Independent review of this 5 star apartment hotel. The Los Geranios Suites (Solvasa Geranios Suites Hotel) Fuerteventura Island
complex is well situated within walking distance to the golf club and the beach at Caleta de Fuste (also known as El Castillo) . The innovative and elegant architecture offers views over the warm Atlantic as well as the comforts expected from a 5 star establishment. First class sports available within easy walking distance include the sub aqua diving school, snorkelling, whale and dolphin safari, big game fishing, windsurfing school and golf.
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| High class, 5* 200M Euro architect-designed unique development | Looks and feels like an urban hotel, slightly out of place in a beach resort |
| Location by good beaches, yet very close to airport (10 mins) | Buffet-style meals - some food rather tired |
| Quiet but good family resort with plenty of shops, cafes, facilities | Parts of building still incomplete as of Oct 2006 |
| Superb modern architecture | New building - some minor snagging required |
| Large suites with bathroom, kitchen, bedroom , living room, balcony. | TV channels limited selection of English-language channels |
| Excellent equipment and fittings | Lifts and phones not fully working |
| Friendly and capable local staff | Inflexible management from mainland Spain - urban corporate mentality |
| Good swimming pools, tennis, squash, spa and sports facilities | On main flight path - a bit noisy at times |
| Free internet connection | Large, sometimes gloomy, dark stone hallways and corridors |
| Child-friendly | Large and impersonal public areas |
| Disabled access | Very quiet off peak (this may change) |
| Local food, fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, cheese | Poor information for guests - no welcome pack in rooms |
| Air conditioning | No English interpretation of menus or description of meals - best to ask staff! |
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| Nightly high-class entertainment in bar | |
| Good views from rooms |
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| Swimming pool and balconies | The resort | Stunning modern architecture |
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| Living room | Fuerteventura weather forecast | Bedroom |
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| Resort beach - hotel in background | Reception staff | Dining room |
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| Dining room | Hotel at dusk | Main resort - view from hotel |
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| Entrance | Entrance lobby | Front steps |
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| Water cascade | Lobby | Lobby |
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| Lobby | Courtyard | Spiral stairs |
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| View from roof of beach | Dining/ entertainment areas | Corridors and play areas |
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| Stairwells | View to rear | View to side - tennis court |
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| View of pool from above | Nearby beach | Beach |
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| Nearby fishing village - La Lajita | Historic buildings in La Lajita | Los Geranios Hotel from beach |
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| Wild West Coast | Central Highlands | Mirador de Morro Velosa - viewpoint |
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| Getting around in a hired jeep is fun | Lovely windmills | Historic Betancuria cathedral |
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| Cathedral bells | Craft shop in Betancuria | Casa Maria restaurant, Betancuria |
The complex offers a total of 223 apartment-style suites each with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with full bath, shower and hairdryer, large-sized beds, lounge with dining area, large furnished terrace with sea view, satellite TV, safe box, independent air-conditioning in the lounge and bedroom.
Facilities include two swimming pools, a children's
pool, tennis and squash courts, games room, spa and health centre offering
various treatments, indoor heated pool, sauna, massage, hairdresser and
fully equipped gym.
There's an outdoor arena-style entertainment area where
occasional shows and events are held, a children's playground, business
centre and meeting rooms.
There's a poolside bar as well as main buffet and A La
Carte restaurants (in high season) and a bar/lounge.
Los Geranios Suites is equipped and caters for all types of holidaymakers to the highest standards from families, couples and business clients.
Air Conditioning
Coffee Maker / Kettle
Bath and Shower
Hairdryer
Telephone
Oven / Microwave
Kitchen / Kitchenette
In-room safe
Stereo / CD Player
Satellite TV
Disabled access
Terrace / Balcony General Facilities:
Heated Swimming Pool
Snack / Poolside Bar
Other Bar(s)
Restaurants
Laundry Facilities
2 or more bedrooms
Spa / Wellness / Treatments
Fitness Room / Gym
Tennis Court
Kids Club / Entertainment
Close to Beach
Internet Access
Adapted for Disabled
Category: 5 star
Address: Paseo Marítimo s/n. Urb. Caleta de Fuste
Código Postal: 35610
Ciudad: Antigua
Province: Fuerteventura-Las Palmas
Tel: 902 530 335
Fax: 902 520 335
E-mail: geranios@solvasa.com
