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alan and tracy from hull travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff |  | | Food |  | |
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| said: All staff was very polite, friendly and hardworking.
The food was nice that they served but the same sort of meals every night, after the end of first week we had to eat out.
Entertainment was very poor with the amount we paid it should of been better.
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hunt from derbyshire travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
direct holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Arrived 15 aug room was spacious and fairly clean until my husband killed a cockroach and it took 6 days for the cleaners to clean it up after i had requested on several occasions for it to be cleaned.
Food was aweful and i mentioned my concerns of this several times to the rep. The answer to this was that it was being looked into. Choice of food there wasn't a choice, there for 2 weeks and ended up eating out. The queues were incredible. We had to clear tables before we could eat you don't pay for all inclusive to clear your own tables. I asked the rep several time to be moved only to be told it was peak season.
The entertainment was repetative and the entertainers mimed.
Needless to say i would not recommend this place to anyone.
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Sharon Devlin from Wallasey travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Oasis Tamarindo for two weeks on All inclusive basis.
Hotel cleanliness left a lot to be desired, our room wasn't ready when we arrived and when we did finally get into the room it was still dirty, crumbs on the floor dirty couches etc.
Hotel food was a disgrace. They didn't cater for children at all. We had to buy foo d for our son at the near by supermarket.
I conplained to the REPS several times, but they weren't interested.
Saltwater pools were revolting. Kids wouldn't stay in them for long periods because of the taste and eye pain they were experiencing.
Cues at the bar were ridiculous. 20mins minimum and you could only get two alcololic drinks at a time.
Hotal location was ok. Near to locat amenities, shops, supermarket, bars and restaurants.
ALso local market was 10 mins walk away on a Monday and Friday.
Hotel staff did as well as could be expected i suppose. It must have been difficult with the amount of complaints they were recieving.
Entertainment wes OK A bit repetative by the end of the two weeks. Best night was the Kids talent show.
This was our best night, possible because we were going home the next morning.
I would not syat at this hotel again. It was the worst holiday we have ever had. The hotel is being sold as time shares anyway, that is probably why all these problems haven't been remedied.
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Phil & Fiona from Dunferline travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Tamarindos is not a hotel its appartments which are excellent, however I have photographic evidence that the sofa beds had stains on them which were man made and not food it took 8 days to get them changed.
The pool areas are fabulous and we had little trouble findind beds. The food was diabolical and that says alot as I was a Navy cook for 5 yrs, it was cold and repetative.
The cleanliness of the cutlery and plates were a sham thrown into dish washers and removed without being checked.
The cues for the bar were long taking an average of 15 - 20 mins to get only two alcoholic drinks.
The entertainment was embarrasing all the reps did was mime songs for the two weeks the best nights were when we actually performed in the karoki entertaining our selfs other acts were people showing off performing parrots and snakes for 20 mins then the obvious have a photo taken for 15 euros.
I stayed with the family and set my hair on fire and put it out with a potato masher ho we all laughed it was the best night of the fortnight.
The hotel has been sold and closes in October so the current owners will not be rectifying any problems.
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Kev & crew from North East travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Tamarindo for 2 weeks all-inclusive and got exactly what we expected.
We stayed in one of the 2 bedroom apartments which overlook the national park, cute rabbits kept hopping around on the path beside our apartment.
Good sized apartments with really nice heavy duty wooden furniture in them.
Our patio didn't have any furniture when we first arrived however we mentioned this to reception and it was there within a couple of hours.
The maid came 5 days out of 7, changed the sheets regularly and always left us with masses of(at least a dozen)towels.
The rooms are quite warm, however we'd anticipated this and brought some bedside fans, I understand that fans can also be hired via Reception.
Reception staff were always quick to respond to any requests and always pleasant when the boys went up for tennis or pool table equipment.
The hotel is located further out of town that we have previously been and to be honest we therefore didn't tend to stray down into town or the beach more than a couple of times. There are a couple of bars just outside the complex which offer a good change of scenery. (Caspers offers free internet access up till 10pm at night, which again the boys made use of).
The entertainment is provided in the main via a team of Dutch entertainers, they are all multi-lingual (the guests are made up of mainly Dutch, German, English) and whilst basic, you can't fault their enthusiasm. During the day they organise activities such as football, volleyball, tennis, water-polo etc, all of which help the various nationalities mix much better than they would have just left to their own devices.
There can be quite large queues on an evening for drinks but I've never seen bar staff whose hands can move quite to fast when they try and get everyone served as soon as possible.
The food was typical of All-Inclusive. Pasta, rice, potatoes, chips, a couple of sauces, a meat based dish, a fish based dish, and a 'child friendly' dish.
On an evening there was a special that the chefs would be preparing on a hot plate infront of the guests, steak, chicken, roast beef, etc. There was always a salad bar and fresh bread at each meal.
Yes there were some days when there wasn't really anything you'd fancy given the choice, but catering on that scale that's to be expected - and to be honest we found ourselves missing lunch on a few occasions, simply because we weren't in the slightest hungry.
The food was always hot (although there was a microwave if you wanted it even hotter) and if you found anything off putting the chefs were quick to act.
(We'd found a pat of butter that seemed to have gone bad, the kitchen staff came out and threw away the whole bowl of butter portions and replaced them with fresh).
All in all, I got exactly what I expected from the holiday, great weather, a really clean complex (although if only the Brit's would keep their children under control it would be even better) and a totally enjoyable holiday.
I would have looked to return to the complex, as would a lot of our fellow holiday makers, however it is being closed as an AI resort at the end of the season and being sold off as individual appartments.
A real shame.
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brenda and james from scotland travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
my travel
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I went to this hotel and thought the rooms were nice and the pools were nice too, but for entertainment it was a joke and the food was always the same.
It was like a school dinnerhall.and it was cold.we ended up eating out after four days and all our spending money went on food. Which defeats the purpose of going all inclusive.
You would go to the bar with one person serving,and had to wait 15 minutes to get a drink which you were only allowed 2 at a time this holiday has put me off all inclusive holidays.
I would never go back again.
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Pete and Suzanne from Alloa travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Hol;idays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After arriving at reception we were quickly given our all-inclusive bands and key to the room with a clear map with the minimum of fuss and found our way to the room.Very spacious and well decorated apartment over-looking the fantastic pool area.
