Blue Star

[K T]

Don't see any info regarding these apartments...

Has anyone stayed at Blue Star Apartments, that would like to share some information...i.e. Cleanliness, balcony or terrace, noisy lift etc and what floor number would you ask for if you wanted to be on the top level.

Thanks in advance

K T

[K T]

Don't see any info regarding these apartments...

Has anyone stayed at Blue Star Apartments, that would like to share some information...i.e. Cleanliness, balcony or terrace, noisy lift etc and what floor number would you ask for if you wanted to be on the top level.

Thanks in advance

K T

No need to respond to my previous request....I've read enough on Holiday-Truth.com to put me off ever going to Blue Star.

K T

[oor wullie]

That's a shame. They aren't really that bad. We loved it here and would be happy to stay again. You really get what you pay for . Two star cheap cheerful but clean....

[crazimum]

When we stayed in nov 04 we had no complaints at all, rooms cleaned daily, beds changed twice in a week, fresh towels every couple of days. we were in room 416, right next to the pool and bar, had no disturbance at all. there was a few cats loitering about, but we didnt encourage them around our apartment, they just lazed around anywhere in the sun. we had a terrace to our apart, large enough for our 5 year old to play ball on (had no one below us so didnt disturb anyone). reception staff were very friendly, spoke not bad english. net connection in recetion. small shop on site, adeqately stocked. only a 5 min walk from the europa. have noticed that prices have increased dramatically for blue star thou, we paid £368 for 2 ad 1 ch for the week, nov 05 was priced £475 for same party. lovely views out to the ocean and the boat lit up in the evening at puerto azul. NO roaches! only let down was the rubbish that people had thrown over the wall at the top of the site, but that goes for any place that has a wall and is convienient for throwing rubbish .............. too lazy to wait to see a bin!

[missprimmy]

We too have stayed at the Blue Star and it was fine, no complaints at all.
I find that on some review sites peoples opinions differ greatly on what they expect from 2* or 3* accomodation. I expect nothing more than basic and clean, anything else, to me, is a bonus!

[Stephen]

Blue Star is £349 pp flying from Glasgow. Prices don't seem to be dropping this year like they normally do. Even Malibu is £359 as we speak.


they wont drop mate , sorry but at the mo the canaries have overoriced themselves , they may get business back from the customers who were going to Turkey but will be worried due to Bird Flu , But maybe as its hit turkey , canarys are next :D :D


as for the blue star conatct them direct http://www.bluestar.es/ u may get a better price and using Globespan the whole package will be cheaper

as for reports a lot of people as was said expect 4* luxury for 2* prices , i used to egt people complaining about 2* hotels in paris as they expected George V luxury 9where it cost as much for the brekkie as the 2*) i would trust this site rather than holidaytruths and holidayuncovered as a lot of people who review on their seem to be after compo and thats it , its a huge problem with the industry nowadays and its ruining it with **** reviews about good places by people who decided they dont want to pay the price for their holiday as everyone else does and want it all back throu compo


sorry rant over but i have had a prime example of a family reviewing a place and then complaining to the travel operator about the 7 lads in teh room next door making a noise and various other things some disgusting , was a shame for them as it was 1 lad in teh room next door making no noise and was known as Bluemoonsteve who worked for the said company , since then i hate COMPO CLAIMERS



NOW THE RANT IS OVER :angryfire: :angryfire:

[John]

Hi KT,

As others have said, don't be put off going to Blue Star - they're ok, we've stayed there half a dozen times now.

If you don't need to book a package trip,
http://www.bedbookers.com/ are quoting £381, 14 nights, one bedroom appartment for the middle of Feb and
http://www.alpharooms.com/ are quoting £392 for the same.

Both are companies we've used in the past with no problems.

If you want to request an appartment at the top of the complex, these are on the 8th floor, numbered from 807 to 831, in odd numbers.

Hope this helps, if you need any more info, PM me,

Regards, John

[mary]

my sister in law and her family stayed here last summer. I was a bit concerned after reading some reviews but actually they were fine. 2 bedroomed apartment so you could still use the sitting room and kitchen when the kids have gone to bed and noone has to sleep on a sofa bed.
Pool seemed very small though but they never used it anyway. They were quite happy - they didnt pay much and werent expecting top quality

[Sunshine girl]

Stayed at Blue Star Sept 04 and Sept 05 and they are fine. ,Basic, clean..everything you need is there, ask for a balcony instead of a terrace, very private, staff friendly and helpful. We spent days on beach but pool looked fine. As said before.. you get what you pay for.

[John]

We've just booked two weeks @ Blue Star for next month with Owen.

As he says, he really is cheaper than anywhere else on the net

A TOP BLOKE:banana:

[Top Cat]

We've just booked two weeks @ Blue Star for next month with Owen.

