Apartments Villa Mandi

If you are looking for a bargin, with clean, modern accomodation look no further. Me and my girlfriend were looking for a week getterway and were not dissapointed. Villa Mandi is quite new. Our appartment was not a mile away from an appartment that people would pay a few hundred grand to buy in London. More than enough space for 2, nice bathroom, probably the best accomodation I have stayed in in the Canaries (certainly for the price!).
You are a bit out of the way, but if you way up the benefits of this it makes sence. Although a good 20-30 mins walk to the nearest civilisation (no steep hills though and its good time to catch the sun when you are walking) or a few mins in a taxi (cost around 5 euro, or a little more after midnight) its so much cheaper because of that fact. If it were in the main town the price of this accomodation would be 3 times more so its worth doing. There is a free bus on a couple of times a day also to take you and bring you back from the beach. Its location is great as you have 3 options. The nearest place to walk to is actually Las Americas. But before you get worried about drunken yobs everywhere (and I was one of them not too long ago) its in the nice end of las americas, miles from the drunken youths and a place I never knew existed. Its fantastic. Just across from the 5 star hotels is a fantasic precinct with a fountain display every hour to music and a good selection of quality restaurants and places to drink (Bobbies does great cocktails). Just ask a taxi driver to drop you off at the Mediteranian resort hotel and you are right there. For about £10-15 per head you can get a fantastic meal and wine. I couldnt believe what we getting for the prices. Further on is the Cristianos resort (prob avout 30 mins walk from here or shorter taxi ride) which is more traditional. Some cheaper places to eat (some real bargins) or the nicer restaurants, again fantastic value and very good quality food. Or if you want the loud and boozy culture then ask a taxi to take you to Yates in las americas and you hit the proper night life (not for the faint hearted of you). So you can choose from 3 holidays basically, all close enough to get to on a couple of quid in a taxi, but far enough apart to keep a definite seperation.
In the day you can walk miles along the sea front right from the harbour of los cristianos to the busy beeches in las americas with plenty of places to eat or drink along the way.
Cheepest drink had was on the sea from during the day £1 a pint. Dearest was at Monkey bar in the nice area of las americas, about £6 a cocktail (one to be avoided, and they dont bring you change either!).
I will def go back and would recommend it to anyone. Excellent reception staff. Thomson reps do lots for the kids. Wouldnt recommend half board as the food served in the restaurant was typical poor quality and there is so many excellent value places to eat in the towns. Book it!

villa mandi brilliant accommodation, along way out from the centre and beaches, wouldnt suit anyone who doesnt like walking. I wouldnt advise anyone eat in there very limited choice and not of good standard.
the accommodation very clean and of high standard, a nice pool ideal for families with smaller children, a nice play area for younger children also. a supermarket is adjacent to the complex with very limited stock but is adequate for basic needs.

We stayed for 14 days at Villa Mandi. We booked 6 weeks before departure and the holiday was advertised as being a long way from the nearby resorts so we were concerned that this may be a problem.
However, we liked the location. It was a 15-25 minute walk to either Los Cristianos or Las Americas. On the hotter days the walk seemed to take longer but we enjoyed the walk and it gave us the opportunity to burn off some calories.
The hotel was clean, the staff friendly and the Thomson reps were excellent. The onsite supermarket had all we needed, fresh bread, daily papers, ice lollies etc and the restaurant and bar catered for all our needs.
There are two pools, minigolf, a children’s play area and indoor amusement arcade with approx 4 games.
We would recommend Villa Mandi. It is the best holiday we have had to date and hope to return there again in 2008.

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Just spent a week staying at Villa Mandi and we wish we had booked for 2 weeks. We didn't want to come home because the place is fantastic and the staff are very helpful and polite.
Stayed in room 226 at the front of the complex. Nice big clean apartment with loads of space and big balcony which is south facing so we got the sun all day long. Room was made up everyday and was spotless.
Breakfast 6 Euros and plenty to choose from including cereal, yoghurt, pastries etc etc.
Two swimming pools and a baby pool which is ideal for kids as it is heated. Big patio area and plenty of sunbeds.
20 min walk to Los Cristianos. Plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from and would recommend going to Miami Beach restaurant which is on the Front in Los Cristianos.
Cant wait to return next year for 2 weeks.
Mark&Angie.

