks, marble everywhere and 5 star views - the pictures on the net are very correct , but also done proffesionally and dont show the wasteland opposite the hotel , or the hotel next to this one...
listen we went with Portland we flew from Doncaster and we had a fantastic time
and I would certainly recommend it...
Just take note of the above and Im sure its the same everywhere but with the rubbbish Euro exchange , we found self catering expensive an average 2 beers and two childrens drinks approx ten euros and an avergae meal costing 40 to 50 euros - HARLEYS is definitely worth a visit especially during happy hour - free starters etc and also a smaller restaurant Brian runs the bar ,
STARSTRUCK ( i could nt remember the name for a minute , but the kids would as he let them watch britains got talent , whilst serving up great fish and chips and homemade steak pies - great value beer as well ( 2 euros a pint ).
We only eat once in the hotel for a buffet breakfast on the last day, very nice , 20 euros for 2 adults and two children ??? too much choice really , we wher paying approx 12-15 for a tradional breakfast in los christanos ??
Have a great time and i hope you enjoy your Holiday , would we return.,.. at the moment with the exchange 1.21 I think I would be tempted to look at a half board option or somewhere a little closer to the action.
cheers

Myself, partner and 3 children aged 2, 9 and 10 stayed at the Villa Mandi in May 2008 for a week self catering, the apartments are very spacious and clean, maids arrived every day to clean and make the beds, it is a very quiet location and you would need to walk for about 15 minutes before you would get anywhere, we took a taxi into Playa De Las Americas every night for food and it would cost around 7 euros each way, the pools are great although a bit cold, there is a little supermarket on site which is a bit exspensive and the nightly entertainment was ok, but good for the children, although I would say Thomson as a Company are not to good, as there was no one there on arrival at Tenerife airport except someone outside with a clipboard saying which bus to get on, the plane journey was ok on the way out, but everything seemed to be rushed on the way back, the plane is not very comfortable as there is not much room. The holiday itself and aprtments were Excellent but Thomson were Fair.