Barcelo Playa Blanca

This is a very large hotel but it is well run and we never had any problems with overcrowding. We stayed in September and it was very warm therefore the sun loungers around the pool filled up very quickly when the gates were opened in the morning. However, we were always able to find available sun loungers when we strolled up at 11 a.m. We were half board. There was a huge variety of food available so there was always something to suit your taste. On one day we swapped our evening meal for a midday meal and we thought the lunch food was not as good as the food at dinner.

Very Disappointing for Families with Food Allergies We stayed at this hotel as a family, including a child with multiple severe food allergies, and unfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing. The hotel claims to cater for allergies, but in reality the options were incredibly limited. Every day the allergy-friendly meals were virtually the same – plain chicken with either chips or potatoes and some overcooked vegetables. There was very little choice or variety, especially for a longer stay. One member of our family also has a severe nut allergy and found there were almost no suitable desserts or pastries available throughout the holiday. It felt as though guests with allergies had very much been overlooked. Most upsettingly, our child suffered an allergic reaction during the holiday. Thankfully he recovered, but it was a very frightening experience and left us with little confidence in the hotel’s ability to cater safely for guests with complex allergies. There were other disappointing aspects too. The swimming pools were surprisingly cold, despite us visiting at the end of July, so they weren’t particularly enjoyable to use. The gym also had no air conditioning, making it unbearably hot and uncomfortable to exercise in. Overall, this was not the relaxing family holiday we had hoped for. If you or your children have serious food allergies, I would think very carefully before booking this hotel. We expected a much higher standard of allergy awareness, food provision and overall guest experience.

We were extremely disappointed with our stay, particularly as a family managing severe food allergies. I have a severe nut allergy, and my son has multiple serious food allergies. We chose this hotel expecting it would be able to cater safely for guests with allergies, but unfortunately our experience was very poor. The allergy-friendly options were incredibly limited. Every day my son was offered virtually the same meal – plain chicken with either chips or potatoes and some very overcooked vegetables. There was very little variety, and it quickly became repetitive. For me, there were no suitable pastries or desserts available throughout our stay, and no real alternatives were offered. Most concerningly, my son suffered an allergic reaction during our holiday. While I appreciate that managing allergies can be complex, it left us feeling very anxious and not at all confident in the hotel’s ability to cater safely for guests with serious dietary requirements. Aside from the allergy issues, there were other disappointing aspects of the hotel. The swimming pools were far too cold, especially considering we visited at the end of July. It made them uncomfortable to use, even during the hottest part of the day. The gym also has no air conditioning, making it extremely hot and unpleasant to work out in. Overall, if you or your children have food allergies, I would not recommend this hotel. The lack of suitable food, limited choice, and our experience during the holiday meant it was far from the relaxing break we had hoped for. I expected a much higher standard of care and catering from a hotel of this calibre.

This is a brilliant hotel the minute you walk in the front glass doors the hotel has the wow factor. Stunning entrance and big glass view of fuerteventura. The hotel is super clean and has everything you need for an amazing holiday. The hotel rooms are very nice and spacious. If your a couple the shower in the middle of the room isn't an issue but if you are stopping with family it's not private at all. The pools are massive one is heated one is not and freezing but for me was refreshing when it was boiling. The hotel sits right on the Rubicon marina and underneath the hotel by the sea is an Indian restaurant a Chinese an Italian, Spanish you name it. So if so get bored of the all inclusive you can have a wonder have some nice food. 2 course Indian and a beer each though will set you back about 85 to 100 euros. The stage is impressive for the entertainment and have some not bad acts on. I would highly recommend doing the buggy volcano excursion and the submarine tour. Both around 60-90 pound per person. Always room on the sun beds they have trolleys tables etc. would definitely go again.