Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
4.5
#2 of 8 hotels in Golf del Sur
Location
Rooms
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Barcelo Tenerife is a hotel located in the South of Tenerife. The hotel has 272 fully equipped rooms, a buffet restaurant, an a la carte gourmet restaurant, 3 bars including a pool bar and a performance hall. It also includes other original proposals for leisure and rest such as a navigable lake, a climbing wall, a gym, a recreational sports area with a beach volleyball court, basketball and handball, seven swimming pools (1 of which are heated throughout the year, 1 adults only pools, 1 salt water pools and 1 pool for children) and a Wellness area. Built and decorated under the inspiration of the shapes, colours and textures of its surroundings, the hotel blends into the landscape, reducing its environmental impact and maintaining its commitment to sustainable tourism. Barcelo Tenerife offers open plan and exclusive rooms, to guarantee its guests maximum comfort during their holidays. The Barceló Tenerife Hotel has an attached nature reserve where the client can enjoy and learn about local fauna and flora, geology, history and culture of the Canary Islands, especially the island of Tenerife. An in-house interactive museum and a botanical route shows the history of the Canary Islands.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Green
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Dutch and 2 more
Location
Av. de Grenamora, 1, 38639 Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife Spain
Name/address in local language
Barceló Tenerife
8,193 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
This summary was created by AI, based on recent reviews.
Powered by AI
Barceló Tenerife garners praise for its service, with staff often described as friendly and professional, although rare comments mention slower service. The hotel's amenities and cleanliness receive positive remarks, with guests enjoying the spacious rooms and multiple pools, despite some noting the need for bathroom updates and occasional housekeeping lapses.
While the serene location is valued by guests, the presence of airplane noise and extra costs associated with the all-inclusive packages have raised some concerns about overall value and tranquility.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Noise level
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Abundant
Was this helpful?
Tripadvisor is not responsible for this summary or the opinions in it. For more information, please read the traveller reviews and learn more about how the site works.
Had a really enjoyable stay, nothing is too much trouble for anyone. Front of house staff were welcoming and informative,. Did not realise at time of booking how many steps and walking would be involved, but I was soon informed I could call reception and request the service of a 'buggy', whenever I needed. The bedroom was a really good size with plenty of storage, spotlessly clean and warm "earthy" coloured decor. Airport very close by, so transfers to and fro are short, but planes can be seen and heard constantly, but to me that wasn't intrusive. A very good and extensive choice of food is available in the buffet restaurant, waiting staff most attentive.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 2 Feb 2020
Dear Elizabeth W; In the name of Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf we would like to give you many thanks for taking your time and writing a review about your experience here with us. We are sincerely very grateful to read all your positive and very personal remarks with respect to your stay in our hotel. It is our pleasure to read that the hotel facilities and the service of our staff made your stay so enjoyable. We are looking forward seeing you here at the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf again soon. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Just spent Christmas in this wonderful hotel, in a sea view room. From the time we arrived there are several hand sanitiser points, at reception we were greeted by friendly staff who were most helpful, our bags were taken at reception and disinfected before being delivered to our room, we felt very welcome as well as being in a very safe environment.
Tables in the restaurant are well spaced out. All meals are served to our table. The food is varied and delicious.
There was a special dinner for Christmas Day which was mouth watering and delicious, our glasses were replenished regularly.
The General Manager Alirio Perez was present and made everyone feel relaxed and special. Every member of staff were so welcoming and attention to every detail made for an amazing experience.
We will definitely be back.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Customer Experience, Other at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 29 Dec 2020
Dear Anne, Thank you so much for this glowing review of your recent stay at our new Barceló Tenerife hotel, we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your experience despite the current challenging times,it is indeed very rewarding to hear that you felt safe and welcome at all times. At Barceló we have implemented an exhaustive anti COVID-19 program in collaboration with external experts, called We Care About you, and we thank you for highlighting the efforts of the team to guarantee a safe and carefree environment. Moreover, we will not fail to congratulate our Executive Chefs on your behalf for their contribution to your wellbeing whilst staying among us, reading that you enjoyed the quality of the food will be a great source of motivation to keep on delivering enriching dining experiences to our guests. Thank you again Anne, for making our Barceló Tenerife your choice hotel on this occasion. We hope that you had a safe journey back home and look forward to welcoming you back at your earliest convenience. Kindest Regards, Customer Experience Barceló Tenerife
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A lot to digest? Read an AI-generated summary of recent traveller reviews.
