Hotels near Tourist Island, El Cotillo

Just back after spending 10 days here and glad to be back. When we arrived we were booked in and told where our room was and that there would be food available from 10pm. The food was only cold because it was late but it was sufficient and we then had a few drinks. In the morning we heard banging and looked out of our window and noticed there was building work being done on the hotel that we were unaware of. This work was going on every week day and one of the bar staff told us that is would be going on until December, so if you are intending to go just be aware of this. The restaurant is downstairs and the food is not bad but the temperature is a bit hit or miss and the pool bar food is basic but hot. The bars serve premium drinks and some of the bar staff give very large measures so if you are not a big drinker just watch this. The hotel is a bit run down in places and a bit scruffy but some of the staff are very good and very friendly. This was our first visit to fuerteventura and found it a bit rundown with abandoned resorts around and is not nearly as nice as it’s neighbours.

We stayed here in August of this year and had an absolutely fabulous time. The rooms are spacious and very clean. Yes the beds and quite hard, but surely that’s personal preference? The food was your standard all inclusive fair, which could get repetitive, but I find that everywhere. The staff were always very friendly, especially the entertainment team. We did have to get up early to put towels on sun loungers, but this is because we wanted pool side beds to watch our girls. We loved it so much that we have just booked to go back May of next year! Count down is ON!

From the moment arriving at the reception at Playa Park Zensation where the staff were very welcoming and friendly I could tell it was going to be a fantastic stay. We arrived before our room was ready however the friendly receptionist put our bags in a room and gave us our wristbands so we could start our holiday. Walking out to the main area we were greeted by Gino and Milen putting on activities for guests which we got involved in straight away and were made to feel welcome not just by them but fellow guests as well. When our room was ready the receptionist called our phone to let us know so didn't keep going to check which was great. The drink options were really good with alot of premium drinks included in the package. The bar and restaurant staff were 5 star giving exceptional service and always with a smile. The rooms were fantastic which were cleaned each day to a high standard. We stayed in the Zensation block which led to the infinity pool upstairs and the spa down stairs. The Spa was really nice and relaxing and the spa staff were very friendly as well. Food was exceptional the whole week with plenty of choice to suit everyone. The a la carte restaurant was very nice with table service and was a nice change from the restaurant which we enjoyed on two of the nights. My steak was cooked to perfection. Entertainment was fantastic with Milen and Gino doing games in the morning and then quiz and bingo in the evening. The evening entertainment which was varied with entertainment by the poolside followed by a act inside later in the evening. It was sad to be leaving and have already said will be going back next year as it was exceptional. There is so much more I could write as this hotel deserves all the credit it receives. We also found a great sports bar 5 mins from the hotel who showed a variety of matches and hosted a great bingo afternoon on Tuesday.

My girlfriend and I have just booked again for March 2025 after such a fantastic stay earlier on this year. After arriving early evening we checked in and headed straight to the onsite bar which had a great ambience and reasonably priced drinks. Strongly recommend visiting, especially on karaoke night. What a hoot! We then headed up to our one bedroom apartment which was very clean, bright and spacious. We were over the moon. Next morning we headed for the pool and managed to secure two sunbeds in a lovely spot quite close to the pool bar. After sunning ourselves for a while we visited the onsite supermarket for the essentials. Fantastic addition to the apartments as we expected it to be expensive but that certainly wasn’t the case. Thoroughly enjoyable stay and we must mention the restaurant above the reception. Staff very attentive and the food was second to none. We both chose pork in blue cheese sauce and both of us agreed it was the best meal of our week long holiday. Don’t be put off by the lower price tag. We can’t wait to return next year and are counting down the days.

The superior bungalow was well equipped and a good size.and had been recently refurbished My only comments are 1) it is annoying to have to pay extra for air con and the safe key, why not just include it in the price. 2) the standard of cleaning is not up to scratch, on the surface it looks ok but I don't think the floors were mopped during our entire 2 week stay. 3) the linen on the beds was not the newest and he had a sheet with a hole in it and one with a stain and in addition they were not changed as often as stated in the handbook.

We had a few issues with the villa on arrival. One off the doors wouldn't close or lock properly and maintenance weren't able to fix. I was told no other villas available just a larger bungalow at extra cost. I was also told they could do nothing until the following day and expected us to stay in a villa with a door which wouldn't lock or close properly. I was obviously not going to accept that and fortunately they managed to get the door to lock from the inside until it was fixed the following day. The shower flooded on our arrival and maintenance had to unblock the drain. The design of the on suite shower is a joke. The basin isn't deep enough and water escapes and makes the bathroom soaking wet. The outside light bulb had gone and I was not given the safe card at reception when I checked. Just annoying when you just arrive with the family and want to relax. We waited in Baileys Bar for hrs until they finally gave us the keys after 4PM. We had lunch at Baileys, they only gave us the expensive menu and did not make us aware off the lunch time menu which we only discovered later on. Even after I mentioned this to the owner ”Bailey” it happened again. My kids preferred the lunch time offerings and it was a lot cheaper. It was a shame as otherwise Baileys is an ok place to drink and eat. The pools were ok but need maintenance, tiles falling off. the whole place needs a make over. We had a car and I am glad we did, I used the larger Hippo supermarket in Playa Blanca which was fine for the essentials. The smaller Hippo Express were more expensive. We liked Playa Blanca, lots off restaurants. We esp liked it a around the Rubicon Marina and surrounding area. Some nice Tapas restaurants. The weather was random, cloudy in the mornings and sunny in the afternoons, also it could get v windy which was annoying. There was no option for late checkout or early check in, even after asking weeks in adv. Strange as a lot off villas were empty. Would we go again to JDS? Maybe once its been done up.