We just got back from hotel Calypso and it was rubbish.

The food was awful and you had to wait to get in the dining room .

It was very noisy I dont no how many time the police were called for fighting guests and drunken brawls, we booked this holiday thinking it was a family hotel, but it wasnt. There were gangs of lads and girls staying there too.

The locals were very noisy revving cars and playing music from there cars I think I slept maybe 1 night out of 14,
so I wouldnt recomend this hotel to anyone ,it has put me off Spain.

I will say that the entertainment was ok a lot of miming to songs but was ok they were quite good with the kids.

We stayed in the Calypso hotel in Salou.The hotel itself looks very nice when you first go in the reception looks very grand and the staff were always very polite and helpful.

We were situated in the old block which however could have done with a coat of paint and carpets cleaned on first impressions I could have just turned round and gone home again.

There is however a new block which is really nice and were we assured we would get a room there we would definately go back, the thing that made the holiday for us was the entertainment the staff worked so hard morning to night, they were brilliant....

We stayed at the Calypso in August 06.

The food is great with a huge selection and different carvery each night. The only complaint is that the food was the exact same the second week as the first.

The rooms are small but well cleaned daily.

We were about a two minute walk from the main street, but far enough away to not hear noise. The beach is about ten minutes away.

The hotel staff were okay but double check change at the pool bar as one waiter made quite a habit of short changing.

The entertainment was ok but started a little late, but staff worked really hard to put shows together.

The sun beds were a nightmare to get, not enough beds or space around the pools for the number of guests in the hotel.

All in all a good holiday.

Beware when you go to this hotel there is two buildings in this hotel one block is fairly new and the 2nd one is very out dated needing a decorating job done which we were put in the 2nd block.

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We booked direct on the net, flew to Barcelona and drove down to Salou, saved a packet compared to Thompson.

The hotel is a typical 3star hotel the rooms are clean & comfortable.

The food is good and plenty of choice.

The location is good - near to resort centre but in a quite location,

Entertainment by the hotel team was excellent

There were English, Spanish, Portuguese Irish & dutch families & couples staying there when we were

I would go back again

Just got back late last night but wishing I was still by the poolside at the Calypso Hotel. It was brill !

We were in the main block which was very nice, were very pleased to find our room came with a small single room off the main double bed area which was perfect for our little boy who is 5. The rooms were basic but clean and maids came in every day to clean and provide us with fresh towels. It was nice to come back to a lovely clean room everyday. Air con was great especially with the temperature reaching 100 degrees most days.

The restaurant was lovely buffet was nice, good choice of food but breakfast was a bit dodgy, the only day we had proper sausages and they were not cooked properly so watch out for that. 2 pools both were cleaned thoroughly everyday,but did not open till 10.30 most mornings,surprised to find poolside food not expensive and yummy.

This is a huge hotel and very busy but we had a great time would definitely go back, flew with ryanair from prestwick and got a taxi in for 25 euros no problem. I booked the room with Thomson which was only

Hotel Calypso was fantastic, very clean and well run hotel.

The staff was very friendly.

The entertainment crew worked very hard from morning until late. The kids really enjoyed the entertainment they never got bored which is very important if you've got kids. The hotel has a bar/nightclub which is on until 2.am air conditioned as well. No noise from the bar at night.

The Restaurant was very clean the staff again was very friendly. The food was good too, lots to choose from. Kids section as well.

The hotel room 326 excellent for 4/5, it had a separate bedroom within it excellent for the kids. We will be going back again very shortly.

We've just returned from our family holiday, with the Calypso hotel chosen largely as a result of this site, so we felt it only fair to add our 2p's worth.

Firstly the Calypso is a huge complex. 2 buildings. 2 main pools, 2 kiddie pools. A play area. There is plenty going on and always loads of people coming and going.

Rooms

We booked 2 rooms with Thomson, Thomsons told us that there were no 'interconnecting' rooms left. However we emailed the hotel to ask if they could help us and gladly they could. The rooms are a bit on the basic side, only 1 power point in the bedroom area (although socket doublers can be bought locally). There is limited space to put your cloths etc, but then there was 5 of us. First surprise was there were a few English TV channels on the room telly. BBC1, ITV3, Reality TV, Discovery & Sky Movies 1. Although you don't go away to watch the TV, it's handy when you want the kids to have a siesta. We were allocated rooms in the 'main block' and had rooms overloooking the front of the hotel. These were probably the best rooms in the place, but with a stark warning...... The hotel had Spanish (& English) kids staying and people we spoke to reported that they kept them awake all night, screaming and knocking on doors. However the hotel did move the british guests to a different floor, but if you're going early in the season and are in the main block, keep an eye out for the arriving coaches.

