Tenerife (Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona), Spain
Rating7.9
Rating7.8
Rating8.0Adults OnlyVery Good
Based on 10.4k reviews
Stunning Architecture & Nature Integration
Guests consistently praise the resort's unique design, extensive water features, and its harmonious integration with the volcanic San Blas Environmental Reserve, offering a picturesque and immersive experience.
Extensive Activities & Facilities
The wide array of sports, entertainment options, and numerous swimming pools caters to diverse interests, ensuring guests always have something engaging to do, from active pursuits to relaxing leisure.
Spacious & Stylish Rooms
The resort's accommodations receive high acclaim for their contemporary design, generous space, and luxurious touches like hydro-massage baths, contributing significantly to guest comfort and satisfaction.
Exceptional Staff Service
The attentive, friendly, and welcoming nature of the staff is a recurring highlight, enhancing the overall guest experience through their dedication and helpfulness.
Eco-Friendly & Cultural Focus
Guests appreciate the resort's commitment to sustainability and the unique opportunities to learn about local culture and history through its museum and nature reserve walks.
Dining Variety & Quality
A common complaint revolves around the buffet food being repetitive, lacking imagination, and insufficient in diversity, particularly for lunch and dinner, impacting the overall dining satisfaction.
In-Room Wi-Fi Signal
Some visitors report issues with a poor Wi-Fi signal in rooms, which can be an inconvenience for staying connected during their stay.
Beverage Selection
For a 5-star all-inclusive resort, some guests express surprise at the perceived limited choice of wine and other premium beverages included in the standard package.
Potential Airplane Noise
Due to its close proximity to Tenerife South Airport, some guests report noticeable airplane noise, although others find it not bothersome.
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Green & Fair Hotel
Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf — now Barceló Tenerife — is one of the most architecturally distinctive all-inclusive resorts in the Canary Islands. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2022, the property was designed to echo the volcanic landscape and North African desert towns of southern Tenerife: earthen tones, tiered structures, and cascading water features throughout. The San Blas Environmental Reserve isn't just marketing language — the resort is physically embedded in it, with a multimedia interpretation center, guided nature tours, and a sailing lake that can't be found at the usual beach-and-pool resorts nearby.
The golf proximity is legitimate: Amarilla Golf and Golf del Sur (one of the most respected courses in the Canaries) are both within a few minutes' drive. The 3 km distance from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) means arrival transfers run under 10 minutes — meaningful for families and older travelers who find long transfers tiresome. Eight outdoor pools including two adults-only heated pools, an infinity pool, and an adult river-flow pool give water options beyond a typical resort count.
The direct beach situation requires honest context: the resort's immediate waterfront is a small man-made pebble area where swimming is not available from the resort itself. Playa San Blas and El Médano are both 200 meters away, and El Médano is one of the best beaches on the island for wind sports (kitesurfing, windsurfing). Guests expecting a beach resort with resort-to-sea access will be disappointed; guests who understand they're choosing an eco-pool resort near a windy beach make better decisions about fit.
Guest reviews consistently flag the buffet as repetitive on longer stays and note patchy Wi-Fi in rooms — common friction points for a resort this size. The plane noise from TFS is audible, particularly during peak hours, though the short transfer is the tradeoff. Free twice-daily shuttle to Playa de Las Americas expands options for guests who want a livelier town base.