Tahiti Playa is a four star hotel in the lovely summer resort of Santa Susanna. Knowing the high standards of Spanish hospitality, I had high expectations from a hotel of such rating - and from the week that I spent there, I can say that it delivered.
(Full disclosure: I write this review in April 2015, yet I vacationed at the hotel in August 2014. I chose the hotel based on consistently high reviews from many past years online and I wasn't disappointed by the least, so I would be highly surprised if the quality suddenly dropped and my review was not relevant anymore. I think it's better to write a few months old review than not have this great place added to Yelp at all.)
Anyway, let's get to it:
PROS:
- The hotel is within the first line at the beach, with direct access to the beach from the pool side. You think - 'what does it matter, I can just walk a minute or two to the beach, right?' Wrong! At Santa Susanna, firstline really pays off, because from the other hotels, you often have to walk quite far down the boulevard to first find a pedestrian underpass to get across the train track. It's just incredibly comfortable not to have to make this journey every time you need a bathroom or something from your hotel room.
- Cuisine, cuisine, cuisine! Fantastic dinner buffets with excellent variety of fish, seafood and meats. The breakfasts buffets have a large variety of cold meats, fruits, various types of granola, pastries, pancakes, etc. Resistance is futile; do not expect to be able to watch your weight at this hotel.
- Don't be discouraged by the boxy outside design - the rooms interiors are modern and clean, with big beds, and a really pleasant massage shower with various settings in the bathroom.
- There is a nice and clean big pool with complimentary parasols and deckchairs.
- Families with children will appreciate the constant animation program at the children's pool, a children's playground area in the garden, and the evening animation programs.
CONS:
- When I was there, the reception staff had a bit of trouble with English communication.
- Just like many higher end hotels, the hotel charges extra for wifi.
- No complimentary parasols at the beach.
- While it's utterly possible to enjoy your own peace and quiet and relax above a cocktail in this hotel, if you are looking for a romantic getaway free of children running around, you should be aware that this hotel is very popular with families and thus might not be ideal for you.
Overall, I had a great time at this hotel especially due to the excellent location right at the beach and the mouth-watering Spanish and international cuisine. Highly recommended. read more