Then the food.Well we have been all-inclusive for the past five years and this has been by far the most disappointing so far.Yes there was a few various dishes but mostly the food was on the cold side and the carvery was rarely cooked properly.I know some people like their meat on the rare side but not for me! The rep from our holiday company did have a meeting with the manager re the quality of the food who admitted to us that it wasnt up to standard and was cooked elsewhere and reheated in the hotel!! and to be fair it did improve slightly the following week but by this time we were eating out most days.
The bar staff did there upmost to keep everyone happy and glasses full but most days there was only one member of staff on duty and 10-15mins queing for a drink was normal.
Entertainment? Well i'm afraid was dreadful.During the 14 days we were there,there was only 4 so-called 'profesional' shows the wholr time,A parrot show,snake show,a regee singer(who was the best act we had ) and an acrobatic duo.The rest of the nights were taken up with the entertainers from the hotel jumping about on stage miming to music.
The hotel location was ok quite quiet but a good 20mins walk into the town centre which we didnt mind.Overall though very,very disappointed.
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michael and sarah from liverpool travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: When we first arrived to this hotel first impressions were good. The surroundings were very nice and clean. The rooms were nice and spacious and got cleaned 4 times a week, but one time the maid never left us towels.
There were two good size swimming pools but they were salt water which stings your eyes. The hotel staff were very friendly and the entertainment team were good with the kids.
The shows at night were good the first week, but got repeated the second week which was boring. We met some realy nice people Wayne, Amanda and the kids. Marc and Claire, hello you guys.
The food was awful it was always cold and some meat did not look cooked properly, so we went out sometimes to eat, but would have alot more if we had the money.
We would love to visit the island again but not this hotel.
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steele from nantwich travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived at the oasis Tamarindo and first impressions were good, lovely gardens, clean apartments and nice pools. However the restaurant leaves alot to be desired food was cold, repetitive, and tasted awful.
We booked for two weeks and ate out 4 times (it would have been more but as a family of 5 it would have been pricey!)The only good side is that we made some really good friends Hello to Michael & Sarah and also Claire & Mark! (Wheres us snake!!!!).
Saw cockroach on our second night in our apartment so had no sleep for 12 nights after that!
Would visit the island again but would not go back to the Tamarindo, only hotel I have stayed at and come back slimmer than when I went.
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steve chester from swindon travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Have just returned from a week at the Tamarindo, and was worried before I went after reading some reviews, but they were wrong.
The place is fantastic. Clean is not the word. The room was cleaned 5 times in 7 days, with towels being changed and beds being made every time. The pool area is very good, the staffs were fabulous, especially the two bar staffs that were on in the evenings. Never had to wait any longer than 2mins for a drink, even on a busy evening.
The entertainment was, well, entertaining, and yes bingo 5 night out of 7 was a bit boring but was only for an hour. The food was ok. Never hot in the mornings, so got used to cold beans with breakfast, but the lunch and dinner menus were good.
I would, and will be going back. Highly recommended.
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keri from york travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
my travel
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived at 1.30pm but didnt think we could get our key till 2pm, but got our key straight away and was given a map and shown how to get to our room, which we found easily.
We'd looked the Oasis Tamarindo up on the internet. so the new the rooms looked lovely which they were. The maids came 4 times in the week we were there, we got clean towels and the beds made.
The pool and bar area were really well kept with maids cleaning the pool and surrounding areas before people got to the pool.
The pools were salt water and very cold my kids mainly played in the kids pool which did warm up as the day went on and was only knee depth in the middle there was plenty of sun beds so no need to get up early to put your towel out.
The food on the other hand was ok but repetative. Breakfast was full cooked breakfast a choice of ceareals bread and crossants and fruit. Dinner was some kind of meat covered in sauce different every day with a sign to say what it is fish, rice, potatoes, pasta, pasta sauce and chips every dinner and tea the puddings were ice cream, jelly, cake (which was lovely),and chocolate dessert.
The snack bar was on 3.30-4.30pm you could get burgers, hot dogs, chips, sandwiches, fruit and ice cream from the pool bar.
The entertainment started with a mini disco then moved on to the other entertanment which was bingo sometimes, a snake show which u got to have photo taken with a snake for 20 euros if you wanted.
We didnt always go to the entertainment and went in to the centre to watch the football, the seven pints in the plaza is nice. Tiffanys round the corner does nice food if you get fed up with the choice on site, and the Winningpost which is a nice pub that has racing, football and big brother on is just past Tiffanys.
The Baku waterpark is just up the road and so is the market which is on on a Mon and Fri 9am-1pm which you could get some nice fake designer makes in handbags glasses belts etc but barter with them.
I would probably go back to the Oasis Tamarindo but on a selfcatering basis
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Neil, Louise and Liam (6) from Norfolk travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Cosmos
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We were due to stay at this hotel for 2 weeks however we requested to be moved within 2 hours of our arrival. My sons bed was full of sand, his sheets on the bed were stained, there were squashed bugs all over the walls, other than that the rooms were very basic but a good size.
The staff on reception on our arrival were rude and even our rep didn't have a clue what she was on about. Turns out they want your flight tickets to photo copy!!! The bar served half full plastic cups of flat coke/sprite/fanta.
The beer wasn't much better and the wine was like vinegar... We are not fussy eaters but I can't even think of a word to describe any of the food. The apple juice we poured for our son was brown with foam on the top, lord only knows where that came from.
All in all no way would I ever think about visiting this hotel ever again. For those looking for all inclusive this is not a good option for you. It may well be fine for those looking for self catering.
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Rob and Kerry from Kirkby travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Stayed here for a chill out week with the Mrs before the full fortnight holiday with the kids.
Got exactly that, fairly quite and relaxed and away from the busy parts of town.
Complex is very large and very good. Good facilities all round and looks the part, two massive pools, more than adequate amount of sunbeds, lovely gardens with trees gowing bananas, tennis court, volleyball court, football pitch, kids games (air hockey etc), bike hire etc.
Was quite impressed with the room as when you book a hotel room you normally get a small bedroom and bathroom, this had a large living room with 2 large couches (Converted to beds), a kitchenette and a decent sized bathroom. A family of four could easily stay in this comfortably.
Was not impressed with the room cleaners, supposed to come every other day, they definitely did not, they seem to come probably twice in the whole week. Had to phone reception to get change of towels and bed sheets.
