Dunas Paraiso

Fantastic Complex and great staff – by far the majority very friendly and eager to help / please. Could not believe how clean the place was kept and obviously well maintained. Location wise – slightly out of Coste Adeje “proper” but free bus during day and taxi’s were only about 13Euro to Playa / Adeje. Area for Improvement: Food! In most cases Not the quality or often even the taste. Apart from the chops / chicken / steak being cooked at that moment on the grill the food was consistently cold or lukewarm at best. Understand that the hotel group have a new manager on site who is there to “troubleshoot” so it may be that this is a short term issue? Drinks – interesting taste to some but a lot of people managed to drink a lot of alcohol so not that bad! Entertainment – Great during day but evening entertainment rather embarrising at times. Having said that – by then the alcohol and company made it funny so not the end of the world.

Mrs L Morgan, UK
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Ok where should I start? With the long list of great things about this hotel or the short list of bad??..Will start with the good news first!!!...What a great location...as the taxi came down the hill we were not disappointed as the front of the hotel appeared and the view of the ocean stretched beyond that. I was travelling with my 9yr old son, we were checked in very fast and as we arrived around 3pm where told to hurry as we could have lunch before the resturant closed. At first I did find the reception staff a little short, but as time went on there became very friendly. We were there for 2weeks and towards the end the entertainment became not that at all!!!!! Really poor in fact...but a holiday is what you make it and I met some really lovely people who made our stay a great one. The hotel has a real cross section of nationalities, from germany, french, polish, even the spanish where there, not to mention the English,Scots,Welsh and Irish!!! A lot of families so if your after a Singles party hotel...this is not the place. I found the room so beautiful, spacious, everywhere in the hotel extremely clean, and i mean everywhere!!!...the view of the pool and ocean ...bliss.....we were lucky to have the sun on our balcony from 2pm so could watch the sun set over the sea...again ...bliss...overall a very relaxing holiday, disco closed at midnight and really quiet after that, which I love as like a good night sleep...even on holiday!!Food sometims very bland and cold, but we were never hungry and always found something to eat!!! I didn't like the fact you couldn't have a coffee after your lunch or dinner in the dining room, even though they had huge coffee machines in there...you had to finish your dessert and then go to the pool bar to get your coffee and couldn't return to dining room to have it!!! Don't know why they have the coffee on at breakfast but not at any other times...strange, I think....So all in all I did enjoy my time there, I would go back, a very clean,well located hotel within easy reach of main tourist areas,but far enough out to be away from it all!!!

caroline bradford, 25/03/08-8/04/08
Family with Children 11 and Under

It's very nice, cosy hotel with the beautiful sea view. Food was perfect and very nice. You would definitely come back to this hotel again. The only one thing that should be mentioned-not friendly reception. The rest was great!

Alex Bond, Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

if you are looking for a quiet break in the middle of no where this is perfect for you.i stayed here for one week in february.the hotel is very nice with very big rooms,we had a suite with a sea view ,we had a 10 month old baby and 3 year old girl with us. the swiming pool was very big and clean the kids club was ok. the staff a the reception and waiters in the restaurant were very rude and short. the food was just ok and after 3 days we ate out for dinner ,we had a hire car. would i go back (no) because 1.there was no beach 2.miles away from every thing 3.we had seven cockroachs in our room over or stay. but over all the hotel is nice it was just not for us.

stephen cullen, wexford ireland
Family with Children 11 and Under

Just returned from a very enjoyable break at the Dunas Paraiso. Hotel was lovely, room very good too, very clean & excellent maid service. Plenty of food & drink!! We didn't venture out much, didn't feel the need too. Excellent destination for a relaxing holiday. We had our seven year old son with us who really enjoyed it, we didn't use the kids club but all the children in it seemed to be having lots of fun. Just one thing, we had a filter coffee machine, fridge & microwave in the room but no kettle, we did ask but they couldn't provide one! So would take a little travel kettle next time for a cuppa in the morning. We had a later flight home & was able to hang on to the room until five, for a small cost, which was really handy. Definately would go again.

Mr Whitehead, Essex
Mature Couple (36+)

Just arrived back from a wonderful week at the Dunas Paraiso. What can we say the hotel is beautiful ( advise you book a seaview room that was the mistake we made not doing so) the view over the atlantic ocean is amazing even sitting at the top pool watching all the boats and world go by, heaven!!! Playa Paraiso itself has not much going on a few bars and restraunts minutes away from the hotel, however the Dunas offers a courtesy bus to Las Americas between 10am and 6pm. The all inclusive was great, self service for soft drinks, water, beer and wine. Great selection of food for all meals. Entertainment there if you wanted to take part. We dont really feel Tenerife is anything special in itself, however we would definately return to the Dunas Paraiso for a relaxing week in the sun!

