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The All Inclusive Hotel Riu Buena Vista, is located directly on the seafront with a splendid view of neighboring island, La Gomera. The hotel is situated 500m from the sandy beach Playa de Las Galgas the south western coast of Tenerife and approx. 27 km from Tenerife South Airport Reina Sofia (TFS). 3 times a day there is complimentary hotel bus to Costa Adeje and Playa de las Americas (limited places). The hotel features 9-storey building with 10 lifts and 5 villas, a total of 542 rooms, 4 swimming pools. With the RiuArt workshop, have fun expressing your more creative side; with RiuFit, practise sports in the hotel facilities; and the little ones will be entertained all day long thanks to the RiuLand Kid's Club in the children's pool and playground. For relaxation, we offer wellness center where you can visit the beauty salon. For lovers of gastronomy, we offer a wide variety of flavours for you to experience the best international, Canarian, and Italian cuisine.
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Calle Horno 35, 38678 Playa Paraiso, Adeje, Tenerife Spain
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Fantastic hotel. Food, cleanliness, staff are absolutely perfect. The room was very well presented and entertainment also good. I had visited this hotel twice before with my daughter so that tells you everything. I had a sea and pool view which was lovely. So, the hotel is perfect, but I have made a suggestion to the staff that they may do something for solo travellers. Especially evenings. Day time was great, but on an evening it was daunting. The looks and stares that people gave because I was dining alone made me feel quite uncomfortable. It’s not my fault I’m alone. Hence the 4 stars. Maybe have a table where solo people can eat together? Or the entertainment team have a solo meet up hour. Other than this, a lovely holiday.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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This was our 10th Spanish all inclusive family holiday and 2nd visit to a RIU hotel. Overall, I would say that this hotel was excellent, with a few exceptions. First impression are of a spacious and well maintained hotel. The whole site is spotlessly clean and well maintained with staff cleaning throughout the day. We had a double interconnecting family room which was huge with a large shared balcony on the quiet side of the hotel - this meant it was quite shady and with limited views but quieter than a room facing the pool area. The A/C was efficient and relatively quiet if you want it on at night. We both have bad backs and found the beds very comfortable (rum and coke may have helped in that respect). The site has 5 pools including a children's play pool and an adults only pool area. It is built on sloping land and the pools are positioned on different terrace levels, each with their own large seating area. Whilst this is a large hotel, the layout of the pools mean it never feels over crowded and you can pick the area that suits you best. There are plenty of sun beds and whilst people are up early to put out towels, if you don't want a large group together and are not fussy about where you sit, then you can get a sunbed throughout the day. We were a group of six and we found we could get six beds in our preferred location at about 0845hrs each morning - so you don't have to get up super early. The pool areas are scrupulously clean. The pools appear to be chlorinated salt water (environmentally more sound) and were pleasantly warm. With the exception of the shallow kids pool, they are 1.1m deep and have lifeguards on duty. Towels are provided by the hotel and can be exchanged for fresh ones as often as you wish. During the day, you are never very far from a bar - where there is self service beer, wine and soft drinks. There are also plenty of toilets across the site and we always found these clean - which is often not the case in similar hotels. There is a short walk to a small cove and man made beach. This is formed from volcanic stones and sand and difficult to walk on without suitable footwear (in terms of both heat and comfort). If you go at low tide there is a route into the sea made of sand rather than stones. The sea drops of quite quickly and so for anything more than a paddle you need to be able to swim. There was a reasonable current but this pushed you back towards the beach so was quite safe in that respect. It is a rocky area and there were several people snorkelling. If you are a fan of a day on the beach, this is not the hotel for you - but okay for a dip in the sea. In terms of food there is a large main restaurant and also an Italian, Asian and Grill themed restaurants (more of these later). The Grill restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch as an additional food space - but we found the selection was better in the main restaurant. The main restaurant has a large indoor and outdoor seating area and we managed pretty much always to get seated in an area of our choice. There was a decent all inclusive selection of freshly grilled meat and fish with veg, pizza, pasta, salad, soup, bread, cheeses and desserts and other dishes. We found that the food was reasonably hot and fresh and always found something that we liked. It may become a little repetitive for a 2 weeks stay. The dessert selection was better than our previous experience in Spanish Hotels and the ice cream was particularly good (including the new experience of Toasted Cornmeal Ice Cream - a taste sensation!!). The fresh pizza was good and at lunch there were freshly grilled burgers with toppings either prepared or self assembly and we found the quality of the meat to be very good. I would not normally have burgers on holiday but these were tasty. In my view the veg selection