Hotel Los Fariones  

The location of this hotel is phenomenal - both in terms of it being right on the beach and it being close to the old village of Puerto Carmen. Just about a 5 minute walk from the hotel is the Biosfere shopping centre where there's a Spar, a Mango, a McDonalds and lots of other shops. It's from there that I caught a bus to Arrecife and Teguise. Also, it's close to the scenic coastal walk route to Puerto Calero. As a solo traveller, I had an excellent time there. I also liked the mix of different nationalities, mostly Spanish, German and English. The breakfast buffet is wonderful.

This is a lovely, elegant hotel with the most delightful terrace overlooking the pool and beach below. Readers, please ignore other reviewers' comments about rooms needing upgrading/refurbishing etc. The rooms may be a little old fashioned, but they are comfortable, spacious and clean, all with beautiful sea views. This is Spain, not Dubai, and it would be insane to rip out out 100 perfectly good bedrooms/bathrooms in the current economic/environmental climate. As for the remarks of john ('Mature couple' - Ireland) who complains about 'far too many old Germans who appear to be about to die'; well, talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

We would not stay here in July/August as the rooms do not have air conditioning; however, as the weather is beautiful all year round, this is not an issue for us.

Lovely setting

Found some of the staff on receiption very rude

I felt welcome and found the staff pleasant and helpful. I thought the breakfast was excellent and there was great choice. There was a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you.

The first night we had our evening meal in the hotel and found it poor and over priced. It was self service but was not laid out clearly and food that should have been hot was cold - i.e. beef and chips. We did not eat there again and would not do so in the future.

Location and breakfast and staff.

Showers were a disaster even dangerous for elderly guests. Need serious plumbing changes. Grounds, poolside covers and rooms look tired and in need of refurbishment. Not 4*.

It was clean and well maintained and the food was excellent

The removal of a few trees to the South of the swimming pool would greatly improve the seashore view from the bedrooms and balconies. The view was however, overall, acceptable.

Location, poolside, breakfast, size of our junior suite

Hotel now very tired and definitely in need of a total revamp. Our bathwater was brown. Would have preferred a duvet on bed. It is now definitey not good value for money. Would think twice about staying there again.

We find it very relaxing and suitable for our needs.

It is getting a bit dated; a refurbishment of bedroom furniture is overdue.

Hotel Los Fariones is an establishment that is reliable, safe, clean,convenient and rather old fashioned in its design and make up. You can be guaranteed peace and quietness at night but close to old town and new town if activities needed.

The facade is rather grotty and the inside could certainly do with a massive makeover.

Location ,staff,facilities beach security food ,peaceful atmosphere entertainment

This question does not apply to my experience at Los Fariones

Excellent location on beach with lots of choice of restaurants within walking distance as long as you went in the right direction towards the old port. Beautiful view from balcony. Late check-out facilities provided. Breakfast buffet very good with the option of sitting out on the terrace. Helpful reception staff.

Rooms very clean but need refurbsihing, no mini bar/fridge. Charge for the safe. Nearly all the sun loungers were 'booked' with towels before 0800 leaving no choice for people arriving after that.

Was a really great holiday, one of the best.

Only Plea to other guests - dont reserve the sun seats! When your going down to sit out then take them. So frustrating to go down and find just one or two seats not taken and all umbrellas taken though not all occupied till some time later.