Have just returned from a two week break in the Costa Caleta Hotel. There has been some confusion regarding the name and place of this hotel which we found frustrating before we left. However, since being there, we realise that several names on the island have been changed including the town. Up to about two years ago the place was known as Caleta de Fuste. Apparently "fuste" in Scotland means something like "smelly" and because of this they lost many Scottish clients. Therefore they renamed it Costa Caleta. However, if you are anticipating getting a taxi from the airport to the resort ask for "El Castillo" rather than "Costa Caleta". You will be charged about 8 euros less because the taxi drivers feel that you know more about the area than you actually do! A piece of advice given to us by a tourist operator on the island.
The hotel was spotless, with towels changed every day. A nice touch is that you can hire beach towels for 5 euros a day. This is refundable on the return of the towel. Therefore you can actually have clean towels in your room and on the beach every day without adding to the weight in your case.
We have noted the various comments on the food, which we do not agree, as we found the food excellent. There were meat, fish and vegetarian options at every evening meal. We chose not to go fully inclusive and were pleased because there are a lot of sandwich bars and restaurants in the area which it was nice to try. Unfortunately we found the area rather too English with a lot of hamburger/pizza/fast food outlets. Still if this is your want then you will enjoy it.
The roof top bar was not open during our stay but was due to open this week (the beginning of their summer). We found the service in the bar in the evening variable and most of the staff were unable to charge the same amount for the same drinks on the same evening. You do need to keep an eye on this. I suppose it has something to do with the all inclusive clients who obviously do not have to pay for their drinks.
The staff in the restaurant were polite and helpful. They cleared your tables and laid clean clothes after every client had used them. The pasta chef was helpful and cooked your pasta to order. Obviously providing this service meant that you had to wait a little longer for your food, but it was well worth it. I have read feedback on the chip front. If you do not like thin chips, then I would say avoid having the chips and go for Spanish alternatives which are always on the menu. Yes fish was served every evening, but what more could you expect when Fuerteventura is an island and its main food source is fish. Most of the Spanish restaurants locally also serve fish.
All in all, this was a very good holiday and the hotel was well worth a visit.







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