Bahia del Duque

I absolutely loved this hotel. It is very difficult to find fault with a hotel that prides itself on friendly staff, great service and food. Salt, fresh and warm water pools. The building itself is fascinating, with a huge centre four floors high filled with trees and plants - it's all quite breathtaking taking. A great deal of thought went into both its design and decor. A tip for future guests - book the times of your restaurant choices as soon as you can upon arrival so that you can then try all the different cuisines on offer at the time you wish. The hotel is located right beside a lovely beach and lovely promenade walks both to the left and right. Loved it, and will go back

Fabulous welcome at the hotel and loved our room with a balcony sea view and molten brown toiletries and little touches like lavender sachets for under our pillows: we slept well. Just a 20 minute drive here in our hire car from Tenerife south and easy to park at the hotel. Loved breakfast with its massive buffet and little touches like freshly squeezed orange. Gym was super modern- loved the equipment. Keeping the pools on the refreshing or chilled side keeps the area near the beach club wonderfully calm for adults. V few people reserving beds with towels. Beautiful spa - 35 euros if only doing the spa circuit and worth it. Highlight - Barranco Infierno- which was an incredible hike only ten minutes drive away. Limited numbers allowed each half hour so book ahead. All ages from 18-80. Wonderful views. Loved the beach club restaurant for light lunch and glass of rosé- book in the morning, for a preferred table. Only disappointment was the Michelin starred Nub restaurant. We thought would be a wonderful night of celebration but felt like dining in a hospital waiting room in terms of bright lighting and lack of atmosphere. Overhead spots. No candles or table lights. Only eight tables of two in a large space with no soft furnishings. Very subdued atmosphere. Staff seemed confused about donning black gloves to pick up napkins - sometimes one and sometimes two and sometimes they used cutlery - like being in an operating theatre. Food was at times great especially the salad canapé. When we got taken into a different room to have dessert we were excited the mood might be better - sadly- bright lights again. Pity, but I only mention this for others who prefer a more romantic setting in which case we suggest - about a ten minute walk - the Duquesa bistrot - in another league in terms of warm service, fabulous velvet seats, decor and mood lighting. Great Italian inventive cooking from a small team. Need to book. Packed for a reason. Our favourite meal in Tenerife and a fraction of the price

The absolute best hotel in the world. It is just beautiful. I have been many times over 20 years and the service and attention to detail is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for them and it really spoils you if you go to another hotel! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel, you really do get what you pay for.

I am a travel agent and chose to stay at this hotel for my 50th birthday. I have stayed in many hotels all over the world and I have to say this hotel is amazing !! I would definitely recommend staying here. Everything from the rooms, staff, food and the gardens are fantastic. Thankyou to everyone for an amazing stay

This is a very comfortable hotel where the staff are all friendly and helpful with an excellent understanding of English. A five star experience and a five star hotel - made so by the staff ! The hotel itself lies on a gentle slope with terraced areas nicely manicured with indigenous plants by the gardeners. Pathways interlace from one space to another. But don't worry if you can't manage the trek up and down the slopes from rooms , restaurants and pools, as they have a buggy service . And if you're into fitness there's a great Spa area and I've seen (but not bothered with) water aerobics ! The hotel isn't new but has the benefit of being upgraded and of course being a bit older the rooms are more spacious with great views. I have tried both the Italian and Brasserie restaurants. Both serve good food with excellent service but I find the Brasserie has a more laid back feel which is perfect for a vino at lunch time in the sun - and not overpriced for a 5* hotel People with small children may like it here - there's a great pool dedicated to children. But maybe older kids will fin d it a bit too relaxed here. The hotel and resort is a short 10 minute ride from the resort of Playa de Las Americas where all of the action is. This place is ideal for those wanting a slower pace for a holiday or are happy to take a taxi to the busy nightlife elsewhere has to offer in Tenerife. BTW - there's a great shopping mall nearby.....