Barcelo Tenerife

🌊 Stunning seafront setting within an environmental reserve (pebble beach; no direct sea access)
🏊 8 outdoor pools including adult-only and children’s pools
🛋️ Modern décor and low-rise, contemporary Canarian architecture
🎾 Excellent sports offering – gym, courts, classes and boating lake
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised standard at time of review)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 331 | Blocks: 4 | Floors: 4 | Lifts: 13

Board options: All Inclusive, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast

Child age guideline: up to 12 years (for pricing/child facilities – may vary by room and season)

Barcelo Tenerife sits on the rugged coastline of Golf Del Sur, a purpose-built resort on Tenerife’s south coast famed for its golf courses and Atlantic views. The hotel overlooks a pebble beach and protected environmental reserve rather than a busy promenade, so the vibe is relaxed and spacious.

Stroll about 500m to reach local shops, bars and restaurants, or head 1km to Golf Del Sur’s resort centre for more choice. When you feel like turning up the tempo, the nightlife and shopping of Playa de las Américas are around 17km away – close enough for a night out, but far enough that you’re not in the thick of it.

• On a pebble beach (no access to the sea)
• 500m to nearest shops, bars and restaurants
• 1km to Golf Del Sur resort centre
• 6.1km to the nearest sandy beach
• 17km to Playa de las Américas resort centre

Approx. transfer time from airport (Tenerife South – TFS): 15 minutes

Golf Del Sur, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

With four restaurants and five bars, dining at Barcelo Tenerife feels pleasantly varied for a resort-style hotel.

Drago Buffet Restaurant is the main hub, serving buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with live show-cooking and a mix of Canarian, Spanish and international dishes. Highchairs are available and there’s plenty of choice for children.

For something more intimate, book into one of the à la carte venues:
• Arrozante Restaurant – the resort’s rice specialist, spotlighting paellas and rice dishes at lunch and dinner in a relaxed terrace setting.
• La Dolce Vita – Italian-inspired trattoria for leisurely dinners with pizzas, pastas and Mediterranean classics.
• Royal Level Restaurant – a dedicated buffet/à la carte space for Royal Level guests, with show-cooking and upgraded selections at breakfast and dinner.

You’re well covered on the drinks front too, with:
• B Lounge lobby bar for evening cocktails and pre-dinner drinks
• Breeze Bar and Plaza Bar by the pools, serving drinks and snacks through the day
• Magma Lounge Bar disco-style venue open seasonally for late-night music and drinks
• Royal Level Lounge terrace bar exclusive to Royal Level guests

A smart casual dress code may apply in the evenings (no beachwear), and some venues require reservations or carry supplements depending on your board basis. Information can change between seasons, so always check the latest details on arrival.

What All Inclusive typically includes.

The pool scene is one of Barcelo Tenerife’s biggest calling cards. You’ll find 8 outdoor pools, including:

• A peaceful adult-only saltwater pool perfect for quiet sunbathing
• A dramatic saltwater infinity pool with Atlantic views
• Additional saltwater pools spread across the grounds with sun terraces, loungers and parasols
• 2 children’s pools, ideal for little ones to paddle and play
• A heated freshwater pool plus a heated freshwater pool with Balinese beds that’s exclusive to Royal Level guests

Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit, and facilities can vary slightly between pools.

The hotel fronts a pebble beach within an environmental reserve. There’s no direct sea access here, so think dramatic volcanic coastline and sea views rather than a traditional swimming beach. For sand underfoot, the nearest sandy beach is about 6.1km away and easily reached by taxi or hire car.

Active types are very well catered for. The air-conditioned gym is open 24 hours and comes with cardio machines, free weights and strength equipment (16+). Daily activities typically include aqua aerobics, basketball, dance classes, pilates, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.

One standout feature is the boating lake, where guests 16+ can try sailing and kayaking in a calm, controlled setting. Cyclists are also looked after, with dedicated storage, cleaning and basic maintenance facilities (some services at extra cost).

For downtime, the spa and beauty area offers massages, treatments and a hairdresser (16+, extra charges apply; opening hours can vary with occupancy). Around the resort you’ll also find handy services such as a 24hr reception, concierge, luggage storage and rental of useful baby items or mobility aids (local charges for many items).

Double Rooms & Double for Sole Use
Sleep 1–3 guests depending on configuration. These contemporary rooms come with a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, kettle and minibar (chargeable). Bathrooms usually feature a whirlpool bath with shower. Air conditioning, daily cleaning and linen/towel changes on request are included. Options include pool view, side sea view or sea view, plus dedicated double rooms for sole use and for single parents.

Junior Suites
Sleep 2–3. Junior suites offer extra space with a lounge/sleeping area, balcony or terrace and a bathroom with bath and separate shower. They include the same in-room comforts as double rooms: flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, bathrobes and slippers, kettle, minibar (charge), hairdryer and air conditioning.

