Barceló Tenerife

Barceló Tenerife Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Barceló Tenerife, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical Canary Islands resort. The five-star property sits in Golf del Sur, which honestly feels like a different world from the busier tourist areas — and I mean that in the best way possible. The lobby has this sophisticated, contemporary vibe that somehow manages to feel both elegant and relaxed. You know what struck me most? How quiet everything was, despite the hotel being quite popular with couples (they consistently rate the location around 8.1, which makes total sense once you’re there).

The Location Advantage

Here’s the thing about Golf del Sur — it’s perfectly positioned if you want to explore both the southern coast and the island’s interior. You’re literally surrounded by golf courses, but even if you don’t play, the setting is gorgeous. The nearest beaches are just a short drive away, and San Miguel de Abona gives you that authentic Tenerife experience without the cruise ship crowds. I actually found myself spending more time just walking around the area than I expected — there’s something really peaceful about the whole neighborhood.

Accommodation & Comfort

The room quality here is genuinely impressive — recent guests consistently rave about the beds, and honestly, they’re not wrong. I slept better here than I have in months, which is saying something because hotel beds usually take me a night or two to adjust to. The rooms are spacious with modern furnishings, and most have either golf course or partial ocean views. What I really appreciated was the attention to detail — good lighting for reading, plenty of outlets, and blackout curtains that actually work.

Dining & Amenities

The breakfast buffet is where this place really shines — it’s extensive without being overwhelming, and they clearly put effort into quality over quantity. Fresh local fruits, excellent coffee, and they even do a decent job with international options if you’re not feeling adventurous. The restaurant for dinner is solid too, though I’d recommend venturing out to some local spots at least once during your stay. One practical note that’ll save you money — there’s free private parking available, which is actually a bigger deal than you might think given how popular this area gets.

Why Guests Love It

What sets Barceló Tenerife apart is this balance between luxury and livability. It’s polished enough to feel special, but not so formal that you can’t relax in the lobby with a book and a coffee. The staff genuinely seems to care about your experience — not in that overly scripted way, but more like they want you to discover what makes this part of Tenerife special. Couples particularly seem to love it here, and I can see why — it’s romantic without being cheesy, and there’s enough nearby to keep you busy without feeling like you need to rush around constantly.

Hotel in Tenerife booking should be done early, especially during winter months when the island hosts internationally celebrated events and the weather attracts sun-seekers from across Europe.

Barceló Tenerife Accommodations

Reviews of Barceló Tenerife

• Ileni from Ireland (9/10)

  I really enjoyed it Was all So good the food the room everting the massage with Rebeca was amazing thank you so much!!

• Cathryn from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Felt very luxurious and room very spacious with a water jet bath. Plenty of pools, Of unable to find lounger by one pool there will be one at the next pool. Well maintained gardens.
  Staff wonderful. Plentiful food, themes most evenings, excellent AI drinks availability.

• Christophe from France (9/10)

  Nice all inclusive resorts with fun animation and nice pools. – Animation team was doing well.
  Rooms were nice also and we received some presents for our birthday.
  Would recommand to families and people who like food in hotel. Restaurants were good.

• Rachel from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The resort and pools are kept really clean! It's a great option for a winter holiday. Loved that there were lots of pool choices and one of them is even heated. It's more of a 4* than a 5* hotel (if not booking the royal level) but for the price it's still an amazing value holiday.

• Emer from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Hotel is beautiful, so aesthetic and great views. Lovely volcanic touches with black sand/cactus decoration. Big rooms with very cosy comfortable beds. Our balcony did front a nearby construction site however on the plus side, it caught more sun than the pool areas.
  Definitely worth going All Inclusive here as location is quite remote. The drinks options are great even includes good strong cocktails and aperol spirtz. Good selection of buffet dinner, themed each night, and good breakfast with fresh fruit juices. Wine/prosecco poured from bottle at lunch/dinner.
  Entertainment team are enthusiastic and try hard. Good range of activities run from hotel eg kayaking, segway tours, bingo, cocktail making.
  Heated family pool so great for winter sun/kids.
  Check out is 12.

• Margarita from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Superb room and pool area. Good entertainment in the evenings.

• Ryan from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Nice layout of the hotel. Room very comfortable and spacious. Buffet good variation and great quality. A la Carte restaurants also superb. Staff really nice and accomodating. Drinks options excellent. Great location next to 2 local villages and only a 10 min drive from the airport. Nice to see management visible around the hotel. Overall we had a lovely stay.

• Letycja from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Loved all the entertainment team- they were great! Made the whole stay way more great with them. Jewellery making class- outstanding!

• Catherina from Ireland (7/10)

  Amenities, cleanliness and friendly staff

• Jaquelina from Spain (9/10)

  Excellent. Facilities, activities and entertainment and variety of food for a buffet restaurant was really good. Rooms were spacious and really comfortable beds.

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