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Pete from Cambs travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Independent
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
Pete rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Visited in October and had a great time. We had a corner suite with a view and if you can upgrade it is well worth it with a larger room. The rooms and the hotel were always spotlessly clean.
The entertainment team were great and they kept my 15 year old son and the friends he made occupied most of the day.
The food was ample and I couldn't complain as I enjoy fresh fruit and fish which was excellent.
The location is superb close to bars and right on the beach.
My only criticism would be the nightly entertainment. Not the best of quality.
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Tim & Jen from Bath travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Eclipse
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2006 |
Tim & Jen rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: On arrival, had to pull luggage 100yds from coach due to road works, which, to be fair we were warned of, but thought First Choice could have made more effort to have assisted the situation i.e. a mini bus or some sort of porterage.
The hotel is rather tired/dated, but the staff were first class and the food excellent.
Evening entertainment was generally good, especially the magicians, but the music was geared towards the more 'senior' residents.
Never had any trouble getting a sun bed, the two 'shaped' pools being the most popular. However the pool bar seemed to open when they felt like it!
A couple of really good bars close by and a pleasant (flat) walk either way from the rear exit.
Las Americas, we feel, has gone downhill a bit and is getting too large, so, consequently will not visit again unless a real bargain turns up.
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Dave Edwards from Cardiff travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
Dave Edwards rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Arrived at the hotel at 2:30am - very rapid service at desk however and straight to our room.
Large room with lovely view out over the beach and ocean. Room was kept very clean and the towels were changed every day. Air conditioning was adequate and needed as it was very humid whilst we were on holiday.
The food supplied was variable - breakfast was fine with plenty of choice. Couldn't use the restaurant at midday as there were insufficient guests on full board to make it worth while opening.
Evening buffet meals were very variable - some nights good choice of meat,veg and fish - other nights very limited choice with no veg to speak of (other than salad stuff)and some very tough chicken.
Plenty of sunbeds round the three swimming pools - the oldest square pool was little used but fine for a swim.
The most popular pool was the lagoon pool in front of the bungalows - you had to be out early to get a place by that pool.
Never had a problem finding a bed to lie on however.
Evening entertainment was generally poor - a resident "group" who were pretty dreadful - a couple of evenings a speciality act spiced it up a bit.
Drinks quite expensive - we spent a lot more than we expected to on lunches and soft drinks - the equivalent of
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Marcin from Wroclaw travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
TUI
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
Marcin rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel little old (especially bathroom) but nice, clean, with really wonderful food, 3 comfortable pools, good location.
Only problem was air conditioning in the night in our room and on the restaurant.
Don't buy any newspapers in hotel's kiosk. The saleswoman is very rude.
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Katie from Purley travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
Katie rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel has a lovely location, right on the beach. There is easy access and lovely walks to both Playa de las Americas and Puerto Colon/Torviscas.
We stayed in one of the bungalows which lead directly onto the terrace/pool areas. They are spacious and well furnished. The maid service was excellent.
The staff were friendly & helpful.
The food was of good quality & plenty of choice, although there was not anything specially for children.
The pool area was not crowded, even in the middle of August. You do not have to get up at silly o'clock to reserve a sunbed and they are not lined up in rows like many hotels.
The entertainment was fairly low key during the day, and every evening there was either live music or a show.
There was a definite mix of nationalities - Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Polish etc.
There were enough English kids for our 3 to make friends with but it wasn't overrunning with Brits & kids! H10 does not advertise this hotel as a 'family hotel' but it is ideal if you want a more relaxed holiday.
If we go back to Tenerife we will go back to this hotel.
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Linda, Eddy and Helen from Newcastle upon tyne travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Airtours
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2005 |
Linda, Eddy and Helen rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After arriving on a late night flight the check in at the hotel was very quick. The staff were very efficient. The rooms were quite impressive with a fantastic view even though we were on the 8th floor and spent most of the time waiting for lifts!
Our bed was so huge I never seen my husband for a week haha!! The maids were all friendly and could speak quite good English. The bedding was changed every other day, towels changed daily. Air con was a god send!
Well, hotel food... you could always find something to eat but the menu was mainly for the Germans! The dining room was lovely and clean but the chefs could have smiled a bit.
Most of the staff were friendly especially the entertainment staff. The location of the hotel was excellent right on the beach so we had a lovely sea breeze.
There was entertainment for all ages throughout the week. I would most definately return to the hotel again.
