Name: Santa Barbara Golf & Ocean Club
Address: Avenida del Atlántico, S/N, Tenerife, 38639, ES

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

George

My room was spotless, all staff very professional and friendly

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Alison

Everything in room was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tahmina

excellent hotel

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Paolo

We’ve been staying at the Santa Barbara for many years, and have written about it before. It’s still a lovely place to stay if you want the freedom of an apartment and don’t want to be too close to the main resorts. Whilst the hotel isn’t your normal all-inclusive, the staff are excellent, and the hotel itself is situated right next to a beautiful rugged coastline. The area is quiet, but there are plenty of places to eat and some charming villages, such as Los Abrigos and El Medano. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Helen

Another lovely stay here staff are lovely

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Fiona Mary

I’ve been to Santa Barbara before and returned because the team are super helpful, the accommodation is great value for money. The resort is kept super clean and you have everything you need nearby. The only thing I had a challenge with was that the aircon kept intermittently switching itself off so we had to keep resetting it. Apart from that fabulous all round and it didn’t spoil our holiday.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Orleys Aquilio

Amazing location , great apartment remodeled, spacious , with parking garage and near restaurants.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Marine

Very clean and people are really nice

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Jordan John Paul

Family room is very spacious. Features a sizeable kitchenette with everything you could need. Incredible views of the sea and overlooking the pool from the balcony. Great facilities (gym, laundrette and supermarket on site).
Can’t fault this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Guy

Clean hotel, close to beach (NOT beach front), and right by bus a stop.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

David

Close to ocean walk and restaurants and small town. You need a car to stay there.

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Minnie

Average 3* hotel. Upon arrival, there was a distasteful smell around the reception area. Staff at check in was very helpful but after subsequent interactions with the staff seemed quite dismissive and less welcoming which was a shame. Room was clean and basic amenities provided but no general waste bin bags available. We were only staying 3 nights so we would not buy bin bags. Also no room service since we were only staying 3 nights. View from room was average.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Leanne

Lovely apartment lost a star as arrived late due to cancelled flight and no restaurants, bars or facilities for food, even vending machine didn’t work. Only there for a night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Catalin

The experience in the hotel and soroundings was fantastic. Clean room, excelent customer service. I already recommend it to friends.
Thank you to you all

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Ivone

It is an amazing place with warm and welcoming staff.
Very clean with all the amenities inside the apartments.
Totally recommend for all type of people for a safe stay.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Hotel room was great overlooking the ocean. The pool area seating was very crowded and busy every day. The restaurant was adequate - food good. Spa massage was not that great but OK. Great having a grocery store on site. Book exchange could have had a better selection in English!! Loved the proximity to the boardwalk.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Karin

We have been to Santa Barbara many times (we obviously like it) so knew what to expect. It is well located, the staff are friendly and helpful. The food and drink prices are reasonable albeit cheaper in local bars of which there are plenty. There’s a lovely beach walk to Los Abrigos where there is a fabulous fresh fish restaurant we would recommend. The bus stop is nearby with hourly services either way. There’s also several interesting golf courses. Being an aparthotel you can eat in if you want or to save money. We had breakfast in every day sitting on the balcony looking at the sea which was very pleasant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Gavin Edward

Santa Barbara is a lovely accommodation in GDS. great location and close to lovely places to eat. The room and complex was ideal. Very good. I gave 4 stars but would have given 5 if I didn’t need to contact for th bed change/towel change as they kept missing our apartment out. However then did the change the next day and they apologised for missing us twice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Michael

Stayed here once again after 30 years . Excellent value for money and quality of accommodation

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Renay Asia Shaniqua Pierre

I had such a fantastic time here for my 26th birthday I came on a solo trip. I stayed in one of the villas right by the sea and it was the most relaxing and beautiful place I’ve been to. Staff were very helpful and the self accommodation meant I could cook my own food

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Amelie

Gorgeous hotel, but beaches by hotel are quite rocky. Would rebook here.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Carole Jean

The rooms were clean and a good size also the furniture was very nice. The restaurant in the evening was excellent. The staff were helpful and polite.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kimiko

The kitchen was fully equipped and our room was clean and spacious. The staff wand pleasantas attentive

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Maria Irene

Clean room, welcoming staff, kitchen had

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Laura

Reception staff where brilliant and really helpful, rooms where clean and had everything you need for a self catering apartment. Pool area and hotel was very well maintained and looked after

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

andrea

Great hotel in a very good location. Staff are very helpful and the rooms are very spacious and spotless. We had absolutely everything we needed and very much liked the eco friendliness with a fresh filtered water tap in the apartment too.

We never used the pool area but walked through a few times and everything looked good.