Family Rooms & Interconnecting Doubles
Designed for larger groups, Family Rooms sleep 4–6, with two bathrooms (each with bath, separate shower and whirlpool bath/shower), plus a balcony or terrace. Family Junior Suites also sleep 3–6 with similar two-bathroom layouts and extra living space. Interconnecting Double Rooms link two standard doubles together, giving two bedrooms and two bathrooms for up to 6 guests – great for multi-gen stays.

Suites
Standard suites sleep 2–3 and provide extra lounge space alongside a bedroom, balcony or terrace and an upgraded bathroom set-up (details may vary by suite type). They are a good fit if you want more room to spread out without stepping up to Royal Level.

Royal Level Rooms & Suites
Royal Level Deluxe Rooms (including sea view and sole-use options) and Royal Level Suites bring an elevated, boutique-style experience. On top of the standard amenities, you’ll enjoy coffee-making facilities, a pillow menu and access to:
• Exclusive Royal Level pool with Balinese beds
• Royal Level pool bar and restaurant
• Minibar stocked on arrival and water replenished daily
• Complimentary early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
• Priority restaurant reservations
• Discounts on drinks (depending on board) and wellness treatments

All Royal Level accommodation includes whirlpool bath with shower, air conditioning, daily cleaning and flexible linen/towel changes on request.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio and weights (16+)
🏀 Aqua aerobics, basketball and team sports
🩰 Dance classes and optional pilates sessions
🏓 Table tennis, snooker (extra charge), tennis and volleyball
🛶 Boating lake with sailing and kayaking (16+, some activities chargeable)
🎭 Daily daytime activities programme with family games and water-based fun
🎤 Evening entertainment with live music, DJ sets, shows and mini-disco (programme varies year-round)

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge service
👶 Hire of bottle warmers, kettles, pushchairs and more (local charge for most items)
♿ Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire (subject to availability; local charge)
💅 On-site spa with massages, beauty treatments and hairdresser (16+, extra charge)
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
📰 Currency exchange and selection of English-language newspapers (extra charge)
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
🧺 Pool towel service (refundable deposit)

Good to know: Golf Del Sur is a purpose-built resort focused on golf, coastal walks and relaxed evenings in its bars and restaurants, with the buzz of Playa de las Américas a short drive away.

• Destination: Golf Del Sur, Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Language: Spanish (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference from UK: none (GMT/UTC)
• Average flight time from UK: around 4.5 hours
• Transfer time to Barcelo Tenerife: around 15 minutes by shared coach

Barcelo Tenerife carries a Certified Sustainable Hotel label – at the time of review it met a GSTC-recognised standard. Hotels are reassessed regularly, so details can change.

Information is based on supplier details and may change seasonally – some facilities and entertainment are dependent on occupancy, weather or local regulations.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Barcelo Tenerife suitable for families?
Yes. Barcelo Tenerife is very family-friendly, with spacious family rooms and family junior suites that sleep up to 6, 2 children’s pools, a kids’ club for ages 4–12 with games, crafts and water-based fun, and daily entertainment for all ages.

2. How many pools are there at Barcelo Tenerife?
There are 8 outdoor pools, including 6 saltwater and 2 freshwater options. Among these you’ll find an adult-only pool, 2 children’s pools, an infinity pool and exclusive heated pools with Balinese beds for Royal Level guests.

3. What’s included with All Inclusive at Barcelo Tenerife?
The All Inclusive package typically includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, snacks served at selected times between meals for at least 3 hours per day, ice cream service at the pool bars, and local wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks available for a minimum of 12 hours daily. Exact inclusions can change by season, so check the information provided on arrival.

4. What are the Royal Level benefits?
Royal Level guests enjoy upgraded rooms or suites plus added perks: access to an exclusive heated pool with Balinese beds, a dedicated Royal Level pool bar and restaurant, water replenished daily, a stocked minibar on arrival, complimentary early check-in and late check-out where available, priority restaurant reservations and discounts on drinks (depending on board) and wellness treatments.

5. Is there a beach at Barcelo Tenerife?
The hotel is set on a pebble beach within an environmental reserve, and there is no direct access to the sea from the hotel frontage. It’s more about dramatic volcanic scenery and ocean views than classic sandy swimming. The nearest sandy beach is around 6.1km away.

6. How far is Barcelo Tenerife from the airport and Playa de las Américas?
Barcelo Tenerife is approximately 15 minutes by shared transfer from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Playa de las Américas, known for its nightlife and shopping, is about 17km away and can be reached easily by taxi or local transport.

7. Does Barcelo Tenerife have a gym and spa?
Yes. There is a 24-hour, air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, strength equipment and free weights (16+), plus a spa area offering massages, beauty treatments and an on-site hairdresser. Spa and beauty services carry an extra charge and opening hours can vary with occupancy.

8. Is Wi-Fi free at Barcelo Tenerife?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including rooms and public spaces, so you can stay connected at no extra cost.

9. What sports and activities are available?
Alongside the gym, guests can enjoy aqua aerobics, basketball, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, snooker (extra charge) and organised activities. The unique boating lake also offers sailing and kayaking for guests aged 16 and over, with some services at an additional cost.