As he says, he really is cheaper than anywhere else on the net

A TOP BLOKE:banana:
Hy John,
Like most apartment blocks in Puerto Rico there are a hell of a lot of steps here, do ask for a high floor room, you will not be soory.:thumb:


Top Cat

[oor wullie]

Yeah the Blue star is fine. I find you have the professional moaners, you know the type. They book the cheapest possible holiday then moan when they don't get 5 star luxury.I once was at the reception of a nice clean apartment and a girl in front was nearly hysterical because she found a cockroach in the bath.She wanted to move because she thought the room was filthy because of one cockroach.Ridiculous i know but it was good enterainment...

[hyram]

I stayed at blue Star in November 2004. It cost us about £500 for the two of us and was fine. Like most folks Id say they were basic but at that price for a week in the sun spot on.

Nearto all the amenities in the europa centre and with breath taking views its not a bad bit to be. The scenic lift is an experience as it tends to stick now and again so if you are down near the bottom its a bit of a hike up to reception.

The place is set out in blocks of apartments that are two high so if you are looking for a bit of shade in the afternoon ask for a bottom one ( think they are odd numbers from memory)

[karen]

If you want a sun lounger by the pool GET UP EARLY!!!!

[windy]

Can anyone offr any advice or information on the following please? My husband and I have booked to stay at the Omar from 30/12/2006 until 06/01/2007 and today we have received the following from the tour operators,

`Hello,

due to very difficult occupancy situation over the period of Christmas and New Year time,
we would like to offer alternative apartments to your clients under the ref.n.*****.
The Blue Star 3*, the same board basis and the same standard, the same price.
Please speak to your clients and come back to me ASAP, because they would not hold the room for very long time.`

Thank you.
Kind regards.
Hotels4u.com.

We booked the Omar as it is down the bottom, (we like to be close to the beach) and from what I understand the Blue Star are at the top, we don`t expect luxury for what we have paid but does anyone have any alternative suggestions or if it happens that we have to accept the Blue Star, has anyone stayed there recently?
Cheers, The other half of Windy!

[coolcreen]

Yes, the Blue Star is near the top of the hill a short distance down the road from the Europa Shopping Centre. As booking is very heavy around the Christmas/New Year period, I suspect that you will not have a lot of choice where accomodation is concerned. One positive point regarding the Blue Star is that it is located on the sunny side (morning sun) of the valley whereas Omar will be in the shade till about 11 am. The bus stop for the local bus service is very close (90 cent down to Amadores Beach or to the main commercial centre) and, of course, the Europa Centre is just a short stroll up the road. Don't know anything about the accomodation. Enjoy your break in the sun

[Sunshine girl]

I stayed at the blue star last year (and the year before) and found it to be fine..yes top of the hill but taxis are cheap. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Some rooms have terrace and some have balcony, we preferred balcony .

[missprimmy]

Blue star is basic but clean accomodation, the balconies are large with lovely sea views and get the sun nearly all day.

There is a small supermarket onsite but bars, shops, restaurants etc are just a couple of minutes walk away.

You could take a nice long walk down to Amadores beach (fantastic views) but should definately get a taxi back!! (about 3 euro's).

Bar and food - I can't really comment on as we went up to the Europa CC every night!

Hope you have a great time werever you stay :)

[kerry81]

parents came back from PR on saturday, stayed at the blue star. id heard a few bad comments about them, but they said the apartments were fine. they're about 5 minutes walk from the europa centre (10 minute stagger back at the end of the night my dad says!). only bad thing was the pool bar closed about 5:30pm! think that's just cos it's winter tho.

oh, and my brother says the lift they have is pretty scary!

[oor wullie]

That would suit me . You will get a lot less hassle in the Europa than down below.... reception will order a taxi for you to the beach...unless you fancy a stroll to the taxi rank about 5 minutes... there is a steep incline for about 100 yards to the main road so no good if you have problems walking...:have-fun:

[karen]

The lift !!!!! Its more a ski lift. There only is one and you wait for bloody ages. Lots and lots of stairs and quite steep if I remember.

[Top Cat]

Thanks to all who replied and to the one that sent an email (you know who you are!) Have contacted the tour operator still waiting for a response, cheers to all that responded!

One point not mentioned, ask for a high floor apartment, the exit is at the top of the complex & if you miss the lift the steps are a killer.

Top Cat

[crazimum]

The lift !!!!! Its more a ski lift. There only is one and you wait for bloody ages. Lots and lots of stairs and quite steep if I remember.

there is another lift that goes from the 8th floor down to the 4th (pool area and bar). only thing to remember about the scenic lift is to hold on as when it reaches the floor to stop, it jolts, something you get used to.

we have just come back from blue star, no roaches to be seen, yes it is 2*, but you only sleep and shower there. we found the stairs outside reception easier on the calf muscles than the slope that goes up to the main road. pool was cold thou!!!