was not great - and generally overcooked, as was the grilled fish. The stews and curry were poor I felt, both looking and tasting unappetising. In the evening their is a daily roast which was very nice. The restaurant was kept very clean, with lots of staff cleaning tables. We also saw the in-house food hygiene inspector checking the areas and food temperatures a number of times which is reassuring. On balance, I have had a better food selections on other all inclusive but this was pretty good on balance and if you cannot find yourself something to eat that you enjoy you would be pretty picky. The presence of themed restaurants (see below) meant that there were no themed nights in the main restaurant, which we have enjoyed elsewhere. And so to the speciality restaurants. The Italian and Asian has to be booked via an app - there was no explanation of this on arrival so you have to discover this for yourself. I am not sure how you can get a place as the tables are only available on the app two days in advance and each time we checked they were fully booked. So disappointingly, we never got to try them. To be fair to the hotel we could have asked for advice on this and maybe there is a way of successfully booking. The same cannot be said for the Atlantic Grill - they clearly have an issue with poor attendance as we were pressured to book a table immediately on arrival (and the receptionist got quite cross with us when we declined). We were then approached most breakfasts by staff asking us to book a table for that evening. We chose not to eat at the grill (having found the grill at another RIU hotel to be disappointing) so cannot comment on quality, but you would certainly not have an issue getting a seat. If you need a snack during the day there is a snack bar open from late morning through to 1800hrs. This offers burgers, hot dogs, chips and what appear to be carrot sandwiches! The quality was decent and they were being freshly cooked for several hours of the day - after about 1430, they are available by have been kept warm in a hot cabinet so not to fresh. Still good for kids who don't want to miss too much pool action. The same snacks are then available from the lobby snack bar from 1100hrs and through the night with a microwave to warm them. In terms of drinks, as already mentioned there are multiple bars with the main drinks available self service. Staff provide a range of cocktails (pre-mixed in the day and some freshly mixed at night), local spirits, tea, coffee and flavoured milks. Beware of the red coloured slush from the pool bars and the colouring is powerful stuff and stains both teeth, lips and clothing! The lobby bar provides service 24hrs and so there is no shortage of alcohol, but we did not encounter anyone unpleasantly drunk. Bottles of water for the room are available free from the lobby bar. There is a comprehensive range of entertainment for all ages during the day. The staff were pleasant and professional. One exception was the arrangement for the table tennis table. To get the bats and ball you need to find a member of entertainment staff (who cannot always be found) and they will sign them out to you for a deposit. One of the staff took a EUR 5 deposit but when we went to take them back no member of staff could be found - it was towards the end of the day and we were told they have gone home. We left the equipment in their office so as not to deprive anyone else and went to try and recover the money the following day. The particular member of staff could not be found over several days and when pressed the matter on the final day we were presented with a record of us having signed for the money back (but it was not our signature!!). When questioned at reception, they said there was no set deposit and the entertainment staff just taken "whatever they think". To be fair to the staff, the EUR5 was refunded pretty quickly and they said they were investigate - but the whole system is flaky and with the potential for abuse and could do with improvement. Evening entertainment was particularly good compared to many Spanish resorts. There was a show of some sort each evening (apart from Karaoke one night) and the production values were high. These are not West End shows but they were engaging and enjoyable. There is a large outdoor stage and seating area, although if you eat late you may struggle to get seated and are best to choose an outside table to eat as there is a good view and they let you sit there past restaurant closing time. On a Friday night there is a "white" or "neon" party night where the entertainment area is transformed into a Ibiza style club night (between 2100-2300hrs). We felt that was well done and fairly family friendly (with young kids also dancing and enjoying themselves). We have heard from others that they bring in guests from other RIU hotels - if this is the case then it did not feel overcrowded and it was all quite friendly. That being said, if club music is not your thing or you have very young kids then you will probably not enjoy this. We ranged from 12-70 in age and we all had a good time. On that note, whilst we enjoyed the entertainment, the layout of the hotel means that it is pretty difficult to escape from. There is a large and pleasant lobby bar area, but this has an open balcony to the entertainment area and it is pretty loud in there until 2300hrs. There is a pool bar with seating at the other end of the site open until 2200hrs hours which we used a couple of nights but seating is not all that relaxing. Equally, if you had a room with balcony facing the entertainment you would not get much sleep until 2300hrs and would want to request a room on the outside of the hotel. We did walk out one evening and there are a few shops, bars and restaurants. However, with the exception of one modern shopping centre it was all