Fourth visit to this hotel which is unusual for us. The hotel is away from the commercial districts which are easily visited by a twice daily free coach service. On this excursion you can walk the coastal path from Los Christianos to Adece should you wish which is interesting for people watching but makes the return to Sandos San Blas even the nicer. Newly completed coastal path route from San Blas available in both directions for walking. The hotel offers large rooms with large beds and a variety of swimming pools, only some are heated in Winter. There is a gourmet restaurant available to visit once every seven day stay. This has improved enormously over time. The main buffet area produces many styles of excellent cuisine with a pastry chef second to none. There are two snack bars for late breakfast pastries, fruit or a selection of hot food. The all inclusive nature takes away any stress and the staff throughout are helpful and courteous. This part of the Island can be windy at certain times but having just stayed for ten days in calm glorious sunshine it is extremely good value for a Winter Sun break. The food and service much better than our recent break in Barbados that cost three times the price.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020
Location
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 2 Feb 2020
Dear TrevorC375; In the name of Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf we would like to give our many thanks for taking your time and writing a review about your last experience here with us. We get a lot of pleasure out of reading all your admirable comments about your stay in our hotel, particularly in relation to such important aspects of every holiday as the food and the service of the hotel staff are. Sincerely, it is our main objective to do everything possible to fulfill all the wishes of our guests to make their stay with us enjoyable. We are looking forward to seeing you here at the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf again for your fifth visit soon. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The hotel was designed with every consideration to being environmentally friendly, and when it was constructed this would have been quite visionary. It is a very spacious complex, spread over a wide area. Therefore, this can entail a great deal of walking especially from the bar to the restaurant; we were in the block furthest from reception and the journey took us through passageways, past atriums and up three levels. However, there are plenty of gently sloping walkways for those who prefer a slow meander.
The food in the buffet restaurant is based on quantity, but we found that the quality varies. However, every dinner time there was a choice of Italian food, seafood, salads and there was invariably a roast.
The rooms are well appointed, however we found them noisy, it was all too easy to hear what was going on in neighbours’ room.
There is good high-speed internet access throughout complex, however, the log in procedure was complicated and it took several attempts to log on initially.
Final consideration is the proximity to the airport. The final approach path was 500 metres to the North of the complex; luckily during our stay there were no departures to the West!
Would we visit again, probably not.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020
Value
Location
Service
Room Tip:Some room advertised as sea view have only a limited view of the sea. Check
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 2 Feb 2020
Dear misterg33; In the name of the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf let me thank you for taking your time to write a review about your experience here with us. We are very pleased to read all your kind comments and personal suggestions that make us obliged to keep on improving our services day by day. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed three days and it was more than enough. Restaurant and bar were okay but three days more than enough. Waiters were very sparing with the glasses of wine and wine bottles were not left on the table. The spa was awful. The hotel didn't promote the reserve at all. Walking tours were very limited and booked up well in advance. Maps and trails for self walking were not available. In effect it was the same as staying in a built up residential area. Also very difficult to find ones way around the resort. One regular said that everyone gets lost there.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Just returned from two weeks in Sandos San Blas. This was our second visit to the hotel, although the first time over the Christmas period. The hotel and rooms were spotless and all the staff very friendly. There were a few children about but were no problem as there are adult only pools and sections of the dining room. There was plenty of variety of foods to suit all tastes and our only winge was that the food and plates were quite often warm rather than piping hot. All the waiters/waitresses were on the ball ready to top up drinks up or clear away plates as required. A special mention to Vincente, Ana and Geovanna for looking after us so well. My wife and I enjoy walking and the hotel is situated in an ideal spot for this, with Los Abrigos about 1 km to the left and San Blas which a lot bigger village with a supermarket as well as the usual tourist shops the same distance to the right. There were also the marina to walk to and two golf courses within walking distance. A super hotel which we shall visit again.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019
Rooms
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Dear Mick B; Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your experience here with us at Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf. We would like to thank you so much for choosing our hotel, for such an important occasion as New Year is. We are very pleased to get to know that you had a nice and relaxing time with us. We are looking forward to seeing you here at the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf again soon. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
This is a really good hotel located just 10 -15 minutes drive from the airport but in its own little haven of tranquility. Uniquely designed with traditional but modern architecture, the staff are welcoming and friendly and the facilities excellent. A modern and stylish interior, the different accommodation areas are situated around central pools (heated and non heated) and bars which drop away down towards the beach front in an infinity arrangement. The main restaurant is spacious and clean with smaller dining areas positioned around the central buffet, so providing for more secluded dining rather than one large canteen! The buffet is varied, plentiful and tasty with a good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. There is a lovely spa and a pleasant, easy and enjoyable walk along the newly constructed prom running from the local town to the east to the marina in the west. A really good addition by the local authority. Total walking time to one or the other about 30 minutes from the hotel. The hotels guided tour through its own museum, interactive experience and eco reserve is definitely worth doing but needs to be booked as popular. Would recommend a sea facing room in Block A which is closest to the main restaurant, pools and seafront. When in Tenerife again would definitely stay here.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Subdirector at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 13 Apr 2020
Dear guest, In the name of Sandos San Blas Eco Resort, we would like express our many thanks for taking your time and writing a review about your experience here with us. It is our great delight you to share all warm and personal remarks about your stay in our hotel. We look forward to seeing you here at the Sandos San Blas Eco Resort again soon. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We were lucky enough to visit this hotel twice last year which speaks for itself. It’s a fabulous, clean hotel with everything you could ask for on a relaxing holiday. If you want a hotel that keeps the bars open until early morning and 24 hour partying then it’s not for you I’m afraid.
