Barcelo Tenerife Royal level

We went to the breeze bar for a late lunch as part of our royal level food offering. The food was fantastic (bao bun and chicken Caesar salad) as was the service from Loredana

Our second visit to a Barcelo Royal Level hotel, and this one improves on the other mainly due to the staff. From arrival at the royal level reception we were made to feel welcome, greeted with smiles and a genuine warmth from all the staff across the whole visit. Our rooms, on the ground floor of block B would have a perfect sea view if only the gardens didn’t block it (request a room at least one floor up if want a view). The rooms were nicely done, comfortable and felt cared for. A minor let down was the lack of replenishment of the coffee and water in the room, but with drinks always available elsewhere it was minor. The Royal Level pool and associated bar were both very nice, with sun beds plentiful and varied, try the large low round beds, they are so comfortable. Both shade and sun also easy enough to find. The staff at the pool were super friendly, and kept us refreshed when we wanted a drink. The Royal Level restaurant was a highlight. The ability to enjoy both a al Carte choices and visit the main buffet made eating here a pleasure. Some previous reviews thought the change of location of this restaurant was a poor a choice, we couldn’t disagree more. The setting is lovely, either inside or outside tables. Again the staff are the real key here. A special mention to the gentleman providing the drinks service at lunchtimes, I am sorry I didn’t catch your name, but you made our visits. The evening à la carte menu choices offered a chance to sample some especially nice food. The duck and the wreck fish dishes being particular highlights. We did try the speciality rice restaurant and were underwhelmed, it was ok, but would have been disappointed if we had paid to eat there. Honestly the Royal Level restaurant was better food and a nicer place to eat. After dinner we enjoyed the balcony at the B lounge lobby bar, it avoided the evening entertainment ( our choice, rather than a comment on the entertainment). The entertainment in the B lounge was a mixed bag. But from the balcony it was more “background” and allowed us to chat and enjoy our evening. Location wise, the hotel is so close to the airport the transfer is almost walkable! It does mean there are planes flying overhead but we never found this to be a problem. If you can drag yourself off a sun bed, an evening stroll along the wooden and paved seafront path is pleasant. There is also the opportunity for a guided walk in the nature reserve, we were not quick enough to book this so missed out. Maybe if this is of interest to you, book it early. Overall we had a great stay, and will definitely consider a repeat visit when we look for next year’s holiday.

Hotel was so nice and chilled, great favilities and the royal section was worth it. Loredena was lovely and such a helpful waitress in breeze bar and tloved the club sandwich