H10 Taburiente Playa, La Palma

We stayed at this hotel for 4 days in April. A very pleasant hotel but also very tranquil. It is a great base to explore the island. There is no animation during the day and very little in the evening so something to bear in mind if you are looking for daily/nightly entertainment for you or the children. We had a Grand Deluxe Room, there are only 4 in the hotel and they have a very large terrace with sunbeds plus a smaller terrace with table and chairs. The bed was very comfortable and there is also a mini kitchen with a microwave and coffee machine. We were on the 6th floor and our daughters were on the 4th floor. Unfortunately right next to our room was the store cupboard so it was a little noisy sometimes in the morning when the staff were going in and out. It was very windy all the time we were there so we didn't use the pools, but one was a lot warmer than the other two. The food was good, some dishes were very good, some more mediocre. They didn't have any theme nights like they do in a lot of hotels. Always a queue for the ice-creams every evening! The desserts were rather lacking though, with just the same small selection of creamy/sponge cakes each night. We booked some massages through Reception and a German lady comes to the hotel. She was excellent and highly recommended. The hotel is literally 1km from the airport, you can see the planes take off. There isn't a shop in the hotel but there is a small supermarket about 500m up the road.

Firstly, do your homework about La Palma before you go, it's a very low key island, no crowds, not much traffic and very peaceful, we loved it, but if you are a party animal, it's probably not for you. This island is so very, very clean, hilly and very beautiful. Hotel is 10 mins from airport. We stayed in a suite that had a side sea view and looked to the airport, good sized sunny balcony. We did feel a bit concerned when we first arrived as the suite seemed a bit bare and basic, but they are absolutely fine and very spacious. Little sink, microwave and coffee machine and also an under counter fridge. We found the beds very comfy, good size bathroom with a fabulous shower, (a plentiful supply of shampoo, body wash and conditioner.) One of the very few walk in showers we have used that didn't leak. The apartment was very clean and cleaned daily. Wardrobe hanging space is a bit limited, but there are drawers and shelves to use too, it's manageable if you fold some clothes up. There isn't an iron in the rooms and it's a chargeable service with the hotel, we just took our travel iron. The safe is chargeable 2 per day and a 10 refundable deposit for the key. You get pool towel cards when you check in, so you can get pool towels from the lifeguard, you just do a swap for clean towels or get your card back. One or the other has to be handed into reception at the end of the stay. The pool area is beautiful, sunbeds were always plentiful, the pool where the kiddies pool is was heated, it was still a bit 'eeeek' when your first got in, but once you are in and swimming, it was fine. It's not hot tub temperature. The other pools were far too cold for me, but it was only early march. We were all inclusive, the drinks were branded, a good selection of cocktails, also there is a water station in the pool bar and the bar where the food is served, so you can top your bottles water up constantly. The food was more than adequate, there is plenty of selection, and as long as you are not expecting a full on British menu or a fussy eater, there was plenty to make a meal out of. There is a microwave if you want your food piping hot, and there are some pre heated plates in the warmers. Less than five minutes walk to the beautiful clean beach, 50 mins walk to Santa Cruz. Bus is 1.50 each, cash or card. Very well Spar shop next door to hotel. Can highly recommend the TUI island highlights tour if you like scenery, it's a long day and the roads are exceptionally winding, but it's so very worth it. This hotel is more of a traditional one, so its not an ultra modern looking one, it's in a great location, it's clean, the Staff work so hard and are very pleasant and helpful.( I couldn't believe how some of the guests spoke to them, just demanding things. It really doesn't hurt hurt to learn please and thank you in the language of the country you are in.) We are definitely looking at returning here.

Good hotel in great location so close to the capital you can walk. Close to bus stops as well. Room very good and great views. Restaurant slightly chaotic at times as school parties were there when we went so very busy. Lots of international travellers which was really good. Food good.

Really lovely rustic hotel. For the price you arent gonna get a luxury resort. Its basic but its really clean and has character. Food buffet is good ( I saw a lot of complaints on here, if you want a fry up and want British food then no its not for you) but this is Spain after all! Lots of fresh fish, salad, meats, pasta and there were always chips if you wanted it. Resort is mostly very quiet, nice atmosphere in the evening lots of Spanish talking loudly and having wine and coffees. Very few British tourists which was quite refreshing, no lager louts here lol. There isnt a lot to do apart from walking/hiking. Definitely a great place to relax for a week which is the reason we came here. No entertainment in the hotel really just a bit of music at night. Bar opening times are a bit sporadic. Very laid back approach. Staff very friendly and appreciate it if you can speak a bit of Spanish. All in all a very relaxing resort. All inclusive package was brilliant includes almost everything . Theres even Cava at breakfast. La Palma is a lot quieter than the other Canary Islands which is appealing to some and not others. Would definetly return.