The evening entertainment was outside in the hotter months and we had a super time watching the shows, especially the tribute acts.
The food is excellent with freshly cooked omelettes/eggs at breakfast and a grill for fish, meat etc on an evening. You certainly won’t starve here.
The house wine on the All Inclusive was super, no need to pay extra to upgrade.
We also ate out in Los Abrigos fishing harbour which is out of the hotel to the left over the beach. Would highly recommend the restaurant at the top of the harbour on the right (you can’t miss it) and Tasquita el Puerto halfway down the harbour hill.
There is a free coach twice a day from the hotel into Las Americas if you fancy a change.
Planes take off and land over the hotel but don’t let that put you off, it’s not all day or evening and can be quite fun watching them come in. The bonus side is that it’s a 10 minute transfer from the airport.
The staff are fabulous and some even remembered us on our second visit which was quite touching.
Our teenagers had a fabulous time, enjoyed the food, free WiFi, made friends and enjoyed all the evening entertainment.
The a la carte restaurant was a nice change from the buffet and the food was lovely. Make sure you book it when you arrive at the hotel if you want a specific time and day.
The beds can be a bit hard but if you ask for a topper at reception they will sort it for you.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Dear H2795BCcatherineh; In the name of Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf let me thank you for taking your time and writing a review about your experience here with us. It is our pleasure to read all your positive and personal expressions about your second stay in our hotel as well as your recommendations to our potential guests and at the same time it obliged us to keep on working hard to maintain our guest´s satisfaction. All our staff is looking forward to seeing you here at the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf soon. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Firstly, for anyone with walking difficulties,this is probably not the hotel for you.The hotel is one big maze,with the main lobby bar at the top end, and the two restaurants located at the bottom end, walking between the two, going from the restaurant to the lobby bar is, shall we say, rather strenuos. We flew out with Tui,to what they describe as an a la carte hotel, however, it may have been in its day, but the status now overrates the standard of accommodation. On arrival, we were not allowed our room key, until we provided a 100 euro deposit for "incidentals and breakages"? a first for us, in any A.I. hotel we have ever stayed in, in all our years of holidaying. Our first room suffered from a noisy air conditioning unit,and we were obliged to request a room change.This was done promptly,and efficiently. Thank you. The room itself, was a generous size, with jacuzzi bath and walk in shower,however the heavy wood effect gave a dull overall feel.The once white bedding, was now nearer grey,and added to the dull appearance of the room. The beds, although reasonably comfortable,are similar to hospital beds,( on wheels) and it proved almost impossible to sit up in bed and have your morning coffee,if you did, you found the bed moving down the room,from the non attached headboard wall. It certainly gave a new meaning to coffee on the go.!! The room was functional, if not luxurious,there was a fridge supplied but no mini bar,you had to pay extra for that.The A I finished at 11 pm.. Rather early? Water was part of the A.I. and I did like the bottle refill system to minimise the amount of plastic bottles, however many guest were unaware of the practice. We were able to get into the swimming pools, (not too cold) the sunbeds and parasoles and parasole bases, were mainly in a well used condition. The food in the one buffet restaurant, is not the worst you will come across, and the desserts were very good. Branded drinks are availble,and the staff were very friendly and courteous. At checkout, the receptionist never showed an interest, if we had enjoyed our stay? was everything ok ? no recognition whatsoever. In summary, not the hotel for us, too large, to difficult to get round, fairly tired in the majority of cases, and not enough selection of different restaurants. Thank you to all who looked after us.