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

HI, DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY VIDEO FOOTAGE OR PICS OF THESE APARTMENTS THANX JACKIE XXXXXXX:thumb:

[oor wullie]

http://www.bryanandchris.fotopic.net/c16626.html

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

THANX FOR THAT DOSENT LOOK THAT BAD REALLY NEED THIS HOLIDAY TO BE OK IVE HAD A TERRIBLE YEAR AND REALLY NEED THIS BREAK JACKIE XXXXXX:grouphug:

[karen]

http://www.bryanandchris.fotopic.net/c16626.html


I must have spent the week at the Blue Star with my eyes shut. Didnt know there was a sun terrace bit. We never managed to get a lounger by the pool if i had known there was a terrace we would have been sorted.

The lift is wicked jackie.:banana:

[viv]

We stayed at the Blue Star for 3 weeks and it was horrendous! The lift worked every other 2 days and when you are near the bottom, that lift is a life saver!! We had hot water one day but cold the next for the full 3 wks. The pool looked like it hadn't been cleaned for months too. I personally wouldn't stay again, no matter how cheap...

[viv]

[quote=MILLIEANMOLLY;35733]surley its not that bad people say the altamar was bad and we thought it was loverly thanks jackie.
You may find that you really like it, but I gave you my honest opinion and me personally would not stay there again. And I would certainly not let my children into the disgusting pool.
We have been visiting Puerto Rico for years until finally moving over there to live (although now back in the UK) and the Blue Star is the worst out of all the places we have stayed. As for the altamar, we like it, but again our opinion. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[papaclio]

Hi VIV when was it you stayed there ?

I stayed there 6 year ago and it was good

then 3 year ago we returned and found standards had dropped

Last year we went in to have a look and there had been lot's of improvements including a new lift, new showers etc


So MILLIEANMOLLY

I would not worry as I am sure the plus points for the BlueStar will out weigh the negatives

Great view, good sized balconies, good location, reasonable priced.

[windy]

THANX FOR THAT DOSENT LOOK THAT BAD REALLY NEED THIS HOLIDAY TO BE OK IVE HAD A TERRIBLE YEAR AND REALLY NEED THIS BREAK JACKIE XXXXXX:grouphug:
Hi, we stayed at the Blue Star at New Year, it wasn`t our choice but we were there as where we booked had double booked!
In saying that the apartments were clean but basic, maids came in daily, staff were friendly enough, however if you are on the bottom level (as we were) and the lift isn`t working, it`s a case of jelly legs by the time you get to the top!
Fortunately it was ok when we stayed there.
At the end of the day you only want a base, how much time do you really spend in your apartment?
Enjoy your holiday!

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

thanks for your reply i know them lifts are awfull they were like that in the altamar were we stayed last time i couldent even walk up the stairs got half way up and had to sit and rest thought i was going to have a heart attack ha ha god so unfit !!!! thats the only thing thats a problem with haveing ill health its hard to get up them stairs oh well maybe some strong good looking man will help me haha thanks jackie.:)

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

HI. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE BLUE STAR APARTMENTS ARE NEXT TO THE ALTAMAR APARTMENTS OR IN THAT AREA THANKS JACKIE XXXXXX:banghead:

[huggybear]

they're next door to each other

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

I have just read reviews of the Bluestar and they are very bad, dirty, full of cockroaches, dirty sheets with some saying it needs pulling down as its in that bad condition.

Can I change these apartments - will the holiday company do this for us or are we stuck with it. What are my rights?:sadguy:

[chorlton]

I would suggest as a first point of call that you contact your tour company and say you are concerned and ask them what your options are.

Also take into account how old the reviews are. You've had plenty of positive comments from users on this forum so if the other reviews are older than comments on here it might be worth not taking them literally.

It is an older property than some others but certainly not in a state that needs pulling down.

Remember people often seek out sites to make comments when they have had a negative experience but are not nearly so quick when they have had a positive one.

[manana]

Hi, we stayed at the Blue Star for 2 weeks in 2001 then again in 2004, apartments were basic but okay, didn't have any bad experiences there. Seen the odd cockroach (around the complex, not in the actual apartment) as we have in most places we've stayed, staff were friendly enough and maid service was every other day i think!!! The lift was a bit of a nightmare especially with a pram but we just requested a high floor aprtment (think ours was on floor 7), not too far to go down to the pool or up to the exit.

[col161]

HI. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE BLUE STAR APARTMENTS ARE NEXT TO THE ALTAMAR APARTMENTS OR IN THAT AREA THANKS JACKIE XXXXXX:banghead:
they are,not so long ago the bluestar guests were going into the altamar useing the facillities,through the day,going back to the bluestar to get showered + changed,then back to the altamar for the evening entertainment.needless to say when the altamar guests went to get thier evening meal and seat for the entertainment they were not very happy,if tables were available the were the ones right at the back. soon as the entertainment ended the bluestar lot were gone. (does,nt sound right to me ):no:

[robderby]

Stayed in Blue Star last October and for a cheap base for a holiday they are fine. They were clean, bathroom and shower was fine.
You get coackroaches everywhere. Even had 1 scurry across the carpet at the 4* RIU Vistamar.
If you want a self contained hotel then Blue Star is not for you as pool and snack bar close at 6 and then nothing else open, you do have Europa only 2 minutes away anyhow

[sunny73*]

is it true they dont provide you with a kettle or toaster for a sc appartment if so this is a first for us :banghead:

[chorlton]

Only place I have found them as standard in is Marina and Morasol. A lot of the lower star places do not have them in.