Beds and bedding very good quality and we had a great sleep.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

kuldip

Ideal property will all the facilities. Enjoyed the stay. Excellent communication . Towels within the room could have been fresh

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Daylenis

We loved the hotel, it looks much better than the pictures. Nice food and views, friendly staff. VERY clean!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

ALLAN

Overall the stay at Santa Barbera was very good

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Irina

Clean roof, helpful staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Rebecca

Pack & Ernest were professional, helpful & delightful! Thank you!

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Julia

Staff fabulous as usual, room okay but having

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Denise

Superb hotel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Han

The room had bugs problem that hadn’t been solved properly. There were events at night lasting tilll midnight which was very noisy. And the room was not sound proof at all!

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Christine

Clean room, great location and surroundings

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Liza

Extremely clean resort, rooms are large, staff are brilliant, everybody from the gardeners to the pool staff are friendly and helpful. Reception staff do everything they can to help, love this resort.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2026

Joan

What let this property down. Was the allocation of a “villa”!
Villa 9-11 are on the ground floor and the outside terrace offered no privacy what so ever. Sunbeds for anyone’s use are directly outside the terrace. Trying to have breakfast on the private terrace was like feeding time at the zoo! People

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Eleanor

Note that aome of the rooms in the hotel have not yet been refurbished. We were originally given one of the older rooms which was a little shabby with old furniture and fittings. We explained that we had booked on the basis of the photos on Expedia and on the hotel website which show the refurbished rooms and we were moved to one of those which was great; clean, comfortable and well appointed. Generally our stay was fine although we weren’t aware that there live (and very loud!) entertainment in one of the bars every night which went on until 23:00. This was very loud in our room and I wouldn’t have booked to stay if I had known about this in advance.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Suzanne

room was nice although their was no sun in the balcony unless it was on at 6 am. bins where outside our room so quite noisy and people drinking on their balcony at 2am , not the quiet room that we had asked for

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Brenda

Room was very clean, staff couldn’t be nicer, wonderful sea views

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

David

Nice spacious self-catering apartment with wonderful ocean view.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Derek

Spot on

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Or

The resort offers incredible value for money! The reception staff was extremely kind and professional. Unfortunately, we had a couple of asks from the housekeeping staff that took several hours and 2-3 phone calls each to resolve, but otherwise we had a lovely stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

catherine

Excellent staff. The pool at certain times of the day. Meeting guests during happy hour.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Fatu

We had a perfect stay in Santa Barbara Golf, the apartment was spotless and the staff were amazing. My little boy had the best time at the pool.

We will come back again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Callum

Quite. Safe location. And friendly staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Iain

Apartment had excellent facilities within although lacked a washing machine

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Michael

The room we was given was so spacious and comfortable with a beautiful sea view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Sharon

Perfect for our few days, family atmosphere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Alison

Amazing room everything was perfect

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Kathryn

Rooms and facilities were very clean and staff friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Ruth Louise

Spacious and well equipped appartment. Beautifully clean and quiet. Stunning views and helpful friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

David

Not at all what i was expecting. We usually go on 3star holidays and i dont think i would be able to go 3star again. The family room was more like a villa with our own bathrooms for every bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen and the air con was amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Katherine

Excellent

We stayed in a 2 bed villa. Absolutely loved it, everything you could need, Although hotel is big it never seems crowded, sunbed booking brilliant, everything spotlessly clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Mark

Almost everything was excellent. Small problems at front desk was basically very courteous and tried to be helpful, but when we need guidance for travel - gave instructions that didn't work, and had difficulty helping us when we returned from unsuccessful attempt to take the bus they recommended. Also, at our early morning check-out, the front desk person seemed overwhelmed although eventually he was able to help. The \"concierge\" person basically shrugged his shoulders when we asked him for help.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Gary

I was very impressed with staff and how clean the hotel and villa was. Unfortunately the pool closed at 6pm each which left not much time after a long day

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Perry

Great hotel ..been before , bit like a maze pool at botto. & didn't like the deposit 😕

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Michelle

Friendly staff, great facilities. We enjoyed our holiday here

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Stephanie

Great views And atmosphere

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Irene

Excellent location, short distance from airport.
Located by the sea. Beautiful hotel with lovely fully equipped apartments. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Dawn Claire

Lovely apartment, fantastic. Complex with helpful staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Anthony

Lovely pool, reception very welcoming. Back gate that’s leads to sea front lovely views, nice bar and local pub up the road. Shop onsite very reasonable prices!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Roderick

This is an excellent property with all the amenities one would want for a long stay vacation. Excellent service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Alistair