Rita and Alistair..
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AdjuntodirSanBlas, Deputy Hotel Manager at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 8 Mar 2020
Dear accordionplayer; In the name of Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf we would like to thank you for taking your time and writing a review about your experience here with us. We would like to thank you for your positive comments and valuable suggestions. Concerning your comment for guest with walking difficulties we would like you to know that we have couples with pushchairs for babies, handicapped people using wheelchairs, and people with walking difficulties every now and then, and their feedback is extremely positive. This hotel was built according to the latest regulations in adaptability, and also golf buggy service is available. Please be sure that we will take very good care of every suggestion you made, and we will keep on working hard to try to improve day by day but keeping the same value for money that we have actually. Yours sincerely, Diego Otamendi Deputy Hotel Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reception lady was so lovely, I didn’t catch her name but she spoke many languages and would do anything to make your stay more pleasant. When we arrived we were not happy with the room as it looked out onto a wall, currently in correspondence with booking company as we know we requested for a pool/ sea view. Reception had no issues in changing our room and a concierge even came to move luggage for us. Bottle of wine in room on arrival and water. You need to download the App for more details on the hotel as they have gone paperless. Rooms contains hairdryer, kettle, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, shaving kit, toothbrush kit, dressing gown and slippers. Jose Rajon and Laura in plaza bar cleaned continuously and very polite and helpful. Valentini in the lobby bar is Lovely he can never do enough you. Live entertainment in the lobby bar every evening, this is nice if you don’t fancy the Magma room which also has shows/entertainment every evening. We went as a couple for our anniversary and left children at home however I would take them to this hot all as the mini disco was also on every night. Tuesday night singer was amazing in magma room. The bus 483 is the quickest to los christianos and only 2€ per person. Jose aqua gym entertainer so funny had everyone up and joining in, he was very energetic. Drinks are brought to table in the lobby bar Pool bars you have to wait and take your drinks no table service understandable as can be too busy, plastic for around the pool and glass if you are seated outside the bar. The snack menu is not included for all inclusive however you pay a subsidised rate. The lowest pool is only heated one so people tend to go there obviously be different in summer when the sun is hotter to heat pools and it would be high season so other pools would be heated. Maids everyday always clean towels, and a fresh carton of water. On our anniversary we were left fizz and chocolate strawberries in our room such a lovely gesture. We did not eat in the al a crate as this was not open I assume it’s because it’s low season. Food was nice and fresh, not always piping hot but never cold. It would have been nice to have continental meats at lunch and not just breakfast. We never missed a meal and we’re always happy. Signage not great in all areas, lifts only seem to go to certain rooms on certain floors, this. Can be confusing to get to places. The hotel is massive would highly recommend and definitely want to return
Read more
Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:If you leave the hotel via the beach gate and walk either left or right there are some nice...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Hotel- cmanager, Owner at Barceló Tenerife
Responded 5 Mar 2022
Dear Guest, Many thanks for your feedback. We are sorry that the swimming pool was not warm enough for you and have noted your comment. We are pleased that, nevertheless, you had an enjoyable stay with us. Thank you for your lovely comments regarding the service you received from our team members, we will be sharing your kind words with them as we know it will mean a great deal. We would like to thank you for your kind words especially to our reception team. All of them work very hard, striving to meet guest expectations and we will definitely let them know of your satisfaction with their services. They will be thrilled to have had their efforts acknowledged. It is good to know that you enjoyed the culinary delights prepared by our professional Chefs who always strive to offer a wide variety of typical delights in order to please all palates and we thank you for letting us know that we satisfied yours. It is a pleasure to know that our pool and installations met your expectations. We appreciate your positive feedback on our entertainment activities; it is our aim to create fun moments for all ages. The entire team looks forward to welcoming you back. Kindest regards, Diego Otamendi Guest Experience Manager
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brighton, United Kingdom54 contributions56 helpful votes
"Download the app in advance so you are ready, you have to book for dinner & breakfast
Don't bring towels, you get room and pool towels provided
There is a book exchange!"
There are more places to choose from in the Golf del Sur area.
PRICE RANGE
S$267 - S$392 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sandos san blas hotel reserva ambiental and golf
LOCATION
SpainCanary IslandsTenerifeSan Miguel de AbonaGolf del Sur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
331
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