[crazimum]

no kettle or toaster, its a pan or take a travel kettle with you.

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi, we stayed in altamar last year and had a toaster and kettle we always stay sc and we always have a toaster and kettle butweve never stayed in bluestar so dont no :banghead:

[mary]

I do appologise to the topic starter as i did start my own thread some how its ended up here about the toaster and kettle , dont like gatecrashing other peoples topics :sadguy:

I think you were merged sunny73. As it was a topic about bluestar and its facilities, your topic was merged with the main topic of Bluestar.

You can hire toasters etc very easily here, if you arrive and find they dont have them. Alot of places are furnished by spanish who dont use kettles and toasters - well more do nowadays, but in general.

[Sunshine girl]

I'm pretty sure you can hire them at reception cheaply

[cheekychicp]

hi
stayed at the blue star in january we arrived around tea time and as a restaurant was advertised thought wed check it out only to be told it had closed down 2 years priorso we went back to our apartment via lift only got 2 floors down and it broke we were stranded for 1hr everyday it was hit and miss woke up one night thought it was thunder and the lift was grinding and banging. there is 2 normal lifts but quite a walk especialy if at the bottom
apartment was in bad shape water from the sink running onto elecric socket for fridge shower always cold didnt use pool didnt like look of it if you go on holiday watch dog and read reports thats what we do before booking gran canaria is a beautiful place with lovely beaches that will compensate for everything else

[cheekychicp]

hi
stayed at the blue star in january we arrived around tea time and as a restaurant was advertised thought wed check it out only to be told it had closed down 2 years priorso we went back to our apartment via lift only got 2 floors down and it broke we were stranded for 1hr everyday it was hit and miss woke up one night thought it was thunder and the lift was grinding and banging. there is 2 normal lifts but quite a walk especialy if at the bottom
apartment was in bad shape water from the sink running onto elecric socket for fridge shower always cold didnt use pool didnt like look of it if you go on holiday watch dog and read reports thats what we do before booking gran canaria is a beautiful place with lovely beaches that will compensate for everything else
ps blue star provides kettle but you have to hire toaster think it was 6euro for a week

[Chloe Leigh]

i stayed in Blue Star 3 years ago so some changes might have occured but being a pot noodle lover and a tea drinker i noticed that we definately had NO kettle and i had to use a saucepan.
the shower leaked into the lounge and into the bedrooms and we had a fair few roaches but to be honest i booked the place very cheap so i got what i paid for.
The holiday i had was spent mostly out of the appt anyhow...pool all day and out all night.i couldnt stay in on my well earnt holiday!
The pool we found to be ok,the restaurant was always empty so hence thats why it closed down.
As for the lift!!!!! well,we spent many times stranded in that horrible thing and when we left we had to drag our cases up the stairs from the 3 rd floor.not a nice experience which is why i now pay the extra and i get a better quality appartment.

[oor wullie]

if you boil the saucepan for a cuppa it takes about an hour....lol...i've got a travel kettle somewhere if i can find it you can have it...but to be honest they aren't that expensive from the shops...only a couple of euros...well worth it.We also buy souvenir big mugs as the little cups are a waste of time.The best bit is when you come home you can give the mugs away as crappy presents...



http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/spezial/Fool/kngt.gif

[sunny73*]

I got 2 big mugs packed away already hate them little things lol dosnt matter about the kettle but thanks for the offer really dont fancy the extra things in the suitcase there are 5 off us so you can imagine what the suitcases are going to like always bulging lol we will proberly make do with the saucepan or if it does take long i'll hire one ...:banghead:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi, sunny73, i was worried just like you am ging the bluestar at christamas after hearing all the bad things i was ready to cancel but the kind people on here reasured me also i spoke to someone today who has just come back form the blue star and they loved it, it has had some work done on it was closed in may,there are good views and bad views have a look on alpharooms.com and read the good reviews from july this year, go and have a good holiday and dont worry i take my own kettle anyway and cups am a bit funny like that anyway take care hun and godbless you jackie xxxxxx

[millser]

Just Back from The Blue star apartments - all I can say is dont worry too much, we found them to be clean and tidy if a bit basic but comfortable enough. We were lucky to have a kettle that someone had left behind but if you like your toast in the morning pick up a toaster quite cheaply from one of the local elecrical shops rather than renting it from the apartments. As previously mentioned get some bigger mugs the cups are too small for a decent cuppa.
It is fine and close to the Europa centre where we spent most of our time though is a fair distance from the beaches at Ammadores and Puerto Rico (3 euro taxi ride) It depends if you are happy enough staying at the pool which can get invaded at the weekends by the locals though the water is warmer than the sea. The pool bar is ok serving drinks and some food but it does close early at 6 pm (plenty of places to eat nearby, I would recommend el brasero at Europa centre)

The lift only broke down once when we were there - when we were leaving and had to carry our bags up the stairs from the 8th floor to reception :banghead:

I e mailed the Blue Star about 3 weeks before we left and requested an apartment on the upper levels and we were given one on the 7th floor though dont expect a reply.

