Hotel Barcelo Varadero
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Location. Barcelo Varadero is located in Guia de Isora's Puerto de Santiago neighborhood, close to Los Gigantes. Property Features. Barcelo Varadero features a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's club. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). Additional property
amenities include a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Barcelo Varadero feature safes. All accommodations have balconies. At
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603 hotel reviews for Hotel Barcelo Varadero
we booked this hotel without meals, firstly because we have visited friends (winter) and wanted to be free. We had already from other reviews, that the food was not outstanding. Our apartment with kitchen, bedroom, living room and terrace was perfect. The hotel was already a bit getting old, it is advantageous (garden with large trees) but also (not so important). Individual parts showing the location is on the ' outskirts' of Los gigantes, but the connections by bus, on foot, to the beaches, restaurants or supermarkets are okay, if you like... Read more
in December 11,
Uwe, Age 66-70, Couple
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In all areas of the hotel are no significant drawback to see, on the contrary, our requests for a quiet hotel, in a scenic area with a beach, clean water and good service to our full satisfaction. Overall very recommendable hotel Read more
in December 11,
Peter, Age 66-70, Couple
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the holiday was on the whole really nice, the hotel. Since we didn't large demands had it was sufficient completely. Rooms: are okay but a bit getting old. The beds were only folding beach chairs and not really back gentle, the shower was anyway not really. If you went successively showers had the second then hardly still hot water and the water pressure was very low. The food was okay, but not really variedit very often repeated itself. There was no choice for breakfast of sausage. Those are the only things that we had to complain about. If... Read more
in December 11,
Julia, Age 26-30, Couple
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The hotel was clean and well managed. The apartment was really necessary with all equipped (for a suitable self-sufficiency bad). The food was plentiful but the quality was very poor and not diverse. The staff was very friendly. If you don't expect too much, you can book the hotel. Read more
in December 11,
Regina, Age 46-50, Couple
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The hotel is the magnet during our stay in Spain in Tenerife. We were pleased with the warmth of the effective people, the stay pleasantly decorated. Service was good. The kitchen was spotless. The taste of the food was took some getting used to, but perfectly. We would decide again for the hotel 'Varadero excellent'. W. s. Read more
in November 11,
Wolfgang, Age 61-65, Couple
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Hotel in general
- excellent hotel
- Good entertainment
- in March 10
The hotel overall was good, not many English people there was mostly Germans, French and Russian. - in March 10
The hotel overall was good, not many English people there was mostly Germans, French and Russian. - in February 10
Booked this hotel after reading reviews on Tripadviser, it was just what the doctor ordered, nice and relaxing holiday, we celebrated my husbands birthday while we were there and the hotel presented him with a birthday cake and two bottles of cava which made it a bit special for him, the hotel is set in lovely surroundings and yes the pools are cold but once ur in its fine, all in all a good hotel with good food and yes we would go back. - in February 10
Booked this hotel after reading reviews on Tripadviser, it was just what the doctor ordered, nice and relaxing holiday, we celebrated my husbands birthday while we were there and the hotel presented him with a birthday cake and two bottles of cava which made it a bit special for him, the hotel is set in lovely surroundings and yes the pools are cold but once ur in its fine, all in all a good hotel with good food and yes we would go back.
- in March 10
- Good value for money
- in February 10
The hotel looks great with its pools, palm trees and lovely flowers everywhere. - in February 10
The hotel looks great with its pools, palm trees and lovely flowers everywhere.
- in February 10
- lovely hotel
- not bad hotel
- in October 09
I would recommend the hotel to anybody contemplating where to stay in Tenerife. - in October 09
I would recommend the hotel to anybody contemplating where to stay in Tenerife.
- in October 09
- relaxing holiday
- a bit pricey internet
- not place for young couples
- in February 10
Internet was overpriced 5€/hour but there is a small internet place just outside the hotel which charges 0. - in February 10
Internet was overpriced 5€/hour but there is a small internet place just outside the hotel which charges 0.
- in February 10
Room
- in May 10
First impressions were good; clean rooms, sunny balcony with sea view as requested etc. - in May 10
First impressions were good; clean rooms, sunny balcony with sea view as requested etc.