Hotel food was ok, fairly typical of all inclusive, although not much choice at breakfast compared to some places I have stayed.
Quality and variation of food is definitely one thing that does change according to the star rating of the hotel, so for 3 star I was happy enough.
Location is good if you want a peaceful holiday and its only a short walk to town centre, ideal for a nice walk in the sun. Taxis are cheap as well if you dont fancy the walk.
Not much in the way of entertainment, they had a couple of things on and their own team of entertainers. They had bingo most nights.
So again its good if your looking for a peaceful break.
Was not happy with the bar, only ever 1 bar man on, had murder at bar with one of them as he kept pointing at the sign saying customers would only be served with 2 alcholic drinks at a time (only done this as it got close to 11 pm!)
I pointed out to barman over and over again and this is my pet hate of some AI places that they didn't have pint glasses, so I would get 2 beers every time as that is only 1 drink!
Bar snacks are only on at 3.30 - 4.30. This isn't good for AI as the idea is to be able to skip meals as and when it suits you and get bar snacks!
I would definitely say this is good value for money and would definitely recommend it to anyone, ok theres a few niggling things but there only little things that you can live with, the sort of things you get everywhere you go.
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Sally Halverson from Essex travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Sunmaster
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Oasis Tamarindo is a very well laid out resort and is kept very clean. The apartments are spotless and very comfortable as are the grounds.
The pool which is supposed to be heated was freezing! I didn't like all the extra costs: sunbed cushions, iron, TV, toaster, safe. These were not expensive but by the time you've paid deposits which was usually 10 euro for each item most of your spending money is gone! You get it back but its no use at the end of your holiday.
The entertainment was not up to much, bingo, karaoke, and watching the entertainment staff dance.
The food is very basic but with plenty of choice, nothing to make your mouth water but enough to fill you up. It was fine for the sort of holiday I went for which was me and my sister-in-law just to relax.
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doreen,dave from widnes travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
broadway
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Having just returned from the Tamarindo apartments we thouroughly enjoyed our holiday.
The food was basic but well cooked. The complex is the cleanest we have ever stayed on in thirty years of holidays abroad.
Bit of a trek into centre but taxis are cheap and reliable only about 2.5 euros.
Harbour is lovely if you need to chill this place comes highly recommended.
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Cathryn Atkinson from Newcastle travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a friends holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We booked this holiday as a last min getaway and it was great for what we wanted a quiet week away in the sun in clean accommodation.
The all inclusive deal was ideal for us as we didn't want to spend much while we were out there as it was a last min decision to go away.
The all inclusive wasn't how I had imagined it though compared to other all inclusive properties I've stayed in before.
There was breakfast from 7 till 10.30am lunch was 1pm to 3pm snacks (hot-dog, burger, chips, sandwiches, fruit, ice cream etc) 3.30 - 4.30pm and dinner from 6.30 till 9pm. drinks were served from 10am to 11pm everyday.
They were very strict with there times as there was only one member of staff on in the bar where food and drinks were served one of my party members was standing in the Que when it was time to get served for an ice cream he said no time is up 4.30pm it finishes it was 7 Min's and she had been standing waiting till other guests had been served.
The cleanliness of the hotel was great couldn't of asked for it to be cleaner the rooms were immaculate cleaners were in everyday the grounds were clean restaurant and bar was clean in the accom there more like 1 bed apartments as this is an all inclusive and self catering property. There was a large living room with too massive settees which must turn into beds a TV which you can hire for 30euros a week a kitchenette with hob kettle and fridge, full crockery and cutlery sets and pans.
Large bedroom with two single beds pushe together a safe which is 5euros for 1week with a deposit of 10 euros which you get back at the end of the holiday.
The bathroom was lovely and clean full bath massive mirror and sink very clean accom.
The location was ideal 5 Mins by taxi 2.40 euros which is nothing I wouldn't try walking it though loads of shops bars and restaurants if you fancy eating out go to the plaza in the plaza go to slow boat 2 chinese its fantastic 7courses for 7.50 euros for drinks go to rock cafe and for clothes shopping girls go to mango its great.
If its a clubbing holiday your after there I'd only one club that we heard of its called waikiki on the beach and open till 5am every day.
We went to the beach on the sand dunes next to the 2 Rui Hotels it was 4 euros by taxi but amazing beach white carribbean sand lovely warm water.
The sunbed hire was 3 euros a day and umbrellas were 3 euros a day ( great wind blocks).
The entertainment in the hotel was shocking it was for the oldies bingo, bingo, bingo horse race night and bingo however, the best night was a blues brothers evening that was a laugh. Any other night avoid if bingo isn't your thing apart from anything else it will take you 40mins just to get served one drink, the ques are massive and again only one member of staff on the bar all evening.
As far as the resort goes this is meant to be the liveliest one its not lively at all perfect for all types of groups but certainly not 18-30 club.
From the harbour you can go to Lanzarote for the day 24 pound per person return for the day and it only takes 12 minutes.
The water park was closed for refurb but its now open again it looked like a really good day out and we were sad it was closed.
Would definitely come back to Fuerteventura again.
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K Askin from DERBY travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a friends holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading all the bad reviews I was a bit woorried about going here but my doubts were unfounded.
The rooms are very big with fridge and ckr although we were all inc. they came in for making tea and keeping drinks cool.
Food was ok not always as hot as you might like but there is a microwave to warm it up.entertainment was a bit mixed some nights better than others and theres always the bingo!!
Quite a walk from the town but a taxi is only 2.8 euro's,nice bars and restaurants near the harbour try TIO BERNAHDE a typical Canarian restaurant.
Lower pool is heated but the top one is freezing.
Take a jumper in Feb very cool at night but hot in the day
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Wendy ure from falkirk travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My family went to this hotel for a quiet holiday and thats what we got.
The staff were absolutely brilliant especially the entertainment staff of Ollie, Edith and Tara. My daughter had the time of her life, she did steal the show a bit though.
The rooms were immaculate and the food was good, a bit samey after two weeks but still good.
The location of the hotel was a bit out the way but if you like going for a walk in the sun then it is ideal.
Overall I would go back any day that is why we have booked up to go back in June.
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Andrew Brown from Leeds travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2007 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We have just returned from a great holiday at this hotel.
The rooms are spacious and cleaned on a regular basis.
