Hi Ezza

We had a brilliant time when we were at the Tamarindo. The accommodation was first class all nice and new. We had 7 apartments between us 2 one storey and 3 up and down they were no. 28 to 31b right by the pool they were close enough to the pool and we just kept the patio door open for the kids to go in and out. Did not have to do much cooking as we were AI kitchen did not look as if it had been used. We were originally booked for the Oasis Village but our accommodation got changed 10 days before we went. (thankgod for that but it is a long story)

We went in a group with 5 families 22 in total kids ages ranged from 6 to 16 so we did not need much entertainment there were a few shows on while we were there a magic show, parrot show, a guy singing and playing a guitar (I thought he was quite good),saw him twice also two men and a women who done a juggling act and who also got the audience to participate that show was a laugh but only lasted for 45 minutes. There was also a mini disco and quiz with a couple of reps. One night we played bingo which was a laugh when the lad was calling it was in English then Spanish then German so you did get a bit confused but I WON so I was happy and I was 70 euro's better off.

There were queues at the bar (the lovely manager when he was around got rid of the queues quickly as he could remember your drinks and he would have them ready for you) but you could get 4 drinks everytime you went so we never sat without a drink you just use to go when the queue went down. On a couple of nights during August I did need my jacket but I am not sure about October. There was always a breeze anyway.

Around the pool during the day there are two reps who ask the kids to play "water volley ball" "killer darts" "football" or "volley ball on the court". They also done bits and pieces at night around the bar area.

There was a sign advertising the play area but the kids looked and looked for it one night and could not find it so I guess it is not yet built.

All of our group were happy with the food the kids always found something they liked. There was chips everyday as well as other potato products now and again. There was chicken nuggets and little fish shaped things sometimes. They did cook chicken, fish, steak or pork sometimes on the grill so that was ok. There was plenty of deserts, fruits and loads of ice-cream all different varieties. My son used to cook cheese with ham on toast in the morning if there was nothing he fancied. We were there for 2 weeks so I think you do get sick of eating. We did eat out on a few occasions but that was our choice and we had a birthdays celebration. (highly recommend "Slowboat 2" chinese it was delicious) There was a sports bar just around the corner which had the football, cricket and other sporty things where the lads went when the sun got too hot!!!!!! That had a room next door with pool table, air hockey and other things for the kids.

The building work does not effect you at all you do see one crane over the roof of the reception but it was way over the road. There is loads of building work around all of Correlejo so the crane industry do a roaring trade. I think in a few years when all the building work is done I may think about going back.

We went to the water park during our stay and everyone enjoyed it. There was no hassle with queue's we hired rings so you did not have to wait for someone giving you one. There were 7 big slides 3 you needed rings and a couple of smaller slides also there was a play area for the little ones. I dont like the slides so I just chilled out. You also have to pay for your sunbeds.

We also went on a couple of trips we went to Lanzarote on the Blue Dolphin (kids loved that) and to Animal Quackers it was a animal park both trips were enjoyed by everyone. The camel ride was the best.

I hope this answers some of your questions fell free to pm me and ask anything else. We all did have a really good time we were bothered about our holiday as the Oasis Village where we were supposed to be staying had really bad reviews so we were happy being at the Tamarindo.