- in May 10
- in January 10
According to the information in the hotel room, the room was to be cleaned five days a week, all days but Wednesdays and Sundays. - in January 10
According to the information in the hotel room, the room was to be cleaned five days a week, all days but Wednesdays and Sundays. - in January 10
As it turned out, the room was cleaned three days rather than five during the week we were there. - in January 10
As it turned out, the room was cleaned three days rather than five during the week we were there.
- in January 10
- fine cooking facilities
- more quiet room
- in May 10
First impressions were good; clean rooms, sunny balcony with sea view as requested etc. - in May 10
First impressions were good; clean rooms, sunny balcony with sea view as requested etc.
- in May 10
- tidy and clean room
- basic furniture
- in February 10
The view was not amazing but we could see the sea while listening to the cars passing by! - in February 10
The view was not amazing but we could see the sea while listening to the cars passing by!
- in February 10
- in March 10
Room was nice and clean however the beds were not comfortable. - in March 10
Room was nice and clean however the beds were not comfortable.
- in March 10
- overpriced window
Service
- in November 09
The staff are all excellent and the animation team do a very good job. - in November 09
The staff are all excellent and the animation team do a very good job.
- in November 09
- friendly staff
- in April 10
Great food, great service and very economical. - in April 10
Great food, great service and very economical.
- in April 10
- in February 10
The staff are helpful and speak different languages like English, French, German, Spanish and more (great for most people but a bit annoying for me as I practiced my Spanish before going! - in February 10
The staff are helpful and speak different languages like English, French, German, Spanish and more (great for most people but a bit annoying for me as I practiced my Spanish before going!
- in February 10
- in November 09
staff nice, very helpful. - in November 09
staff nice, very helpful.
- in November 09
- Polite staff
- in November 09
The staff are all very friendly, in the evenings there was a mini disco for the children( the boys enjoyed this) then some sort of entertainer for the adults, they were all good but not fab i must say the food was good and plentifull with good choice. - in November 09
The staff are all very friendly, in the evenings there was a mini disco for the children( the boys enjoyed this) then some sort of entertainer for the adults, they were all good but not fab i must say the food was good and plentifull with good choice.
- in November 09
- efficient but not welcoming checking in
- not good service
- Poor waiting staff
Location
- blue and clear sea
- in January 10
Her evening mini-disco was also fantastic and great fun. - in January 10
Her evening mini-disco was also fantastic and great fun. - in January 10
Her evening mini-disco was also fantastic and great fun. - in January 10
Her evening mini-disco was also fantastic and great fun.
- in January 10
- free sunbeds
- good position
- in October 09
Not much going on close to the hotel, few bars 10 minutes walk away, including a couple of sports bars which had all the footy on, beach is 10 mins away too. - in October 09
Not much going on close to the hotel, few bars 10 minutes walk away, including a couple of sports bars which had all the footy on, beach is 10 mins away too.
- in October 09
- not inviting beach
- not many restaurants
Gastronomy
- in January 10
There is a fantastic Tapas Bar in a small alley off of the beach, with terrace overlooking the beach, this was the best food we ate, really good! - in January 10
There is a fantastic Tapas Bar in a small alley off of the beach, with terrace overlooking the beach, this was the best food we ate, really good!
- in January 10
- excellent food
- fab and superb big English breakfast
- in January 10
It didnt feel busy (We were there at Christmas) The TV was poor with only a few english channels but you might expect that everywhere i dont know Food was good, not great. - in November 09
The staff are all very friendly, in the evenings there was a mini disco for the children( the boys enjoyed this) then some sort of entertainer for the adults, they were all good but not fab i must say the food was good and plentifull with good choice. - in November 09
The staff are all very friendly, in the evenings there was a mini disco for the children( the boys enjoyed this) then some sort of entertainer for the adults, they were all good but not fab i must say the food was good and plentifull with good choice. - in February 10
Booked this hotel after reading reviews on Tripadviser, it was just what the doctor ordered, nice and relaxing holiday, we celebrated my husbands birthday while we were there and the hotel presented him with a birthday cake and two bottles of cava which made it a bit special for him, the hotel is set in lovely surroundings and yes the pools are cold but once ur in its fine, all in all a good hotel with good food and yes we would go back. - in February 10
Booked this hotel after reading reviews on Tripadviser, it was just what the doctor ordered, nice and relaxing holiday, we celebrated my husbands birthday while we were there and the hotel presented him with a birthday cake and two bottles of cava which made it a bit special for him, the hotel is set in lovely surroundings and yes the pools are cold but once ur in its fine, all in all a good hotel with good food and yes we would go back. - in January 10
It didnt feel busy (We were there at Christmas) The TV was poor with only a few english channels but you might expect that everywhere i dont know Food was good, not great.
