H10 Taburiente Playa, La Palma

It was a Privilege

Having just read Tangowhiskey's review wondering if we had the same Privilege. This was our 4th visit but first time booking Privilege. The hotel is very Spanish ( I don't agree the English are spoiling it) trying to speak a little Spanish goes a long way with the staff who are all very pleasant. We had room 408 which had a great view across the pools to the sea. The room seemed to be exactly like a normal room apart from Privilege robes, coffee machine, a comfortable chair and chocolate/coffee pod service around 5pm every day. All amenities were good, bed comfortable and towels a generous size. We thought Privilege was well worth it for the menu service and allocated table at breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed all the menu options and my fruit plate for breakfast was certainly fresh (will post a photo). Our dinner options were also freshly prepared and large portions. You could use the buffet outside the Privilege area if you wanted to, we always went there for ice-cream. The Privilege lounge was a most welcome addition, all top brand drinks and softdrinks, bottled beer, also snacks available. It was lovely to go up to the roof terrace around 4pm for a drink and snack (olives, peanuts , crisps and a selection of spanish style rolls and cakes. There were plenty of sunloungers everywhere, we did use the Privilege section at the top of the rocky pool a few times as it was so quiet. No loud music around the pools which suited us fine. Evening entertainment was OK, a singer usually or folk dancing. There's also an area where they show La Liga football across from the main bar. Yes you did have to queue at the bar but it was never very long. There was a waiter service but too many people for them to cope with in the evening. We very much enjoyed a coffee at the lobby bar after breakfast, a very lovely staff member Franco (I think) was very entertaining and we looked forward to seeing him when we went up there, the coffee was also excellent. It is easy to walk to the local beach and to get the bus into Santa del la Cruz. I also visited the science museum a short walk from H10. Very interesting tour by Francesca (she works with the Gallileo telescope) about the earth, galaxies with great photos. To sum up : we had an excellent holiday at the H10 taburiente playa. It's a quiet hotel, very clean and suits perhaps couples and older people more than children. We would recommend Privilege. We will definitely be back.

Week in the sun

Amazing hotel and lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning. Pools are great, no sunbed wars at all. Meals were good from AI restaurant. Drinks are branded spirits, liquer coffe, cocktails, all included in the AI. We had a suite on the newer side of the hotel which was lovely.

A Truly Authentic and Wonderful Stay at H10 Taburiente Playa

A Truly Authentic and Wonderful Stay at H10 Taburiente Playa From the moment we arrived for our 14-night holiday, we felt a sense of calm and genuine cultural immersion at the H10 Taburiente Playa. As a UK family, we instantly appreciated being in the minority, surrounded by Spanish guests from the mainland and other Canary Islands. This created a truly authentic atmosphere that allowed us to feel like we were truly experiencing another culture, not just another tourist resort. The hotel served as a fantastic base camp for our young family to explore the stunning island of La Palma with our hire car. The staff's dedication and warmth were a consistent highlight of our trip. They are all incredibly hard-working, yet they always served with a smile, and nothing was ever too much trouble. We were particularly grateful for the exceptional service from Juan, Pedro, Daniel, David, and Yessica, who consistently went the extra mile to make our stay pleasant and memorable. Mealtime was a delight, with the delicious food and a wide variety of options. Even our picky small children were soon trying something new and delicious dailya testament to the quality and appeal of the menu. The hotel also kept us and the kids entertained with regular daytime activities, including pool foam parties and inflatable slides, which were a fun and welcome touch. Beyond the hotel, we explored some of the island's most beautiful spots. We were captivated by the breathtaking capital, Santa Cruz, and the amazing views from Mirador el Time. A day trip to the sea pools at Charco Azul was fabulous, and we found the facility at Volcán San Antonio to be an incredible way to learn about the island's volcanic history. A special and unexpected highlight for our football-mad son was the II TORNEO U19 BONITA Cantepro tournament. It was a fantastic experience to watch some amazing football and to have many of the players staying at our hotel. In all, we absolutely loved our holiday. We're already planning our return and now completely understand why La Palma is affectionately known as "Isla Bonita."

Relaxing 10 days

This was our very first visit to La Palma and the H10 Taburiente Playa, it did not disappoint. We appeared to be the only British couple there but the reception staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Our room (double with sea view) was comfortable, clean, shower/bathroom perfect. Restaurant clean, friendly staff and a wide variety of food each day. Pool bar again clean and staff pleasant. Pool areas clean and had plenty of sunbeds not enough parasols though. The lobby bar was really nice and the barman was lovely and friendly, shame it was only open 8am until 12 noon. We would definitely return. Great value for money.