Hotel Riu Palace Tenerife

This was our third time this year it never fails to impress. The food was delicious only one thing I would like to see are English Sausage for breakfast Dinner was great lots of choices the staff in the restaurants are great really attentive Bar staff are friendly and nothing is any trouble Pool area d gardens are really well kept Just a few minor points 1 people vaping around the pool even though there is a huge designated area 2 Adults without children using the kiddie pool to sunbathe I saw quite a lot Of parents not been able to get round the pool 3 I saw a couple with 8 towels 4 The beach are is looking a little sad the membrane is showing through the sand The beds are a bit jaded The parasols could do with a it of maintenance Will .i returned yes in a heartbeat

First time at this hotel, we had wanted to stay here since we saw it on a walk along the seafront on a previous holiday. Rooms were fine, food great. Didn't feel the need to use the speciality restaurants, we were perfectly happy with what was on offer if the main buffet restaurant. Pools were large and warm. Lots of sunloungers, always available even arriving at midday. Umbrellas were available with every pair of beds and there was shady spots under trees too. Separate smoking area too which was much appreciated. The beach was accessible in front of the gardens, accessible via a secure gate. Free safe was a nice touch. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room plus a fridge. Nightime entertainment was very good. Didn't see much during the day round the pool. No volleyball, shooting etc, which didn't bother me. Bus stop 5-10 minutes walk that will take you into La Caleta or Playa de las Americas. Purpose built shower rooms for freshening up before leaving, rather than using a spare bedroom. Cons. It is located on the edge of the resort so there if you wanted a supermarket or restaurant, it was a 10-15 minute walk. No big deal for us. A few more UK TV channels would be nice. Lots of German, French and even Italian channels but only a couple of English speaking news channels. As with most hotels, I find the food labelling a little difficult to determine. As a vegetarian, I wish they could be clearer. As it is on the edge of the resort you will usually be the last to be dropped off/first pick up. Maybe consider paying extra for a private transfer. It is advertised as 5 star, but in all honesty and not to detract from this hotel, I have stayed at 4 star and found them to be a similar standard. Only obvious difference I could see was the padded mats on the sunloungers. I would definitely stay here again.