Melia Fuerteventura

Firstly, I would like to reassure you if you are uncertain of this hotel after reading some of the earlier reviews. It is a beautiful hotel, fantastic friendly staff and amazing food. I don't know what expectations people have but we certainly found it very impressive. So down to the detail... We visited for a week all inclusive the start of June with a 4 year old and a 2 year old. Highly recommend the family room, you get a large bedroom with bathroom and a separate large bedroom for the kids. The best bit is that the family rooms are on the end of the building so you have a dual-aspect large balcony with spectacular views over the beach. Easy to find, parking is quite random - dump your hire car wherever you can nearby as the beach is very popular for the windsurfers. We still found spaces close to the hotel. Check in was quick and the welcome was very friendly. We were given an info sheet on the meals times, locations etc. The room was superb, yes there were a couple of cracked tiles in the bathroom but it was safe, very clean, lovely decor and very spacious. Food was fantastic - as we were all inclusive, we ate at the main buffet-style restaurant. Different hot, fresh food every mealtime. The guy at the omelette station (Manolo) was so funny and kept guests entertained while they waited for a lovely fresh omelette to be made for breakfast. There was a good selection of salads, fruit, cheese, meats etc and changes every day. The hot food was different every day, so much variety. We were also able to eat all day from the buffet downstairs by the main pool which provided basics but tasty and fresh. Slushies for the kids and soft drinks/alcohol for the adults also. Ice-cream pots on tap for the kids all week from here too :) The kids pool was just the right depth and had 2 small slides into the water and a fountain in the middle. We spent many an hour playing here. There is a small play-ground area for youngsters next to the pool. There was also a kids club during the day based in a hut next to the kids pool - our daughter enjoyed this one day very much. The main pool had graded slopes to enter so was also fantastic for the kids. There was an abundance of sun beds all around the grounds, some in small private areas and you must also check out the level patio behind the main pool for a beautiful view over the beach to the sea. Towels are 20 euros deposit each and you keep them for the week but they were huge and so soft and with the high winds, dried within minutes on the balcony. There was a mini-disco for the kids each night 8-9 pm in the fun pub but due to not many kids being at the hotel during our stay, this was usually cut short and we were invited to see the main act each night upstairs in the bar area. The girl that provided the kids club and mini-disco was lovely and kept a wide nationality of kids very happy. The evening entertainment was fantastic each night for an hour - a very funny magician, acrobats, rock band and an excellent Bruno Mars tribute on the last night. Don't expect the place to be jumping and a party atmosphere for young people or couples - if you want a more relaxed environment without the hustle of a night-club pumping music til the early hours, this is the place to go, perfect for families. There are 2 shops onsite selling everyday essentials (including drinks, snacks, beach stuff & touristy bits for presents). Make sure you buy some peanuts from the shop and go feed the wild chipmunks down by the beach (a tip I read off here from a previous review - thank you) - walk down the beach, past the Rene Egli place on the left and there are some lovely hidden coves - rustle your packet and they will come running and eat out of your hand - very popular with the kids :) Visit the Oasis Park Zoo to feed the giraffes apples and carrots. The sea-lion show is fantastic. Lots of walking up and down hills but such a lovely kept place. Free bus from and to the hotel. Over all, a fabulous hotel, location is breath-taking and all the staff were so wonderful. If you have small children, this place is ideal to keep them happy while being able to enjoy a relaxing holiday yourselves :)

This was the second time we stayed at Melia Gorriones in a The Level room. The hotel is not the newest anymore, but the cleaning staff is doing a great job maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the whole hotel. Also the gardens are immaculate. We love the smaller restaurant were The Level guests can have breakfast and dinner. It was good to see they have renovated the tiles around the main pool (this was definitely necessary). I hope they will also do the areas around the other pools. Employees are very friendly, also the ones that only speak Spanish do a great effort to help you. They work very hard to please the guests. We came for a 10 day kite surfing holiday and will be back again next year.

The hotell is situated 400 meter from the windsurfing rent at the long and beautiful beach with a lagoon building up every second week its also Perfect condition To kite and the rental is 50 meter from the hotel If You have a car drive 15 min across Sotavento to el pared and wavesurf