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Atlantic Holiday Hotel
Spain, Europe
Callao Salvaje
Salty sea breeze and lots of sunlight, this hotel is the front row seat to the Atlantic Ocean because of its privileged position right on the seashore. Tenerife South Airport is located just 22 kilometres. The light, friendly atmosphere and kind staff will make guests feel right at home. The hotel is completely remodelled and redecorated offering a high level of comfort. Hotel has a saltwater pool, a full-range fitness room, tennis court and a dinner restaurant. The tranquil palm tree garden offers a playground, a large yoga-Pilates platform and a wellness centre with different kinds of soothing massage. The complex is situated in the small town of Callao Salvaje in Costa Adeje in the South of Tenerife. Explore Tenerife's many landscapes: Volcano Teide, 3718 meters at the peak, lush laurisilva forests or beautiful colonial architecture in historic towns. Tenerife also offers lots of water parks and amusement parks so there is a wide range of attractions for all ages
Facilities
- Massage*
- Solarium
- Game room
- Children playground
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor saltwater pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good759 reviews
Excellent
46%
Very Good
36%
Average
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
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Avoid This Hotel – Rude Staff & No AC
I stayed here with my kids and had a poor experience. The staff was very rude, and the lack of air conditioning made the stay uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone traveling to the area.
3* at most
3★ at most
Although we had a brilliant holiday because we met some lovely families and made the most of our time, I don’t feel this hotel deserves its advertised 4★ rating. There are quite a few areas that could be improved.
Firstly, there is no air conditioning in the rooms. I appreciate I didn’t notice this when booking, so that’s partly my own fault, but for a 4★ resort I think air conditioning is something most people would reasonably expect. The hotel provides one small fan per room, which simply isn’t enough in the summer heat. Portable air conditioning units are available to hire from reception, but at an additional cost of €10 per day.
The swimming pool is saltwater, and unfortunately all of the children in our group developed rashes or skin irritation after spending time in it. The water also seemed extremely salty, to the point where putting your head under was very painful on your eyes.
There also aren’t enough sunbeds around the pool for the number of guests staying at the hotel. As soon as the pool opens at 9am, people rush to reserve beds, with many then leaving them unused for hours, making it difficult for others to find somewhere to sit.
The food was probably the biggest disappointment. It was the poorest all-inclusive food we’ve experienced. The selection was limited, and most dishes were very bland, so meal times became quite repetitive.
I think the hotel has a lot of potential. The terrace where the children’s play area is could be a fantastic space, but the Bali beds and surrounding furniture looked tired, grubby and poorly maintained, meaning very few people used it.
The evening entertainment was also lacking. During our week there were only two nights with live entertainment—a saxophonist one evening and a singer on another. Both performers were very good and created a lovely relaxed atmosphere, but overall there simply wasn’t enough entertainment for a family resort, and it was all positioned right next to the restaurant.
One thing that particularly disappointed me was the service after checkout. We checked out at 11am, and despite having several hours before our transfer, we weren’t allowed to get a drink or even refill our children’s water bottles for the journey home. We were told this was because we’d started our all-inclusive package early, but we actually didn’t arrive until around 2pm on our first day, so this explanation didn’t seem fair. It left a rather poor final impression.
On a positive note, the rooms were lovely—freshly decorated, clean, comfortable and serviced daily by the housekeeping staff.
The area surrounding the hotel is also quite run down, with very little within walking distance.
Despite all of these criticisms, we genuinely did have a great holiday. We met some wonderful people and made the best of everything. However, based on our experience, I would personally rate this hotel as a 3★ rather than a 4★
Had a fantastic time and would definitely go back, staff were great and the food was good definitely go.
Really enjoyed our stay in this hotel very friendly staff and food was decent, rooms were clean and a great atmosphere would definitely go back
Overall good hotel with great views of the sea
Firstly, the hotel is very clean and has lovely views. The rooms are a good size. We stayed in a studio with two single beds pushed together, a sofa bed, a small kitchenette, and a good-sized bathroom.
A couple of things worth noting: the swimming pool is saltwater rather than chlorine-treated, and transfer coaches can't drop you directly outside the hotel because there's no room to turn around. Instead, you're dropped off around 100 metres away.
As with most hotels, there's a rush for sunbeds. By 9am, only the odd one or two are usually left, although there are plenty of chairs around the pool that remained available throughout the day.
Breakfast and lunch were both good. My biggest disappointment was the evening meal. The restaurant isn't very large, so the food selection is quite limited. On most evenings, I struggled to find something I wanted to eat.
The all-inclusive drinks are decent. Amstel is available on tap, while the local spirits and cocktails are okay, the cocktails are made by a machine.
There's a rocky volcanic beach around a five-minute walk from the hotel, along with a selection of nearby shops, bars, and restaurants.
Overall, we had a good experience. I'd say it's a solid hotel, but it sits towards the lower end of what I'd consider a four-star rating.
Amazing stay for Summer
Oh my goodness, please ignore the reviews, we are here now. The all inclusive is amazing. We always go all inclusive and this is one of the best, so delicious. Went to stretch and mindfulness with Serena this morning and the view of the sea and the beautiful views, alongside her friendly attitude, it was perfection. I was so worried after the 1 star review I had seen before we came I felt I needed to review while we were still here so anyone on their way wasn't worried. Please look forward to your trip. Staff are amazing, rooms are amazing, the pool is SO salty but that is what goggles are for! Please don't change hotel like I thought about, come and have the best time! We are in a Seaview apartment and it is just the best!
