Riu Palace Calypso

"Stayed at the RIU Calypso from 26/3 to 9/4 having previously stayed there in March 2022. We were just as happy with our second stay as we were with our first stay. The location is great: on a stunning yellow-sand beach which goes on for miles, an easy walk into both Morro Jable and Jandia along the coastal path, some decent shops to mooch around. There are plenty of sun beds and brollies about 10 minutes walk towards Jandia. We paid 15€ for two beds and a brolly. All the public areas of the hotel were always clean and tidy. The pool, pool area and gardens are well maintained. Staff are friendly, helpful and hard working. Check-in and check-out were easy. Food at both breakfast and evening meal was always plentiful, well presented and well prepared. Lots of freshly cooked fish at evening meal. On our first visit we asked for a high floor and got room 1220, which is about as high as you can get and was overlooking the pool and beach. This time we asked for a high floor and got room 704. This room looks across the hotel’s gardens and small car park to the beach and Morro Jable town. We were more than happy with the location and standard of the room. Entertainment. Overall we enjoyed the evening entertainment, though as someone else mentioned it is a bit ‘Eurovision’ and some was clearly geared to the German guests, but to be fair there are way more of them at this hotel than other nationalities. As another reviewer noted, the hotel is closing in June for several months of refurbishment. Not sure what is being done, but the lifts need attention, as the lift from reception (3rd floor) was having an ‘episode’ while we were there and was out of action for several days. Would we go back? Definitely."

"We have just returned from a week's holiday to the Calypso. Check in was quick and efficient with a welcome glass of fizz. Our room on the eighth floor was spotless (as was everywhere else in the hotel), spacious with loads of storage space. When we went out to the (huge) balcony we couldn't believe the view. Wow! The hotel is on a promenade with steps down to the most gorgeous beach. It stretches for miles and is so unspoilt. I miss our morning strolls. We knew this was a mainly German hotel. It wasn't a problem for us, most of them were friendly and polite. There were plenty of sun beds at the pool although, as usual, some were reserved early. We enjoyed the food. There was a large choice at breakfast and dinner. We never had a bad meal. The staff are all friendly and work so hard. We only saw the entertainment a couple of nights. I agree with an earlier reviewer who said it was a bit 'Eurovision'. It was fun though and everyone seemed to enjoy it! There are a few bars and restaurants in Morro Jable. It was busy during the day but quiet at night. Some nights we walked to Jandia, about 10-15 minutes away. It was busier with designer shops and a few bars. We had a lovely, relaxing holiday and would love to return, especially to see the hotel after the refurb."

"Our 5th visit; we enjoyed it so much that we’ve booked again later this year. Since my review last March, I would note the following improvements:- * Both lifts worked throughout * New pillows, much more comfortable * No safe charge - oversight? * The hotel is currently due to close between 16/06/25 - 31/10/25 for a major refurb The main selling points remain:- * The staff * Location - cross the promenade & you’re on a superb beach stretching for miles * Food - not at all bad, we both returned heavier!"