Hotel Riu Buenavista 4*

We have just returned from two wonderful weeks of Tenerife in RIU Buenavista and what a joy we enjoyed! 🌴☀️ It was exactly the holiday we were looking for: relaxing, enjoying the sun and above all completely unwinding. Location and surroundings 🌊 The hotel is somewhat remote, so a rental car can certainly be useful if you want to discover a lot of Tenerife. We deliberately did not choose this, because we really went for a relaxing holiday without all kinds of excursions. For us the location was so totally fine. Within walking distance you will find a small shopping center (Rosa) about 500 meters away. There are also some shops at the adjacent Hard Rock Hotel. We once walked to the Hard Rock Hotel and took the elevator all the way up. From there you have a beautiful view over Adeje and the surrounding area. Definitely recommended! 🌅 We also went to Siam Mall by taxi. The way out cost about €22. Keep in mind that many people want to go back at the same time. We had to wait about 45 minutes before it was our turn. Swimming pools 🏖️💦 The hotel pools are really lovely. There are several swimming pools, all with their own atmosphere: The infinity pool: a beautiful pool overlooking the sea. No swimming with balls or large driving figures is allowed here. A section is also reserved for guests with disabilities. The activity pool: this is where most of the activities take place and it is a bit more lively here. The children's pool with separate baby bath. The adult only pool: ideal for those looking for more peace. The pool where you can play with floating figures, balls and the like. The aquagym and, for example, the foam party are also organized here. There are many shade cloths and umbrellas, so you can always find a place out of the sun. The toilets around the swimming pools also deserve a compliment. These are kept very clean throughout the day and are neat and cared for. 👌 The only real flaw we found was laying the familiar towel. You really have to get to the pool before 7:00 if you want a nice spot. The hotel indicates that it wants to do something about this, but in practice almost everyone participates, because otherwise you just have little choice. Food and drink 🍽️🍹 The food was generally fine. There is plenty of choice and the food is usually good warm and good taste. However, we thought there should have been a little more variety in the buffet. In addition to the buffet restaurant, there are three themed restaurants: Grill Italian Oriental oriented Don’t expect culinary delights here, but it’s fun to try. We liked the Oriental restaurant the best and the Grill the least. The drinks were well arranged. We drink little to no alcohol and have not actually encountered people who behaved badly. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Atmosphere and guests 🌍 Guests came from all over the world, but the atmosphere was very cozy and relaxed. Everyone seemed to come mainly to enjoy themselves and you notice that throughout the hotel. Staff and animation 👏⭐ The staff really deserve a big compliment. We haven't encountered a single cranky member of staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. The animation team was also fantastic. What a professional team! The shows they put on are really high level. The aquagym was also given with such enthusiasm that almost two-thirds of the pool eventually participated. You could hardly stay behind. 😄 They spend all day doing activities and at night they put on great shows. We still wonder when they practice everything, because it all looked very professional. The cleaning also deserves a compliment. Every day our room was thoroughly cleaned. We even walked past a room that was being cleaned and saw that even the cupboards were pushed off the wall to get good access to everything. Rooms 🛏️ The rooms are spacious and we had a lovely large room with a nice balcony. The beds are quite sturdy, so you have to love that. Our bathroom was also surprisingly spacious. The shower was really huge; it could easily hold three people at a time. 🚿 The temperature of the water remained constant and the water jet was also very good. A nice shower after a day of sun and pool! Parties 🎉🤍 The White Party and Neon Party were really great! These take place on Friday and are extremely well organized. Take clothes with you in the theme, because it is much more fun if everyone participates a bit. The music, atmosphere and decoration were top notch. At 11 pm the party stops neatly and then everyone goes back to their rooms. Final conclusion 🌴 We had two fantastic weeks at RIU Buenavista. For us, this hotel was exactly what we were looking for: relaxed, good service, fine pools, great staff and a top entertainment team. Our only real areas for improvement: place the towel by the pool; a little more variety in the food. But otherwise we can only say: what did we enjoy and what would we definitely recommend this hotel!

Incredible entertainment, especially Sajid, Xabi and Héctor, the waiters in general a 10, the reception staff unfriendly and inconsistent, the rest of the hotel spectacular, we will return for the fifth time