Beautiful and an excellent location to relax, enjoy the view while having a bite to eat. We stopped…read morein to get a massage and since we were a little bit early, decided to order tapas of octopus with papas arrugadas and mojo (potatoes with the local sauce), garbanzos with chorizo and a few beers. Very tasty. The massage was awesome-so relaxing and it was soothing listening to the waves crash against the rocks. They also offer facials, mani-pedi's and a variety of other treatments at very reasonable prices. They also offer free WiFi.

Great Parador with a wonderful view! Very clean, roomy and love the decor! We were sightseeing…read morearound the island and decided to stop in for a bite to eat and a few drinks. We walked in and were immediately greeted. We decided to sit outside in the very comfortable patio area. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered some small plates of food and drinks. Prices were very reasonable and we were treated like royalty. Were able to pay by credit card and again, really like that they bring the credit card machine to the table so you never lose sight of your credit card. Had a great time enjoying the view and company. This parador also hosts weddings, business events and is a very comfortable hotel with a great restaurant. Did I mention the wonderful view? Just breathtaking!!

I visited this Hotel in September 2013. I thought a lot about what I would write but eventually,…read morethis is important for any visitor to know: THE HOTEL: The hotel is a little bit in the middle of nowhere. You need two busses to get to Santa Cruz or El Paso at €2 per bus each way. The hotel has its own "mini market" though prices for most items are hefty. Within the hotel, you can charge everything to your room to pay at departure. The cash machine in reception was broke for a long time (at least Thursday to Wednesday). This restricted my opportunities especially during the second week a lot. I do not like keeping too much cash lying around in my room so this was a problem for me and others. I could literally not leave the hotel by means other than foot. RECEPTION: Staff was nice though any request made was listened to but not heard. Especially the cash machine issue was annoying but reception staff did not offer any solutions (such as giving €10 and charging them to the room). This was not only my perception but a number of other guests agreed that there was no real help from the staff. THE ROOM: The room is nice and lives up to its expectations. The bathroom has a shower as well as a bathtub, toilet and basin. Overall nice though Mine required a number of repairs (see below). The sleeping/living area has two beds (be aware, no double bed), a large wardrobe (with additional blankets and cushions), a minibar, a tv (though not quite up to today's standards), a sofa and chair. If you have a room with view of the sea, you're likely to have a balcony with a pretty view. However, all seaview rooms are directly above the pools. Therefore, noise coming from animations, kids playing in the pool etc. will affect the enjoyment of the balcony room during the day. Housekeeping will make up the room and change towels if required during the day. This was well done, however, I would have preferred it if the balcony door was not left open after (for security reasons I prefer it closed when I am out which is why I close it before leaving). Moreover, the air conditioning was put on full blast by housekeeping and regulated down to 10 degrees (from the 18 degrees I had put in). GYM: The hotel has a fitness room situated on one end of the premises. I went there everyday during my stay. Inside, one bike makes funny noises when used. What I really did not enjoy was the use of the after 11am. Many users would come without shirt, some in bikini or flip flops. No disinfectant spray or similar was provided (not even upon requesting it several times) and the equipment was also not cleaned daily (clearly visible) - overall disgusting and no pleasure to use. POOLS: The hotel has 11 pools according to the description. One of these is in the spa (costs €10 per day). Overall the pools are nice but more suited for hanging around, not swimming. All of the pools require repair. Tiles are loose, there is a lot of dirt and other things on the ground (I cut my foot on one tile). BREAKFAST: Served mainly the English breakfast idea though I do admit I quite liked the pancakes. However, eating bread with cheese was almost impossible. The usual cheese brands such as Edam and Gouda were available but already pre-cut in slices that were too thick by anyone's standards. One day I tried the goat cheese but like the others it was already lying there for a while and looked neither attractive nor healthy. Unfortunately, this was the case every single day. DINNER: Every day has a different theme. There was a big choice every day. However, if you have some special eating requirements do tell the headwaiter or reception. I did not expect having a problem (no pork or too unhealthy, greasy food for me). I learned on the first night that this was a problem: lots of pasta and greasy sauces, marinated meat and the fish was not eatable. Moreover, the vegetables were all overcooked with no taste left and no need to chew. I came across a number of people who had visited before and said that the food used to be a lot better. Lastly, having half board I needed to pay for my drinks at dinner. During my stay, prices increased. While this may have been indicated on the card, customers were not informed (and when ordering the same every evening, I do don't check the card not that it would have been offered). REPAIRS: On my arrival a number of repairs had to be made. The plastic drain was broke and being scared to injure myself I requested it fixed. The tap was also not working properly. Both were fixed but I do not understand why this is not fixed prior to arrival. Maybe I was simply unlucky but I would not be surprised if I was not the only one. During the last few days I knew one of the pools would be repaired. However, we were not told that this would be the largest pool and that this would result in much noise during the day that could be heard across the hotel and at all pools. The bottom line is: THREE STARS ONLY!

