Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
8.5 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and service
Barceló Santiago - Adults Only at a glance
- Location
- Puerto de Santiago
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 on Google5,502 reviews
- Best months
- Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 3 pools
- Airport transfer
- TFS
- Dining
- 2 restaurants
- Drinks
- 3 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
Things to know
before you go
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.
Strengths from our research
Excellent scenic setting.
Adults-only atmosphere.
Strong pool and solarium setup.
Other considerations from our research
Not directly on a sandy beach.
Some rooms get dated-room comments.
Sunbed availability can be a recurring frustration.
What guests say
Most loved
- Views of Los Gigantes and the Atlantic
- Adults-only calm
- Pool decks and infinity-pool setting
- Buffet variety
Most complained about
- Sunbed availability and towel saving
- Some dated or basic rooms
- Extra charges outside the all-inclusive plan
From Reddit
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.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Barceló Santiago - Adults Only. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Expedia states premium alcoholic beverages are included in all-inclusive rates.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi.
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Expedia states gratuities are included and additional gratuities are at guest discretion.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Official page describes spa treatments and hydrotherapy facilities but does not include them in the all-inclusive plan.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No official inclusion found for airport transfers.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive room rates include buffet meals, snacks and select beverages; à la carte and premium items may vary.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 407
- Pools
- 3
- Value
- 8.3 out of 10
- Service
- 8.4 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.4 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.2 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.0 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.8 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except beach and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 11, 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.
Everything we read on Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.2 / 10
- Places to eat
- 2
- Bars and lounges
- 3
international · Mediterranean · buffet
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.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
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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.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room with Sea ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Superior DoubleBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (6)
| 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 limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
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.
When to go
Best months: 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°F16°C | 63°F17°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 86°F30°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 86°F30°C | 77°F25°C | 68°F20°C | 63°F17°C |
| 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 |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
- Nearest airport
- TFS · Tenerife South Airport
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
C. la Hondura, 8, 38683 Puerto de Santiago, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · +34 922 86 09 12
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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Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Our full take on Barceló Santiago - Adults Only
Barcelo Santiago is an adults-only cliff-top hotel on the west coast of Tenerife, for couples who want the view of the Los Gigantes cliffs and the sea. A beach beneath the room is not on offer. It is a four-star with 407 rooms, three pools including an infinity pool, a buffet, an a la carte Mediterranean restaurant, a gastropool bar and a theatre bar, with all-inclusive sold as a board option rather than the only rate. The nearest beach is a short walk, and the village below is quiet.
Guests praise the views of the cliffs and the ocean, the adults-only calm, the pool decks and the infinity pool, and the buffet variety. The complaints are sunbed availability and towel saving, rooms that read as dated or basic in places, and charges outside the plan. The thing people wish they had known is that the setting is the reason to book, that the area is quieter than Tenerife's party resorts, and that the sand is a stroll away rather than in view of the bed.
The all-inclusive board, when chosen, covers the buffet meals, snacks and selected drinks with premium alcoholic beverages included, gratuities and Wi-Fi; spa treatments and hydrotherapy and the airport transfer are extra, and a la carte access varies. Choose a sea-view category, because a garden view here wastes the reason for coming, and the Junior Suite is the only room with real space. Anyone who wants a sandy beach resort should look to the south of the island.
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