Melia Fuerteventura

Just returned from a week at the Melia. It was great for a 4* resort and a cheap break away in November. We didn’t upgrade to the level as didn’t see the point for the money. They didn’t get much more than us! I wouldn’t bother for a dressing gown and a empty smaller restaurant lol... The food was good and varied. Lots of fresh meat and fish for lunch and dinner. Breakfast was very good with fresh omelettes and eggs made to order. Drinks weren’t branded but all taste great and beer is good. Only downside was limited cocktails unless you upgrade to the level. We stuck to beer, wine, gin and vodka. All good. Our rooms were located on 5th floor and good. No minibar or even water in the standard rooms so take a water bottle to fill each day. Free ice cream is available all day from the bar along with donuts and cakes. You won’t go hungry at this hotel if you’re all inclusive. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere, so not much to do. But good for a relaxing break! We ventured into costa calma (€7 taxi) for two amazing dinners at: Posada San Borondon (authentic Spanish restaurant with live music) and Villa Del Mar (luxe Mediterranean vibe) would highly recommend both. We also attempted to get the free hotel bus into Jandia on the Thursday and the bus was supposedly due at 1030am. We waited for an hour and no sign of the bus with about 50 people waiting to get on board. We ended up getting a taxi which cost €28. The town was not worth it! The bus home was too full so they had us wait for an hour for a replacement coach! DO NOT BOTHER!! The staff have little to no customer service skills and unhelpful which again why it’s a 4*. The omelette man is amazing though. Not much going on in the day or night with crap shows and singers, and no daily activities but more than expected in November. The only massive downer was the weather with it being quite chilly and cloudy most days. So definitely pack a jumper/coat. Everything was self serve which didn’t bother us but that’s why they are 4* and not 5*. Would return to a melia but probably not this one.

Same as other reviews, cockroaches in the breakfast buffet (literally walking on the bread) and also in the bathroom. Feral cats around the pool and buffet area. Utterly unhygienic. Avoid at all costs!!

This hotel is set in the most amazing grounds. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. It's heaven for kite and wind surfers! However the hotel needs updating, and the fact that there are only 2 small lifts for 900 people is a problem. If you can, don't get a standard room. Also the food was really bland, but the spread was huge so it makes you wonder why they don't have a smaller and tastier selection.With half board no drinks are included with dinner (not even tap water!!) so we made a formal complaint (which by the way no one has contacted us on). Also, location was a major disappointment. Even though the beach is beautiful (you can walk for miles, it's worth it...you can even see squirrels!), there is nothing around: the nearest town Costa Calma is dead, there aren't enough bars/restaurants or anything else to do. I wouldn't go back to this hotel as it's way too far from anywhere and there's literally nothing to do so it gets really boring after 2 days. The best thing about this hotel is the staff (reception, cleaning), the grounds and the calm environment but I still can't recommend it.