Tao El Cotillo

A short trip and first time at TAO. Apartments are large and clean adequately equipped. Pool areas well maintained and not busy. Large terrace at the back of the grind floor apartments but nothing on them so of little real use. Roof terraces on the upper floor equally poorly equipped. Smaller terrace or balconies to the pool side with table and chairs. Ours was a corner apartment so restricted size terrace. Communication in advance of arrival is non existent. I only discovered that there are entry instructions on the door from reading reviews. In gives entry code and phone number. No catering is available but a good supermarket is only 50 yards away. We would use again.

Just returned from a very nice few days at this complex. Arrived at 1330 hours on a week day to find entrance door secure. ( which is good as it prevents unwanted visitor). There is a phone number provided to contact reception, who pass the door code to you. ( a problem if you do not use a mobile, rare I know) Once in, was greeted by a nice young lady who gave me the lock box number for my room B2. I must say on first impression I was a little disappointed on the approach it was tuck down between two staircases to the up stairs apartments. The seating area probably only get a max of 2 hours sun, but is sheltered from the wind and gives a narrowed view of the pool. The inside of the apartment was very spacious, with a double and a single bedroom. All very clean and tidy. Large storage wardrobe in the double, much bigger than I have a home. Kitchen area is equipped with a ceramic hob, over, microwave and washing machine. Enough utensils to use, although could do with some mugs, wine and large tumblers. No salt and pepper though. Bathroom is okay, Just a shower cubicle, but plenty of hot water. Towels were lovely and soft. The lounge/ diner had a four seater table and a sofa, big enough for 2 adults. There was a smart TV, showing Spanish only programmes, but with a faculty to change the language to the country of origin. Also was able to cast download programmes from my phone and watch the cricket from Youtube. The complex had a small pool and kiddie paddling area and plenty of sunbeds. Next to the complex is a decent supermarket. The complex in on the edge of town, but only a 10 minutes walk, also the same for the beach. I'm not into lively bars and shopping areas, so the resort suited me. Would I go back to the accommodation, yes, I would, but would try to secure an upper floor location.

This is our 2nd time here and the apartments are still tiptop, I do have a couple of gripes the Wi-Fi didn’t reach the bedrooms in our apartment (B8) and as I’m an early riser the news and a cup of coffee are a routine…. But there is no English tv which is a disappointment, maybe they will consider this in the future