Hotel Calypso

An introduction to Hotel Calypso

With over 500 rooms spread across two wings, the Calypso is one of the Costa Dorada's giants. As well as its bumper proportions, the hotel's got a big fan base. Families, in particular, love it here. There's a Skytours Kidzone, an arcade and even a bowling alley. And there's plenty in the way of daytime and evening entertainment, too. Think fun, frothy shows and competitions.

In terms of location, the Calypso is set along a main road at the top end of Salou, slightly away from the resort centre. It's a ten to fifteen-minute walk down to the main beach and there are a few restaurants, shops and discos more or less on the doorstep. Plus Portaventura theme park is within easy striking distance by bus or taxi.

Life at the Calypso revolves around the swimming pools. There are two to choose from – one is shaped a bit like a kidney bean and the other is a turquoise figure of eight. Both are set in sun terraces dotted with sunbeds and parasols. Shady pine trees and glossy palms complete the poolside scene. Close by, there's a raised decked area set out with tables and chairs where you can enjoy a drink.

On the food front, the restaurant is buffet style and serves up a selection of hot and cold choices. Breakfast is particularly good with home-from-home favourites the mainstay. Bacon, eggs, baked beans – it's all on the menu. What's more, during the height of summer, al fresco meals are available out on the terrace.

The hotel was recently given a makeover. The main bar is particularly cool, decked out in a striking black and lime colour scheme. As for the bedrooms, they're fairly simple and come with air-conditioning, satellite TVs and terraces or balconies as standard. All in all, a three star hotel that's good value for money.

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Hotel Calypso reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 76 reviews

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Latest Thomson Reviews

Written on 01/07/2007, Penny said...

We have just been back from this years holiday and I would add to prev review (13.01.07) that the hotel has now had some refurbishment and also has an exellent al fresco restaurant which I would recommend Jaks is still just around the corner for anyone... more on this review

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Hotel Calypso details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools
Sun terrace
Pool bar

Meals

Non-smoking restaurant with buffet service
Theme events
English breakfast
Complimentary dinner option in the al fresco restaurant during high season

Entertainment

Fortnightly entertainment programme, including popular dance shows and kids' disco
In high season entertainment on the outside on terrace by the pool bar, where resident team of entertainers perform popular dance shows from many West End productions
3 bars
Happy Hour 3 times a week
Disco bar
Karaoke bar

Activities

Arcade room
Ten pin bowling in the hotel's own small alley
Table tennis
Pool
Internet centre

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

Location

800m to sandy cove at Playa Capellans
100m to shops, restaurants, bars and discos

Room facilities

2‚ 3 or 4 beds
TV - deposit of 10 Euros for remote control
Air-conditioning, mid-June to mid-September
Interconnecting and adjoining rooms available
When booking adjoining rooms as an extra facility‚ both room types must be the same
2 rooms must be booked to reserve interconnecting rooms
Family rooms available with twin beds and bunk beds; suitable for 2 adults and 2 children
Single rooms with no balcony available
The hotel consists of 2 separate blocks and guests may be accommodated in either