We didn't stay in the 'Thomson' block, but the rooms seemed to be similar furnished to our room. Again people reported noise until the early hours, but that was from the other Thomson guests. So you can't win really.

Food

The resturant was busy and queues were the 'norm'. Breakfast was from 0800 - 1030 and dinner 1830 - 2130. We never had any problems waiting for a table at breakfast, but at dinner the queues at 7pm were long. I'd recommend you either eat first thing or wait until after the rush (about 9). Breakfast was typical of 3* spanish hotel food. A choice of breakfast cereals ; Coco Pops, Cornflakes, Muesli and Golden Nuggets. There was also fruit, flavoured milks & biscuits. On the cooked front; Bacon, fried egg, scramled egg, sausage (not always british bangers), mushrooms, baked beans, chips and some left over chicken nugget (or similar) from the previous night. A salad and cheese/ ham were also available. Loads of bread rolls & toast washed down with tea, coffee, hot choclate, orange juice and a rather tasty youghurt drink. Evening meals contained a choice of 2 soups, a range of basic salad, a choice of 3 'extra' salad dishes (like chefs special) a meat, chicken & fish dish, a potato dish (mostly chips) and vegtables. There was also cavery meat as well. They still had the Thomson 'Superfamily' kids buffet that had the chicken nuggets, pizza, chips, burgers, sausages. We had 4 theme nights during our 2 week stay, with different choices.

Entertainment

As previously stated the pools were freezing, but that didn't put off the kids. 2 main pools with sunbeds and life guards. A small circular kiddie pool by the main block and a larger kiddie pool by the 'Thomson Block'. The hotel arranged for activities during the day, not too much 'in your face'. The kids disco started at 2130 at night, a bit late for our youngest (2), with an evening show at 2230. Entertainment went on until the small hours. The Thomson kids clubs were great and the kids loved them, but keep an eye out on the times, they changed them 4 times during our 2 weeks and as a result we missed one day.

Location

This hotel isn't in the centre of things, which can be good as well as bad. There's 2 cash points just outside the hotel and the Porta Ventura land train stops outside the hotel. However turn left out of the hotel and first left and about 5 mins later you find yourself in the main shopping street. A Plana public bus to Porta Ventura costs 1.40 each from there. Buy your ticket from the person in the red kiosk by the bus stop. The Number 1 takes you straight to the park and runs about every 10 mins. It's about a 15 min walk to the main beach.


The Calypso is a good 3* spanish hotel. The staff work hard to keep you happy. The food is good (but not great) and the hotel clean (but not spotless). If visiting, keep an open mind and the 'holiday spirit' in your hearts. If you come here with a negative approach the bad things like the noise, queues, kids will quicky make you happy.

Would I visit this hotel again? We answered NO, not because the hotel is bad, this is a good 3* hotel, but simply because with the room allocation and the possibility of loads of spanish school kids means we won't come back at this time of the year. Don't allow this to put you off the Calypso, it's a good hotel.

Where do I start? If you are looking for a nice clean hotel do not go to the this hotel. From walking into reception to 14 nights later it was a holiday from hell.

When we first went to the old block which is where our room was on the first floor. It was dirty all through the block, the stairs looked has if they had not been cleaned in years, the carpet had all bits of food over it, then to top it off the wardrobe in our room smelt of damp and they was mould growing up the walls.

The restaurant was dirty the food ,well it was cold uncooked and just not eatable. We had to eat in a local cafe.

The pool area was dirty sunbeds never cleaned
Would never go to this hotel again told friends and family to keep away.

Rooms basic but very clean, food and dining room staff very pleasant and hard working bar staff also pleasant and hard working.

Location excellent right by the start of main street local buses and road train quite regular and reasonably priced fares.

Booked through Thomson's as hotel is now listed in there sister companies brochure Skytours, Thomson reps excellent and always happy to help especially Lynne she always had a smile to greet you.

Will definitely go again.