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Reviews of HOVIMA Santa María

3 out of 5
HOVIMA Santa María
Avenida Espana s/n, Adeje, Tenerife

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
We enjoyed our stay and found our room was dated especially the furniture and needed more plug sockets in the lounge area also could do with air conditioning we kept the balcony door and front door open most of the time which helped Food was very good with many choices I particularly loved the bar bq night Prices at the bar was reasonable for a hotel We also got bbc1 bbc2 and itv plus other channels on the TV We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel been there so many times I will definitely be going again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Newton-le-Willows

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a lovely small seaside hotel. It perfect for couples or younger families. It’s perfectly located to access the beach and promenade walks and restaurants. Don’t come to this hotel if you want a raucous holiday. It’s value is because it absolutely isn’t that kind of hotel! Fabulous staff who are really helpful and friendly. It has good facilities including a lovely pool and a good standard of food if doing a catered break.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but no complaints.

6/10 Okay

Pippa

Travelled with group
Good basic accommodation - no air con
Santa Maria - second visit Hotel tired and rooms need upgrading Very clean, but basic Big down point is no air con - a fan was provided but not really any use Food in the restaurant had plenty of choice Evening entertainment basic but the two female staff were extremely friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santa Maria good price good location good holiday
I loved staying at the Santa Maria it was close to the beach and a lot of really good restaurants close by including the food in the hotel which we stayed half board. The staff were very friendly and very helpful at all times I will stay here again and have stayed several times before. There is plenty of sun beds the pool is well maintained with a pool for the kids. The entertainment team are fantastic keeping the kids and adults happy. There is something on each evening in the bar to suit all tastes and if that dosent suit you don’t have to go far to find what your looking for with a wide range of bars along the street of the hotel making it great if you don’t want to have to walk far. Across the road from the hotel is a hyper Dino for your food etc and also close by there is a stop and shop supermarket with lovely fresh pastries etc all you need between the two of them if your staying on a room only basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel Is good and the accommodation are also very nice. I’ve been there for a week d and the room I had had only stairs access also with the balcony on the street side which wasn’t that great because of the noises of “happy loud people”. Not that great for kids. I think the hotel should inform about this inconvenience at the desk. I don’t think I will Come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location Friendly staff all good
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff was brilliant, nothing bad
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stronger faster Internet would be much appreciated. Even when I was “ Connected “ to the internet, I still could not access the internet. Our business was delayed back home due to this issue. We have traveled to many other countries and have not had this much difficulty. It is very frustrating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and pool area,rooms are a little tired but good,the hotel food wasn’t stand out but ok.overall we would recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent The rooms are clean but the furniture needs to be replaced/upgraded as it’s looking rather tired.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food great, staff great, location great, only downside was rooms could possibly do with a little bit of tlc
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning! Horrid buffet food, noisey hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We booked a studio apartment but were put in a two bed apartment instead. It was a lovely room but needed a bit of upgrading. The kitchen area was dated and units were falling apart and the sofa was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Marie, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sea view room on arrival but was rectified the next day. Room clean and staff were friendly, well maintained pool area and the food was lovely with a great variety of choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Helen, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach and shops and restaurants. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Arwel, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bedroom and bathroom very clean, comfortable bed. Spacious wardrobe and drawers. TV, fridge and kettle in working order. Great balcony with sea view. Great plunge pool. Great choice during breakfast and evening meal. Unfortunately no air-con in bedroom which made resting during the day uncomfortable and difficult to sleep at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

BH, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and clean but very dated
The room size was excellent (seaview studio) with a good size living area, small kitchenette, bathroom and small separate bedroom but this hotel is in serious need of a face-lift. No air-conditioning and just one small and ineffective portable fan, which didn't stay on when you went out unless you left a key in the "electric" switch, meant it was roasting hot all the time and difficult to sleep. Beds were comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful and the location is excellent - just a 5 min downhill walk to the beach. The food was much better than expected - great range for breakfast - cereals, fruit, porridge, cold meats and cheeses, hot items (scrambled, fried and boiled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, churros, beans), various breads, rolls and pastries. The coffee was awful but everything else was good. Evening meals also had a very good selection and items were replenished quickly even at very busy times. Bottles of wine only 7euros too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, nothren Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay
About 10mins walk its a great hotel we loved itthe rooms were nice snd clean well look after and the food wss great
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
pros: Nice location, 5 mins from beach, close to aqua parks and loads of bars restaurants clean and friendly good value for money Cons; the world most uncomfortable memory foam mattresses buffet, was ok but small and samey. I recommend B&B over half/full board
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edith, Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great;the food has improved alot
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Average Hotel and location was good
Having just returned from the Santa Maria I must say that the location is ideal to access the beach, shops,eateries etc. The hotel was clean and the rooms are as well. Reception staff were friendly and helpful.. Breakfast was good but dinner buffet was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easter 2018
Just returned from a 10 night stay at the Santa Maria, location is excellent for everything you need, in the middle of Fannabe and playa las Americas so everything is on your doorstep. Although the hotel itself looks a bit tired, for a 3 star hotel it has what you need, pools of which 1 is heated, pool side bar,plenty of sunbeds although if you are the type that requires to be right next to the pool then you do need to get these early. The staff are extremely friendly. The local animation team try their best although the daytime activities do need to be advertised better, mini club disco held every night down in the Irish bar,my little girl aged 7 really enjoyed this. Its great for meeting other families with kids which makes life easier through the day when they have made friends. The rooms themselves are basic but do have microwave, hob top, and all cutlery. Housekeeping is 5 days a week (non on Thursdays or Sundays) food is typical of any half board hotel, but we certainly found something to eat from the selections. Wednesday is BBQ night and this is superb. You are given a card and any extras you require i.e evening drinks with your meal, drinks by the pool and any snacks from the poolside are on an account system, it is best to pay this every night to keep on top of your spending but we didn't find this a problem. The Irish bar is pay as you order so this was much easier to keep the eye on the pennies. no issues in returning back to this hotel in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great but as most others have stated air con would have been appreciated
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Changes needed!
Food was okay but why charge for water with dinner? Air conditioning in the room and more comfortable furniture was have made this hotel much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Couple, Dundee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a great location
Plenty of sunbeds. Pool is very clean and area is well looked after. Bar prices very reasonable. Room cleaned daily with fresh towels provided. We were half board and felt the breakfast was very good however the evening meal was not as good as our previous stay. Too many fish dishes with the smell overpowering in the restaurant. Would probably just book bed and breakfast next time as lots eating places to choose from at reasonable prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

