Apartamentos Tara

“Very clean, quite and peaceful ”

Very clean and exceptionally peaceful and quiet at night. No air conditioning which I first thought would be a big problem (36 degrees when here) but it was okay: so quiet and secure that the windows could easily be left open overnight. People in some bungalows actually slept on their outside patio… more

Very clean and exceptionally peaceful and quiet at night. No air conditioning which I first thought would be a big problem (36 degrees when here) but it was okay: so quiet and secure that the windows could easily be left open overnight. People in some bungalows actually slept on their outside patios. The bungalows are very pleasant, basic but more than adequate and well cleaned. The location is a little bit out of the way: 15 min walk to nearest real supermarket (although an onsite shop sells water and some basics) and about 40 min walk to beach so tend to use taxis (about 6 euros to Faro beach and about 7 euros to Yumbo Centre) but this expense is offset by the reasonable price of the accommodation. I have booked here again for April because it is nice to have the option of being able to enjoy a quiet, peaceful evening just on the patio or going out if you want. ( In many other locations the noise from adjoining areas can mean you almost have to go out because it is not peaceful where you are anyway).

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“Basic Gem”

We stayed here for a two week very needed holiday. After a terrible year, it was nice to get away. Maspalomas/Melonares now seems to be 90% German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and 10% British. We've been to the island seven times now, but don't think we'll be returning. Maspalomas seems to have los… more

We stayed here for a two week very needed holiday. After a terrible year, it was nice to get away. Maspalomas/Melonares now seems to be 90% German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and 10% British. We've been to the island seven times now, but don't think we'll be returning. Maspalomas seems to have lost its soul. Run down Faro 11, one bar and two restaurants (supermarket of course), so a walk down to the lighthouse for food. GC seems to be now only interested in the 90% and seemed to put us last. Very disappointing. Bungalows Tara was basic, but thats what we like. Clean, tidy with very nice staff. No kettle unfortunately and our two ring hob didn't work. The beds need sorting though. I slept on the couch as my bed made such a noise when I moved, that it woke both hubby and I. The complex was quiet and well maintained. Tara I would recommend - Maspalomas - maybe not. P.S. the lady at the pool bar (Peta I think?) was such a lovely lady, she is an asset.

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“Bad check out”

This is a great place and will stay here again. The reason for only giving three stars, is that the paperwork on checking in says if you need a late check this costs 20 euro, subject to availability ability. However when you try to get this it jumps to 65 euro because there is no availability??????… more

This is a great place and will stay here again. The reason for only giving three stars, is that the paperwork on checking in says if you need a late check this costs 20 euro, subject to availability ability. However when you try to get this it jumps to 65 euro because there is no availability???????? If there is no availability then where will you be put. Need to work on their paperwork.

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