The food was good for the price we paid although it did get a bit samey. We ate out a couple of times in the town as there were plenty of bars and restaurants available.
The staff worked very hard and were always polite and willing to help.
As for the entertainment! The Animacion team are terrific. We did not have any children but went down to the bar to join in at 8.15 every night. The adult entertainment is good too, with shows horse racing and Karaoke. The nightly bingo is good fun.
The only downside was the bar is quite open and did get a little chilly on a night. The patio heaters helped, but do pack a jumper.
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April Sanderson from Leicestershire travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Travel Republic
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: A good value holiday at the price we paid. If you want 5 Star then pay 5 Star prices.
The food was pretty good but after 2 weeks it gets a bit samey, but always hot and fresh. Childrens choice was very poor Chips and Spagetti Bolognaise everyday.
The bar closes at 11pm on the dot so not so good. Snacks were very poor and only available from 3.30pm-4.30pm the same thing everyday.
No ice creams free for kids only at meal times.Very cold in the Bar in the evening during winter months, make sure you take some jumpers!!!
The hotel itself you couldn't fault very clean and tidy,excellent rooms very spacious and new, staff all very welcoming, the heated pool was like getting into a bath so nice especially in winter as most pools in winter are not heated. One downfall it was salt water, but good for your tan.
Overall we really couldn't complain it is good value for money and you only get what you pay for.
The hotel is a little way out of town but only 2-3 euros in a taxi.
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annakin/wharton from leeds travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 |
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| said: Having just returned from 2 weeks at this resort, I can honestly say it was fantastic. After reading poor reviews we didn't no what to expect. The apartments was clean and spacious. Cleaners visted on a regular basis.
The location was good. 20 mins walk to town or you can get a taxi for 2 to 3 euros. The staff was fab!!!Edith, Tara, Ollie.
Plus bar/restaurant staff was fantastic and friendly. I enjoyed the bingo and horseracing. Only because I won on both of them!!!
Ollie was funny when playing bingo he would get you to say "ollie shake them balls"i would come back to oasis tamarindo.
They was only one down fall the water park wasnt open in december. (dont no why it was warm enough)but I still had a fab holiday. Oh yes and the quads was well good day out.
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Godwin from Derbyshire travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thoams Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Before we went to this complex we had read various reports, we were very wary about going. On arrival we found the staff very friendly we were given good directions to our apartment which we found to be clean we were given direction were to find the dining hall and the bar.
The food was plentiful and we had always found it hot and thoroughly cooked, there was a good variety of meat and fish, salad drinks.
Only one downfall was the bar closes at 11pm and then you had to pay, which we found ridiculous for an all inclusive complex.
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andrea from newcastle travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I stayed at Los Alisios for the 2nd time and loved it the staff on reception were good, Anna was fab she was very friendly.
The rooms are basic but everything you need still need new beds though still hard as nails. Maid service was very good a lot better from last year and they were nice as well.
The food on the resort was cooked by the chief he was very good and cheap.
Also location was fab not to far out and close to shops.
Staff was fab, bar staff what can a say about them Carole Colin Tracy Claire and Yanis we had a laugh will them all.
Entertainment was nil so we went next door to the Dunas which was still the same which was sad really considering they have been doing them since I was alittle girl long time ago now but the kids seamed to enjoy it.
I would visit this hotel again as it is friendly clean and a good plce to stay
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julie brankley from manchester travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Having just returned from a week at this resort i can honestly say it was fantastic. After reading many poor reviews, we didn't really know what to expect.
On arrival at the complex we were met with very helpful staff, who went out of there way throughout the holiday to make us feel comfortable.the apartments were light and airy, very clean and comfortable, cleaners visited on a very regular basis, which was good as we always had full bins due to my daughters nappies!
Entertainment was good, we were usually in apartment by 7.30 as it is our daughters bedtime so didn't really see the night entertainment.music was by the pool each day, not loud at all.
We stayed on an all inclusive basis, food ok, a bit sameish by the end of the week though what do you expect after having to feed so many people.
We generally went out most days to walk and look around Corralejo.
Hotel location, about 15 min walk from resort centre, quite a nice walk so no complaints.
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Jenifer McChesney from Falkirk, Scotland travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: All in all a great holiday considering we booked it on a whim three days before we left! The food was a bit samey but with what we did eat and drink it more than paid for it's self!
The room was very large, modern and clean with all the ammenities, although it would have been nice to have more direct access to the apartments outside space (it was out the front door)
It was a plesant walk into the town proper as we ate out most nights and used the hotel for breakfast and lunch only.
Great for a relaxing break!
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Lamont Family from N Ireland travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
booked independantly
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading some of the comments posted I was dreading going to the Tamarindo but was pleasantly surprised. Apartments clean and spacious as was the entire complex. Although a little further out than we expected, 3 euros more than covered the taxi fare into the town.
The hotel staff were excellent! Entertainment wasn't great but 100% for effort from the animation team.
Whilst the food was a little repetitive it was of a good standard and plentiful. My son is a fussy eater and never left the table hungry.
Overall we felt the Tamarindo provided good value for money.
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Guy from New Forest travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Have returned from a family holiday to the Oasis Tamarindo with mixed feelings.
I cannot fault the staff for their friendly and helpful attitude, from cleaners through to bar/restaurant staff.
On the downside was the unrelenting music by the pool. If you want a quiet relaxing hotel this is definately not the place to go. The entertainment team whilst enthusiastic probably try too hard and even resorted to 'play your cards right' at the pool side one afternoon.
Evening entertainment was repetitive for the children with such classics as the okey kokey and the music man. To be followed by local entertainers or horse racing night for example. Absolutely nowhere to sit and have a quiet drink.
Food was reasonably good standard, lots to choose from but felt a bit samey, chips available lunch and evening. Best time to eat in evening is 7.00pm when most people still at pool or in bar.
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Suzanne from Cambridgeshire travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My husband and I have just returned from the Oasis Tamarindo, where we had a great time. We were just so surprised that there were so many children there. The only down side of the hotel is that there is nowhere to have a quiet drink. Also it would be nice to have air conditioning in the rooms. Everything else was great, the apartments were really spacious, the pools fantastic and quite warm (nice to get in to cool off), and the food was quite varied, although it did get a bit boring after 2 weeks.
The entertainments team did their best, but their evening shows were awful. There were professional entertainers on three evenings out of the two weeks, and they were all very good, especially the Blues Brothers.
