Corralejo, Oasis Papaguyo

My fianc and I have been to Corralejo twice previously, so know what to expect. This was our 3rd different complex in the resort, but by far the best so far. The staff in reception were extremely efficient, yet polite and friendly and we were handed our keys almost before our cases had hit the floor! The first impression of the complex was that it was large, well presented and very tidy. A good mix of landscaped gardens, even some grass!!

The ground floor apartment was very large, with a good size living area, 2 patios (one under cover), a superb bathroom, a good-size bedroom, with plenty of storage and a well-equipped kitchen, with a toaster and microwave - things we've had to hire before. The whole apartment was very clean, although the maid didn't come every day. The towels were clean enough, but could have been changed every day, as after a couple of showers a day, they need freshening. Only a little moan, though.

The two pool areas were so well maintained, clean and the gardens well kept. There are 2 large salt water pools and 1 medium sized normal pool that are deep enough to swim in and a further 2 kiddies pools. The main pool area is very noisy during the day with over eager reps wanting you to join in every activity, telling you that you have to join in because you are on holiday! We wanted to just relax and chill out and didn't find out until the last day that the villa pool area, which has a pool bar, is much quieter.

Having said that, if you have kids or are not worried about a total relax, then this complex is the place for you. From what we saw, they really care about the kids and keeping them amused. There is a cr che and kids club and the entertainment is aimed at the family. The only downside (maybe I'm getting old?!) is that everything seemed to be done at the highest volume and could be toned down a little.

We ate in the restaurant once and how you can get pizza so wrong, I don't know. Cardboard base, which needed a hammer and chisel! Limited choice, too and the service a little slow.

I would recommend a walk into town and choose for yourself from the range of pizza, pasta, Chinese, Indian and typical English (pub) restaurants. Out particular favourite is San Borondon just outside the music square. Relaxed and unhurried service and great choice of freshly prepared food. Get a taxi back if you're not a fan of walking, as it is a little uphill!

There is an English style bar right next door that shows 2 different football matches, if there is a choice. Not packed and the barman is a friendly guy, willing to help.

The beaches in the town are clean and tidy and plenty of rock pools for the kids to pay in, when the tide is out. The Dunes Beach (Oliva Beach) is enormous, but a little way out of the resort, but popular with surfers and kite flyers.

This year's holiday made all the more special as we bought our wedding rings while out there. Not from the market, I hasten to add, but a good deal in one of the (many) jewellers.

To sum up, I would score the complex as follow:

Hotel Staff 9/10 - good English speakers for those who don't try.

Accommodation 9/10 - would have been 10, but 2 single beds.

Pools 10/10 - choice of salt water or normal, loud or quiet

Pool Bars - 8/10 - different prices each day, but reasonable selections.

Reps - 4/10 - but we've not got kids and wanted to chill out. If you have kids, then you would score higher.

My family enjoyed the week stay at Corralejo Oasis Papagayo. Plenty for kids to do, wouldn't recommend to couples with no children. Brochure said close to beach-we had a car and it still took ten minutes. Baku waterpark is nearby. Two main pools are salt water one small fresh one. Overall good holiday but didn't think much to surrounding area.

We had a good holiday in November, and it was warm and sunny. The rooms at Oasis Papaguyo in Furteventura were spacious, as was the complex. There were two restaurants on site, plus an ice cream parlour and supermarket next door and there are also bowling alleys and a water park close by.

The beach at the dunes is breathtaking, but approximately 3 miles walk.

There were plenty of sunbeds, with not many towel savers. There is also a kids club and disco.

We paid only £250 each, for 4 of us for 2 weeks... BRILLIANT price.