Apartamentos Callaomar

We loved our holiday at Apartamentos Callaomar. Our apartment, the common areas, and the pool were absolutely immaculate and really well maintained. The apartments are well-located in Callao Salvaje, within walking distance (max 10 minutes) to shops, bars, and restaurants. Victor was incredibly helpful. Our flight was late on the last day, so we had full use of the pool and then access to the changing/shower rooms downstairs off the ping pong room. There is a pool table, laundry facilities, and apartments have a safe you can hire for a nominal fee. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking light meals (full size fridge/freezer, two burner hob, microwave, cooking equipment, crockery, and cutlery). There's no oven in the kitchen and the apartment aren't air conditioned, but there was a large fan which was adequate. The wifi is good and accessible throughout the complex. Each apartment has its own wifi and there is separate wifi around the pool. The pool area is very quiet, there's always a sunbed available (no racing to put towels out at the crack of dawn) and it's the perfect place for couples. We hired a car and had a few days out, which can be more economical than paying for a transfer and taxis/buses to get around. There is a lovely coastal walk which takes you around the banana plantation to Playa Paraíso. We loved everything about the apartments and the location and we will be back!

Very peaceful place to stay. Self catering was easy. Microwave, toaster and hob. Apartment very clean and spacious. Pool warm and usually empty. Sun loungers never a problem. But note:- TUI coach could not go down narrow street so I was dropped off and pointed in right direction. There are several apartments in that road, Callamor Does not have signage outside so struggled to know which one it was. When I got there no one was about but I had read before that keys are left in an envelope for you, I didn’t realise the fob on the key ring was to get you into the pool. My apartment, 9 was on the first floor. As an older guest I did struggle to get up the 18 stairs. Lovely and quiet. Could do with DO NOT DISTURB sign as I was in the bathroom and thought I heard a bell ring, then the door opened. I was decent but it could have been worse. Wifi erratic so don’t rely on it. I had to link mine to another device. Easy to get around. 471 takes you straight into playa de las America and was only 2€.50. One thing, on departure I had to leave at 8.00 a.m, and when I went to exit the apartments for the first time the gate was locked. Luckily I had left my keys in the door so I could retrieve them, but I did think about leaving them in the room and I would have been trapped and missed transfer. Very reasonably priced and relaxing.

This is our second visit, this time for a 4 week stay. It's as good as ever and I'd endorse everything good I said in my last review. Even in February the pool temperature is fine. It's an easy short walk to the sea and restaurant area , which have seen some good new additions since we were last here. The whole building is kept spotlessly clean and, if anything breaks it is immediately fixed. The owner Victor keeps a close eye on things and ensures continuous smooth operation. He is efficient, friendly and approachable. We will definitely be back.

The apartment was great and very spacious. It had all the basics you’d need for a short stay (though it would be great to also have a washing machine). Every apartment has a nice balcony and you can go straight down to the pool from there. The only thing I found weird is that I never saw anyone working at the reception and when I arrived there was just an envelope with keys inside left at the reception with my name and apartment number written on it. I found it strange since anyone from the street can walk in there.

To put our comments into context I should explain that this is the first overseas holiday in over 30 years that we haven't stayed in private accommodation, so we wondered how we would get on with less space, more people and a shared pool. But we needn't have worried - it's been great!  This is a little gem of a place and we felt very comfortable here. As others have said, the owner Victor is friendly, helpful and approachable.  The whole establishment is kept spotlessly clean.  It is in pristine condition. This is a quiet, peaceful place that you can relax in.  Although there are 15 apartments, the pool area is not at all overcrowded. The pool itself is a good size and is a pleasant temperature. Our 1 bedroom apartment felt spacious with a good sized kitchen/diner/living area.  The cooking facilities are perfectly adequate. An oven would have been nice but we managed fine without one. There is satellite TV but with only a few UK channels, so if you want access to a broader range of content you might consider bringing a Chromecast type of device to allow you to view material from your phone or tablet on the TV. The bedroom is a good size with enough clothes storage space for 2 people.  There is also a good sized safe in the bedroom.  For  several days during our stay it was 30 degrees outside,  yet the combination of front and rear balconies in our 1st floor apartment allows air to flow through and keeps the bedroom at a reasonable temperature during the night. The apartment was regularly cleaned and rubbish removed (most days I think). There is also underground parking available. We will definitely come back here and are considering spending a couple of months next winter. We have no hesitation in recommending Callao Mar.