After reading some comments on this page we were a bit apprehensive about this trip. But believe me this is a very good budget holiday.

The rooms are basic but cleaned almost everyday and a plus with all inclusive we had all kitchen facilities including fridge, kettle, toaster and even a toastie maker!

The entertainment team were there from first thing till at least midnight every night there are all sorts of activities going one at B pool for all. The nighttime entertainment was mainly through the reps and they put there all into it although some nights there was other entertainment Parrot show, Magician etc.

Now the downsides as reported earlier the food is quite repetitive and sometimes in correctly labelled - but there is always something you will like, my 7 year old is very fussy and she ate every mealtime, but if all else fails go to the snack bar and get something from there.

There was one burglary while we were there but if you get a safe for 24euros and 5euro deposit you should be ok.

The lager got a bit sickly but there's almost every spirit to try(for free).

All in all we had a very good time and met some good friends and will definitely return.

Just returned from a really enjoyable holiday at the Caleta Dorada Bungalows. Having read previous reviews we were a little apprehensive before we went but personally we found the accomodation to be very good value for the money we paid. Didn't pay 5* prices so we didn't expect the ritz!!

Accomodation was spotless and cleaned 5 times through the week we were there. When we arrived bedroom window hinge was loose however within an hour of reporting it to reception it had been fixed. The apartments do need a lick of paint and minor repair in places however from what we can gather a refurbishment is taking place and we may just have been in one of the apartments that was yet to be painted. Certainly wasn't an issue for us!!!

The Pool was cold but once you were in it was fine and it was a welcome relief from the heat while we were there. Children really enjoyed the water play area and the slides (as did hubby!!!!!)

First Choice entertainment was spectacular with really friendly reps and a good selection of shows including a brillant hypnotist. We tended to go out and about during the day so didnt take part in daytime activities but they were available if you were interested. All hotel staff were extremelly helpful and polite and spoke very good english as did most of the staff in shops/restuarants within Caleta itself.

Location of apartments is away from the hustle and bustle of the main town area, which is exactly what we wanted. It took approximately 10mins max to stroll into the town. The town itself is lovely with a wide choice of good quality restuarants and bars. As per previous reviews would recommend Country Kitchen and Fado Rock (be early as queues form from as early as 8pm)Vegetarian food (veg burger, pizza, curry, pie, paella, fajitas, enchiladas (Mexican Restuarant - cant remember name!!) etc available in most restaurants.

Eurospar in Atlantico Centre is the most reasonable for any groceries that you may need and there is a beautiful beach with bar just behind it - worth a visit!

Would not hesitate in returning to Dorada Bungalows and are in the process of booking for next year already. Enjoy your holiday if your going and try not to worry about other negative reviews, afterall how much time do you spend in your room!!!

This is our second visit to Caleta Amarilla.

Much same as before except the food has improved and is much hotter now than previous visit.

Location of hotel is bit far from beach if you have small children but you can get taxi ride in.

Entertainment was very good, what you would normally expect for a package holiday - outside cabaret, reps shows - you have to join in though with the quizzes, games etc to get full benefit. The Entertainment Reps were excellent, energy levels unreal. Some really good singer/dancers in the team. Kids reps good although they ran out of the kids club goodies and this was only week 2 of the school holidays - my children not very impressed with this.

In the bar wide choice of alcohol incl several cocktails although strength of these bit dubious!

Very clean generally, rooms cleaned on daily basis.

Sunbeds/parasols were a problem and some families were at pool before light and hogging two sunshades. Pop into town and purchase umbrella

After reading many of the comments we were a little worried! We arrived at 9pm and were on the B side, well it reminded me of Butlins, just horrid. Our room was just outside the bouncy castle which stays up until 10.30 each night. The bar area was run down, full of people smoking and it was very hot. We didn't go in there again. We were finally moved to the A side 3 days later. It was better, the pool area was nicer and less noise at night.

If you like loud people who enjoy getting their towels on the sunbeds at 5am then this is the place for you. You must have at least one tattoo though.

On the plus side, the rooms were cleaned well (although very basic inside, on Side B the room looked as though it had been vandalised) the staff were all very friendly and always tried to help. The kids club was good too, lots of activities if the children wanted to join in. The food in the hotel was very good and really well presented.

We wouldn't go back to this hotel or the resort again.

Just returned from a 2 week stay at the Caleta Amarilla.

Slightly apprehensive on arrival having read several bad reviews about this property my fears were quicklly dispersed.

Our apartment on the A side was clean and spacious with a complimentry bottle of water, and self catering facilities. The only downside to the apartments is that there is no airconditioning, a fan is provided however it does little more than blow hot air around! Sleeping is therefore quite uncomfortable and getting ready can be a little trying.

Both pools were very nice we stayed at the quieter A side pool and in two weeks never had to battle for a sunbed, although we did buy our own umbrella to use (7.50 euro)altough it did baffle me sometimes why adults would reserve sunbeds for there toddlers who spent 50% of the day in the pool and the rest asleep in there buggys!!!!!!!

