Hard Rock Hotel, Tenerife
From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty, greeted with a refreshing drink and shown to our room. Every staff member went above and beyond – their customer service is exceptional and their staff are an absolute asset.
The newly opened hotel, which has 637 rooms across twin towers (Oasis & Nirvana), is located on the southwest coast near Adeje, in the quiet resort of Playa Paraiso, with great sunset views over to the neighbouring island of La Gomera. There are a small amount of bars and cafes in the resort and a handy supermarket across the road which sells anything you forget to pack! It’s also just a 20-minute taxi ride to the nightlife of Playa de Las Americas.
The hotel has state-of-the-art facilities, and peerless amenities for children, teenagers and adults alike, combined with the hippest of styles and a classic rock soundtrack. Features include three heated swimming pools include an adults-only pool and the beach club lagoon, both with swim-up bars, partially submerged sun loungers and DJ booths, four restaurants, outdoor terraces and entertainment venues. In-room treats see guests getting free guitars for jamming sessions and playlist downloads at check-in, with a Rock Spa (with a separate pool) for pampering and a Body Rock gym.
The public areas in the hotel are very tastefully decorated. We were upgraded to a Silver Suite which had a side Seaview with a spacious balcony. The rooms were very modern with an open bathroom, with two sinks plus a separate shower cubicle and WC (no bath). Quality linen and towels were all replenished daily.
Breakfast was very plentiful, although we did prefer to eat outdoors, as I felt it was very “canteen like” and noisy inside the main restaurant – and the hotel was not at full capacity. It was great outside as we were entertained each morning by music of some sort, including “live” guitarists. We only had dinner in the hotel on the first night at the Teppanyaki Restaurant, Narumi, which was good, but quite pricey for what we ate.
Our favourite places were the Beach Club during the day, with a DJ there every day – which led to a great atmosphere around the pool area.
Our favourite place for sunset cocktails, and one night a Gin and Burger Night, was the Sixteenth Bar on top of the Nirvana Tower – which was awesome with superb views and sunsets. And, when the sun went down then no problem, the staff brought out heaters and blankets out.
Although maybe not in the best of locations in Tenerife, it certainly did not disappoint - I was sorry to leave after just four nights.
I’d highly recommend the hotel for families due to the hotel’s incredible family facilities which includes: TeenSpirit, Roxity and Lullaby clubs from six months to 16 years-old with simulators, Xbox competitions, guitar and DJ lessons in the mix, as well as a Disney-esque swimming pool with pelican fountains and an adventure playground.
Adults don't miss out though with a separate adults-only zone and pool next to the Nirvana block.
I’ll certainly be back!