I'm sure everything will be ok for you :have-fun:

[Keano]

We've stayed there with our 9 year old son a couple of times now. There certainly is better self catering nearby - but we enjoyed it. The apartments are clean and basic. The reception staff are nice and friendly and the small supermarket saves you a walk. The pool can get very busy and you might need to be up early to guarntee a sunbed.The pool bar has been renovated in the last year and looks alot better.
As for the lift, it worked sometimes and not others, but to be honest i prefered walking up the steps.
If the sun is shining and it normally is you will only use the apartment to sleep in, so go and have a fantastic time and enjoy your holiday.

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

HI, DOES ANYONE HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE BLUESTAR IN PUERTO RICO THANKS JACKIE. :thumb:

[John]

All you need from here
http://www.bluestar.es/

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

thank you john xx :thumb:

[papaclio]

We were over in P ~ R in March 2007 and a new lift was getting fitted at the Blue Star
For any would be travellers to the Blue Star
The Blue Star must have some of the finest views in P ~ R and the balconies get the sun for most of the day
You are not far from the Europa centre and bus stop is outside the Blue Star which takes you to the bigger Commercial centre
The same bus stop does for the beautiful Amadores beach
Saying that taxis are cheap

We are going out to on 17th Sept for a fortnight staying at the Nido and have just booked for the Blue Star for next year April time
For the good old price of £348 each for 16 nights That is flights from Scotland, transfer and accommodation at the Blue Star

For that money I will not expect the Ritz and will put up with a dodgy lift :thumb:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

Hi, Guys Just Wondered If Anyone Knew Which Floor The Two Bedroom Apartments Are On We Have Asked For A High Floor To Make It Easy To Get Out Without Using That Awfull Lift But Have Been Told That The 2 Bedrooms Are On The Lower Floor Am Sure Someone On Here As Been And Knows Whats What !!!!! Would Be Much Appreciated Thanks Jackie.:)

[papaclio]

I am in P ~ R on 17th of this month

I will go into the Blue Star and find out anything you need to know

Like apartment numbers for the two room apartments etc

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

thank you very much so very helpfull on this site, we are i a two bedroom just wanted to know if there situated on the lower floors or higher floors thanks so much jackie xxxxx:thumb:

[Chloe Leigh]

hiya
you will be pleased to know that after going to the pool yesterday i took note that there is a whole new poolbar area and new loos...so clean and fresh,a big difference to what they had b4 the summer.
Big big improvements id say,not sure about the rooms as i only went to use the pool for the day as my daughter loves it in there,they have a nice sized one that starts off shallow and leads to a deeper end,also has a childs shallow pool just up a few stairs.
Restaurant is still closed but like i said b4 there are tons nearby and you also have the netto supermarket by reception.:)

[TELF]

hi. thinking of booking blue star for march next year, need a cheap break with the mrs and 3 kids 11,10,6. just a few questions, is there a bus stop nearby to amadores and rico beach/commercial centre, and ive seen some pictures of appartments with a tv in but doesnt say on description, are they standard in appt or do you hire. not that i will be watching but the kids can play playstation and leave me in bed early in morning with my tropical/san miguel induced hangover:sleep: thanks in advance, mark

[chorlton]

Hi there - yes the bus stop isn't far away to PR and the downhill walk to Amadores isn't that bad either. Am not sure the Amadores bus goes the quickest route down due to the steepness of the hill though.

TVs used to be pay as you go and am not sure they would be scarted up for the PS....I might be wrong though.

[seaward]

it may be quicker to get the taxi and more comfortable at the moment to get to either amadores or the commercial centre it only costs just over 3 euro's and the taxi rank is just down the road from the blue star

[TELF]

thanks for that. stayed at portonova last november and walked to amadores, though that was fairly flat along coastal path, lovely walk though. staying in a mates appt in arizona complex near cc on 25th october (7 weeks:banana: ) but hes probably moving out there in new year so looking for cheap alternatives and never stayed up top near europa :thumb: game boys it is then :banghead:
Hi there - yes the bus stop isn't far away to PR and the downhill walk to Amadores isn't that bad either. Am not sure the Amadores bus goes the quickest route down due to the steepness of the hill though.

TVs used to be pay as you go and am not sure they would be scarted up for the PS....I might be wrong though.

