Hotel LIVVO Risco del Gato Suites

A first time visit to the Canary Islands, looking for some much-needed winter sunshine. The weather has been very mixed and windy and cold, but it hasn't spoilt our mini break. The island is a fascinating, very clean place to visit with lovely people (locals and visitors alike). We enjoyed our beach trips and visits to the beach bars, plus a day trip to nearby beach resort south of Calma where there was a busy and stunning beach.||The hotel is extremely unusual with it's futuristic design of 51 bungalow 'pods' it would make a fantastic location for the next Star Wars film. |It is stuck in a 1990's time warp, complete with CD/cassette tape player, filer coffee machine jacuzzi bathroom adding to the ambiance. Proudly build in 1988 it was certainly a visionary resort in it's hey-day, but it has not evolved and it feels extremely dated both in what it looks like but how it is run.||Whilst it is very private and relaxed there is very little atmosphere at the resort, quiet does not describe it, it feels like time has forgotten this little oasis. The gardens are unique and rather stunning, but all the facilities are a ghost of it's once-luxurious past. The spa, indoor and outdoor pools are deserted, the hot tubs all closed up, fountains not working and decorative pools left in disrepair. ||the tennis court has lost its roof and been deserted to rot. Jane Fonda wouldn't look out of place in the small gym and the reception bar with pool table was never occupied the entire time we were there, despite the hotel being at full capacity ? Sadly the website photos do not resemble the reality at all. ||The breakfast buffet was very nice and the evening set menus delicious and staff all very friendly and hard working. A unique and interesting holiday for us for sure 😃

I recommend the Risco Del Gatto Suites hotel to everyone. My room was comfortable, and the staff took great care to keep it clean throughout my stay. The rooms are quiet and peaceful. They are not located on a busy street, and their location ensures that guests do not disturb each other. ||I booked a half-board stay. The meals are tasty and varied, with something for everyone. The staff are very polite and helpful. The hotel manager is a very nice and hospitable man who tries to make everyone feel comfortable. The hotel is located close to a nice sandy beach, and it is also close to a supermarket and a gym. It was a pleasent stay.

What I dislike the most is your dishonesty M. director of the hotel! It is simply impossible that the medical center “confirmed” the source of my illness, because they cannot determine that. I was hospitalized the night following the dinner at your place, but they cannot say whether it was your food or something else I might have consumed. Moreover, the medical center is not even allowed to communicate anything to you about a medical file that is not yours. If they actually did so, then I would have grounds to take legal action against them. You also do not have the authority to access or discuss my medical records in any way, so you could not have received any legitimate confirmation from them. In addition, since no laboratory analysis was carried out, identifying the exact source of my illness is virtually impossible – in fact, totally impossible. Even today, I cannot have absolute proof. The only evidence I have is that it happened immediately after your dinner, and I would even say while I was still eating it. As for the fact that the inspection did not find anything, I actually think that is a good thing, because you clearly understood after my complaint that there was a problem in your kitchens. I am glad that you made efforts to change and improve things, and it is precisely those changes that the inspection has now confirmed. So next time, please try different arguments. And just for your information, I am already aware that the sanitary inspection took place. Who do you think requested it? Consider yourself fortunate that I do not have the time to go further with the safety issues that occurred that night at the hotel. Just as a reminder, there was no one available to assist me, and if you review the hotel’s video recordings, you will see that very clearly. That, unlike the rest, is fully proven — there is nothing uncertain or debatable about it. The evidence exists. I chose not to pursue this further because I have a life and other priorities. But if you wish to invent arguments on that matter, feel free — it will lead nowhere. In that case, the medical center actually can confirm that I was entirely alone and they have the phone recording where I clearly stated, “there is no one here to help me.” So if you have time to chase records, feel free to go after those calls too.

The room was more than outdated, it was disgusting. There were a couple of poison bottles waiting for us when we arrived. In the evening we realised why; cocroaches started to appear. We slept (not) with the lights on and checked out the next morning. We had booked the rooms for 5 nights but spent the rest 4 in another, much nicer, accommodation. We can, under no circumstances, recommend this hotel to anyone. The staff was clearly aware of the problem as they didn't try to change our minds at all.

We have returned this year after a lovely stay last year. We booked 9 nights this year. A big special mention to Kristina and Bence who helped make our stay so great. They are an asset to this hotel and we’re so welcoming and helpful. The hotel are very lucky to have them & should acknowledge this.|The food was lovely, the bathroom needs some attention as it is a bit tired looking. But overall a lovely stay. I hope Kristina and Bence get recognition for their service

