H10 Taburiente Playa, La Palma

Stayed here for a 7-day break with TUI. Impressed the moment that we walked into reception. The staff were professional, friendly and very helpful and the area was so clean and tidy, which was reflected throughout the hotel. There was always a wide choice of food. My wife is a vegetarian and always has something pleasant to eat. The pool area was kept to a very high standard and the lifeguard always kept a watchful eye on swimmers in the pools. I cannot praise the hotel or the staff enough. Loved it so much we've already rebooked for next year. The only thing I would say, and it didn't bother either myself or the wife, is that the airport is only 7 minutes down the road. The aircraft do come in low either for landing or take-off. But it lasts seconds; I enjoyed watching them, and being so close, the transfer time is quick, which is always a bonus!

The staff are pretty much faultless and very willing to help. Stayed in basic ensuite - good size, well appointed (I didn't get much view - but others are better). Sink leaked a bit, floor tiles loose in places - but not disastrously so - just a hard working hotel showing some signs of wear and tear. The meals are buffet style (warm food on cold plates). Buffet generally has heaps of choices, but none of it really shines and some of the baked items seemed stale. Very good value, and the staff really care, but I guess there is only so much you can do when a couple of hundred people all want to eat at once. The fruit was nice. Bar bill takes a bit of deciphering; but reception is very helpful.

We have just arrived home having spent a fabulous week at the Taburiente Playa. The staff were friendly helpful and professional. We had a great room on the 3rd floor with a fantastic sea view. The hotel was spotlessly clean in all areas, The drinks were all branded and the service from the bar was quick and efficient, the same in the restaurant. The staff were quick to clear dirty crockery and cutlery and even quicker bringing our drinks. We couldn't fault them. As mentioned in a previous comment there is currently some repair work going on on the terrace due to a water leak, beyond the hotels control. They have tried their hardest to minimise the disruption to guests but it has to be done. Tui did tell us a few days before the holiday offering a change of hotel or a full refund. However after a quick chat with the hotel explaining the works we decided to risk it. How glad we were, personally it didn't disturb us. The bar and restaurant were working as usual. The pool bar wasn't open but it wasn't open last time we came either. We hired a car and travelled round the beautiful island. This hotel is the perfect base for walking or sight seeing or taking in some sunshine and relaxing, especially the heated pool about 27 degrees. We wouldn't hesitate to return and do it all again.

Spent a very enjoyable week staying at this hotel. Hotel is in a lovely spot overlooking the Atlantic with a pleasant promenade accessible by the side of the hotel. You can walk left towards the beach and small resort centre which is literally about a 5mins walk. It was so peaceful here without feeling out on a limb. Lovely pool area with one heated pool and 2 non heated which were lovely. Lots of sunbeds and never had an issue getting one at any time of day. I think a lot of visitors must spend their days out and about rather than staying in the hotel grounds. Restaurant was really good in my opinion, plenty to choose from (I am veggie but always found something to eat). The cakes were more tasty than the usual AI resorts too. Drinks were branded which also made a pleasant change for AI. You only get local wines included in the AI but I found the rosado very pleasant. You can pay extra for other wines should you wish. Tea and coffee via machines. Breakfast served a good choice and was more relaxed but dinner was not as bad as some of the reviews. Entertainment was not every night when we arrived but was more regular for the final few evenings. Enjoyed the Canarian folk dance show and think there was a circus type show the following night when we had left. Rooms were fairly basic but always kept very clean with regular linen change, good quality toiletries provided as well as hairdryer. Fridge in room which was handy but no kettle facilities which would have been very welcome for making drinks first thing on a morning! Safe in room which you pay extra 15/week for the key. Staff were always very friendly and pleasant and seemed to work very hard. They cleaned the tables well including the place mats which I often dont see happen in other resorts. They also dont touch your napkin but place on table with spoons so cleanliness seemed quite tight. There did only seem to be one or two bars open at a time which was fine but it would have been useful to have the lobby bar open longer or different hours so you can enjoy a quiet drink before dinner or upon return to the hotel after trips out etc. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel and resort in general (I was aware Los Cancajos is the main tourist resort but it was really charming and pretty quiet without feeling desolate). I am glad we chose this hotel and resort rather than the ones in the South which had little nearby unless you love bananas! Easy to catch the 500 bus in to Santa Cruz, 10 min journey, 1.50 each way, buses every 1/2 hour. Worth the trip as it is a lovely town. La Palma is a lovely island too, nothing like the main Canary Islands but lovely for a relaxing break.