Bakour Fuerteventura La Pared

"I booked a room online and emailed the hotel to ask whether the decision about dinner had to be made at the time of booking or if it could be arranged later at check-in. I was informed that it could be decided at check-in. However, when I arrived at the hotel, it turned out that dinner cost three times more than the online price. The staff member did not see anything unusual about this situation. I do not recommend this hotel, as the staff misleads guests by saying one thing and doing another."

"I was deeply unimpressed by the canteen-style evening meal I had here. It was honestly the worst one I had on my trip to the island. What insipid drivel (tasteless meat, inedible vegetables and tinned fruit) and a waste of my hard-earned cash. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE FOOD HERE. I found one of the bar staff (a young man with dark hair) to be very surly and not suited for customer service. He never smiled or asked which drink I would like, just grunted 'Beer' like I was a nuisance. What a welcome. While the reception staff were very helpful, this was the fly in the ointment which spoilt everything. The location of this hotel is also very isolated with next to nothing to do – just a café opposite, apparently a restaurant down the road which I didn't see open, and little entertainment. Stay on the south of the peninsula where there is far more to do! It would also be better to provide guests with washing up liquid and a tea towel. Please! This is basic. I know you will say there's a corner shop to buy them, but it comes across as mean not to include these essentials. To be honest I found your hotel to be a big let-down. Maybe just turn it into a monkey sanctuary and leave the cats to roam as they please."

"The turquoise pool and shiny foyer floor soon proved to be superficial. After the pixie dust settles, a dark place surfaces into view. Having to swipe a card to walk through locked gates throughout the grounds is like being in prison. Moreover, the kitchens lack some very basic necessities like washing up liquid and dishcloths, and there are also whole cupboards missing from the wall. Would it also really be asking that much to put some nice pictures up on the walls? That being said, the diabolical food is the vilest offender here – I literally couldn’t stomach some of the “Mexican” rubbish. It was bland, foul tasting or both at once, certainly not worth hanging round for after dark. Can I also add that there is nothing – apart from watching the sunset and waves – to do in this town with its potholed roads and end-of-earth vibes? A miserable experience which I shan’t be repeating. Oh and some of the staff are so rude (eg the one with tattoos and earring at the bar). Some staff are admittedly pleasant, but it only takes one…"