LIVVO Risco del Gato Suites

“2nd visit and still love this hotel”

This was our second visit, our first was in 2020 when abruptly Spain went into lockdown. The accommodation is a suite so you get a bedroom , bathroom, lounge and courtyard’ with 2 sun loungers. The staff at this hotel are unfailingly hospitable and friendly. They all work hard to ensure guests en... more

This was our second visit, our first was in 2020 when abruptly Spain went into lockdown. The accommodation is a suite so you get a bedroom , bathroom, lounge and courtyard’ with 2 sun loungers. The staff at this hotel are unfailingly hospitable and friendly. They all work hard to ensure guests enjoy themselves. The food is good ( on half board) , you eat dinner in the buffet restaurant 3 nights and in the dining room with waiter service, 4 nights. There are 2 pools and a Spa; you can book treatments. The hotel is well positioned to walk to a choice of beaches, beach bars and a supermarket. There is a full sized fridge so you can chill wine/ beer/ water to drink in your lounge. The fabric of the hotel is looking a little tired but it is spotlessly clean . Sadly there is no bar in the foyer where there is seating. If the management were to install a bar and have some music in the evening, there would be more revenue for the hotel and a sense of Community amongst the guests. But we still feel Risco del Gato is a special place.

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“Such a peaceful and wonderful place to stay holiday. Perfect for time to chill,and take in the incredible architecture!”

Just amazing! A perfect place to decompress and totally relax. The architecture is just incredible. It was our first time in fuerteventura and I'm so glad we chose Risco Del Gato. It was so peaceful, private and so clean. I honestly can't think of a negative comment about this place other than t... more

Just amazing! A perfect place to decompress and totally relax. The architecture is just incredible. It was our first time in fuerteventura and I'm so glad we chose Risco Del Gato. It was so peaceful, private and so clean. I honestly can't think of a negative comment about this place other than the air conditioning in one of our pods wasn't working. The beach is so perfect. Crystal clear water. We were so lucky as the weather was so hot but with a refreshing but warm wind. We went on quad bikes up into the mountains which is just an absolute must!

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“Peace and Quiet in Costa Calma”

If you are looking for peace and quiet, friendly, old fashioned good service, this is the place. The rooms, which stand alone and look a bit like terracotta igloos, are excellent. They each have a private courtyard as well as a more public patio overlooking the sea. Breakfast is excellent ... more

If you are looking for peace and quiet, friendly, old fashioned good service, this is the place. The rooms, which stand alone and look a bit like terracotta igloos, are excellent. They each have a private courtyard as well as a more public patio overlooking the sea. Breakfast is excellent and dinner, waiter served on 4 out of 7 nights much better than I expected. There is a choice of main courses on the menu which wasn't repeated in the 14 nights we were there. The 3 buffet nights were not as good, but more than acceptable. The staff in the restaurant, led by Paco, were first class as were all the other members of staff we met. Even the lady gardener who tended the many cacti in the grounds was pleasant to chat to. We played tennis nearly every day, but the court is in need of attention and is bit too close to the local sewage works. Access to the beach is not too easy and beware the nudists. Some might find the atmosphere a little too quiet, but for us, wanting a couple of weeks away from the English winter, it was ideal.

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“Charming oasis”

Built in the mid 1980s this hotel comprising 51 suites/bungalows does appear a bit dated in places but it has a quiet charm. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with an emphasis on the bathrooms which have shower, bidet, twin basins and jacuzzi. The fittings could do with updating but there ... more

Built in the mid 1980s this hotel comprising 51 suites/bungalows does appear a bit dated in places but it has a quiet charm. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with an emphasis on the bathrooms which have shower, bidet, twin basins and jacuzzi. The fittings could do with updating but there was always a plentiful supply of hot water and everything was beautifully clean. Our suite had a bigger private terrace, with outside shower, carefully designed to have full sun all day. It was completely unoverlooked and perfect for relaxed naked sunbathing. Breakfast is excellent except for the quality of tea and coffee; a new coffee machine - or at least a second one - would be a good investment. The food at dinner was average; service was friendly but the staff were clearly keen to finish as quickly as possible and we always felt rushed. There are two sittings for dinner, the latter starting at 20.15; on buffet evenings the food is beginning to be cleared away well before the official end of service. If you are expecting a relaxed Spanish-style dining experience you will be disappointed. This is a hotel where you need to be self-sufficient; there is no bar, no evening entertainment. It is wonderfully quiet and relaxing and exceeded our expectations in this respect.

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