Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.4. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official page describes a buffet restaurant, a gastropool bar, an à la carte Mediterranean restaurant and a theatre bar; Expedia lists two restaurants and three bars.
Pools & waterplay
Official page states the hotel has three outdoor pools, including an infinity pool and one heated pool.
The beach itself
The hotel is not directly on a beach; official information places the nearest beach about 200 meters away.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Double Room | Sleeps 3 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Land |
| Deluxe Room Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Deluxe Superior Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Deluxe Garden View with Hot Tub | Sleeps 3 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Deluxe Sea View with Hot Tub | Sleeps 3 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Junior Suite | Sleeps 3 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 3 max
Before you book
Seven things the research turned up about Barceló Santiago - Adults Only that the brochure does not say.
This is an adults-only Tenerife hotel with an optional all-inclusive board, not a Caribbean-style default all-inclusive resort.
The biggest reason to book is the Los Gigantes and ocean-view setting.
The hotel is near a beach and village, but it is not a direct sand-front resort.
Hidden tips
Choose a sea-view room if the dramatic cliff-and-Atlantic setting is the reason for booking.
Things guests wish they had known
All-inclusive exists but is a room-rate/board option rather than the only product.
The hotel is scenic and coastal, but the nearest beach is a short walk rather than directly below the rooms.
The surrounding area is quieter than Tenerife party zones.
Most loved
4 themes- Views of Los Gigantes and the Atlantic
- Adults-only calm
- Pool decks and infinity-pool setting
- Buffet variety
Most complained about
3 themes- Sunbed availability and towel saving
- Some dated or basic rooms
- Extra charges outside the all-inclusive plan
Reddit and Tenerife forum discussion is thin for this specific property; broader Tenerife resort discussions support the hotel’s quiet scenic positioning rather than a party-resort profile.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
Where else to look
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- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
Apr to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 61°F in January to 93°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 61 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days | 4 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
Finding Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
- Nearest airport
- TFS · Tenerife South Airport
- Address
- C. la Hondura, 8, 38683 Puerto de Santiago, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Phone
- +34 922 86 09 12
The ride from TFS is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Spain
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Tenerife (TFS), Málaga (AGP)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Barceló Santiago - Adults Only; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 11 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except beach and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.3High confidence
- View Value
- 8.8
- Room Tradeoff
- 7.7
- All Inclusive Option
- 8.3
- Extra Charge Penalty
- 7.4
Service8.4High confidence
- Cleaning
- 8.6
- Front Desk
- 8.3
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.6
- Restaurant Staffing
- 7.7
Beach7.4Medium confidence
- Coastal Setting
- 8.8
- Nearest Beach Walk
- 7.4
- Swimmability Nearby
- 7.5
- Direct Beachfront Penalty
- 5.8
Dining8.2High confidence
- Queue Penalty
- 7.4
- Buffet Variety
- 8.4
- Vegetarian Options
- 8.0
- All Inclusive Value
- 8.2
Rooms8.0High confidence
- Space
- 8.2
- Views
- 8.8
- Cleanliness
- 8.6
- Dated Room Penalty
- 7.0
Pools & Spa8.8High confidence
- Pool Count
- 8.7
- Sunbed Pressure
- 7.2
- Adult Atmosphere
- 8.8
- Infinity Pool Views
- 9.1
Romance8.8High confidence
- Quiet
- 8.4
- Views
- 9.2
- Adults Only
- 9.0
- Pool Setting
- 8.8
Quiet8.4High confidence
- Area Quiet
- 8.4
- Adults Only
- 8.8
- Nightlife Low
- 8.6
- Pool Sunbed Friction
- 7.4
Wellness8.2Medium confidence
- Gym
- 8.0
- Spa Facilities
- 8.2
- Adult Relaxation
- 8.5
- Treatment Extra Cost
- 7.2
What it does best
- Excellent scenic setting.
- Adults-only atmosphere.
- Strong pool and solarium setup.
Where it costs you
- Not directly on a sandy beach.
- Some rooms get dated-room comments.
- Sunbed availability can be a recurring frustration.
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Barceló Santiago - Adults Only, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll-inclusive room rates include buffet meals, snacks and select beverages; à la carte and premium items may vary. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorExpedia states premium alcoholic beverages are included in all-inclusive rates. | Included |
| Wi-FiExpedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsOfficial page describes spa treatments and hydrotherapy facilities but does not include them in the all-inclusive plan. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersNo official inclusion found for airport transfers. | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuitiesExpedia states gratuities are included and additional gratuities are at guest discretion. | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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