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Sally from Romford travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a friends holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2005 |
Sally rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have stayed in a few hotels in Las Americas before but this has got to be my favourite 4 star.
We stayed in a twin room and we surprised by how spacious the room was. In fact the double bed was so large all three of us were able to sleep comfortably in the one bed. The rooms were modern and light and we had a fantastic view of the beach and pools. Talking of which it was nice to be able to sit at different pool areas, it felt like being at a different hotel each day. There were always loungers free and the pool area was clean.
What sold it for me was the choice of food available. There was something for everyone, I like trying new food abroad.
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Jo from Truro Cornwall travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2005 |
Jo rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We chose half board... cannot complain about the food as there was something for everyone, whatever your taste. Could not say that it was excellent but very few hotels of this rating offer outstanding food. The waiting staff were pleasant enough.
Our chambermaid was extremely efficient and the cleanliness in our room was more than satisfactory as were all the communal areas. I question that the rooms should be rated as 4 star. The TV stations were very limited.
We were blessed with fabulous weather so had no need to stay in our room.
Unfortunately there was only one heated pool but the hotel is well situated and the beach is easily accessible from the hotel. Sun beds were plentiful and the coffee shop provided adequate reasonably priced snacks all day.
The staff could have been friendlier here.
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WhiteHartLanz from London travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Thomsons
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2005 |
WhiteHartLanz rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Obviously by time we holidayed here the local building work was complete - so we didn't have the problems experience by other reviewers.
Paying extra for the sea view was absolutely worthwhile - we were on the 10th floor (having requested a high floor) and the views were great. Although I expect it was due to the time of year - but we didn't get sun on the balcony until mid afternoon.
The provision of mattresses and pool towels (at no extra cost) was a really nice and the pool area was lovely - partucularly around the unheated pools (water a bit too cold there though!) The heated pool was fine but was unavailable for about 4 days of our ten day stay as they were doing some work to it - C'est la Vie
The food was good - particularly the fruit smoothies at breakfast - and fortunately we timed our meals about right so that we didn't have to queue at any time.
The rooms were nothing outstanding - but very clean and comfortable - although the TV was very limited when it comes to English Channels (CNN & BBC World). Lucky we didn't stay in much!
Obviously you couldn't beat the sea front location but we also appreciated the fact that the Gran Tinerfe was about equidistant from Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje so we had a choice of which way to stroll.
Would definately visit this hotel again at some juncture.
WHL
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Robert Williams from Caernarfon travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2004 |
Robert Williams rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Travelled over Xmas, hotel very clean including pool area, very good choice of food at both sittings.
Location ideal not to near the noisy bars, bus stop in front of hotel,road one way with crossing quite near,Spar shop 100yds.
Hotel staff very mannerly and pleasant. Free mattresses 3 pools available with plenty of shade if required.
Variety of entertainment available for young and old good choice in the evenings. All in all a very good Hotel
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jill from Leamington Spa travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
jill rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel was relatively clean and comfortable (although building site next door left some peoples balconies covered with building dust- thankfully not ours!)
Location not too bad- on the beach (but beware of black tar like sand) and fairly close to nightlife.
Food absolutely revolting cant be more specific everything was just appauling! My advice is to fill up on toast for breakfast!!! Found a good little English pub that does Fabulous food The Heads and Tails (to the left as you look at the sea).
Would neaver visit again.
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Wendy from Port Talbot travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2003 |
Wendy rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the hotel from Boxing Day to January 2nd. If you can avoid this period do so, as it is not worth the money - nearly
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Mrs L Holcombe from Worksop travelled to Gran Tinerfe Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2003 |
Mrs L Holcombe rated the Gran Tinerfe Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We spent one week in this hotel in early May 2003.
We found it to be spotlessly clean and very quiet. The staff were very helpful. The view from our room was excellent as we had a view of the sea and the promenade at the same time.
The building work next door did spoil it a bit but had been warned by the Tour Operator that an underground car park was being built. Of the three swimming pools one was almost on top of the building work although it was not visible but the noise was unbearable.
We chose the top pool which was a lot quieter.
The entertainment generally was quite professional and varied and the staff and participants encouraged holidaymakers to join in.
The food was a bit bland but edible but the same can be said of all hotels on the continent. They try to cater for English people but don't do it very well. Some authentic Spanish dishes would have been welcome sometimes.
The main thing was that the hotel was almost on the beach and within a stone's throw of all the nightlife.
We would definitely stay there again.
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