a bit run down and uninviting. There is a large Hard Rock themed hotel nearby and we saw people come back with bags from there and this seemed to be popular. On balance we were very happy with the hotel which was up to the high standards you would expect from RIU. We would definitely recommend and return. Probably best for families with kids aged 10+ and those who are happy to spend their holiday not venturing far from the hotel and bar. The staff were plentiful and very pleasant. One final note of caution would be for people with mobility issues. It is a large site and this means that it rarely feels overcrowded. However, it is some distance from one end to the other and there are steps and some quite steep slopes due to the terraced format. It is an accessible site in terms of wheelchairs - but I heard one family with a wheelchair comment that every route was a bit steep. This may be a consideration if you struggle getting about. Lovely hotel, decent food, plentiful drink - what is not to like. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 14 Aug 2023
Dear Sam C, Thank you for taking the time out to leave this detailed review! We are glad to hear our service exceeded your expectations and you had an excellent time at our hotel. We look forward to seeing you back again soon. With our best wishes we remain, Hotel Riu Buenavista Online Reputation Manager
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Second time at this hotel for some winter sun, absolutely loved it again. It's clear that everyone here takes a lot of pride in the service they provide, and the attention to the little details and the guest experience is top class.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Another great stay at this lovely hotel this time with my wife’s sister and her husband . Weather wasn’t the best but still a lot better than home !! As usual staff were excellent and the hotel was spotless . Food and drinks were fine and entertainment was ok but not as good as previous visits ! Will be returning next year and can’t wait !!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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As always, this Riu hotel met our expectations. The staff all contributed to making this an enjoyable stay. We would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wishing to take a holiday on the island of Tenerife.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Just returned from another great stay at RUI BUENA VISTA Can't praise this hotel enough great staff great food great service was exceptionally well looked after throughout our 10 day stay Beautiful sunset every evening with a glass of wine Will definitely be returning
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Third year on the run at this hotel. Very nice stay in lovely rooms. White/Neon partys were amazing nights. Would love to see a little shop within the hotel that sells essentials like lotion, chargers etc. Toilets on the La Gomera bar need to be cleaner.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Much needed winter break, first time and absolutely fantastic hotel and staff. We found the RIU hotel one of best we have ever stayed in. A great selection of food for all tastes and a fantastic choice of pools
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Previously stayed at the hotel in 2021 and it was a lot more busy post pandemic! Despite this we had a great stay. The hotel is spotlessly clean and the staff are all super kind and helpful. Thoroughly recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Marke, Thank you very much for your fantastic review. We are delighted to read you enjoyed it. Our aim is to please and your praise lets us know we are doing our job. Wishing to welcome you again very soon! Kindest Regards, Hotel Riu Buenavista Online Reputation Manager
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Just got back from our stay. Booked through Tui. Hotel is beautiful, pools are fab, food is very good with main restaurant plus 3 others, must remember to book a table beforehand at the other restaurants. Staff are amazing and the entertainment crew work So hard. Only downsides .... they have a sign saying about reserving sun beds, even though each pool had a life guard people were not stopped placing towels and disappearing for hours on end which left people going without, but this may happen at other hotels too. A bottle of wine was placed in our room for our Birthdays which was a nice touch. This is the place to stay if you want to rest, relax and sunbathe. Would stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Fieldy, It is very rewarding to read that your experience was a good one. And we are very thankful for your positive remarks, it is appreciated, since our team do their best to make every guest’s stay memorable. We really look forward to welcoming you again soon! Warmest wishes, Hotel Riu Buenavista Online Reputation Manager
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US$199 - US$297 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Riu Buenavista
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Nearby attractions include Britannia Inn (0.2 miles), The 16th (0.2 miles), and Playa Las Galgas (0.10 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and an additional bathroom.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tandoori Nights, Mumbai Masala Playa Paraíso, and Spice Garden Indian Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Hotel Riu Buenavista have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Riu Buenavista offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Riu Buenavista?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Riu Buenavista?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Casa Fuerte (3.2 miles) and La Fuente de los Tres Chorros (3.3 miles).