The staff were all very friendly, especially the bar staff, who made loads of lovely cocktails!!
All in all we consider that we got good value for money, especially as we only booked the holiday a few weeks beforehand.
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V.Brayne from stafford travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
my travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Me and my partner found this hotel a great suprise due to how little we paid for the holiday.
The apartments were large with kitchen bathroom living room and a area where you can sit outside.
The only thing I can say bad about this hotel is that it is abit out of the way of things to do, but its pretty much the same over the whole island.
Also the food was lovely, I am a fussy eater but still we spoke to many people and they also said the same as I was thinking, that there was a variety but it was pretty much the same every night.
I couldn't of put up with it for 2 weeks and would of started to eat out.
The entertainment was average, the animation team put in 100% effort. Maybe they should think about bringing more acts in, instead of using the animation team so much.
The African men were good though. They were two African men doin various acts such as fire eating, getting the crowd involded, doing the limbo, and very good gymnastic skills which was amazing.
The pools was a bad thing for me though. They were salt water if I knew just how horrid it is to play, swim and splash in I don't think I would of booked this hotel.
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verall the hotel is lovely, the people working in the hotel were brilliant with great English.
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morris from birmingham travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Oasis Tamarindo was absolutely disgusting.
My partner and I have been on all inclusive holidays before and this was the worse.
The rooms were clean to start with, but the maids only changed the sheets and the towels, but NEVER cleaned the rooms or surfaces.
The staff were not helpfully in the slightest, they even lied when they didn't know the answer.
The entertainment was shocking!! I've never been so insulted.
And last but no means least was the food.
It was DISGUSTING. I wouldn't even have fed it to the wildlife. There was no variety, no choice and kept in a disgraceful manner. The cold fish that was meant to be with the salad was unrefridgerated and had flies all over it. We were offered rabbit and veal as our meat dishes and, of course, there were chips with every meal.
I would never return to the Oasis Tamarindo, and i wouldn't even reccomend it to my worst enemy.
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john and heather from cowes/IW travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After having read some of these reviews after returning from this Hotel I consider ourselves very fortunate.
The staff were very helpful and couldn't do enough.
The room was cleaned every day and fresh towels always seemed to appear. I saw no evidence of cock-roaches or any other bugs.
The food was basic but there were plenty of choices and I recommend the fresh grilled Sea-bass or the Veal steaks.
Andre the Maitre-d was always polite, smiling and helpful.
If you get bored with the food there are plenty of restaurants in town.
The location was ideal as it is on the edge of town so it is reasonably quiet. Town is a short stroll of about 30 mins and a cab back was 2.5 euros.
The staff were always smiling and bent over backwards to help.
The entertainment was diabolical and that made it all the more fun, after a few Bacardis we would laugh all night.
For kids there is plenty the entertainment staff put on games and dancing for the little ones.
My only gripe is that it could do with a separate adults bar were like us if you came to escape from screaming todlers you could relax a bit.
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Abby from sheffield,england travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
my travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Me and my boyfriend have just arrived back after a week break here and we have both had a fantastic break and met some great people. It was everything we expected. I was worried after reading some of these comments though.
The room was lovely, very spacious and clean. The maid service brill. I think that air conditioning would be an idea for future though. I still managed to sleep fine. A bed is never going to be as comfy as your own is it?
The food was as good as it could be. Pretty sameish but they are catering for a vast amount of people.W e both really liked eating in the restaurant with friends. Try the bread, so lovely and fresh.
It was about 5 minutes to town in a taxi and cheap so it's very reasonable.
The water park is ace. The best day out for us ever!!!!
All the staff are brilliant and there to help! The childrens animation tem kept the kiddies happy and even got me and my boyfrind on stage for his birthay (thanks Luca!!!)
We would definitely go again and we certainly couldn't fault the weather. We had a great time and made loads of friends.
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Thompson from Newcastle travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The staff were very good, always happy to help and they kept the restaurant, pool bar and rooms very clean.
The food was nice and there was plenty to choose from.
Oasis Tamarindo is about a 10 - 15 mins walk from the town but thera few shops outside the complex.
The entertainment area was very good and the animation team were very friendly and were very good at keeping the children entertained at the mini disco and through the day.
I would definitely visit this hotel agian in the near future.
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john shaw from weston-s-mare travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I had very mixed feelings about the Tamarindo, but the week we were there weather was perfect, really hot with hardly a cloud in the sky and I think that made up for any of the hotels downfalls.
The hotel itsef was excellent, rooms were very new, spacious had lots of nice furniture in them. The pools were also very good, large, extremely clean and had loads of sunbeds around them. Didn't even see a single cockroach which I was a bit concerned about before I went.
I have noticed some complaints about no air-con and the hotel being too far from the town, the brochures clearly state this, so it is a mystery as to why anyone would complain about this.
The hotel is a 30min walk to the town or 3euro's in a taxi and is only 10mins walk from a great water park (19 euro's entry for the day).
On the down side the food was not very imaginative and not very good quailty. There was lots of basic salad, chips and normally a choice of meat and various strange fish dishes. I'm not very fussy with my food but on occasions even I struggled to find something. We often ended up having a small salad which we used as a starter then went into town to some of the excellent restaurants (try the Plaza centre). Having said all that the breakfast was slightly better, with quit a lot of choice and served 7am -10am.
The entertainment in the evening was marginally worse than the food! Very little going on for the nights we actually stayed there apart from endless repeats of Agadoo and the Macarana, if that's your thing then great, but not for me. The entertainment was so bad that despite being all inclusive we decided to go and find something better in town.(try the 7 Pints Pub, we had two great nights there). From what I could see the kids entertainment seemed much better, but we didn't have any children with us.
All in all it's not a bad cheap all inclusive hotel, and I would be happy to return due to the excellent hotel, pool etc but definitely only on a Self Catering basis
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mark from slough travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
jmc
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Oasis Tamarindo, kids club good way for my daughter to make friends keeps them out of the sun for 2 hours.
Entertainment staff very friendly, top marks by my daughter-thanks Luca xxx
Only downside "samey food" disguised.
Take note book a rental car before your holiday in the high season impossible to rent whilst there.
All in all a very friendly family hotel, good location guarnteed good weather even though sometimes windy still pleasant- I would like to go back again.