My hubby and I have just returned after spending 10 nights at Villa Mandi. We have been to Los Cristianos many times but this is definitely the best accommodation we have ever had.
The complex was spotless, lovely big apartments, huge bathroom, beds and towels changed daily. All the pool area was very clean.
Although the Thomson reps had things organised daily they were encouraging but not intrusive if you did not want to join in.
15mins walk into Cristianos centre (safety bridge to get over the busy road).

Weather was hot (80degs) everyday it was a wonderful holiday. Staff were very helpful, supermarket onsite, prices were reasonable and staff polite.
I would recommend this complex to both families and couples alike - will definitely be going back.

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Just returned from Villa Mandi after a fantastic, sunny week. The hotel was lovely, the apartment very spacious and comfortable.
The room was spotless and the cleaners came 6 out of the 7 days. Can't rate cleaners highly enough, they were faultless, beds made and towels changed every day.
The grounds and surrounding areas were kept spotless too with a gardener there most mornings. It really was quite beautiful. All the local staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel shop was very useful, staff very friendly and it had everything we needed.
Very impressed with Las Americas shops and restaurants (ask taxi for Safari shopping centre). We ate here most nights and favourite restaurant was probably Harry's American Pie although lots of others to chose from. It's a good 20 minute walk or 4 to 5 minutes by taxi for around 5 Euros.
Ask the reception staff at the hotel for a taxi and one will be there within a couple of minutes. We didn't venture into the older part of town where all the bars and night clubs are so can't comment on this. We ate at Los Cristianos one night but preferred Las Americas, as we weren’t harassed as much to go into the restaurants.
Highlight of the week was probably the dolphin show at the Aqua park in Costa Adeje (Aqualand). The dolphins were amazing and well worth seeing! Entrance to Aqualand is 23.50 Euros and 16.50 Euros for kids (although we had a voucher for a free child), the dolphin show is free with 2 showings at 1pm and 3pm. Sunbeds at Aqualand were 4 Euros each and food and drink was expensive so good idea to take a picnic.
Back to the hotel, there were 2 freeform pools on different levels and 2 baby paddling pools. There were 2 parks for children to play in and a mini golf course (not free). The pools were excellent, very clean, plenty of sunbeds, tables and umbrellas.
There's a bar next to the pool and restaurant with tables inside and out (near pool). English cooked breakfast served every day, buffet style, 6 Euros for adults and 3 for children. Lunch and snacks served throughout the day (hot dogs, burgers, salads, spaghetti etc.). Evening meals, served from 6.30pm, were reasonable although we preferred the restaurants at Las Americas.
My only complaint for the whole holiday would be the Thomson staff. I can't say they were particularly brilliant, not particularly friendly, or helpful. When we were picked up by the coach to go back to the airport there were no staff there to see us on to the coach (which arrived early) and not sure everybody was there!
The evening entertainment wasn't brilliant either. My grandson didn't want to go to the kids clubs so can't comment on them although there were free sun hats and t shirts available for the kids whom I thought was good. Best Thomson member of staff would have to be 'Thomson the Dog'. I must say though that all the local staff were fantastic so ask at reception if you need anything.
To sum up, Villa Mandi is a fantastic place to stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It's the cleanest, most well maintained hotel I've stayed at. We'll definitely be returning soon. The area opposite is currently being landscaped and will only add to the beauty of the area. I should point out that there was no building work going on in the area and we were not disturbed by anything throughout the whole week.
Can't wait to go back!

