Barceló Tenerife

Harry Cookson

We stayed all-inclusive at Barceló Tenerife for six nights as a couple in mid June. We booked a room which was described to have a side sea view - in reality, we could barely see any of the sea at all as our view was mostly blocked by buildings. However, the room itself was immaculate, well-decorated and perfectly cleaned/restocked every day (great shower too, always a bonus). The pool areas were classy and not overcrowded (at no time of day were we unable to find a sunbed). Poolside bars were well-stocked and served a good variety of drinks and snacks. Entertainment was typical of a summer resort holiday - nothing special, but created a nice atmosphere in the evenings. There were a limited number of activities on every day, easily accessible through the neat hotel app. The buffet generally had a good variety of food, including a variety of vegan options (although it was occasionally not clear which options were which in terms of vegetarian and allergen signage) although breakfasts were a bit underwhelming and a couple of the nights weren't great in terms of quality. Overall, our stay was relaxing and enjoyable and the hotel had plenty to offer, with just one or two small things leaving this short of a perfect experience.

Caleb Howe (Caydrums)

We visited Barcelo Tenerife for a week during high season, and had a really great time. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and looked after me and my family very well. All inclusive is probably a must, and the only minor disappointment was that although the vegan options here are great, they aren't always available during evening service in the buffet restaurant. The app works mostly well, allowing you book food and experience but some work could be done on keeping the app up to date as one day it told us about free kayaking (which is a nice little bonus on a small pond) but the event wasn't actually happening that day. Food is good, and fairly typical of an all inclusive resort with so many options from grilled meat to salads to pizza to nightly themed main courses such as tacos, curries or stir frys. Evening entertainment is very typical of this kind of place, pretty fun free shows which the kids especially seemed to enjoy. Pools are smallish but there are a few to pick from - only heated option is adults only but that doesn't really matter in high season. One improvement would be if there was a larger or deeper option as they were all only max 1.6m deep and didn't facilitate games or jumping/diving. Although you're made to read a disclaimer saying no sunbed reserving with your towels, this was really rife and pretty silly. Multiple times we arrived at the pool at 10am (opening time apparently), only a couple of people in the pool but almost all of the 100+ sunbeds apparently unclaimed. This issue wasn't enough to dent our great week though. Shout out to the bar staff who kindly listened to our mediocre at best Spanish.

edona hyla

My parents recently stayed at this wonderful hotel, and they cannot recommend it highly enough. From the outset, communication was excellent, with the staff being incredibly responsive and accommodating to all their needs. The trip was a special gift for my father’s 60th birthday, and the hotel went above and beyond to make it unforgettable. Upon arrival, they were delighted to find a beautifully arranged surprise in the room. This extra touch truly made my father's birthday celebration unique and memorable. My parents were thoroughly satisfied with every aspect of their stay. The room was impeccably clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The food was exquisite, offering a wide range of delicious options that catered to all tastes. They will undoubtedly be returning and recommending this gem to others. Thank you for making my father's birthday so special.

Callum

Barcelo Tenerife is an incredibly large complex, with late night entertainment (magicians/Kenyan Dancers/Singers), with 7 pools, pool activities (Aqua pole, stretch etc..). The gym was well kept, clean with AC and a decent size. The key points for myself as a couple attending, Royal Level All inclusive is a must. Being treated like royalty, having champagne in a bucket of ice upon arrival was superb! All drinks were included, including premium drinks like grey goose. Normal all inclusive and all inclusive+ are somewhat limited to what they get. The main differences I noticed as a royal level is the difference in enhanced treatment from staff, pool side drink service, restricted areas and a specific restaurant for menu ordered food vs the All inclusive buffet. There were specific staff I’d like to applaud for their high customer service abilities; Orlando, Samantha, Hayley, Jose Ramon. Barcelo Tenerife offers a free well thought out courtesy lounge for persons in there resort flying out later than the check out time. Having showers, toilets, hair dryers, multiple couches, to relax in. The few downsides I noticed were, smoking was very apparent on the resort with no real restrictions on where to smoke. There is no Royal Level bar, making getting drinks after 8pm more congested. Beach Towels as a non royal level required attending the shop or reception daily to exchange for new ones, vs the royal level picking up beach towels from the restricted royal level pool. Laundry services were available, which is a relief if you go through your wardrobe quicker. Overall, brilliant value for money. Great food, excellent service. A perfect resort to not need to leave and enjoy the sun and swim, with a drink.

Kat B

My husband and I had a pleasant 5 nights stay at Barcelo Tenerife. The staff (from receptionists to restaurant waiters) were all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the activities offered by the hotel and the pools. One suggestion: the bathroom needs upgrading, the shower head was loose and our toilet seat was broken. We decided to participate in the special event offered by the Italian restaurant on Friday evening. The cocktails were great and the dishes weren’t bad too.