We have just come back after 5 days at the Caleta which was holding an International Chess Congress for 10 days (24th Jan - 2nd Feb 2012).

What's wrong with that?

Well, the hotel was taken over by these people, most we would say have never experienced a 4* hotel and it showed.

Their whole day revolved around chess!

Nothing wrong with that.....however, neither the management of the hotel or the organising committee were interested in non-chess playing guests.

There were no separate areas in the bar and every table had a chess set on it!

The hotel itself is in an excellent location and has some beautiful sea views from the rooms.

The maid service and cleanliness was excellent.

The Continental Breakfast was overpriced at £9.50p as was the Buffet Evening meal at £18.00p

The bar service was average at best with staff who require training in how to properly dispense draught lager and beers.

If we had paid the asking price of £189.00 per night for a sea view room I would have been very, very disappointed...........even more so if I had paid the Chess Special Rates!

If you are planning a visit, do not be put off by this review, Gibraltar is an ideal mini-break destination, but check the dates of the 2013 International Chess Congress before booking.

Beware.......There's a Junior Event usually in August!!!!

We stayed at the Caleta over the Christmas period. As we spent Christmas with family we only used the hotel for sleeping. I was very impressed by the size and comfort of the room. Lots of storage and a lovely balcony. I have never stayed quite so close to the water which was quite a novelty. The balcony overhangs the water. The views of the morning sunrise are wonderful. We had a couple of stormy days and the crushing waves were quite noisy, so if you re a light sleeper...beware!!
Breakfast was adequate with good service and spectacular views. I would certainly return to the Caleta

Caleta is our favourite GIbraltar hotel - great location on the cliff-side, comfortable rooms, we always request a sea-view (alternatives are rock-view).

We had our wedding reception here and a lot of our guests stayed as well. Food is excellent, and there is a nice bar where you can enjoy beer on the patio looking out to sea. It also has some brilliant spots for photos and a nice banqueting hall/restaurant with a spiral staircase where we had our reception.

Not as convenient for town as other hotels as it is in a fishing village on the other side of the rock, but a taxi doesn't take long (c.5-10 mins) and costs about £5. If you have a car, no worries.

The pair of us, just,REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY!
The beds were very compfy, the view to die for, from the 5th floor.
Despite only 2 out of a group of 4 making the trip( illness ) ,our 2 bed apartment, struck the right cord, on personel space.
As a treat, we ate, at NUNOS,not cheap, but it was my birthday, very good service, and excellent food.
Considering I arrived somewhat stressed out, in dire need of break, we both felt we did not want to leave, after our relaxing stay, if time allows we will be booking this excellent hotel again!!