Just got back from Villa Mandi and I have to say I was surprised that anyone had a bad word to say about it. The apartments are large well designed and kept very clean. The view from our balcony was absolutely fantastic and put a smile on my face every morning. We had half board and although the buffet breakfast may have contributed to my future coronary (my fault I love the full English breakfast) the food was great although after two weeks when eating dinner, you do start repeating your orders on the menu frequently so a bit more of a selection would be good.
The resort is equal distance from Los Christianos and Las Americas and it only costs 4-5 euros to get to either one in a taxi. It’s lovely and quiet and was perfect for me and my girlfriend although there are no bars or restaurants directly outside the resort so if you like just spilling out of the front door and finding a bar you will have to either walk for 25 minutes or get a taxi. That is the price you pay for not having drunken louts shouting in the street in the early hours of the morning. Was fine by me :)
The hotel staff are all very kind and everyone speaks very good English. Particularly the male receptionist who besides looking every bit the Spaniard is actually from South London.
Although it didn't matter to us the Thompson reps are always up to something with the kids and keep them well entertained. They were friendly and helpful. However Thompson really do jack up there prices for excursions charging almost double what other excursion company's charge. They will try to get you to sign up to them at the welcome meeting but are not pushy. Just don't do it and go with Direct Excursions who are half the price and just as good. We went with Thompson for our boat trip and after realising that everyone else did the same thing for cheaper we went with Direct Excursions which is a local independent and we were just as well looked after. Biggest gripe with Thompson’s this one.
I rarely go to the same place twice but feel that one day I might go back to Villa Mandi as it really was just so relaxing and friendly, not to mention in my opinion one of the most pretty apartment villas in Tenerife. I'm a photographer and my holiday snaps from around the grounds look wonderful. Choice of two pools and a very beautiful well kept garden and a mini golf course, fantastic.
Fully recommended and I hope if you go there your holiday is just as peaceful, relaxing and fun as ours was. One of the best holidays I’ve ever had and much of that down to Villa Mandi.

Me and my boyfriend took my mum away for 2 weeks. Excellent time, very clean and large rooms - couldn't find fault. Going back April 08 for 2 weeks this time with my grandson and 8 other adults Brilliant for children, reps work hard. Shop expensive stay out. Plenty going on in town if you want more, lots of good restaurants and not expensive. Get to meet lots of people around pool as lots of activities in pool with reps.

I visited Villa Mandi with Thompson between 10-24th August 2007 with my wife and 15 year old son. The complex as a whole was excellent with attentive staff and little appeared to be too much trouble for them.
We had room 314 overlooking the pool and golf course which was more than adequate, being very clean and tidy but room equipment was a little lacking and the put-up 3rd bed was not great. This was a shame as it’s claimed to be a four 4 star complex - everything was an extra or needed a deposit, i.e. TV remote, safety deposit box hire etc. Room was made-up every day even if not requested and towels changed every other day. Just one problem with the apartment was the bathroom window - virtually transparent and needed a temporary curtain as everything could be seen!
Restaurant food was fine but menu choice a little limited and the walk into either Los Cristianos or Las Americas became bit of a chore especially across the ‘no-mans-land’ outside the apartments but taxis were plentiful, reliable and cheap, all between 4 & 7 euros and on each occasion the meter was used.
Pool areas were swept and moped clean every day with pools themselves suctioned most days and water Ph testing was regular – although chlorine effect a little high most of the time.
Thompson’s welcome meeting was OK but lots of emphasis on selling their trips which were generally more expensive than if arranged otherwise. Thompson reps were good at their jobs and always turned up at scheduled times. We didn’t require use of the kids clubs but plenty of children were attending and from what I saw they all seemed happy and well entertained.
Thompson flights were good (Boeing 757-200’s) but the in flight meals definitely not worth paying £12 per head – take your own food and buy soft drinks once through check-in. Return flight left ahead of schedule but on arrival a Gatwick we waited in excess of 60 minutes for our baggage to be off-loaded due to some sort of problem with handlers not great at 1am!
Taking a balanced view I would not hesitate in recommending Villa Mandi for a good family holiday at a competitive price – it may be worth checking out costs for half board against self catering if you plan to spend most of your time on the complex.

We, 2 Adults, 4 kids (10, 9 & 2 7yr olds) stayed here for two weeks and we enjoyed it so much that we have already booked again for next year.
The accommodation was spacious and cleaned regularly, all the local staff were friendly. The meals served in the restaurant were quite good, pretty basic, but a lot better than we thought they would be having read some other reviews, with 4 young kids we weren't looking for anything to fancy.
We went into Las Americas a few times, taxis about 6 euros, walking it took about 20 mins, plenty of restaurants to choose from, and also a Spar shop which came in handy as the supermarket at the apartments was quite expensive.
The pools were clean, we mainly used the main one beside the bar which was great for the kids and most afternoons had a game of water polo for the adults, along with other entertainment.
The kids entertainment was excellent, clubs to keep them occupied during the day which all the kids wanted to go to, and discos to keep them entertained at night. The kid-zone reps were mad, and the kids loved them all, 3 evenings a week from 7-9 there was a party on at kids club, 4 euros each (well worth it for your sanity), I'm sure the kids agreed.