Jardines de Navaria, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

We had stayed at this hotel before, but not for a few years, so it was a great chance to re-visit and see the improvements that had been made since.

When we first visited there wasn't that much around the hotel, but like a lot of places it has grown, so was a bit more built up than we were expecting, but the Jardines De Navaria is a little oasis.

From the stunning entrance with the beautiful stained glass dome, to the lounge area, bar, restaurants and outside terrace and pool area, this hotel is an ideal option.

There were a mixture of ages at the hotel but as we went in June it was mostly 50-plus or family groups or friends with baby/toddlers, but really it would be suitable for all due to the location. Breakfast is served in the Solandra restaurant, buffet style with every imaginable breakfast desire on offer! Guests on Half Board can also have dinner here.

La Cascada is situated next to the pools, and since our last visit they have added an extra level with a bar area and comfy seats to enjoy a drink with sea views. We had lunch here a few times, which was very nice, and had snack options as well as other culinary delights. Again, if you are on a half-board package you can eat dinner here.

La Cupula is now situated at the very top of the hotel, with amazing views and an a la carte dining option. Its ceiling is also painted with the solar system, which looks amazing. We didn't have time to eat here but it had a good menu which was more than reasonable.

There was also a lovely bar area with outside terraces and entertainment and the best Hendricks Gin we had experienced all holiday!

We were allocated a sea view room with balcony. There are a number of different rooms on offer housed in different buildings but none more than a few minutes from the main building.

There are two om-site swimming pools, one heated sea water and one freshwater, which we were not brave enough to try, but I am sure would be refreshing on a hot day! There was also lots of sun bathing terraces next to the pool overlooking the sea.

They have just opened a new Aequor Spa and hairdressers which offered lots of treatment options, and is an added bonus, while golf is available at all the nearby courses.

There is a private gated entrance to the promenade that runs along the back of the hotel. At the front there are some nice restaurant options, while walking right will take you to the Plaza del Duque shopping centre. Turn left and there is more budget options including a nice Chinese that we went to, but this area is a bit more commercial.

There is a long stretch of beach in front of the hotel and there are watersports on offer too.

With a warm welcome and friendly staff this hotel will suit all, and is an ideal base to enjoy the Costa Adeje area.