[john47]

i stayed there in march this year on the 2nd floor but i must agree with one of the other people i would not stay there again,,,and i have stayed at most of the apartments up at the europa center ,,,,the pool was ok but the lower half of the apartments need refurbishing ,,,,but in saying this it was not that bad to put me of my holiday its just that i did not like the place ,,,pray the lift keeps working if your on the lower end or you will be knackered climbing the stairs up to the reception

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi john47 do you no if the two bedrooms were on the lower floor or the top floor thanks jackie xxx :thumb:

[john47]

hi jackie my apartment was floor 2 and it was one bedroom ,,,,the apartments near the top looked very nice as they had their own balconey i just had a terrace i'm not sure what your looking for in the place but it was ok it was just that i did'nt like the place but saying that it was still clean and only 2 minutes walk to the europa center,,,,i'm taking my girlfriend in november but staying in the omar this time so not sure what to expect there ,,,,,anyway hope you have a nice holiday ,,,,,,john

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

Hiya, Guys Just Wanted To No Can You Hirer High Chairs In The Blue Star Apartments, And If So How Much Does It Cost !!! Thanks Jackie.

[chorlton]

Not as far as I am aware - you can hire them via Vicky at http://holidayhire.canaryforum.com/

[chrystalheart]

No need to respond to my previous request....I've read enough on Holiday-Truth.com to put me off ever going to Blue Star.

K T

I have only been back for 3 weeks after staying at the blue star, I have to say that we did not see one cockroach in our apartment, which had been a worry after I had read a few forum posts, we were on the top tier of apartments, I had read about a 'dodgy' lift, again no worries there! I did see a removed lift in the grounds which might suggest the 'dodgy' lift has been replaced.
Overall accommodation is quite basic but not bad ( If you want better pay more ) there are no luxuries on the inside but then the price reflects that, staff are friendly and helpful, ( even when faced with daft Brits like me and my man, whom could not even open our apartment door! and had to be shown how, and then managed to break our hotel safe on 3 occasions!! ) each time we had a problem staff acted very promptly at helping us out ( even though the guy fixing the safe spoke Spanish, it was easy to understand like, 1 KAPUT, 2 KAPUT, 3 KAPUT, 4 KAPUT ) Translated into even our dumb ass English means do note use buttons 1 to 4.
Maids came every other day and did the whole shebang, bedding, cleaning, towels, even our washing up! ( which I kept having to tell the O/H was OK as we were on holiday and it was expected , still he did not like to leave it but kept forgetting to buy washing up liquid in his overly drunken state!! < His first time at foreign measures lol!! > )
Our balcony was fantastic ( remember we are on the top tier ) We had glass balconies which were great on an evening just chilling out having a drink and looking at the views, We brought out the sofa cushions ( sorry don't do plastic chairs they do my back in, I am a comfort kitten all the way!! ) lit a few candles and sat on the balcony every evening, It was huge as far as a balcony goes and I loved it so much more than the interior, I even slept out there one evening :o)
The pool is fine, But I have to admit that we were a bit naughty and we walked down the hill to the Gloria palace to use their pool as the water is so soft and warm (the luxuries of 5 star I guess) even so, As much as the Gloria may have better interiors and pool they could never beat our balcony! Also we are late risers and never found a problem getting 3 loungers together by the pool with a little bit of moving loungers around.
I have so much more I could write about this but I am tired after a long day at work, if anyone has a specific question about our experience at the blue star please feel free to ask.
I think top tier is level 8? Not too sure right now will ask the better half (He is not the brains of the duo, But he is the memory!)

[tenko2004c]

Just a few words of advice. DO NOT GO THERE!!!!!!!! NIGHTMARE PLACE

[rab_c.]

Just a few words of advice. DO NOT GO THERE!!!!!!!! NIGHTMARE PLACE

fair enough but lets hear why by giving us a review not an angry comment
rab_c.

[sunny73*]

This makes me laugh about people complaining about cockroachs you can not stop them coming into the apartments its not the hotels fault there are millions of them its like spiders in our home , when i went this year there were quite a few i cought them and took them out :)

[K T]

This makes me laugh about people complaining about cockroachs you can not stop them coming into the apartments its not the hotels fault there are millions of them its like spiders in our home , when i went this year there were quite a few i cought them and took them out :)

Don't remember mentioning cockroaches when I started this thread:confused:

[BigBaz]

Well here goes just booked here for feb this year so will see what its like but for £150 its about the cheapest out there !!!!!!!! and as long as its got a bed & shower were never in the room sober !!!!!!

BB&MD

[Sunshine girl]

That's great value Baz..where did you book that with! We've always found Blue Star to be fine. We've booked for March tho in Carlota

[cass]

Hi all

I've booked the Blue Star for 14th to 21st January for £152.72, through On The Beach. Never stayed at the Blue Star before so I'm pretty scared after reading this thread!:ohmy:

Ah well, how bad can it be? Actually, don't answer that!!!!!!!

Cass

[missprimmy]

Hi all

I've booked the Blue Star for 14th to 21st January for £152.72, through On The Beach. Never stayed at the Blue Star before so I'm pretty scared after reading this thread!:ohmy:

Ah well, how bad can it be? Actually, don't answer that!!!!!!!

