| | La Hondura, Puerto Santiago, 38683, Spain
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Overall Community Rating: |   9.4 (based on 6 user reviews) |
 Barcelo Santiago: fantastic hotel, shame no beach or shops in walking distance. by Dorothy Moore |
| Posted 18 March 2007 about a visit in August 2005 | Overall rating: 7.9 |
Hotel was absolutely fantastic, rooms lovely and clean with stunning views to the sea and los gigantes. Air conditioning next to useless in august. we just laid on top of the beds and couldn't sleep for sound of air conditioning or boiled when it was off. restaurant and food was second to none and dishes on the buffet changed regularly away from any stray flies. waiters couldn't do enough for you and same for all hotel staff queue formed most days for sunbeds by the pool which was a pain. Caught shuttle bus to los gigantes a few times and spent the day in the lido for a change and look round the shops there. Beware of time share presentations (now called travel clubs, but are the same deal). If we could move the hotel to a beach location, would definately go back again.
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| Barcelo Santiago: What a Cracking Hotel! by Alan |
| Posted 02 October 2006 about a visit in September 2006 | Overall rating: 9.7 |
We have holidayed in Tenerife several times, north and south, but never in this westernmost region. The coast road up from Reina Sofia airport via Adeje is pretty uninspiring and the first couple of miles of Santiago seafront could be anywhere. Fortunately, the Barcelo Santiago (not to be confused with the Barcelo Varadero, which is in the "Blackpool-y" bit) is at the northern edge of Puerto Santiago, adjoining Los Gigantes in an area of stunning cliffs and rugged natural beauty.
The hotel stands on a headland and has wonderful views from all sides, including the superb pool area. There is a small, rocky beach, which they appear to be making into a sandy cove with seawater lagoon - watch this space!
There are a few shops, bars & restaurants just across from the front entrance, several offering good live music each night. (although they cannot be heard from the bedrooms) A 20 minute walk (or free courtesy bus) takes you to Los Gigantes or Playa de la Arena, with a greater selection of shops & restaurants and (black) sandy beaches.
Although I normally prefer sea swimming, the pool area at the hotel was simply too good to leave, having the attractions of jacuzzi, free bar, (although we had booked half board, we upgraded to all-inclusive when we realised how good everything was), 4 pools, plenty of sunbeds and a lively activity programme, which did not intrude if you didn't want to take part, but was great fun if you did. Activities included Aerobics, Water Gymnastics, Water Polo, Pistol Shooting, Darts, Football, and others, all run by a great resident team, who also performed some of the evening entertainment in the semi-open air theatre. Other, professional acts were brought in.
Our room was spacious, freshly refurbished and well-equipped with LCD TV, air-con, combination safe, fridge and a fascinating remotely-controlled electric sunblind over the balcony, which, amazingly, always needed adjusting from the bed or sun chair! We heard absolutely nothing from our neighbours, so we were either extremely lucky to have quiet ones or the sound insulation was first rate. There was also loads of wardrobe space and a large bathroom, with bath, shower & bidet (great for washing your feet!)
The only thing bringing down our "Facilities" score was that the new squash court, tennis court, gymnasium and leisure centre were not complete. When they are, (November 2006) it will be a 10 plus.
The buffet food was excellent with massive choice and you could sit anywhere - we ate outside on the terrace for every meal. Waiters were very attentive serving drinks and clearing tables. If you wanted to sit at a particular table which had been used, they immediately re-set it for you. The house wine was reasonably-priced and very palatable, ( the French were all drinking it, which has to be a good indicator!) and, on the all-inclusive package, unlimited. Premium wines were available, but we saw no need.
A majority of the other British guests were on repeat visits - several times per year in some cases. The nationality profile was about 50% Brits : 30% French : 20% Dutch/German/Spanish. A broad cross section of ages from early twenties couples to 60 - somethings.
We rarely go back to the same place twice, but we will return to the excellent Barcelo Santiago.
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| Barcelo Santiago: can't wait to come back!! by Jean Paterson |
| Posted 04 July 2005 about a visit in May 2005 | Overall rating: 10.0 |
We have passed the Barcelo Santiago on previous visits so this year, for our 30th Wedding Anniversary we decided to treat ourselves and go for a weeks half board at the Barcelo. Our room had a stunning sea view and there was always something to aatch, from boats passing to local fishermen hauling in their cages of fish!! The accommodation was spotless, nicely furnished and roomy. It was quite a long walk to get to and from reception and the diningroom - until we discovered the short cut up over the pool area!! The pool area was always spotless and the jacuzzi was the highlight of our day!! All the staff were very friendly and good humoured - they all seemed to enjoy their work which made it a happy place to stay. The food - well, that was out of this world!! Unless you are a really fussy eater then I think you would really enjoy the food there. As it is a buffet sometimes there were things on the menu which we had not tried before so we were able to try them out - and usually found that we went back for more!! We eat a lot of fruit and vegetables so found it a delight as there was so much choice - and with the main food dishes too there was always a wide variety. What we really liked though was that the hot foods were piping hot and the cold foods propery chilled!! We have always been self catering when we have been to the area before but never again as it was such a delight to eat in the hotel every night and get something we really enjoyed. They also cater for people on diets as a selection of low fat items are on the menu at every meal. Be warned, if you get a packed lunch then make sure you are hungry as we got 3 rolls, ham, cheese, a cheese triangle, a wee tin of tuna, butter, a tub of tinned fruit (half a pear, half a peach and a pineapple slice), an apple, a banana, biscuits and a bottle of water - and that was just for one of us!!
We would definitely recommend this hotel and we are planning to go back again next June!!
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| Barcelo Santiago: Second visit 31st Jan 2003 by Shaun Flanagan |
| Posted 09 February 2003 | Overall rating: 10.0 |
Having decided to return to Tenerife we set about finding a hotel to stay in. Every time I found one my wife groaned until I came up with the Barcelo, she then became delirious with joy!
We knew what to expect from this fantastic hotel, the food, the views, the pool and by no means least the staff were all out of this world, and second time round they all seemed even better.
Last word from the wife, I would like to thank my husband for taking me back to this great hotel and in future will groan again whenever he mentions Tenerife, maybe I will get to go again. Keep an eye open for Pablo the best barman on Tenerife and the entertainment people work their socks off allday, everday.
Easy walks to Los Gigantes and Playa del Arena plus a views of the summit of Mount Teide and La Gomera from the hotel just add icing to the cake.
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| Barcelo Santiago: A wonderful hotel by Dennis Moore |
| Posted 04 February 2003 | |
A really special hotel. Great staff, marvellous food. only thing wrong is the flight times for us.
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| Barcelo Santiago: great hotel by Elaine Shaw |
| Posted 05 September 2002 | |
We stayed at this hotel in August 2002 and and had a fabulous holiday. All the staff are very freindly and helpfull and nothing is too much trouble. This was our first visit to Tenerife and I would certainly go back to this hotel. This is not alot to do immediately outside the hotel but then Los Gigantes is only a short walk away, with its lots of bars etc. All in all a very good hotel.
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