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Barceló Santiago - Adults Only

C. la Hondura, 8, 38683 Puerto de Santiago, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Four-StarAdults OnlyOptional All-InclusiveNear CoastMid-Size
4.4
★★★★★
5,368 reviews on Google
8.5Out of 10
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Highlights

—Adults-only all-inclusive
—3 pools
—2 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Tamara Golic · 4 weeks ago

My dad and I had a wonderful stay at Barcelo Santiago. Everything was excellent—from the clean and comfortable room to the beautiful sea views. The hotel was well maintained, and the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. What truly made our experience special was the staff. Everyone was kind, frie...

★★★★★
Lubos Mraz · 4 months ago

The hotel has a beautiful view of the ocean and the cliffs. The hotel team was great, but the overall standard of the hotel is at most three stars. It was disappointing that upon arrival there wasn’t a single bottle of water in the room, even though we had booked a deluxe room. Apparently, to recei...

★★★★★
Estera Antonescu · a month ago

Best value for money hotel! The atmosphere is really nice and relaxed. There are a lot of activities to do in the hotel - big shoutout to Manuel from the animation team, he’s super engaging and you can tell he genuinely loves his job. The rooms are clean and the views are amazing. I’d recommend book...

★★★★★
P M · 3 months ago

Barceló Positives El Olivo restaurant (à la carte) offers very good food and attentive service. The overall layout of the hotel and the pool areas is pleasant, although an additional heated pool would be a welcome improvement, as there is currently only a small and rather uninviting jacuzzi. Negat...

★★★★★
Alison Walker · 3 months ago

Stayed here for 8 nights in March 2026, unfortunately the weather wasn’t great for a large proportion of our holiday, as it was like this when we arrived we didn’t realise to start with how much the hotel changed it’s workings to accommodate the weather. So my thoughts, let’s get the bad stuff out ...

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Nightly rate
From $98
per person, per night · room-only base rate
This resort is room-only by default. An all-inclusive plan (meals & drinks) is available as a paid add-on — add it when you book.
$195/night for two · median $208 · 7-night stay · checked Jul 15
Cheapest month we’ve seen — October, around $98 per person, per night.
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Details
—C. la Hondura, 8, 38683 Puerto de Santiago, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
—+34 922 86 09 12
Getting There
Nearest airport: TFS
Tenerife South Airport
The Vibe
RomanticQuiet & Relaxed
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Barceló Santiago - Adults Only

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
All-inclusive room rates include buffet meals, snacks and select beverages; à la carte and premium items may vary.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
Expedia states premium alcoholic beverages are included in all-inclusive rates.
Included
Wi-Fi
Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi.
Included
Spa treatments
Official page describes spa treatments and hydrotherapy facilities but does not include them in the all-inclusive plan.
Costs extra
Airport transfers
No official inclusion found for airport transfers.
Costs extra
Tipping & gratuities
Expedia states gratuities are included and additional gratuities are at guest discretion.
Tips included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

2 restaurants3 barsReservations at some venues— 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.

Pools & waterplay

3 pools

Official page states the hotel has three outdoor pools, including an infinity pool and one heated pool.

The beach itself

Swimmable — some wavesNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

The hotel is not directly on a beach; official information places the nearest beach about 200 meters away.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Barceló Santiago - Adults Only

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.5/10
Barceló
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Scores

Beach7.4
Medium
Food8.2
High
Service8.4
High
Rooms8.0
High
Pools8.8
High
Value8.3
High
Romance8.8
High
Quiet8.4
High
Wellness8.2
Medium

Pros

  • Excellent scenic setting.
  • Adults-only atmosphere.
  • Strong pool and solarium setup.

Cons

  • Not directly on a sandy beach.
  • Some rooms get dated-room comments.
  • Sunbed availability can be a recurring frustration.

Things to know

  • 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.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Views of Los Gigantes and the Atlantic
  • Adults-only calm
  • Pool decks and infinity-pool setting
  • Buffet variety
Most common complaints
  • Sunbed availability and towel saving
  • Some dated or basic rooms
  • Extra charges outside the all-inclusive plan
Things people wish they knew
  • 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.
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.

The facts

407
Room Count
3
Number Of Bars
3
Number Of Pools
2
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiAdults OnlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Food
Queue Penalty: 7.4Buffet Variety: 8.4Vegetarian Options: 8All Inclusive Value: 8.2
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Expedia UK · verified 2026-07-11
Beach
Coastal Setting: 8.8Nearest Beach Walk: 7.4Swimmability Nearby: 7.5Direct Beachfront Penalty: 5.8
Weighted Location Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-11
Pools
Pool Count: 8.7Sunbed Pressure: 7.2Adult Atmosphere: 8.8Infinity Pool Views: 9.1
Weighted Fact And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-11
Quiet
Area Quiet: 8.4Adults Only: 8.8Nightlife Low: 8.6Pool Sunbed Friction: 7.4
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Expedia UK · verified 2026-07-11
Rooms
Space: 8.2Views: 8.8Cleanliness: 8.6Dated Room Penalty: 7
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-11
Value
View Value: 8.8Room Tradeoff: 7.7All Inclusive Option: 8.3Extra Charge Penalty: 7.4
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia UK · verified 2026-07-11
Overall
Food: 8.2Rooms: 8Service: 8.4Pool Quality: 8.8View And Setting: 9.2Expedia Review Count: 859
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia UK · verified 2026-07-11
Romance
Quiet: 8.4Views: 9.2Adults Only: 9Pool Setting: 8.8
Weighted Fit Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-11
Service
Cleaning: 8.6Front Desk: 8.3Staff Friendliness: 8.6Restaurant Staffing: 7.7
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia UK · verified 2026-07-11
Wellness
Gym: 8Spa Facilities: 8.2Adult Relaxation: 8.5Treatment Extra Cost: 7.2
Weighted Fact And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-11

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Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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