Cass

It REALLY isn't bad at all, just don't expect 5* luxury, you get what you pay for, I would definately go back there! Don't worry about it you'll have a great holiday. We might return there in Feb if we can get our puppy minded - he's too young for kennels :(

[cass]

Aw, cheers Santeg. I've stayed at Las Fresas, the Portonovo and the Carlota before so I think I know pretty much what to expect. Just always get a bit nervous when I'm staying somewhere I've not stayed before! Not been to PR in the last 3 years though, so I am looking forward to seeing what's changed, if anything! :)

Cass

[missprimmy]

All booked up now. Going on 23rd Feb for 1 week - can't wait:banana:

Can anyone tell me if they still do bar meals/breakfasts. We stayed there about ten years ago and they had a restaurant but I think that's closed now!

:)

[sunny73*]

When i went in August last year it was open :thumb:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi, ive just come back from the bluestar and yes they still do food breakfast and lunch its nice too thanks jackie.

[missprimmy]

hi, ive just come back from the bluestar and yes they still do food breakfast and lunch its nice too thanks jackie.

Ooo that's good news!

Do the apartments have a kettle and toaster or do you have to hire them?

Thanks:thumb:

[cass]

Hi Santeg

We got back from a week at the Blue Star on Monday. Wasn't bad at all, bearing in mind how apprehensive I was before we went!

There was a kettle in our apartment (number 213), but I'm not sure whether that just hadn't been returned by the previous occupants. There wasn't a toaster, but they were available to hire.

The pool bar does meals and snacks, quite reasonably priced, and it's happy hour on all drinks (two for the price of one) between 1pm and 2pm, monday to friday.

We had no hot water at all for two days, and even after the maintenance guy had been it wasn't really hot enough. There was never any hot water in the mornings, but I put that down to the time of year and the solar panels not having had enough time to warm enough water. The hot water also seemed to vanish after 7pm, so there was no hanging about after leaving the pool!

I was also surprised at the lack of storage space. Plenty of hanging space, but no drawers for swimwear, etc. Ah well, at least I know for next time!

Cass

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi, ive just come back from the blus star its not as bad as people were saying there ok clean you can hire a toaster for ten euros a week there pretty good too, but would not advise anyone to use the kettle take your own or buy a travel one, theirs are awfull the water tastes terrible in them yukkkkkkk, we had to use a pan to make a cuppa, but other than that we had a loverly time there thanks jackie.

[BigBaz]

Well after all the S*** about this place we can only say a few word's

" We would go back at the drop of a hat "

Dont know what all the fuss was about

Maid 3 times a week Monday, Wednesday & Friday ( quick quite and nice )

Clean towel's 3 time's

Clean bed linen on Wednesday

Place was spotless and guy's at reception were ace even @ 4am tryin to get your key ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, so in all we would go back ...........

View was as good as we have had
Poolbar looked spotless not that we ever used it ( well apart form the Sat we were leavein SHOCK we just had water from a bar !!!!!!!! )

OK the lift could do with a good shot of 240volt's

DjBazOOOOOOO & MaryDoll

[missprimmy]

Totally agree with BigBaz..............we just got back from Blue Star yesterday and have no complaints. The apartment, although a little shabby, was very clean and had a lovely view across the pool and out to sea (room number. 616, 6th floor directly above pool) and a massive balcony!
The pool area was thoroughly cleaned every evening (we used the pool next door at the Babalu as the pool is bigger and there was loads of empty sun loungers, the Blue Star pool area was very busy).
I would definately stay there again.:thumb:

[mal]

My mate just arrived back from there today. Says the amenities are basic but good, offers value for money. To be honest I don't really pay attention to websites such as holiday truth / uncovered,etc. Many of the posters are overly critical, don't do any research into their holidays before booking and expect something totally different.

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

i stayed in the bluestar christmas just gone and they were fine basic but clean and the pool is nice my kids loved it, if you want a cheap holiday there great, the only downfall is that bloody lift arghhhhhhhhh.

[Sunshine girl]

Is the sweary parrot still there?

[andyandlouise]

That's a shame. They aren't really that bad. We loved it here and would be happy to stay again. You really get what you pay for . Two star cheap cheerful but clean....


exactley i think there will be bad reviews about everywhere i have stayed blue star 3 time never no problems people love to exagerate maid came in and did a lot for us course the lift is noisy its a cable car one but there is another one and a couple of steps they have actually got a lovely spacious bar and food area been done out now by the pool even been with took my 2 children they loved it i would rather save a lot more money than pay an extra 800 pounds just on accommodation

[twinkletoes1471]

We stayed at the blue star on our last holiday to gran canaria, our apartment was a 2 bed on the top floor, it was very clean when we arrived with more than enough space for the 4 of us, the cleaners came in regularly and were polite and friendly:fatgrin:
I never used the cranky lift at all, the day we arrived it was being worked on and over the next 2 weeks it was out of action more then it was working, i took the stairs with all the cases, (its good weight lifting LOL)
entertainment was minimal, but if your staying at the blue star you know that you've got a really cheap base and your only a few minutes walk away from the europa centre and all it has to offer, a 3 euro taxi ride will take you down to the town centre ( or beach) with plenty more to keep you occupied, if your brave or on a keep fit routine then you could always walk up and down the road way, or take the steps its quiet pleasant that way going down with plenty of RESTING PLACES along the way
Wherever you stay in Gran Canaria there is always plenty to see and do, I don't think we will ever manage to see all of the island even if we lived there it has so much to offer:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

