In January 2024, I was lucky enough to have enough hotels.com credit to book this hotel for one night with breakfast for virtually nothing – just around £8 in taxes. Upon arrival, the hotel looks stunning with two swimming pools and a spacious open-air lounge area as well as a sparkling clean lobby. You can choose from several restaurants and bars just within the hotel. There’s an ATM and car hire rental in the lobby too. You can avoid high fees with Curve* by downloading it free here or Revolut*
Food and drink prices (if not included in your package) are a little on the expensive side, but the food quality is outstanding. The breakfast buffet is amazing with cava provided free of charge. They also had food from all over the world, both hot and cold. I particularly liked the pastries and fresh fruit, as well as unlimited coffee and cava. There was something for all tastes.
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The rooms are stunning – you get a Lavazza machine, kettle, plenty of toiletries which is handy if you forgot to pack some, a TV with plenty of UK channels, a large comfortable bed, and some free water bottles to get you started. The Wi-Fi is a little slow but fast enough for video calling. Being adults only, all guests must be aged 18 or over.
The room was a good size with a nice desk, balcony, plenty of storage space, a safe, and fridge/mini-bar – which I would avoid using as there are plenty of bars and supermarkets in the area that sell drinks at a fraction of the price! The only thing that some people might not like is there is NO separate bathroom. The sink is outside in the room. The toilet is closed off, and so is the shower, but you can see through the top and bottom parts of it. Of course, if you’re on your own, it makes no difference, but it might be uncomfortable if sharing with someone you don’t know that well! The only other negative thing is, if you’re from the UK, my room didn’t have a USB charging point. Therefore, you will need to remember an adapter or have an EU-USB plug. You can buy one here* that has 3 USB ports as well as a UK plug socket
The room did have lots of outlets and reading lights on either side of the bed which is handy if you’re sharing. The hotel itself can be a bit of a maze, although there are elevators if you have mobility issues or large amount of luggage. A welcome drink is normally offered upon arrival, which is nice. Reception staff are friendly and always try to help with any requests you may have.
The hotel has a commitment to eco-friendly practices, and you can see this in every aspect of your stay – things are made from recycled materials, if possible; there is eco lighting (lights sense a person and only light up when people are around,) no plastic bottles and you are encouraged only to have four-minute showers. This rule is not enforced, of course!
On the plus side, the location is great – from the back entrance, it leads straight to the beach (take the sports bar exit.) From there, you can turn left for shops and bars, and then walk back around to the town centre. If you turn right, there is a nice scenic walk that will take you to the Barcelo Active side of town, and eventually Arrecife. However, the bus from outside Tekkers would be much more convenient!
Within a few minutes or less of the hotel you will find Hennessy’s, serving a range of drinks and snacks, Namaste, an Indian restaurant with amazing reviews and The Cutty Sark Bar serving a range of traditional British dishes. For those preferring something more local, El Patio Restaurant is just 400 metres away.
In terms of shopping, Fund Grube is just 350 metres away and sell a variety of clothing items, toiletries, tobacco, spirits and souvenirs. However, always compare prices because although they offer good deals, they are not always the cheapest. Many other tourist shops selling fragrances are close to the hotel, simply walk towards Tekkers.
Unfortunately, the spa was closed for renovations, so I did not experience this. The swimming pools looked nice but were a little cold. There were plenty of sunbeds, and no “sunbed wars” happening at all. The tables by the sun loungers enable you to scan a QR code and drinks will be brought to you. There is an on-site gym that all guests can use, too. Entertainment and activities vary, although I did not try any of them, as I was only there for one night. Similar to Barcelo Active, interactive screen or an app can tell you what the day’s schedule looks like.
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Ordinarily, this hotel costs around £115 per night including breakfast. Other dining options are available including half-board and all-inclusive. I think this is good value if you’re using all the facilities on offer, the location and quality compared to other hotels in the area. I did not receive any other free items except a bottle of cava in the afternoon. You can get a great deal with hotels.com too when you go via TopCashback* and pay with an Amex* – right now you can get 6,000 points with my link when you spend £2,000 within the first 3 months of getting approved
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