Paradisus by Melia Fuerteventura

"So this hotel is basically in the middle of nowhere, 1 hour transfer from the airport in a taxi, costing 100euro and is amazing. We went as a family of 3 for new year, our son being 11. We were in room 827, which is a sea view over looking the lagoon. We upgraded to a sea view room on arrival. Rooms were plenty big enough, TV, fridge which is restocked everyday and a safe. The bed was massive and so comfy. Lots of hanging space, maybe just needs a few more hangers. Room has the best shower I’ve ever had in a hotel. Towels changed everyday. Room was super clean, cleaners were fantastic. Lovely big balcony with two deck chairs. Hotel is right on the beach and it’s huge! Lots of wind surfers and kite surfers. Great to see. Food. Food at the buffet style restaurant…. Wow! Absolutely beautiful and there was everything! Meats, fish, cheese, veg, salad, sushi, hot dogs, burgers, stir-fry the list goes on….. Puddings were insane, never seen so many! We ate one day at Kanna for lunch, not sure what was happening and I’m not sure the staff did! Ordered 3 starters and 3 mains ! 2 starters came out, then someone came to take our order again, few minutes later our starters arrived again…. Then two mains came out and one starter by the time the two meals were finished the third dish came out! Food very nice but service was poor! Pool area. Staff by the pools very nice, lifeguard at each pool. The lake pool was lovely and big. Plenty of room between sun beds, small pool for children was slightly heated with two tiny slides and there was another pool with two bigger slides. Reception - on arrival we were greeted by a very friendly lady called Danielle. All staff we have had encounted were really nice, can’t fault them. On our last full day we took a trip to Morro Jable which is 20 minutes south of the hotel, 35 euro in a taxi. Great place, loads of shops, bars, restaurants, even a race of that’s your thing. The beach was stunning and stretched for miles and miles. Definitely worth a trip."

"Excellent location but far from 5 stars hotel No attention paid to details The Reserve suite ocean front had a disappointing view (opposite to lagoon) and a permanent noise fron an air conditioning unit After 4 days we received another suite ( smaller but a great view) with a terrace floor not refurbished"

"In our view this hotels location is fantastic and very relaxing. Our room was perfect with a great view and very quiet. The shower and room service were brilliant. The location of the main pool is perfect and great to swim. The trip to the volcano was really enjoyable. The Yoga Pilates classes by Giuila and other staff were probably the best my wife has ever had with so much energy. The Shack is a great place to sit and the staff worked so hard with a big smile. The Italian restaurant was a bit disappointing as it’s just the same as the main restaurant ( not in any form looking like an Italian restaurant) with a very limited Italian menu. The Mitchilin restaurant was ok and again limited menu. And we avoided the fish restaurant due to its menu. A bit frustrating initially were the Circle reps trying to get you to sign up to the Melia brand (was even tackled at breakfast!!). Overly friendly then when realised it was a No totally ignored! The range of food in the main hall was exceptional however at breakfast the fried and scramble eggs were cold, and similar during the evening meal. The table service for the wine did not really work, a bit hit and miss with the staff, and was far better how it used to be - self service like the food is! In terms of being a luxurious 5 star hotel maybe time will tell but to us it’s just a refurbished 4 star hotel with some good and bad changes (the prison wall enclosure for the Reserve guests is definitely not for us)."