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Penny from Wallasey, Merseyside travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading several bad reviews about this complex I was rather nervous about our holiday especially as we were going in peak season. As far as we are concerned there is nothing to worry about.
The complex itself was lovely, it was always kept very clean and tidy. We couldn't fault the apartments, these too were always kept very clean, linen & towels changed regularly. You have to pay for fans & TV if required. You can also use phone in apartment which is quite cheap.
Pool area was kept very clean, very spacious, always managed to get sunbeds.
Restaurant was kept clean and tidy and staff worked very hard to ensure tables were kept clean and available. It did become very busy at times and you may have to queue but not for long. We enjoyed the food, there was always something there for each of us but after the 2nd week it did become very much the same but I still can't fault the quality of it. In the restaurant you could also help yourself to soft drinks/beer & wine. The Pool Bar is a meeting point for the daytime entertainment & the
Animation Team worked very hard to entertain all ages. We didn't get involved in much but the Kids club was a success/water polo/water exercises/table tennis/football & much more.
Evening entertainment is also at the pool bar which starts off with kids mini disco, then each night there is a different act on, but most of this was quite entertaining.
Drinks are served from 10am till 11pm and are very generous. You can help yourself to soft drinks & beer. Food served in pool bar from 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Burgers/Hotdogs, Chips & Sandwiches, never had a problem getting food during this period.
Went bowling a couple of times, this is just 10 min walk up road. The water park is also a fab day out, again this is within walking distance. Flag beach is a must, its beautiful, you have to get a taxi but make sure it drops you at the Riu Hotel. Its quite busy here but if you walk past the first aid block its a little quieter. We made the mistake of being dropped on the main road and none of the taxis would pick us up so we had to walk to the nearest hotel. We took mini surf boards & snorkels, had a great time.
In all we had a really enjoyable holiday, everyone seemed very friendly & helpful. We would stay at this complex again but I think next time we would go self catering, hire a car and see more of the island.
Enjoy & have fun.
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emmerman from essex travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thoma cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: When we arrived at this hotel we were all pleased as it looked lovely, two large saltwater pools and lovely surroundings.
The apartment was clean, large and comfortable. However, that was the best it was cleaned for the two weeks we were there. The maids seemed to only make beds and change towels. The floor wasn’t washed once, lucky if it got swept.
We have been on quite a few all inclusives and have always liked them but this is the first one we have been on were you have a long line of people waiting for their food which if you don’t like fish you only get one other choice. I had stewed beef for four days on the trot. The dishwasher must have broken for the first few days because the plates were wet and still dirty. People were wiping them on the tablecloth before using them. There were a lot of flies.
Breakfast time was the worst. Your best time to go for meals is when it opens when all the tables are clean.
The entertainment was rubbish. A hypnotist who gave up.
For three nights we had electric failure in the bar so the entertainment for those nights was a disaster.
Be careful of the salt pool as easy to get burnt.
All in all lovely complex but a big let down if you’re all inclusive. Don’t expect all day snacks (only for one hour a day) or ice creams. What ice creams?
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tommy from essex travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Oasis Tamarindo looked lovely. It had two great big swimming pools (both salt water).
The night entertainment was a load of rubbish and so was the food they had fish, chips and pasta every night. The food was disgusting and the soda machines come out with just bubbles.
The cleaners only made the beds and made a noise the didn’t even wash the floors if we were lucky they sweep a bit. The rooms were lovely and the beds were really comfortable. There was no air conditioning in the rooms so you had to pay 30 euro for a fan for two weeks.
While we were there 6 rooms had been broken into, I found a stolen camera stuffed in a palm tree. The staff just made a joke of it when I handed it in.
It was very clean around the hotel and the gardens were lovely.
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oliver goodman from nottingham travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
J M C
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The oasis Tamrindo was one of the worst hotels i have ever stayed in. The appartment was very good it was spacious and the beds were fairly confortable, but there was no air condishining in the room so you had to pay for fans
The food, where do i start it was diabolical there was no varity it was fish and chips every day. In total every day ther was 11 choices of food. There was food all over the floor, it was just terrible and when we got back 3/5 people had bugs which was probaly from the food
The location wasnt all that great either it was a 4 euro taxi ride to the beach and a 3 euro ride to the main town there was a supermarket next to the hotel but this was very expensive
All the staff spoke good engish and they were always smiling but there wasnt enough of them this made a long line for drinks in the evening.
the daytime entertainment wasnt bad but not great. The night time entertainment was terrible with a bingo night a racing night and a very bad hynotist.
the hotel overall was very poor and i urge everyone who is thinking of going to the oasis tamirindo dont go you will regret it.
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Goodman from Nottingham travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I would not be recommending anyone to stay in the Oasis Tamarindo.
The dining room was far to small and under-staffed for the amount of guests. The tables were left with dirty dishes all over them and you had to hunt for clean crockery. The dirty tables attracted swarms of flies which were a constant battle to try and keep away. The food was probably the worst I have ever tasted, it was really awful it mostly consisted of bland watery stews and tough fatty meat. We had chips with every meal and only once did we have jacket potatoes which you couldn't eat as they were rock hard!!.
The dining room was dirty, the floor was always littered with food and drink that people had dropped.
You could get burgers and chips between 3.30 - 4.30 however it was chaos, just like feeding time at the zoo! perhaps because no-one could eat the lunch!.
The entertainment was very average, bingo, a race night,karaoke and a hypnotist who was rubbish!.
In the evening there was only one bar with one person serving the whole of the hotel which meant you had to queue for ages for a drink.
The only positive to the holiday is that I have come home 4lbs lighter! so it's not all bad!!!!!
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Gavin Smith from Sunderland travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Med Hotels
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Have recently returned from Oasis Tamarindo and honestly I have found some of the criticism levelled at the place nore than a little unfair. This is an affordable 3 star AI option.
OK the food some nights was a bit ropey but there was always enough alternative dishes and none of my family (including a VERY picky 5 year old) ever went hungry, it was adequate with chicken, fish, meat and some limited veggie stuff.
A word on the staff, cleaners were'nt there every day but attended often enough so that nothing got dirty. The animation team and kids club stuff was frankly superb, the guys worked like dogs to keep the kids amused, often appearing at 10am and still there at 11pm.
This holiday is what you are prepared to make of it. If you want 5 star, pay 5 star.