The pool area was cleaned every morning by an army of maids with mops.My husband and daughter went over to the B side pool to join in activities and my 5 year old son had swim lessons there an excellent service provided by First Choice and highly recommended at only 37euro for 5 x 30min sessions my sons group had only 3 children in it!

First choice Kids Club staff and facilities were the best we have ever experienced, loads of sessions, great facilities and dedicated freindly staff.

The food was fab!!!!! Loads of choice, well presented, and plenty of it!! Our kids always found something they liked and also had no complaints!! Although both pool bars served snacks, the restaurant also serves lunch between 1 and 3, so if you prefer a salad, sandwich or jacket spud rather than jiggling hotdog and chips on your sunbed the choice is there.

The entertainment was as per norm for your standard package holiday mini disco, bingo, and quiz/shows performed by the first choice reps an extremely hard working and likeable bunch of individuals, this is not the west end, enough said!

Visiting Cabaret acts were ok hypnotist, magician, acrobats, and my particular fav the Boney-M tribute band ( no really they were ace)We tended to sit outside as the entertainment bar was very, very hot!!!! This would be my only critisism the Bar really needs air conditioning, it is very stuffy and smoky.

The staff at Caleta Amarilla were efficient and friendly.

This is officially a 2 star property and it is a fair rating.

At our welcome meeting Caleta Amarillo was described as the islands friendliest hotel and this was the most accurate description! We met some fabulous people here from all over the uk. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property and we would return.

In answer 2 a previous review next year the Caleta Amarillo and neighbouring property Caleta Dorada are joining together and appear in the First Choice brochures -Club Caleta Dorada hope this helps!!

Did i mention the drinks???? We had loads and they were good!

The Caleta Amarilla and have found it very enjoyable each time.

On arrival we had an apartment on a side the quieter side which suited as fine as we could be at pool and keep an eye on our apartment if kids wanted to have a sleep, also have first view of pool to reserve a sun bed, a couple of times we didn't wake till 08:30 and most people had already woken and placed towels on sun beds, still managed to reserve one or two though
two men were always out at 07:00 lying on the same sun beds every morning.

Food was good, but I think it had something lacking, was better last year, but i have still managed to put on half a stone.

Drinks are brilliant, good variety of spirits and measures are probably a treble at least.
Two staff in bar really make it Omar and Ali.
Entertainment was very good especially for kids.
Kids club was excellent kids reps kept our kids entertained different activities for them to do; times were generally a two hour slot apart from bugs

If you get the choice of having your teeth taken out with a cordless drill or two weeks here.....Go for the drill....Really. It is that bad.

A tired run down holiday camp, shabby to say the least.
Teenagers running wild at all hours, rear doors to the apartments can be opened from outside easily but I won't say how.

Pool tables with rips and cushions hanging off which they expect you to pay one euro for.

The entertainment lounge is like a sauna with the queue a mile long.

Do not eat the food in the entertainment bar. I am not a snob by any means but there are certain standards that are just not met here.

In keeping with the rules of the site let me just say it attracts a certain client

All inclusive,is a brilliant idea, we hardly spent any money.As we are both in catering we found the found fine, there's a lot of people to cater for, in in a short time between meal times. Found room very clean.

Hotel staff great, and could understand English very well. Hotel location ok, a little walk does you good after all that food. Entertainment alright, Children enjoyed the mini Disco. Drink and snacks are ideal.

I must say it is very annoying that people reserve sunbeds, and sometimes don't use thm till after lunch.

The hotel was clean, but the fresh towels smelt of damp.

Location was'nt the best for small children. I cut my foot, on something in the pool on our first day, & after 3 days of limping, & other guests injuring themselves, discovered there were broken tiles at bottom & side of pool. The tiled area around the pool was just as bad ! My complaints to f/c reps were brushed off.

Some of the hotel staff were very arrogant, & the entertainment was terrible, the entertainment room, had no air conditioning, or ceiling fans & no windows. I quueued for 20 mins plus for a drink, only to be told, 1 drink per customer,

The reps are not experienced enough to deal with adults ?

I will never visit this hotel again !

Just returned from a very pleasant week indeed,saw the good and the bad but you have to make your own mind up and not listen to some comment already made.

Put it this way we are going back at xmas for a short family break. The rooms were clean with all the facilities although the kettle did break which was replaced straight away, these things happen.

Plenty to do and the reps do their hardest to keep you happy day and evening, entertaining the kids and adults.

The entertainment is no west end show put on by the reps but will you really stay in the complex everyday all day without venturing out???? if so go to butlins !all in all a good place with some improvements to be made.

The food was ok 3 out of 10, 3 days was enough of the evening meals and we ventured into town, breakfast is good! 2 pools had problems whilst we were there and we kept our harry out just in case of infection but they got it sorted. Just go and make your own mind up honestly its not all that bad as suggested and enjoy the weather.It was 40 degrees Aaugust bank holiday week. The hottest days of the year so far.

One tip, dont buy sun creams from the guy selling around the pool , the same things are cheaper in town. Listen to his advise and go shopping.

Enjoy