Andrew Storey
Great place to stay. The rooms were large and although we didn't pay for a sea view we did have a good view of the sea from our balcony.
The food was really nice and varied each day. Slight negative was that we weren't informed of the option to use the restaurant downstairs on our arrival. When all inclusive you can swap the buffet for a meal in the restaurant downstairs. Unfortunately it's only open on a Friday and you have to book at least the day before so we missed out on it.
The gardens and pool were sheltered from the breeze which made it a great sun trap. The pool was decent size and there was no need to get down early to get a sunbed as there were always some available.
Cocktails were really nice and most were available in the all inclusive even with branded alcohol. Bear on tap was Amstel.
The walk down to the town was fine but lots of steps. They do however have a free shuttle bus down if needed which we didn't use.
The old town area of the port was lovely with great restaurants and walks along the front.
We hired a car which did mean that we had to pay for parking at the hotel. You have to book and it was €35 for the week but you do get your own spot.
Great place and will go back.
Andrew Partington
tldr: it's ok, clean, good service, usual Spanish Hotel food - aimed at Euros, not British, but I'd go back.
Visited December 2024. Half-board. Extra for safe and kettle. water/beer/soft drinks in mini bar, pool towels with deposit. Rooms are clean, and cleaned daily, no sign of bugs in my 3rd floor room. Some other reviews report cockies, perhaps they had ground floor garden rooms. I paid a bit extra for a Teide view, tbh it's just the absolute top of Teide as the hotel is in a shallow dip, but this is nice as it keeps the wind off.
The food is probably good but not aimed at Brits. Breakfast is the usual Spanish hotel streaky bacon, weird sausages, watery baked beans and the vast array of continental stuff. If you're not into the full English you'll find something decent to eat with plenty of cheeses, cooked meats and fruit yogurt combos. One day they had actual British sausages, I mean they were low end greasy spoon sausages, but I've not seen anything other than weird little coloured sausages at a Spanish hotel before, so kudos.
Dinner was a decent selection of two fresh grilled proteins at the service counter, sometimes actual nice fish, usually run of the mill chicken or pork, a stew type dish, veggies, some kind of chips. Always plenty of cheeses and meats, a soup, a bit of salad and the usual array of tasteless, tiny deserts. Redeeming feature - every day there had really good Canarian potatoes and passable mojo sauces. A decent wine selection in the restaurant.
Now, the entertainment - if you're German and aged 70+ you'll love it. One night the "musician" didn't even sit with the organ/keyboard while it played it's mind numbing selection of ancient hits. A night of Spanish guitar/modern pop that had the euro wrinklies strutting their Strictly stuff all over the dance floor. I was wondering why the bar closed at 11pm but it was cause most guests went to bed before 10pm. Banging it is not, but if you want a quiet hotel this is the place. If you want more of an interesting night life go to the Plaza del Charco in the evening but be prepared for the usual tourist trap type restaurant.
I actually found this a good base to explore from and situated with a nice garden and (not too cold) pool. The park outside is well used by locals and good for a swift constitutional. On the other side of the park is The Hotel Tigaiga, which is a slightly nicer version of this hotel with even less going on in the evening. But it does have a nicer A La Carte Restaurant.
If you want to try some splendid and interesting food and wine go to Vinoteca Con Pasion (let them choose a wine for you). Visit Alberto's Bar across the park for a drink with great views. If you want a silly and good fun/value local cooking lesson see if Bodegas Monje are doing Mojo sauce lessons. If you are renting a car there's a free car other side of the Taoro Park, busy but possible to avoid paid hotel parking.
Codru Verde
We spent 5 nights there and would highly recommend this hotel if you are in pursuit of quiet. It's farther away from the crowds and restaurants/bars, in the middle of a park/garden, surrounded by nature and parrots.
Our room faced the ocean and it was silent, clean and accommodating. Room also had a fridge. We even had tooth brushes and razors, courtesy of the hotel. The room was big enough and the beds comfortable. The cleaning came every day, although we didn't really need it daily.
The hotel has a private parking for a cost of 8 eur/day but we parked in a nearby free public parking and it was very safe.
ALL the personnel was super nice and helpful, always smiling and ready to accommodate.
The pool was decent and the drinks at the bar very tasty.
A special shoutout to the kitchen staff, though! We had half board and this was some of the tastiest food we've had on the island. It felt like homemade by some really talented aunt, it was fresh made every day and VERY diverse. Each night they tried to cook something different, from chicken and beef to all sorts of fish and seafood. The breakfast was pretty amazing as well.
The prices in drinks were also decent.
We were looking for 5 days of sleeping in, quiet and peace and we found it here.
Highly recommended and thank you for making half of our honeymoon amazing.
gail johnson
I came with my dad, who is in his 70s. We have both said that we would be happy to return again.
Staff is pleasant and happy to help. We had a couple of issues with our air-conditioning, and when we asked for help, we were dealt with in a prompt and friendly manner.
The food and drink choices were good, but I did wonder how vegetarians got on as there didn't seem much variety for them.
At the pool bar, portions were not consistent. I heard one man order chicken nuggets, and he said he had 15 pieces (two people sharing). When I ordered, we both got 6 each. The next time we received 3 each.
Entertainment was good each evening. There is a little mjni market nearby to buy bits and bobs. The walk took us around d 20 minutes to reach the town. A taxi was €5.
The pool was never full, and the hotel itself wasn't too lively, which is why I chose it. The all-inclusive package offered a good selection.
A shout out should go to the hotel animator, Erica, who was always smiling and chatty around the pool. She offered the right amount of entertainment, in my opinion.
Grace Grays
Everything was good…. Except for our last dinner night… Not the first time we forgot our card… but the waitress just explain nicely… We stayed for a week and on the last night of dinner… we did not bring the card, and the waiter explain it to us sooo loud why we need to bring the card, like the whole people is already looking at us…its so embarrassing… Were not the only table who forget the card…but no drama happen on other table…
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