Great hotel, either all-in or full pension. Food is great, for dinner there is another theme every…read moreday. For example yesterday was Italian, day before that was Canarian (local) and the desserts are absolutely delicious. Rooms are ok, TV sets are all replaced with modern flat panels, we saw the last ancient tv sets being carried out. Everything is clean as it should be. We stayed for 7 nights, the audience is on average 65 years old, but I guess that's normal in the low season. Not much to do for kids except the mini disco at 20:30. And plenty of pools to pick from of course. If you want to see something of the island, a hire car is a must. Roads are from bad to very good, so take care when driving. I would definitely stay here again.

Whoa! This review is about 2 years overdue! I didn't realize I didn't complete the draft! Sorry!…read more If this is not the biggest resort on La Palma, then it is one of them! The resort is beachfront. However finding it might be a bit of a journey. Don't worry, I'm only saying this if you are a tourist and driving yourself. But all of the local taxi drivers know it like the back of their hands. The island is filled with banana plantations and the roads are small and maze-like. So you're driving in an alleyway of which both sides are...banana plantations. I loved it! I was in heaven since I'm an agriculture buff and love bananas! The resort is a bit outdated. However, it is comfortable and has all the amenities for a nice stay.

Positives: Room was wonderful. View of town and the ocean…read morewas magnificent. We paid a little more for a "Superior" room... well worth it. Huge balcony. Requested hypo-allergenic pillows were waiting in our room. Disappointments: Parking was a problem. "Free Hotel Parking" is an Unpaved Public Parking Lot two kilometer drive away from the hotel. When I enquired about valet parking, I was met with a blank stare and the staff repeated that the public lot was free. Wi-Fi inside the hotel ranged between intermittent and useless. (Once off the hotel grounds, free wi-fi is available in most of the local bars and restaurants.) Last pet peeve: No anti-scald showers.

We just returned from the most magical vacation at the Ritz Abama in Tenerife, and honestly, five…read morestars aren't enough to describe how incredible our experience was. I don't think we've ever visited a more stunning resort. The Ritz redefines luxury and sets a new standard for what a resort should be. From the moment we arrived -- where we were welcomed by name at the gate -- we were treated like royalty. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel special every moment. It's the attention to detail: twice-daily housekeeping, swift room service and concierge responses, their own locally sourced water bottle, the car valet guys also being on top of it... the list goes on. The property is simply breathtaking. There are several pools, including an adults-only one, multiple restaurants (including a Michelin-starred option), stunning ocean views, a breakfast that outshines any hotel we've ever stayed at, and even a private beach, where guests are taken down via the hotel's cable car. Every corner of the resort exuded luxury. We mentioned we were getting married during our stay, not expecting much, but the staff went above and beyond to make our special day even better. From balloons and desserts delivered to our room to coming back from the ceremony and finding "I love you" spelled out in rose petals on our bed -- the service was on another level. Thank you, Abama staff, for making our stay unforgettable. We can't wait to return!

We stayed at Abama for our 15-year wedding anniversary. Drawn to the island for its wines, we…read morefound it far from the winemaking areas that we were most interested in visiting - however, the drive around the island was stunning and we enjoyed the privacy of the resort. The staff was universally helpful and friendly. The grounds were immaculate and we loved the private feel of the beach, even though it was a public beach. We tried almost all of the restaurants, and never had a bad meal. We appreciated the breakfast, which was included, and the focus on local fruits and produce. We would love to revisit this resort.