deirdre, ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
brill location
Excellent Location. Majority of staff were lovely, clean hotel, food lovely, only one downside was no air conditioning so baby was a too hot at night but apart from that it was excellent and would def recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

cat, cheshire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Close to beach
Basic rooms we were disappointed with ours expected more for what we paid. Wouldn't recommend half board as food is really bad seems to cater more for Spanish tastes.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special requests
3rd time in this resort this hotel is in great area. Food was great loved the barbecue night and champagne breakfast . My only complaint was I had the worst balcony ive ever had in my life I had emailed the hotel and requested one that gets the sun, I got no reply and no sun or view. Luckily my sister was there she had lots of sun and view she had booked well after me . So my advice would be don't have a special request . I would go back to this hotel and perhaps be luckier next time .

8/10 Good

Katrina, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, hotel facilities ok
We stayed here easter 2017. The location of the hotel was great, 5 minutes walk to the beach, bars, restaurants and harbour. I would stay in this area again and I don't normally return to the same area. The hotel room was clean and comfortable, the HUGE balcony on the family room was amazing, overlooking the beach and harbour. You can see both sunrise and sunset from there. The pool was small for the size of the hotel but had really shallow areas for practising handstands. Inflatables are not allowed, this is because the main pool is small. The sun lounger are pretty uncomfortable but you get used to what you have. The breakfast is the same as every other hotel I have stayed in, full English and croissants for my family. Evening meal was limited, my daughters aren't fussy eaters but when most food is spiced, there was little choice. We paid for half board but only are there 3 times. It has to be the worst I have had for variety of food, but the food was hot enough and tasty. 3 stars is just right.

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Leyland, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for relaxing
We had a 3-day break for my 50th birthday without our young children. I picked someone else's bag out of the back of the coach (must be my age) and Louisa on reception was so helpful and sorted it out by ringing the taxi firm so that we had the bag before the evening was out. All the staff were really helpful and friendly, we dealt mostly with Louisa and Carlos and they were fabulous! The hotel is clean and well run with all facilities as you would expect, no issues with any of the normal requirements. The pool area was excellent, heated and unheated pools, comfortable sun loungers (but get your towels out early), nice bar. There was entertainment but not cheesy or in your face, the staff gave a demonstration on making the Tenerife salsa. The entertainment staff were excellent overall, really put the effort in. The food in the restaurant was very good!

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

good area.
Three star hotel.Food has improved since last stay,Rooms still need modernised,getting a bit it dated now. Reception can be a bit lacking sometimes with information etc.Better traing needed here for personell. Dining room needs expanding shortage of tables at times,not very nice when your hunting for a table! having said that,their presentation for christmas dinner was outstanding,worthy of a four star hotel,well done for that. The price would have to be right for me to return.3 stars max.

4/10 Poor

george

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
check in , I waited over 2 hours & was advised my contract was with hotels.com & not them. I booked 2 rooms for friends, direct with hotel who checked in without delay ???

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, clean, friendly and affordable!
Have stayed at the Santa Maria more than half a dozen times now- that says something! It is ideally placed for everything required; it is clean, well maintained and the staff are always friendly. Have stayed in many differing apartments, from studios to two bedrooms - all have been very nice, no issues at all. Only small bugbear- pool bar closes at 6.00pm, which is around the time people are looking for a 'sundowner' before getting ready for the evening. The only alternative seemed to be the Irish bar- a dark, enclosed place....not good.

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room dated but cheap and close to the beach.
Started badly as room wasn't ready when we arrived, despite delayed flight, and when we got the room it was dated in terms of decor and equipment. However had a balcony with a lovely view. Short walk from two beaches. Walkable to several more. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Pool area of hotel was nice and a good place to relax. I don't speak a word of Spanish, hotel staff mostly spoke enough English to help with any queries, like booking of day trips. Food was decent, buffet style with a lot of choice and different options every night. Despite the room not being the best would, probably recommend for the price.

6/10 Okay

Eroll, Guernsey

Liked: Staff & service
3 star hotel convenient for beach.
Nice Hotel convenient for beach,Restraunts,pubs and the promenade. Facilities are good but beware no air condition in bedrooms.

6/10 Okay

James, Ashford Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to bars and shops, but food not
Pool and pool area good, no problem getting a sun bed. Room was quite small but comfortable with air con which was good. The local bar "place 2 B" was really friendly and cheap - Dave is a legend, had few messy nights there!