CAN IT BE AS BAD AS THEY SAY? Castillo Beach Club Bungalows Tour & Review | Fuerteventura

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

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[@GENerationXplorers]

Really enjoying these holiday videos Andy waited for your prem to finish so our view and viewing time counted on your channel as the prems are broken at the moment! Have a great weekend, excited to where you take us this year👍❤️

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Re the premieres, It seems as though the views aren't immediately recorded, you can see the correct views in the dashboard but it seems to take a day to catch up. Because my other half is a bit mad, we've got 3 holidays booked already! Thanks for watching - I'll be popping over onto your channel shortly...

[@morgsjoboo2247]

Hi Andy Thanks for showing us around 😊 Pool area looks great and seems plenty of sunloungers, not many people about at 8 in the morning. Looking forward to following your adventures this year Have a great weekend Morgs Jo and Boo 🐕 ❤

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching, folks. There certainly wasn't many people up at 8 am, the ideal time to bag a sunlounger, but that's not really my thing, I'd rather be exploring Believe it or not, we've already got our 3 holidays booked for 2024. I'm sure we will have a few weekend adventures as well. Have yourselves a great weekend, too.

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Great tour Andy. Looks good for the price. As you say if you just need a base then as long as all you need is there. Then all good. Have a great weekend mate. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks Watto. We liked the place, we've stayed in better hotels in Caleta de Fuste and worse ones. Overall it's not bad for the money.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Nice review! The view bar looks nice! The area looks nice and everything seems like it is within walking distance. I like the pool area.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching DL. It did make a good base for us to see more of the town and beach 🙂

[@TravelingTramps]

We enjoyed the tour Andy. Looks like a nice place to stay. I don't mind a little wear if the price is right. It would be a problem though without good wifi. We're on the road about 7 months a year and it's hard to do the YT thing without it! Pool looked wonderful! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Yes the lack of Wifi did cause issues to my youtube and video editing schedule. I suppose most folk aren't youtubers so it's less of an issue. Thanks for watching Dave and Kathy, much appreciated.

[@openmindedwonderer]

That was a great review and looks a nice place to stay and a very nice price 👍🏻

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks Cara, it was a nice resort, the room was a little tired but nothing you couldn't live with for a week. Best bit was all the cats!

[@yasminshikingmission]

Hey Andy 😊 nice review, looks to me a good place to stay really for the price. Shame it isn’t as well kept the area. But looks close to lots of places to eat. The pool looked good, seemed so quiet there as wells lovely sky you got too.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching Yasmin. Yeah, the sky was beautiful that morning. It was a shame that most weren't up to see it. I guess because most apartments are self-catering, people just do what they like, or perhaps it was because the pool bar didn't open until 10.30! Overall, it wasn't a bad place for the money.

[@ms.kayak7seas]

A Happy New Year, Andy I wish you and your family more happiness and prosperity wow this place is large property. haha You had assumption about this bungalows Your judgement seems to be fair and valuable. haha internet is problem though if it offer low slow internet especially weak spot. Well done, Andy Thank you for such valuable information. Ciao see you next time

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching Ms.Kayak. A happy new year to you too, and many more adventures.

[@ianterry991]

Nestors is only ever open in the evening and booking is recommended

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

We did go on an evening. The food was excellent 👌.

[@2twinsters]

Hi Andy we came over to your channel from Adzey-s premiere. Never been to Fuerventa so this was interesting for us. Love your channel as we have some out of season holidays on ours. Just subbed to you. Elaine, Mike, Samuel and Thomas 😍😎👬

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. The Canaries are great for all year-round sunshine. We're back out in Fuerteventura soon but in a different resort.

[@glyn829]

Nice tour around Andy .. as you say its a good price all the best mate 👍

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching. We weren't expecting The Ritz and I think if you manage your expectations and put it into context with the price it is a good value for money stay.

[@wendingourway]

I don't really mind older and tired just so long as things are clean. Do enjoy a nice pool area too...and a nice walking beach is a bonus also. Do like to stretch my dollar, so having a kitchenette is nice to at least prepare breakfast! But it really is all about the sun and warmth!! Which I am sure you enjoyed! Bruce and Otis

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching Bruce. We found it to be OK for the money and a cheap getaway. We tended to eat breakfast in the bungalow although we did eat out twice. Have a great week with Otis.

[@HereToCheers]

For the money, it doesn't look bad. We normally just want a clean place to sleep and get ready and spend our time out and about. this sounds like a really good deal! Thanks for showing us around!