Highly recommended, anyone who has just booked and is worried......Don't be
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bob & ang from St. Cyrus, by Montrose travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Apartments were very nice, but the maid service was rubbish, not kept very clean
Entertainment was very unimaginative, and not very entertaining, i.e. karaoke, bingo (one game) or race nights, other nights were quite good, i.e. hypnotist
Food was very bland and repetitive, unimaginative, we didn't know you could have tuna in so many bland sauces, came back with dead taste buds!!!!!!!! As food at complex was rubbish we were having to eat out, and pay for taxis to restaurants.
Not worth going all inclusive to the Tamarindo!!!!
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Tony bowen from cardiff travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Well where do I start. We expected a holiday where everything was catered for.
The food was horrible, the children 15 and 13 could not eat in the restuarant the food was that bad so most afternoons and nights we ate out which cost us an extra lot of money over the 2 weeks.
30euros a week for the basic tv, no air con.
The pools were dirty 7 euros for the cushion for the sun beds per week have to also pay for fans, it was money, money, money, I THOUGHT I WENT ALL INCLUSIVE.
We expected snacks through the day, only from 3.30 -4.30 only hot dogs, hamburgers, had to pay for pitza. basic dry sandwiches.
The bar is very small and only one, small fridge where they bring out the snacks so people crawling all over each other for an hour, well not even that as the food went pretty quickly, no more put out. God help people when the hotel is packed. NEVER AGAIN.
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Vanessa Smulders from Stowmarket travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Myself and a friend decided to visit Fuerteventura as we wanted a fairly quiet holiday. We chose this hotel as it was All Inclusive and a great deal. We honestly couldn't fault it!
The apartment complex itself is beautiful - very clean and the surroundings were stunning. Our apartment exceeded our expectations, being light and airy, clean and so roomy. The balcony was indeed our very own sun-trap!
We had our room cleaned and towels changed almost every day.
The food was better than expected after reading previous reports but by the 2nd week I have to agree, you really knew what to expect and it all got very "samey".
Staff though were more than helpful and often asked if there was anything they could do for you and if the meal was ok. The bar was great - staff were very friendly - although stuck rigidly to the finishing times of the AI bar!
Although we did not join in the entertainment arranged - the guys who did it couldn't be faulted in their enthusiasm. Always trying to encourage the lazy sunbathers into playing games!
Although we knew that this area would be quite quiet, we did manage to find a few places to go - round the corner is a sports bar (who plays Big Brother every night!) and a taxi into the town (cc Atlantico) was 2 or 3 euro.
All in all we had a fantastic time - weather, accommodation and tour company couldn't be faulted.
Definitely go back......as soon as possible!
The only complaint I would have is that I thought everyone else there looked like they'd been sent to a concentration camp!! Bloody cheer up - you're on holiday!!
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c lambert from barnoldswick travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
cosmos
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: We first arrived at the Oasis Duna and found the pool was closed and we hadnt been informed. Then the real horror began.
we were moved to tamarindo from Oasis Duna by Cosmos after 2 days and i wished we'd stayed at home. We got to our room and were overpowered by the stench of sewers, we complained and they sent a cleaner to put bleach in the toilet which didnt help.
My husband got eaten alive by mosquitos that cost us 132 euros at the doctors as we were sent to a private clinic. We were over run by cockroaches that were 3-4 inch long about ten a night.
After a week of no sleep and complaining they finally listened, admitted they had a problem with the drains and moved us to the other side of the complex. this was a week too late as my husband would not leave the room until it was night and he put a long sleeved top on to go for our evening meal he was too embarrassed to go out otherwise because of all the bites he had suffered.
The bar was a joke with one member of staff on it was that bad the queues were longer than the post office on pension day. There wasnt a lot for the children to do so they got bored very easily.
The best part of our holiday was the flight home.
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clare and rich from stoke-on-trent travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Oasis Tamarindo Complex as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was the first time that we had stayed all-inclusive and was not the hotel that we had originally booked, so we did not really know what to expect.
On arrival we were pleasntly suprised to see that the accomodation was very clean and in the 2 weeks we stayed there the rooms and bedding were changed most days. The complex itself was spotless and well looked after with any problems fixed straight away.
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and especially good with the kids.
The entertainment was superb and the kids club extremely well run with lots of activities throughout the day for kids and adults alike. night time entertainment was ok but the mini disco for children was excellent.
The only downside was the lack of different foods. The first week was great but by the start of the second the novelty had wore off and so did resort to eating out on a couple of occasions.
The pool bar was excellent and still can't get used to not being able to just walk up and get my own beer and walk off without paying.
All in all a great holiday and would definately visit again.
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Gazzard from Gloucestert travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: We booked this holiday at very short notice and was our first time all-inclusive.
On arrival we were very pleased with the hotel, the rooms were very clean and airy.
The staff at the hotel were allways every polite and helpful, the pools were fantastic and we never had any trouble with sun loungers as there were always too many.
The hotel food we found to be good but a little repetitive, but hey for a week any one can manage.
The kids club was great, it was the first time our 4 year old and been abroad and we only saw him at meal times and bed time, they looked after him well and on his birthday made a huge fuss over him and gave him a party to remember.
The adult entertainment was not bad but we have seen much better.
All in all we wanted a break for some peace and quiet and thats what we got a fantastic holiday at the right time of year and we all came back very well rested.
We enjoyed it so much we are considering going back every year at the same time of year.
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Mr & Mrs Farrow from Norwich travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: After reading some of the poorer reviews we seriously considered changing our holiday to elsewhere but we are so glad that we didn't (we went past some of the other hotels which really did not match the standards of the Tamarindo)! We have just returned from the Oasis Tamarindo where we have been on honeymoon and have to say we were very impressed.
The apartment complex was fantastic, very clean and picturesque. Our apartment was lovely and clean and well appointed - lots of marble and we were very impressed.
There were lots of palm trees, landscaped gardens and wonderful views. The pools were magnificent and of an impressive size as well as the 2 large main pools, there is a small shallow pool for the little ones. We stayed all inclusive and the food/drink and general service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and tidy and always offered a good selection of food for all tastes, there was a microwave available if your food wasn't as hot as you like but I have to say ours was always fine.
