Gran Tacande Wellness & Relax Costa Adeje

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of five-star places in Tenerife, but Gran Tacande actually lives up to the hype – and honestly, that’s saying something for Costa Adeje these days. The thing is, most people think they know this area because they’ve hit the beaches or wandered around the touristy bits, but this hotel sits in this perfect pocket on Alcalde Walter Paetzmann where you’re close enough to everything but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the usual resort madness. When I first pulled up, I was expecting another generic luxury box, but there’s something different here – maybe it’s the way they’ve integrated the wellness concept without making it feel like you’re checking into a spa that happens to have rooms.

The wellness thing isn’t just marketing speak, by the way. I mean, you walk into the lobby and there’s this immediate sense of calm that actually extends throughout the property. The staff seem to genuinely get what relaxation means – not just fluffy towels and fancy toiletries (though they’ve got those too), but understanding that sometimes you want to disappear for a few hours without someone asking if you need anything every five minutes. The pools are where this place really shines, honestly. There’s the main one that gets busy during peak afternoon hours, but if you know to slip away around 7 AM or just before sunset, you’ll have it mostly to yourself. The adults-only areas are properly adults-only too – none of that wishy-washy enforcement you get at some places.

What really won me over was the attention to those little details that most hotels miss. The room balconies are positioned so you’re not staring directly into your neighbor’s breakfast (trust me, this matters more than you think), and the soundproofing is solid – important because Costa Adeje can get lively, especially during the winter months when everyone’s escaping the European cold. The location works brilliantly if you want to explore beyond the hotel bubble. You’re a quick walk to some decent local restaurants that haven’t been completely tourist-ified yet, and the bus connections are actually reliable if you want to venture toward Santa Cruz or the north coast. Parking’s straightforward too, which sounds boring but you’ll appreciate it when you’re not circling around looking for a spot after a day out exploring the island. I’d say the 8.7 rating is about right – it’s not perfect (the breakfast could use a bit more local flavor, and WiFi gets spotty in some corners), but it delivers on what it promises. If you’re looking for that balance between luxury and actually feeling like you’re in the Canary Islands rather than some international hotel bubble, this place gets it right.

Rooms

• Deluxe Room (2 Adults) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Room (3 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite (2 Adults) with 2 single beds, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Suite (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Suite (3 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Room with Ocean View (2 Adults) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Room with Ocean View (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Room with Ocean View (3 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Room (2 adults + 2 children) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Room with Ocean View (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Room with Side Ocean View (2 adults) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Room with Side Ocean View (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Room with Side Ocean View (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Room with Side Ocean View (3 adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 double bed for 3 adults
• Gold Level Room with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 extra-large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Gold Level Room with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Gold Level Room with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults) with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Gold Level Suite with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Gold Level Suite with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Gold Level Suite with Hot Tub and Ocean View (2 Adults) with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Gold Level Room with Swim Up (2 Adults) with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Gold Level Suite with Hot Tub and Ocean View (3 Adults) with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Room (single use) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Room with Ocean View (Single Use) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 1 adult
• Gold Level Suite with Hot Tub and Ocean View (Single Use) with 2 × 1 large double bed for 1 adult
• Gold Level Room with Hot Tub and Ocean View (3 Adults) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Suite with Side Ocean View (2 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Suite with Side Ocean View (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Suite with Side Ocean View (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Suite with Side Ocean View (3 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Suite with Side Ocean View (Single Use) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 1 adult
• Suite (Single Use) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Room with Side Ocean View (Single Use) with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Room (2 adults + 2 children) with 2 extra-large double beds for 2 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Room (3 Adults) with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Alexander from Poland (9/10)

  Location, service, weather ❤️

• Charlotte from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The food was lovely, and the staff very friendly & helpful. Excellent location

• Philip from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location and cleanliness.

• Kristine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  I had a lovely, lovely stay. I would definitely book again. Loved staying right by the beach. A special thank you to Idaria at reception who was supper professional and helpful. The level of service exceeded my expectations – thank you! Little things that stood out – live music being played in the restaurant during the dinner – I kept finding little chocolates on the bed – complimentary water and tea/coffee making facilities – the overall cleanliness of the property – quality of the toiletries

• Ann from Ireland (9/10)

  Facilities and our lovely bedroom and bed friendly and very helpful staff

• Edvīns from Latvia (9/10)

  OK

• Gudbjorg from Iceland (8/10)

  location of my room (with seaview) quiet and not to close to pool area

• Gerald from Ireland (8/10)

• Joshua from United Kingdom (9/10)

  excellent staff…superb dining

• Michael from United Kingdom (9/10)

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