Clean and spacious accommodation, friendly staff, reasonably priced supermarket on site and plenty of dining options within a 5 minute walk. Particularly appreciated the filter tap in the kitchen so we didn't have to buy bottled water. Used the spa service for a massage and natural manicure, reasonable prices, enjoyed the pamper. Visited the hotel restaurant once, it is modern with pleasant sea views; reasonably priced though it is predominantly used by the older clientele; we preferred eating out but it's nice to have the option. Pool bar offered drinks and snacks, we didn't eat there but wasn't over priced for drinks and servers were quick and friendly. There's a pleasant path accessed by a gate at the back of the hotel, go left and you're in San Blas in 15 minutes, plenty of eateries, pubs, shops etc. Take a right and within minutes there's a strip of restaurants and a marina 15 minutes further on; nice views and a pleasant walk. Take mosquito spray, they're an issue if like me, you suffer from allergies. Overall a very pleasant and relaxing stay. It isn't for you if you want to be in the thick of it and if you have children that need lots of entertainment, it is a very relaxed vibe here which was perfect for us, and it's only 10 minutes drive from the airport. Would definitely return next time we need some sun and a few days to unwind.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Sep 2025

Mihai

Rude staff & poor rooms

Booked this hotel for one night because of its proximity to Tenerife airport. We landed late, around 10:30pm, and simply wanted a decent rest before driving north the following day. Sadly, the stay turned out to be one of the worst I’ve had in years of travelling.

The main issue was customer service. I requested late check-out in advance and was told it would be possible if the hotel wasn’t full, with an extra fee I was happy to pay. In the days before arrival, rooms were still showing online, so I assumed no problem. On arrival, however, the night receptionist insisted the hotel was full and became extremely rude when I politely pointed out that rooms were being advertised. I even offered up to €70 for late check-out, but she refused and chose to lie rather than explain. If she didn’t know how to process it, honesty would have been enough. Instead, it was the rudest reception I’ve ever encountered.

The room was equally disappointing: we were inexplicably given an accessibility room with two metal twin beds instead of the double I booked. Cleanliness was poor (hair on the floor), and the bathroom showed obvious neglect – cracked fittings, worn surfaces, run-down overall. I had to laugh at myself for even wanting to extend such a stay.

Do yourself a favour: travel an extra 10 minutes from the airport and stay somewhere that gets the basics right – a clean room, a decent bed, and professional staff.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

David

The room/villa was large, comfortable and well equipped. The pool was great and the sun lounger sstem of booking worked very well. On site supermarket, though small, was usefull. The staff were fantastic. Car parking in the area is horrendous, but onsite carpark good, though it costs.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Clarissa Annabelle

Received grand Customer Service throughout. Front of house as well as hospitality staff were so welcoming and warm.
Overall the complex was always clean and presentable. There seems to be an issue with the sewage system as that could be smelt frequently, other than that fantastic experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Nishit

Staff were great. Lovely location with the ocean being a stones throw away. Lots of dining options near by and great food at the hotel. Good choice of entertainment for adults and kids. Highly recommended

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Ricardo Javier Lino

I liked that there was everything in the hotel like swimming pool, spa and gym all in one very nice and all organised will come back in future was very happy with the stay.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2025

Rocío Del Pilar Simbana lincango and Manuel Rodrigo Moyano

No permit cancellation or change of date

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Ami

Fantastic holiday. Complex clean, staff all friendly and plenty of restaurants within a max 20 min walk away. We stayed 12 days and didn’t eat at the same place twice. We managed the walk to los abrigos in 15 minutes with a 7&10 year old. We used taxis for beach days, water park and money world. Our 2 bedroom apartment was immaculate and plenty of space. 2 bathrooms, aircon throughout and a lovely sea view. Wouldn’t hesitate to return and already looking at next year!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Deborah linda

Been coming for years my home away from home. Love this place.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Caroline

Beautiful Hotel with Stunning Ocean Views

Beautiful hotel with stunning ocean views & a wonderful vibe in Golf Del Sur.
Last minute booking for an excellent price. Location was perfect, 10-15 minutes drive from airport & local bus service which was a 5 minute walk from hotel to Los Cristianos was only 20 minutes.
We stayed in a 1 bed apartment, spacious & spotlessly clean.
Loved this hotel, highly recommend for all types of trips & any age group.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

George

The accommodation was wonderful.
The only thing that we were not happy with was the set up for replacing your room towels.
Towels changed on our fourth day and sixth day.
I phoned on the third day to request clean towels, reception was quite rude but gave in to change the towels.
This practice is not hygienic when your are having 3 showers a day. Therefore very disappointed with this practice.
Room towels old. Grey coloured, thin and holes.
It was the only thing that let the accommodation down.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Melissa