By far the worst hotel experience of my life: After dinner at the hotel restaurant the 13/10/25 , I suffered severe vomiting all night. Around 1 a.m the 14/10/25. there was no staff at the reception, and the emergency number didn’t answer despite multiple calls. I had to call a private medical service and was taken to the hospital (injection, IV fluids, observation). I have the official medical bill (€735) and prescriptions as proof. The hotel director refused any responsibility, merely admitting there was a KNOWN “phone issue”. To make things worse, everyone at the hotel already knew the phone line was out of service, yet no measures were taken. This hotel is mostly filled with retired guests enjoying their holidays, many of whom are elderly and could need urgent medical help at night. The fact that there is no functional emergency system or staff on duty overnight shows an unacceptable level of negligence and zero sense of responsibility. The director even suggested I might have been pregnant, as if that could explain endless vomiting — honestly, if I had been, I would have vomited the fetus too given how violently I was sick. That alone shows the complete lack of compassion and professionalism from the management. No empathy, no help, no safety. ⚠️ Strongly do not recommend this hotel. I have filed an official complaint with the Cabildo de Fuerteventura and the Government of the Canary Islands. 👉 I am willing to provide full medical evidence to any authority who wishes to verify my statement. (Stay in October 2025, at Risco del Gato Suites)

This is such a mixed review, so much good, but as much bad, which is a shame, as it could be lovely.||We arrived late evening (about 9ish). We were met by Bernado who is so lovely and really helpful, all the Receptionists are to be fair. We dropped our cases at the room and speedly headed to the Restaurant for food, as they finish at 9.30. This was not the best experience. The Restaurant is clean, spacious and looks appealing. Younger staff are really helpful. Can't say the same about the others unfortunately (some are a bit rude) Pretty basic buffet, salad, hams and cheese, all very fresh, but not much variety. The meals are from a set menu, which you are very rushed to order, starter (choice of 2) usually soup or salad from the buffet. 3 mains (meat, fish or vegetarian) 2 deserts (ice cream or cake) They are okay, but really nothing to shout out about. The 2nd night was a grill night, which I thought was a big improvement, but the chef's were using the same food utensils on the raw and cooked meat, so I certainly wasn't eating that. It then went back to limited set menu's again, so we dinned out in the evenings. |Breakfast was okay, but again a bit basic with the choice. If you are a vegetarian, be warned, everything is cooked on the same hotplate.||The apartment-one first glance, lovely and spacious. Lounge with a great sea view, large bedroom with air-conditioning, massive hall way with plenty of storage, fantastic bathroom, with a shower and large jacuzzi bath (which I was so looking forward to, one of the reasons I booked this accommodation, unfortunately it wasn't used), a closed Courtyard with sunlongers, a mixed water shower and a lovely terrace at the front with a table and chairs. All clean and tidy. Just a bit dated, could do with modernising. After a decent night's sleep (beds are very comfortable) we woke to the smell....from the bathroom, absolutely rancid. Unfortunately this did not ease for the whole holiday, someone came out everyday to try and resolve the issue, but to no avail. Luckily the shower outside was good and it was warm enough to use for the time we were there. We used bottled water to clean our teeth outside to, as the smell made you wretch, obviously we had to use the toilet, so it was tie a towel around your face and try your hardest not to breath. We had to sleep with the bathroom door and hall doors shut, with the main doors on to the Courtyard open, which was okay, as there are gates you can lock. Definitely not a 4 star experience. The staff were very apologetic, but honestly it was disgusting. I spent a small fortune in the supermarkets trying to get rid of the smell, the drains definitely need investigation.||The reception area and bar are lovely and clean, great views from the outside seating areas, but the bar only opened one night as they were short staffed.||The gardens and pool area are well kept and looked after. Always plenty of sunbeds available and you can get towels off the Lifeguard (lovely helpful lady) to use and change daily. ||Live entertainment, was wonderful, but only there at your evening meal slot. Either 6.45pm or 8pm. Yes set times...you dont get long, hence being rushed. ||BUT 4 STAR, this accommodation certainly is not. Very dated and basic. The little villa's are so quirky and could be luxurious with a bit of modernising and drain cleaning.||Things we had to find out ourselves, but were an advantage. You get 3 keys and a key card. 2 keys are for your apartment and gates. The other key is for the gate at the end of the complex, past the pools (on your left) to the end of the path. Great if you want to go on a Coastal walk. The key card is for the 2 gates, down the ramps behind the pools. There is a Restaurant that you can purchase food and drink, and bring back into the Complex. If you cross the Road and go to the right of the H10 hotel, down the gravel carpark, there is a lovely beach with sunbeds, if you go to the left, over the rocks (easy to do) you are on the main beach, with a couple of nice Beach Restaurants ⛱️. Its so much quicker and nicer than walking the road way to the main beach.||All in all we had an enjoyable holiday as Costa Calma is a nice low key resort, plenty of little shops and Restaurants. We had lovely meals out everyday. The beaches are beautiful.||

We have stayed a few times before and this time for a week in early July.|We actually asked to be down graded from a sea view pod to on in block 3 as we prefer these as the terrace is much more private.|There have been a few minor improvements including new much larger fridges in the lounge area and a bar open in the evenings in reception.|Our only disappointment was that all but one of the waiters we gave seem on previous visits seem to have left and the replacements are not as friendly as in the past. |We like the half board option at Risco as the food is good with 4 nights per week waiter served and 3 nights a buffet,|We didn’t gave great weather and it was very windy (more than usual) which was a surprise at the time of year we visited.|The rooms are very clean and the staff work hard to maintain the whole development. However as others have said we do think the pods, particularly the bathrooms are in need of a refurbishment.