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks again for watching folks. If they refurbish the bungalows it would be a really great place to stay but they have around 500 to refit so I guess it would take them a while - and Fuerteventura is still popular during the winter.

[@shedman123]

My god! I thought they must have pulled that place down by now....I was there when it was 1st built, about 29yrs ago. Back then 1 pool, as supermarket, bar and restaurant. The place was mainly waste land and the beach! I'd forgotten what it was called...thanks for taking me back👍

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

There you I'm pleased to have jogged your memory or given you flashbacks 😀. There are four complexes, each have their own pool and bars. Certainly, more has grown up around it as there isn't any break between the commercial centre in town and the beach bungalows, and there are more villas further up the hill. Thanks for watching 🙂.

[@andygore1149]

Enjoyed the resort tour Andrew, looks a nice place although some of it like you say has wear & tear issues, looks very similar to Porta Blanco in Lanzorote, looks very hilly which for me with my current knee problems is a no no, cheers m8 👍

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching Andy. Yes, there was a good bit of walking to get to the shops and the beach and an uphill climb to get back. We did use a taxi from the town centre to the apartment which wasn't too expensive and kept the Mrs happy.

[@henchdan1]

Sorry if it's a dumb question but can you use the facilities such as the pool and bar at the other parts of the complex? Eg moon, lake, and the others?

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Not a dumb question at all. Yes, I believe you can use the pools and bars in all the other areas.

[@codyjarrett9685]

Do the bungalows have cockroaches in them. We went to puerto del carmen last year and our apartment had plenty of them

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@codyjarrett9685 Ours didn't, but we did see cockroaches at night in Caleta de Fuste. Apparently, if you do find them in a bungalow, if you go to reception, they will give you a can of spray to get rid of them. It's a warm country, so cockroaches thrive in that environment. There were plenty of cats around the complex, I think they act as pest control.

[@codyjarrett9685]

@@OutandaboutwithAndy Thanks for the info

[@robertacanning1977]

I'm their on the 17th June 2024 , only £237 for 1 week inc flights , its got sun a bar a beach , what more do you need for that price

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

That's a bargain, Robert. I hope you have a great time.

[@robertacanning1977]

@@OutandaboutwithAndy thanks bud

[@gdm1985]

We have been to caleta around five or six times. This area is known as 'up the hill' but its only a ten or fifteen minute walk away from the main central area. Nestors is actually one of the best places to eat in the area as well so no need to go hiking for food. Caleta de Fuste resort is the best kept secret going, very friendly and if you are travelling solo you will be made to feel welcome.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

This was my fourth visit to Caleta De Fuste and we've stayed at a few different places over the years. I really like the resort and prefer it to Corralejo as I think it's a bit more laid back. This was our first time 'up the hill' and it wasn't too far to the El Castillo commercial centre. We found you could get a taxi from opposite Fado Rock to our complex for around 3.5 Euros - handy if you have bags of shopping. We did visit Nestors later in the week for an evening meal and the steak and Argentinian sausage was superb.

[@adrians3966]

Hi Andy, for 4 people 2 bedroom apartment it's really 2 bedrooms or duble bed with sofa bed?

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Yes, we travelled as a couple, so had no need for the sofa bed. Like many hotels in Spain, the +2 accommodation is usually a sofa bed arrangement in the living room area.

[@noel5079]

hi iam thinking about vip villas caleta dorada , is it any good

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Noel, I have not stayed there. However, when we walked past they did look newer than Castillo Beach and they are closer to the town centre.

[@JonnyFive4321]

How bad is the walk from Coleta Dorada to the beach? And is it much of a walk to Chaplins?

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

JonnyFive, Chaplins is quite close by but it up hill to Chaplin's from Hotel Caleta Dorada (down hill from Castillo Beach. ) I did do a video where I walked from Castillo Beach to the beach (Playa del Castillo) - on that video, we pass Hotel Caleta Dorada on our way to the sea front. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKTXloSnnJqhrpYsi=PvB9jsPV2pcLBhCL

[@adzey156]

Not a bad holiday price Andy . Thanks for showing us around 👍

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

It's definitely good for the price - you can't complain especially if you didn't mind self catering,, you could have a family holiday for very little.

[@adzey156]

@OutandaboutwithAndy Definitely totally agree 👍

[@lindaclarke7593]

Great video Andy , I'm going solo in June .. bit nervous as never travelled on my own before , may I ask is there a safe facility in the room .thank you 😊

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Linda, I do believe there was. I think you have to pay at reception for it.

