Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura Origo Mare

“Don't be put off by negative reviews, just be mindful it is rural....”

Please ignore the really negative reviews, yes it is far out but we were aware of that and decided to hire a car for week, but there is bus from resort to Corralejo and the beautiful nearby beaches, self catering in the superior one bed itself was basic, but had pretty much we needed, found it o... more

Please ignore the really negative reviews, yes it is far out but we were aware of that and decided to hire a car for week, but there is bus from resort to Corralejo and the beautiful nearby beaches, self catering in the superior one bed itself was basic, but had pretty much we needed, found it odd no microwave though, also beware for getting ready folks, there is only one mirror albeit a huge one and its in bathroom, so if there a few people to get ready could take a while!!, food as we went self catering can't really comment on, we did eat in the buffet restaurant once and it was ok, though wine was foul, entertainment was good, queue's for bar but par for course in family resorts, yes the shop on site is expensive but only in the way they are at Haven, Butlins etc here, we were only a couple of minutes walk from the pools and main complex on the "seafront" so was nice view, all in all we enjoyed it but think it is better for families with younger children, we took teenagers but they did say they liked it, have I been to better places yes, but the staff were lovely, the sun shone, we had a base and made memories,

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“An honest review”

I don’t often write reviews after a holiday but, having read some of the reviews prior to our family holiday, thought I would! We have just returned from a 10 night holiday and I feel that the negative reviews are somewhat unjust. We travelled as a family of four, with a 16 & 14 year old. All I c... more

I don’t often write reviews after a holiday but, having read some of the reviews prior to our family holiday, thought I would! We have just returned from a 10 night holiday and I feel that the negative reviews are somewhat unjust. We travelled as a family of four, with a 16 & 14 year old. All I can say is, if you do your research beforehand, which we do every time we go away, you will know that this resort is isolated. The nearest village is a 5/6 min drive away and the nearest supermarket 10 mins away by car with Coralejo a 16 min drive away. We hired a car for the whole 10 days from the airport and did not find the remoteness a problem at all. If you read the hotel location information, it tells you how remote it is so you can’t then complain, like lots of people have, that it’s far from everything. Anyway, on to the resort itself, yes it does need some attention to the pathways but this does not take away from the fact that the resort is good with ample space and swimming pools and sun loungers. The pool doesn’t open until 10am so no early queues for sun loungers which was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the entertainment staff work very hard. Not much for our 16 & 14 year olds in way of entertainment but we always take a pack of playing cards and enjoy our evenings anyway. The sports bar was good, showing Wimbledon, Euros and other sports. The buffet was as you would expect and we always found a different selection of food - no is isn’t gormet by any standards but what buffet is in a big hotel! Our apartment was ok too, we especially liked the outdoor area with two sun beds, it felt private when we needed to get away from the hustle. The room was cleaned and towels replaced every 4 days - this was fine for us - who needs a fresh towel every single day - I bet those who have complained about that don’t have a fresh towel every day at home - just hang it up to dry! In all, we enjoyed our holiday, especially for the cost and I feel that the negative reviews are not fair - just do your research and if a remote hotel is what you are after, this is perfect! There are daily buses into Coralejo if you do t have the budget to hire a car but if you can, it’s definitely the way to go. Plus you can park right outside your apartment.

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“Nice but be wary.”

The place is inland and away from towns and beaches but the place offers daily coach’s to town and on a Wednesday to el cotillo beach. If it wasn’t for them then car hire is essential as the resorts pools are catered mainly for kids 10 and younger and can be boring for anyone else. The adult pool... more

The place is inland and away from towns and beaches but the place offers daily coach’s to town and on a Wednesday to el cotillo beach. If it wasn’t for them then car hire is essential as the resorts pools are catered mainly for kids 10 and younger and can be boring for anyone else. The adult pool is overlooked in main walkway so doesn’t feel relaxing. The pool area is ok and yes water is cold at first but needed on a hot day. The all inclusive food is very repetitive and season with peeper and salt and after 4 days of it, it’s just boring and tasteless. Staff inside are very good tho and always rushing around cleaning areas in the heat. The villas are nice and quiet and yes they are a walk to main area which personally I liked as noise from night entertainment reduced. Most staff was friendly and helpful except one receptionist at desk who had attitude when talking to anyone not Spanish. The resort itself has bins emptied daily but the rubbish on floor was neglected. Me and family played the how long is the Fanta and kopenburg can going to lay on side of path near reception for. Unfortunately it was there all 10 days of stay as well as a ice cream rapper in bush by rock wall pool. The bus to town is 10-330 and 11-530 but one day the 330 bus had lots of the 530 ticket holders jump on and a lady with 4 kids got kicked off bus as no more seats. This could be sorted by simply asking passages to show ticket on entry. The evening entertainment was average at best and too small of a area to do anything really. All in all we had a good holiday and fuerteventura was nice but I wouldn’t book here again because the food and the age of my kids. My deposit was returned before our flight home. Nice place for family’s with young kids but get out to the towns. Especially on market days.

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“Reasonable holiday”

My family and I stayed for 14 nights, self catering. There are plenty of good things to write about. The staff are really lovely and helpful. We stayed in a Superior villa which has a dish washer and washing machine which makes life easier during your stay. The resort is massive and our villa was... more

My family and I stayed for 14 nights, self catering. There are plenty of good things to write about. The staff are really lovely and helpful. We stayed in a Superior villa which has a dish washer and washing machine which makes life easier during your stay. The resort is massive and our villa was 600 meters away from the pools, shops and bars. It can be cold at night due to wind so take a jacket. The pathways need some work, they are uneven and broken up. The water park is small but fun, especially for kids. The adult only pool is quiet and relaxing, however all pools are salt water and cold. There is one supermarket on site which is really expensive!! The restaurant on site is also expensive but the food is nice. You can upgrade to all inclusive which is €45 per day per person but the resort only allows a 4 days all inclusive upgrade. I can't talk from personal experience but other guests say the all inclusive food is average. The resort is in no man's land, which means you have to hire a car or use the resorts free bus. The taxi fare is at least €60 return. The free bus runs twice a day, 10:30am pick up and return is 3:30pm . Pick up 11:30am and return is 5:30pm. There is no evening bus, which means you are stuck in the resort unless you pay for taxi's. The entertainment is a little flat and boring but the younger kids love the kids disco, older kids seem bored. When we checked into the resort, we had to give them bank card details for a €200 deposit but they only take the money if there are any damages to your villa. The sea is some distance from the resort and there is no direct path down to the sea and it's very rocky and hard to walk there (not recommended unless you wear hiking boots) we took the free bus and went to the beach in Corralejo which is lovely. I personally would not stay here again but only because how far away the resort is from everything else. Over all it was pleasant enough

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