[andyandlouise]

That's a shame. They aren't really that bad. We loved it here and would be happy to stay again. You really get what you pay for . Two star cheap cheerful but clean....

not as bad as people make out its only somewhere to crash your head at night we personally dont spend much time in the apartments wherever we stay anyway:bow::bow:

[BigBaz]

i would rather save a lot more money than pay an extra 800 pounds just on accommodation

Well said we have stayed there just the once and would go back anytime everone was ace there guy at recption was cool no matter what time we staggered in !!!!!!

[LisaB]

We are booked in there 1st December. My family have stayed there in the past and I thought was always nice and clean. It will only be being used for a cuppa, shower and kip anyway.
The amount of time I spend in a room I would be better off looking for hostel accommodation!!

[lynne@lockettlynne.orange]

Hi, booked these apartments before finding this site and reading any of the comments. However, I know it sounds stupid but I'm nutty about having a bath. Anyone know if these apartments have a bath & shower or just a shower. :blink:

[chorlton]

My understanding is that they ripped all the baths out and replaced them with new showers,

[John]

Think you'll find that, as Chorlton says, the refurbed rooms have had the baths replaced with a walk in shower - almost making the bathroom a wet room. They also replaced the walled fronts of the balconies with a glass screen which makes for a great view.
Pretty sure that this refurb is ongoing, they've never closed down as the Rio Sol has, so if you request a room with a terrace and not a balcony you should get one that still has its (small) bath.

[twinkletoes1471]

Hi guys,
i've just uploaded some photo's of the Blue Star Apartments to the Album section at the top of the site,
they were taken from the top floor apartment which we stayed in in January 2008, can't remember the room number (lol) but to explain its location take the cranky lift down 1 floor or take the steps, walk the entire length of the walkway until you can go no further and that will be the room we stayed in, anyway it's only to give people an idea of what the apartments are like, the views from the balcony however are the best!:tinysmile_fatgrin_t
Happy holidaying to 1 and all

[vswitchy]

Just back from these apartments a few days ago now !! Found these apartments to be in poor condition very run down and badly needing upgraded.
Maids came in every other day with fresh towels but they didn't even look clean glad we had our own towels with us . Floors were moped x3 in 3 weeks and brushed once and that was day of leaving toilet seat full of chips bath looks as though it had been painted to cover up damaged bits. Overall thought on these apartments stay clear !!!
These apartments also have a no smoking rule in your apartment !!
Will Upload the pictures we have of these :no:

[twinkletoes1471]

hi,

it sounds bad, but we was there in january and there was no problem with our apartment,,, (think it was 823?)

did put photos into the album see links at top!

Jane

[steve]

We were talking to an elderly couple in Tiffs who were staying there and they said pretty much the same as vswitchy.

[vswitchy]

We were in apartment 616 jane !!
Have started to add some phots will add as i come across them just sortiing through Pics the now !!!
Vicki

[andyandlouise]

we were there last oct maids came in everday to tidy and every other day in the two weeks for towels even washed up and told me not to do it help a bit if you talk to them in spanish if you can

pool bar is tons better since they put a new one in i suppose its a matter of time renewing everything one by one-these apartment are clean and basic and actually has the best view there seems to be a lot of difference in opinion about blue star but we have been a fair few times and not had a bad time

saying that i would have thought they would have upgraded a few more apartments by now although ours was nice with bath and a shower (above the kids playpark we have had twice cant remember room no)

i think apartments in general in pr need a bit of a vamp up but these are fine if you dont want to spend loads of time in them more than adequate and saves a lot of money

[bristoldoug]

Well you get what you pay for. People always seem to slag this place off but we have just spent a week (25Oct) in the appartments (633 and 631) and found them to be clean and functional.

Ok so they could do with a cooker and a bit of a refurb, but that said we hardly spent anytime there other than to sleep. Maids came in at least 3 times during the week and the staff were always very friendly and helpful.

If you are used to 5 star accomodation you will be dissapointed, but if you enjoy caravan, camping and bed and breakfast type holidays where price is more important than comfort then you will be more than happy.

We would happily return.

[sunny73*]

I did chuntter about it a little when i stayed but at the end of the day its a no frills place the kids loved it thats the main thing the pool was great unlike the porto novo that hd no kiddies pool at all but appartments where nice :fatgrin:

[LisaB]

Staying there Dec 1st for one week, only paid 239 each for whole hol so I will be chuffed if there is a bed to sleep in, a shower to clean and a kettle/pan to make a cuppa!!
:fatgrin: