Really pleased we picked this hotel,we will definitely be returning.

Nice and clean,great location.We knew that the spanish did'nt do bacon,sausage or cheese ,otherwise we found the food to be varied,tasty and plentyful,3 or 4 fish dishes most nights,a good variety of meat dishes to choose from,if you favour the vegetarian route,then this is were you should come.If you have a sweet tooth you are well catered for at this hotel.

We found the staff were always friendly and courteous.

We thought the entertainment was good.

In this hotel we was very pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed ourselves. When arriving we found it was in a quite location but then found we hardly went out of the resort as it has everything you need.

The entertainment at night didn't last long but we enjoyed relaxing with a drink and some music. Although the night entertainment wasn't too impressive the day time is brilliant for the children with some thing always going on.

The workers and reps in this hotel were fantastic and very helpful and friendly. I would visit this hotel with out a doubt... hopefully soon as it will be missed.

Hotel Barcelo Fuerteventura is well deserving of its 4 star rating.
Many people have described the rooms and all the comments are accurate. The rooms are fabulous. The mini fridge had two bottles of water on arrival and two complimentary packets of peanuts. The shower gels and shampoos are replaced as necessary.

There are cards in the room which you are meant to use if you want your linen or towels changed. We never got around to using them because both were changed very frequently. The towels loaned for use around the pool are huge and will cost a deposit of 10 Euros each.

There are some negative comments about the food but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
We didn't go all inclusive as we don

This hotel has a open design(can be draughty).

No problem with the cleanliness you have to put a notice(left in the room)if you want towels bed linen changed.

The breakfasts were OK and the champagne was a nice touch
The lunches were far better than the evening meals, which were usually luke warm and bland and we often struggled to find something that we wanted to eat.

The location of the hotel was very central to shops and bars and the beach.

The restaurant staff were polite friendly and efficient although the bar staff seemed reluctant to serve you if you were All Inclusive.

The entertainment was the usual run of the mill entertainment that you tend to get at hotels that cater for different nationalities.

We would not visit this hotel again as we have no plans to visit Fuerteventura again.

Please note that this is a very windy island. While we were there the wind never dropped and it was very cold out of the sun.

Just got back from a week here with my mother and felt I had to write about this hotel.

Its not often I like to return to a resort or hotel as I like to see other parts of the world but I would definitely come here again and am already in the process of persuading the other half that he needs a holiday now as too is my Mum to Dad!!

The hotel was in a very good location near to the shops and on the beachfront (which is a little stony but. Walk another 10 minutes and there are lovely sandy coves).

We went H/B but I would go AI next time as its well worth it. Food is varied and plentifull and the staff quick and polite.

Rooms were all facing the beach overlooking the pools and well maintained gardens,they were large and the maid service was good as for the shower I wanted to bring it home as it was so nice!

Plenty of activities throughout the day if you wanted it and the staff tried really hard to please (all free)
pools were cold but you get used to it plus you could use the sauna/jacuzi etc in the gym.

Take a local bus to Rosario for the 92 shops for only 230E for 2.

Evening entertainment ok ,did expect more from a 4+ but again the staff worked hard to entertain you,outside companys were better.

Only one negative but not about the hotel,took a shopping trip to Lanzorote and was very disappointed What shops!!! Ok for a beach trip only,you are better going to Rosario!
Atleast I ve been there now and know it adds up to its name!!

I also took a peek at the Elba as this was my other choice and was pleased to say I made the right choice. Will you ????

So holiday overall was great Fuerteventura is a lovely Island and I would recommend a visit.

We were all inclusive and found this to be good value, you can also upgrade to AI on arival for 18 euro per adult.

We thought it was worth going all inclusive for the drinks, which were very good -local wines, red, rose, white and sparkling, by the glass or bottle, local and selected international spirts including Johnny Walkers Whisky and Smirnoff Vodka, local beer which was San Miguel by the pint or bottle, bottles of Heineken and Carlsburg , Sangria, oke, sprite, fanta, bottled water etc. You had to pay for items marked with an asterix but did get these at a reduced price if you were AI, we found no need to do this as we were happy with the choice available.

The service was fast and efficient in the main bar where the entertainment was. There is also a pool bar, service in this bar was slow during the day as it was waiter service and it was not unusual to wait 20 mins for a waiter to come and take your order, this seemed the same whether you were a paying guest or on AI and I didnt feel we were treated any differently than paying guests.

There was also a self service bar in the pool bar with beer, wine, spirits, sangria, soft drinks, bottled water, slush. We usually got our first drink from the waiter then refilled our glasses from the self serve I quite enjoyed pulling a pint.

The service in the pool bar was fast at night as you could go to the bar, which we prefer or have waiter service.
You could also eat in the pool bar on your AI and the food was nice but times were limited to when the main restaraunt was closed and the choice was limited, most things you had to pay for.

You were not allowed to take drinks to your room which was a bit of a problem for us having a young child with us. We would have prefered to go up to our room at 9pm ish so our daughter could have gone to bed and my husbsnd would have nipped down to the bar for drinks to drink on the balcony but we couldnt do this so we had to either go to bed early, or keep our daugter up until 11pm (when the AI finished) letting her sleep in her pushchair.

We got a few disapproving looks when we did this in the pool bar, which we liked as it was quiet at night to sit and chat over a glass of wine, nobody seemed to mind in the main bar were a lot of people seemed to be doing this but it was noisy in there and our daugter had trouble going to sleep.

There was a mini fridge in your room which was filled on request with whatever you liked, however this was NOT included in your AI. This is probably why they dont want you taking drinks to your room. We did sneak a bottle of wine up to our room a few times but this made us feel like naughty teenagers.

The hotel was clean, the toilets were cleaned regularly
and were spotless. The grounds were well maintained and clean. the rooms were cleaned daily to a good standard but nothing special and bedding and towels changed on request. The hotels windows were very dirty though and could have done with a good clean.

The food was buffet style and was excellent with plenty of choice we had steak three times during a week, freshly carved lamb, pork, turkey, round cheeses, mussels, large prawns, freshly cooked fish. The puddings were delicious cream cakes ,custard tarts, and more, fresh fruit and a choice of four different icecreams each day,the rum and raisen was out of this world. Food was hot and was replaced with fresh food regularly.

The hotel was in an excellent location right on the beach and with easy walking distance of everthing in my opinion this hotel had the best location in the resort.

The staff work very hard and the majority are very friendly however some are a little sullen.

Breakfast could be a little chaotic as there were a lot of people and too few staff.

Entertainment was good and the acrobatic show and the supremes were very good, the rest of the shows were your usual greece etc. There was a mini disco for kids at 8.30pm with dancing and games and one day a reptile show which was good.

We would visit this hotel again and had a wonderful holiday, however this was our first time all inclusive and whilst we found the choice of food and drink excellent, we did miss eating and drinking out, we had planned to eat out a few times but it seemed a shame to waste the all inclusive when the food and drinks were so good.

We have just returned from a holiday that wasn't cheap and took alot of saving, hence we were really looking forward to going as previous reviews we read were mostly good and we thought all would be great.

Unfortunately we had no idea about the sickness that seems to be gripping all and sundry throughout Caleta de Fuste not just the Barcelo Hotel. Most of our party came down with violent sickness and diarrhoea some holidaymakers we heard had to have a doctor out. You feel ill for 2 days and cannot eat as the stomach cramps seem to go on and on. The rep knew of the situation, I wish he had informed us before we forked out for three trips but to be fair he changed one trip and refunded the other. He stated sickness been going on for 6 weeks. The doctor stated it appears every summer!!!!. We did have over half our holiday ruined but we tried to make the best of a bad situation.

The hotel location could not be better. The rooms were the best we've had. They change your bedding as often as you want. The kids loved it despite the sickness.

The entertainment was average.

The hotel on the whole was good.

All Inclusive is the way to go.you can help yourself to drinks all day.food was great plenty of choice.

Location is fine,it is a quiet area.

Staff was no problem very freindly.

Outside entertainment fantastic,inhouse entertainment not as good,they try hard.I would visit this hotel again no question.

Hi all. Just got back from two weeks at the Barcelo 19/7 - 2/8. We went same time last year and came back a tad unhappy. So unhappy, we almost decided to go to the Elba Sara this time.

We didn't and are pleased we returned to the Barcelo, because we have had a great fortnight.

Check in was smooth and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble.

Room, spotlessly clean with a nice touch of a bowl of fruit waiting for us. I had e-mailed them a week or so before arrival asking for a high floor and quiet room and we were not disappointed.

Maid service excellent - towels and bedding changed on request. Laundry service very prompt, even bought stuff up to our room when I asked for it quickly.

Food was great, lots of choice. Waiters all very attentive and pleasant.

Pools clean and tidy, though often busy. Plenty of sunbeds, but during the second week you had to be up before 8.00am to reserve one with shade.

Varied nationalities at the hotel. I'd say 30% British, 30% Italian (it's cool to wear shades in the dining room at lunchtime apparently), the remainder Dutch, German and Spanish.

Evening entertainment from the professional shows was good, the in-house's attempts poor. Grease was OK, but Moulin Rouge laughably bad. They need more waiters in the theatre too, though service at the bar seemed better this year.

Lots of activities during the day or simply doze away on your sunbed.

Finally, there have been changes to the all inclusive system. For starters you now have a wristband, instead of having to carry the swipe card around with you. You still had to sign for food and drinks at restaurant and bars, although some staff just waved you away!

Meals in the poolside bar were limited to 10.30am - 1.00pm and 3.30pm - 5.00pm. Outside these times you had to go into the main restaurant. However, there was a separate all inclusive area in the poolside bar where you could help yourself to spirits, water, beer, soft drinks, cobs, cakes, slush, tea and coffee. This was a real improvement.

It's still better and cheaper to upgrade when you check in as it is only 18 euros (9 for kids) White AI ch is cheaper than doing it through your tour operator.

What more can I say? We had a great fortnight and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Hotel and room very clean.

I,m a very fusy eater but the food here was good and Inever went hungry. Hotel location superb for beach lovers. Staff allways ready to help.

Entertainment ok but didnt see all that much of it.

Enjoyed holiday in December 2005 came back July 2006 and will be returning again this July 2007.