I find other people's comments regarding the lack of atmosphere in the Pool Bar hard to fathom as we found it to be very pleasant and very friendly bar staff. The measures of alcohol are VERY generous and there was also internet and TV facilities available should you get the urge to catch up on affairs back home. The 'animation team' always tried hard to entertain especially the children's mini disco which was great fun to sing along too (and we are in our mid twenties!!) Would recommend taking a couple of jumpers as it can get breezy in the evening.
The town is a 20 minute walk away, however you may find getting a taxi back to the hotel is easier as it is very cheap 2.50 euros and saves you walking uphill especially in the heat! There is some nice shops and some good bargains to be found - be ready to haggle for the best price!
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ken Dyson from Manchester travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
independent
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: Just back from this hotel staff were superb couldn't do enough for us.
A multitude of sunbeds always free around the three pools, 2 of which were huge putting other hotels pools to shame.
We were always able to find food which suited us and never had to wait for drinks at the bar.
Only flaw the awful weather which we were told was freakish for the time of year.
Finally my compliments to the animation team who worked tirelessly to entertain us.
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Leonie from Wiltshire travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Sun Star
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: I have just returned from a lovely stay at the Oasis Tamarindo. I went with my friend and her family and enjoyed it very much. I like to go to hotels that have lots of entretanment - night time as well as day time. The night time entertainment was OK, not brilliant but all right. It consisted of some guest involvement but it was mainly outsiders coming in and performing. I have to say the reagae guy was FANTASTIC he received a great applause at the end. There were only 3 animators in the complex, one doing the kids club and left the other 2 entertaining the adults. One animator left when we was there and was replaced by another which was a good job because the guy who left kept barking!?! Daytime activities included bingo, table tennis, volleyball, darts, cocktail games (nothing really to do with cocktails you just win a cocktail when you collect your diploma on a night time.) Plenty going on.
Just some advice - if your travelling in a party of more than 4 then get transfers as although the taxis are cheap to and from the airport you are paying twice as you'll need 2 cars as 7 seaters are hard to get hold of. However if you need a taxi to get in 2 town then they are easy to come by. You go in reception and they'll phone one for you and by the time you get outside there is a taxi waiting for you.
Food was lovely. Loved the fried brakfast in the morning. Sometimes the baked beans abroad are weird but here they are just like you get at home, same goes for the milk you use for the cereal! Good variety of food, but a lot of the time it was cold although still eatable. There was a mexican themed night one night, that's OK if you liked Mexican, i'm not a big fan! If you go into town the restaurants there are brilliant. Visited an italian and indian restaurant and was pleaded with the food.
Location was OK. You could easily walk into town if you are fit enough. My friends sister had to have cruthches so the walking distance isn't suitable for all as it is about a 15 minute walk. Didn't visit the beaches there so can not comment.
Overall a pleasant stay and i would definitely recommend this hotel!
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Jay Clarke from Birmingham travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
MyTravel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2006 |
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| said: Hi after reading all the negative reviews etc about the Oasis Tamarindo I felt I needed to sign up just to say this....
My partner and I went to this hotel in Mar/April 06 and found it top notch all the way. The food was of a good variety and as regards to the warmth of the food, there were microwaves in the restaurant which guests could use, although we found the only reason food wasn't that hot is because we left eating too late in the evening (near to close).
The grounds are superb and well looked after by the looks of them, complex is disabled friendly in my opinion, that is why we are going back in 7 weeks (April) with my diasbled mother.
Rooms are very satisfying with all amenities you could need (Living Room with dining table, kitchen etc )and kept impeccably clean.
Entertainment staff are very friendly and fun, 1st class ( Janine, Caroline & Rowan), they even asked us to go on a night out clubbing with them on the last night of our stay after they had finished work at the hotel (midnight or so), we were well look after to say the least.
I would 100% definitely recommend this hotel to anybody and look forward to our next and future visit/s.
Hope this is of some use to anyone.
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Helen Mc Guinness from donegal Ireland travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
direct holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 03 2006 |
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| said: We booked an all inclusive at the last minute to Oasis complex not knowing which one we would get we were delighted with what we got!
The room was a little musty but very clean. The only thing I would say is they should put the apartment numbers on the outside wall of the buildings as we arrived in the dark and it took us half hour to find the apartment!
Lovely and quite ..taxis cheap, market across road on a Fri brilliant but do bargain got a "Gucci" watch from 25 euro to 8 euro...
Staff are fabulous and we even got 2 picnics for Lobos island day trip free.
We have already booked to go back with our 2 children in 7 weeks time it was so good and best of all we got a great tan...... enjoy
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Dave from Manchester travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2006 |
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| said: Afer reading poor reports about this accomodation on this site (and many others!)we were wondering whether we had made the right choice but as we were only staying for 1 week decided to give it a go anyway.
How glad we were!! Apartments were clean, spacious and comfortable. Never saw 1 cockroach unlike some earlier reports.
Hotel food varied and there was something for everyone. A good choice at every meal-Meat, pasta or salads, cooked or cereal/toast etc breakfast. Travelled with 3 faddy kids and can honestly say they all ate well at every meal! One minus-food was not always piping hot but this did depend on what time you went to eat (restaurant poen 2-3 hours each meal time).
Hotel located towards rear of town but within walking distance of everything. Local markets, bowling, waterparks, bingo etc small walk from hotel. Some bars and 1 supermarket also close but main town approx 2km away (2 euros in a taxi).
Hotel staff very friendly and accomodating.
Entertainment/Animation Team worked EXTREMELY hard to ensure that we had enough to do during the day, killer darts, boules, volley ball, water polo, football, Cocktail games, killer table tennis, pool, tennis. The team 'bent over backwards' to ensure that all were entertained although there was no pressure to join in any of the activities.
On one poor weather day,even an impromptu trip to the local bowling alley was organised to ensure we didn't get too bored or fed up.
There was a daily kids club for the younger ones which seemed popular. The pool area was quite relaxing and peaceful during the day although main pool was salt water and cold.
Night time entertainment was variable (but family orientated-a mini-disco for the younger ones every night followed by various shows-parrot show, flamenco dancing etc -average quality!) The only gripe I have here is that the only bar is open to the elements and was cold at the time of our visit. Unless you managed to get sat next to a patio heater in this area it was quite cold and uncomfortable.
I can honestly say that the service we had seemed personal and friendly and we all had a great time here although I'm not sure that it would be the same during high season
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Beresford from Newcastle travelled to Oasis Tamarindo Complex with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2006 |
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