I had to go to this hotel as an emergency as the hotel we booked was in terrible conditions and unsafe for girls. But honestly I am glad I booked this one, amazing service, stunning and felt very safe during all my stay. There’s not much around the hotel but honestly you won’t want to leave the pool anyways, and they offer everything inside the hotel. There is some local bars and restaurants nearby, but that’s about it. Perfect for someone looking for a quiet holiday.
I would definitely recommend and will definitely come back. :)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Joaquin

Awesome place, highly recomended.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Nigel

Really very good
Some noise from refurb but ok

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Terry

Love this property. Keep coming back here!!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Nigel

Great Reception service

Very good indeed and reception help was very impressive and made arrangements for my further room on the last day, without me asking... well done and a credit to your company

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Liam

The third time we’ve stayed here. Will be back. Excellent value for money.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Julie

Great place!! We will definitely be back if we are in Tenerife!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Denise Margaret

Great hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Chris

An excellent and very friendly hotel. This hotel has excellent facilities throughout which are maintained to a very high standards including pools, bars games area etc.
The location is perfect with easy access to the boardwalk, nearby bars and restaurants.
The rooms were immaculate and well equipped.The staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful throughout the visit.
I will definitely be returning for another visit.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Dorothy Joan

Lovely area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Carol

The hotel is amazing, the staff are so friendly and helpful. We visit this hotel several times a year, it's our home from home.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Christopher

👍

Good stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2025

Lynne

Back again for yet another stay

It’s a really nice place to stay. Unfortunately there was building works going on on the road next to the hotel. It would only have affected the rooms on our side, the works were noisy and started every morning between 7:45 and 8am. Our daughter and grandson were staying with us on the sofa bed in the lounge area. Unfortunately they got the joys of the nighttime entertainment at the hotels ocean breeze bar, until after 11pm. We could have requested a room move but decided to stay put as our grandson felt settled.

The pool area is very well organised with a sunbed booking system - it makes so much sense I can’t understand why more hotels don’t do this. The pool was cold, last Easter it was heated and the experience of using the pool was excellent. Our 6 year old grandson got so cold he didn’t do half as much swimming as last year.

The rooms are good (beds on the firm side) and well cleaned. The staff here are outstanding, friendly and courteous at all times. This is probably our 10th visit here and we will come back again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Joni L

Great hotel

Great location to see many areas of Tenerife

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Lisa

It was great from start to finish

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2025

William

Not the best of views from the apparent and location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

jaya sudhakar

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Paolo

We’ve been staying at the Santa Barbara for many years and have always found it to suit our needs. It’s an apartment-hotel, and as such is different from the normal type of hotel you find in the main resorts, which is why we like it, but those looking for an all-inclusive style experience should look elsewhere. Staff are great, and the apartments are well equipped and spacious. The area around the hotel is quiet, but lovely, and San Blas and Los Abrigos are walkable and great places to eat or simply enjoy a drink and the view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Sheena

Fabulous Santa Barbara

Have stayed at Santa Barbara many times. The staff are excellent, the location is excellent, pool excellent, sunbed booking arrangement stops unnecessary “bed wars”, the accommodation can vary only depending on the room location, not always the view you would love. This occasion we had a fab room, always loads of space very clean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2025

perminder

Extremely dated hotel.
Food quality is very poor as is the wi-fi.
Reception staff were fantastic

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

kenneth

Santa Barbara break

Enjoyable stay at Santa Barbara a quiet resort but with enough entertainment and good restaurants. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2025

Gary

Yo many children in the main pool.

This is our 5th stay at the Santa Barbara and the first time we've been uncomfortable around the pool! We planned a relaxing week sunning ourselves around the pool as usual, however, the amount of children/toddlers running around the main pool was unbearable. Screaming children, balls thrown around the pool aswell as ball games in the pool was nothing wed experienced here on our previous stays. Children should be in the childrens pool not the main pool where people are trying to relax.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Ada

Awesome

Great quality hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

You have to reserve a space by the pool in advance. They charge 2.00 a day for towels which is annoying. The pool bar was a mess. And not run by the hotel so you couldn’t charge to your room. And checkout time is 10:00 am.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Mandy

Lovely stay

Our room was extremely clean. We had all the facilities we needed for self catering. The free courtesy shower room was great. Only downside is the bar area. We waited at least 5 minutes to be served then another 10 to actually get our drinks.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2024

Catherine

Slightly like a Spanish version of butlins

It’s a big outdated property. Live music until 23:00 was a bit annoying. If you wanted to do anything you needed to book ahead (even a sun bed) it was conveyer belt tourism.
Inside the room the bathroom was a tad grotty, kitchen ok, tv antiquated so couldn’t accept fire stick double bed was tiny and pillows like wafers.
Plus side it was close to restaurants so you don’t need a car if sun swim eat is what you want. We stayed 2 nights it was more than enough.

Partner