[@lindaclarke7593]

@@OutandaboutwithAndy thank you for the info

[@theoldunsshot1005]

It looks about the same standard as most s/c accomodation in Corfu and we've been there 6 times. A week away, 2 people for 600 quid looks a good deal to me. Certainly a bit warmer and more comfortable than camping at the Lakes! Good'n Andrew.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks for watching Keith. Certainly for the money it isn't bad value, flights were over £300 of that cost, I think the accommodation came in at £220 for the week. If you could get some cheap flights it could be a really, really cheap holiday. And yes, definitely warmer than camping in the lakes!

[@wesp1783]

What’s the all inclusive like is it worth it?

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@wesp1783 We stayed self catering. According to reports from other guests, the food in the 'restaurant' is pretty poor.

[@daisykelletpotter5700]

Hi, just wondering what bungalow type you stayed in? Thanks

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

We stayed in regular bungalow in the lake complex.

[@airstreamer]

Would you go back again?

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Not 100%, but if we got a cheap deal, maybe. We found the beds a little uncomfortable, the rest of the issues we could get over but we do like a good night's sleep. Thanks for watching.

[@airstreamer]

Price can sometimes be a leading factor in getting away, for sure! 🙂@@OutandaboutwithAndy

[@liamkelly1724]

Just home from Caleta de fuste fuerteventura, stayed in bungalow casstillo beach. My eight time staying there. Bungalows a bit dated cheap and very comfy. Nice and private. Liam kilkee clare ireland 🍀 🇮🇪

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Thanks Liam. 😊

[@waynehudson21]

How does all-inclusive work there

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Wayne, we went self-catering. From what I have seen on various Facebook groups, the food is pretty poor quality. Some folks said it was still worth it for the free drinks, but as I'm not a big drinker, we wouldn't have got value for money.

[@waynehudson21]

Thank you

[@Z4Man199]

Im there (again) Sept 5th. Paid £370 with Loveholidays incl flights. Cant knock that!

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@@Z4Man199 It's great value. Have a great holiday.

[@adzey156]

Like 1 see you soon 👍

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

thanks Adzey

[@AlanHimpfen]

I’m here again at end of November again a year on from last time. Yes it’s basic but for the money I paid I not complaining lol

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@@AlanHimpfen We certainly thought it was okay for the money.

[@SheilaDIX-d2l]

Stayed in November 2023 worst place ever dirty staff very rude couldn't wait to get home ten days later. This place should be shut down . We went self catering no bread knife or veggie knife no cleaner for the time we stayed and only two towels we went out and bought extra stuff. Disinfectant so I could clean the place . Saw the cleaner walking around with a can of air freshener. So don't think they clean. Just spray air freshener. And after all that we came home with COVID . Avoid at all cost😢😢😢😢😢

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We went for the week and found it OK. We did have to buy washing up liquid and soap, etc, but it was self-catering and not a serviced apartment. Fresh towels are available on request. Like you, we found you take pot luck as to what you find in the cutlery drawer. The place does need to do an inventory of what is missing in each apartment - clearly, previous residents have lost, broken, thrown out some of the utensils, and not reported it to reception.

[@SheilaDIX-d2l]

Self catering means sorting own food not cleaning and maintaining the premises,this is the first time ever we have had to clean our own apartment,in going to the canary's for over thirty years,most places give you a welcome pack witch tells you when cleaners come with towels and bed linen replaced with clean .

[@cjcrawford7443]

Couldn't agree more ..Bungalow really dirty..no it was uninhabitable..Blood on the pillows stained mattress...grounds covered with rubbish and cigarette buts everywhere pushed into the very walls around the pool...never again xx

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@cjcrawford7443 seems that we got an OK one. Sorry to hear yours was terrible. It seems to be very hit and miss.

[@GENerationXplorers]

Telling us you’ve only had 1 view but can clearly see from your live chat there was more than that watching 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️❤️

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

I've got over 30 views on the dashboard in studio - as long as it records that figure.

[@CosgroveNotts]

The area looks a dump I'll stick to Corralajo.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@CosgroveNotts The Castillo beach bungalows aren't in the best area of Caleta de Fuste. The majority of CDF is quite nice. I need to revisit Corralejo as I was last there about 20 years ago, and I didn't care for being harassed to come into people bars, too much like being in Tenerife. I've spoken to some who say it isn't like that now.

[@CosgroveNotts]

@OutandaboutwithAndy I'm coming next month to CDF. No idea where I'm stopping though Hope its not a week of misery lol

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

@@CosgroveNotts There are some great hotels in CDF - two Barcelo hotels and we stayed in the Elba Castillo San Jorge which was pretty good. We got an ok bungalow in Castillo Beach (Lake section) - they can be cheap and cheerful but I have heard a few aren't great.