- in January 10
- in April 10
Great food, great service and very economical. - in April 10
Great food, great service and very economical.
- in April 10
- in March 10
The food was very good, one of the best all incusives with regards to food. - in March 10
The food was very good, one of the best all incusives with regards to food. - in January 10
The food was very good as far as I'm concerned, loads of fish, salads, meat dishes etc. - in January 10
The food was very good as far as I'm concerned, loads of fish, salads, meat dishes etc. - in December 09
The food was very good and the stuff was efficient and friendly. - in November 09
The food was very good, plenty of choice everyday. - in November 09
The food was very good, plenty of choice everyday. - in October 09
Food was very good, great selection, never struggled to find anything to eat and we were in the restaurant 3 times a day for 10 days! - in October 09
Food was very good, great selection, never struggled to find anything to eat and we were in the restaurant 3 times a day for 10 days!
- in March 10
- in May 10
Overall the resort was very quite, not really enough choice of restaurants / bars although to Los Gigantes was only 4 euro in a taxi. - in May 10
Overall the resort was very quite, not really enough choice of restaurants / bars although to Los Gigantes was only 4 euro in a taxi.
- in May 10
- awful food
- needs improving food
- stale lunch
Sport & Entertainment
- in October 09
The pools were great. - in October 09
The pools were great.
- in October 09
- in January 10
Only one pool is heated and even with this one dont expect it to be warm ! - in January 10
I pondered for weeks over Trip Advisor and then deliberately booked this hotel as it had reasonable reviews compared to price, a heated pool for nice swims and a walk away from Los Gigantes. - in January 10
I pondered for weeks over Trip Advisor and then deliberately booked this hotel as it had reasonable reviews compared to price, a heated pool for nice swims and a walk away from Los Gigantes. - in January 10
The only gripe really with the hotel was the heated pool, which was (for me) and a lot of others absolutely freezing still, (I asked, and apparently it was running at maximum temperature). - in January 10
The only gripe really with the hotel was the heated pool, which was (for me) and a lot of others absolutely freezing still, (I asked, and apparently it was running at maximum temperature). - in February 10
Pools are not much usable in the winter, as they were icecold (even one heated pool was not warm at all), jacuzzi cost 3 Euro for 20 minutes which can be fast expensive if you start using it everyday. - in February 10
Pools are not much usable in the winter, as they were icecold (even one heated pool was not warm at all), jacuzzi cost 3 Euro for 20 minutes which can be fast expensive if you start using it everyday. - in January 10
people that have moaned about the pools being cold need to stop winging i went in january and yes only 1 pool is heated but its still not warm but pools arent meant to be hot its nice and refreshing and after your in its warm with the sun on you. - in January 10
people that have moaned about the pools being cold need to stop winging i went in january and yes only 1 pool is heated but its still not warm but pools arent meant to be hot its nice and refreshing and after your in its warm with the sun on you. - in January 10
Only one pool is heated and even with this one dont expect it to be warm !
- in January 10
- large pools
- adequate pools
- very nice but cold pools
- well maintained but cold swimming pools
- crowded pools
- in May 10
The pool areas were nice, although totally crowded with the all inclusive visitors who didnt appear to leave the bar side. - in May 10
The pool areas were nice, although totally crowded with the all inclusive visitors who didnt appear to leave the bar side.
- in May 10
- not heated pools