Jane & Chris, Belfast
Young Couple (18-35)

we stayed at this hotel over xmas 07 for a week with 3 families with children 3 , 6 , 13. like all kids they spent most of the holiday in the heated outdoor pool,what great news to find out no towells on sun loungers until 9am. We all had sea view suites to which where immaculate and spacious, with an enormous balcony with your own sun loungers, the views where stunning , you would almost thing you was in the caribbean at sunset. The food had a good selection to suit most. we was after a lazy week so did not venture out much other than the boys Golf days,well be rude not to, there is a small town with a couple of bars and shops about a 10 min walk away. I would definately return to this hotel again, the only complaint I would have is that the main indoor bar is not part of the all inclusive, which means plastic glasses for everyone. Paul H, Surrey

paul H, surrey
Young Couple (18-35)

Stayed here for 14 nights from 1st December 2007 to 15th December 2007 and we can honestly say that this is the best all inclusive hotel that we have stayed in. If you want a beach holiday then don't come here as there are no beaches within walking distance however you can sun bathe on the rocks or on your balcony or by the poolside. If on the rocks you can watch the dolphins playing out at sea. We had a mountain suite which was very spacious, there was a large en-suite bathroom with bath and seperate power shower and also a second toilet and hand basin in a small room just off the lounge. We had a large balcony with 2 sun beds and a table and 3 chairs with ample room all round. The room was complete with television, microwave coffee and fridge together with a safety deposit box and hairdryer. The staff were all very friendly and helpful at all times. The rooms were cleaned to a high standard every day. There was a large and excellent choice of food lunch times and evenings there was a carvery plus a buffet at breakfast. One complaint we did hear was you could not have a proper cup of coffee after the evening meal, however, in the Bar Atrios you could purchase a proper cup of coffee for 1 Euro 60 cents which I considered a small price for this facility as the main bars were either near the pool or in the entertainment area where children frequently were and to have glasses and cups with the risk of breakages would have posed a safety risk. The hotel did run a courtesy bus every day to Playa Las Americas. All in all an excellent holiday and I am already intending to return to this hotel.

brian burrow, crewe, cheshire
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

While it rained in England we sat by one of the two lovely pools at the Dunas Paraiso and thought what a great choice we had made. I went with my mum and my two young daughters, who absolutley loved it. The food was good but never spectacular, but the hotel itself was beautiful. Rooms where a little small as the four of shared and the entertainment team was, at times not really good enough. However, the girls loved thier mini disco and the various shows. My mum had been before and was just as impressed, and I would definitley go back.

jane, london
Family with Children 11 and Under

We have just returned from spending our Easter week in the Dunas Paraiso in Playa Paraison, Tenerife.  This was our first time going all inclusive.  We are a family of two adults and two boys aged 5 and 8.  They absolutely loved the hotel and the facilities.  They want to return next year.  The food was excellent, the hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly.  The complex itself is well enclosed and safe for young children.  Our room was large and very spacious with all that we needed.  The boys really enjoyed having the "luxury" of their own beds as in the past one has always ended up sleeping on a pull out mattress on the floor.  The entertainment put on by the hotel was also great for the kids.

SHARON COWAN, NORTHERN IRELAND
Family with Children 11 and Under

Have just returned from a great holiday at the Dunas Paraiso.  Having read some of the reviews from previous holiday makers, we were a little apprehensive before travelling to this hotel but such reviews do not do it justice at all.  It is an excellent all round hotel and we were made very welcome as a family.  There were 11 of us in total from ages 2 to 54 and there really was something for everyone. The entertainment team were great fun and work extremely hard.  The standard and selection of food was excellent.  The only drawback is its location though the small resort of Playa Paraiso is just a short walk away.  I would certainly recommend this hotel for anyone who just wants a relaxing family break in the sun.

Janice Titcombe, Swindon, England
Family with Children 11 and Under

just had a week at dunas paraiso, excellent acommodation, we stayed in a villa attached to hotel, biggest rooms i have ever stayed in for a holiday resort, the food was out of this world, the staff were great , would recommend it but i wouldnt like to go in peak season as it would probably be very very busy.

catherine campbell, scotland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

The hotel was spot on.  Room (junior suite) was the biggest room we have had in a hotel. There was a separate room and bedroom. 2 toilets. Fridge, Microwave and Coffee maker and a brilliant sized balcony.
The pools were fantastic.  The hotel was spotlessly clean.  Can't comment on the entertainment too much as we are not into it - prefer to entertain ourselves! but we did go to one acrobat show which was great.  
The food was also great - we never went hungry and there was plenty of choice of freshly cooked meats and fish.  We have a picky 10 year old who thought the food was great.  The chinese themed restaurant was brill - the italian meal was OK.  There were some queues but given it was February half term and the hotel was full, they did not seem unreasonable and they went down quick.
The staff were quick and friendly.
What was really nice about this hotel was that it was not just a british hotel.  There was a full mix of nationalities, which makes for a good holiday. There were not many teenagers there but that made for a nice quiet feel to the place!
There is not a lot in the resort but the hotel has it all.
We had a car but there was a courtesy bus everyday into nearby (10 mins) Americas.

All in all a great relaxing holiday - would definitely return. return

Sarah Barnes, Yorkshire/England
Family with teenagers 12+

Lovely big hotel with very clean spacious rooms.  Staff are very friendly, polite and efficient.  The only major let down on this hotel is their food; whilst it is of excellent quality, it is not served hot - once they get this aspect right then this is a lovely hotel to stay in.  

The location is a bit out of the way, but I was aware of that before I went having stayed in this area of Tenerife on numerous occassions, so if you want the nightlife this is not the place to be, if you want a relaxing quiet holiday, then this area is excellent.

Johanne Neil, Northampton
Solo Traveller