Pros

  • Directly on a small, sandy beach
  • Sunny rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
  • Three large pools, including one for kids and one with ocean views
  • Well-equipped fitness center with natural light
  • Two dining options, including a buffet and a barbecue restaurant
  • Three bars, some with live entertainment
  • Prestige guests get additional perks (such as free minibar items)
  • Kids’ club complete with playgrounds and arcade games for teens
  • Fully equipped meeting rooms
  • Tennis court and outdoor fitness activities
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Fee for use of in-room safe and beachside loungers
  • No full spa
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Bottom Line

This Iberostar is a large, upper-middle-range family-friendly beachfront resort located near bars, restaurants and shops, and adjacent to a small sandy beach. With two large pools; entertainment both for kids and adults; a well-equipped fitness center; two restaurants; and several meal plans, the hotel appeals to a broad range of travelers. Renovated rooms look fresh and contemporary, with all-white decor and a few bright accents. For a slightly more luxurious stay at very similar rates, travelers may want to compare prices at H10 Gran Tinerfe, located a few blocks away and also directly on the beach.

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Iberostar Bouganville Playa

Scene

A family-friendly resort constantly upgrading

From the outside, the Bouganville Playa looks like every other beach hotel in Costa Adeje: boxy, light-colored, and with long rows of balconies covering the façade. However, the hotel is undergoing renovations and gradually adding some fun, more contemporary touches to its public spaces and rooms. For example, recently renovated rooms have bright paintings on doors that stand out against the white walls, and the lobby features a polished wooden front desk resembling the prow of a boat. Grounds are neat and tropical, with palm trees towering over manicured lawns separated from stone paths by ropes. With almost 500 rooms, it is a large hotel by Tenerife standards, but is often praised for its courteous yet friendly service. Guests are mostly families with young children, but its central location and large pools appeal to couples as well.

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Location

Adjacent to El Bobo, a small stretch of sand within walking distance of restaurants and bars

On the border between Costa Adeje and Playa Las Américas, Iberostar Bouganville Playa is located in a boisterous area full of restaurants, shops, and bars. The hotel is right on El Bobo, a pleasant stretch of sand with a couple dozen straw umbrellas, loungers, and a drinks hut. There are a couple of other beaches within walking distance, and most other beaches in the area can be reached by bus. (A bus stop can be found nearby.) The airport is a 30-minute drive away, and it's also accessible by bus in about an hour.

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Rooms

Recently renovated rooms are contemporary and attractive

Iberostar corporate colors subtly made their way into the newly renovated rooms, with yellow and two shades of blue adding some color to the otherwise all-white decor. All units have flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and balconies. Bathrooms are spotless and feature walk-in showers and an array of toiletries. Family rooms include a sofa bed.

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Features

Three pools, two restaurants, a fitness center, and tennis courts -- but no spa

Aside from a location adjacent to the beach, one of the hotel’s best selling points is its three pools. The most attractive features panoramic ocean views and lots of loungers; there is a smaller one a little away from the bustle of the main deck, and a kiddy pool directly behind it. There are two dining options here, a renovated buffet and a restaurant specializing in barbecue; they both serve good international cuisine but some guests have mentioned dinners can get a little repetitive at the buffet. Packages include room only, breakfast only, half-board, and all-inclusive options. The fitness center is small, but equipped with up-to-date machines, including spinning bikes. The hotel also offers a hair salon, a tennis court, and a kids’ club with two playgrounds -- but lacks a spa, which is a standard amenity in hotels in this price range. For an extra fee, guests can upgrade to Privilege level, which offers access to a sun deck with a whirlpool (renovated to add new glass paneling and grassy areas with cabanas after our visit) and free minibar items.

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Things You Should Know About Iberostar Bouganville Playa

Also Known As

  • Iberostar Bouganville Playa

Address

Eugenio Dominguez, 23, San Eugenio Beach, 38679, Spain

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Iberostar Bouganville Playa

Scene

A family-friendly resort constantly upgrading

From the outside, the Bouganville Playa looks like every other beach hotel in Costa Adeje: boxy, light-colored, and with long rows of balconies covering the façade. However, the hotel is undergoing renovations and gradually adding some fun, more contemporary touches to its public spaces and rooms. For example, recently renovated rooms have bright paintings on doors that stand out against the white walls, and the lobby features a polished wooden front desk resembling the prow of a boat. Grounds are neat and tropical, with palm trees towering over manicured lawns separated from stone paths by ropes. With almost 500 rooms, it is a large hotel by Tenerife standards, but is often praised for its courteous yet friendly service. Guests are mostly families with young children, but its central location and large pools appeal to couples as well.

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Location

Adjacent to El Bobo, a small stretch of sand within walking distance of restaurants and bars

On the border between Costa Adeje and Playa Las Américas, Iberostar Bouganville Playa is located in a boisterous area full of restaurants, shops, and bars. The hotel is right on El Bobo, a pleasant stretch of sand with a couple dozen straw umbrellas, loungers, and a drinks hut. There are a couple of other beaches within walking distance, and most other beaches in the area can be reached by bus. (A bus stop can be found nearby.) The airport is a 30-minute drive away, and it's also accessible by bus in about an hour.

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Rooms

Recently renovated rooms are contemporary and attractive

Iberostar corporate colors subtly made their way into the newly renovated rooms, with yellow and two shades of blue adding some color to the otherwise all-white decor. All units have flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and balconies. Bathrooms are spotless and feature walk-in showers and an array of toiletries. Family rooms include a sofa bed.

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Features

Three pools, two restaurants, a fitness center, and tennis courts -- but no spa

Aside from a location adjacent to the beach, one of the hotel’s best selling points is its three pools. The most attractive features panoramic ocean views and lots of loungers; there is a smaller one a little away from the bustle of the main deck, and a kiddy pool directly behind it. There are two dining options here, a renovated buffet and a restaurant specializing in barbecue; they both serve good international cuisine but some guests have mentioned dinners can get a little repetitive at the buffet. Packages include room only, breakfast only, half-board, and all-inclusive options. The fitness center is small, but equipped with up-to-date machines, including spinning bikes. The hotel also offers a hair salon, a tennis court, and a kids’ club with two playgrounds -- but lacks a spa, which is a standard amenity in hotels in this price range. For an extra fee, guests can upgrade to Privilege level, which offers access to a sun deck with a whirlpool (renovated to add new glass paneling and grassy areas with cabanas after our visit) and free minibar items.

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Kids Club

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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