Overview The idea of a lovely hideaway on a peaceful island is often tempered by the fear of boredom after a few days, but not here. The Jardin Tecina, and La Gomera, does afford the opportunity of getting away from it all. But the hotel’s sports facilities and entertainments programme do give you a real choice, while the quality of this attractive, low-rise hotel will satisfy the need for creature comfort.
Location On the cliff-top with spectacular views over the ocean and to Tenerife’s Mount Teide. The hotel’s beach club can be reached by lift. The fishing village of Playa de Santiago is about 700 metres away.
Relaxation Excellent complex of 5 pools, all heatable, with spacious surrounding gardens and sun terraces. Club Laurel at beach level, with its heatable sea-water pool, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is reached by lift. A total of five bars inside and poolside, with an indoor lounge and library.
Sports Four tennis courts (flood-lit), 1 multi-function court, 3 paddle tennis courts, 2 squash courts, table tennis, mini-golf and gymnasium. Tennis coaching for beginners and advanced players available. Tecina Golf, the 18 hole, par 71 course, is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and offers reduced green fees for guests.
Dining Buffet breakfast with hot and cold choice. Dinner options with choice of buffet or waiter service plus à la carte restaurant and barbecue at Club Laurel.
Entertainments Regular evening entertainment programme.
Special Features Air conditioning, shopping gallery. Meetings facilities. Internet connection at Reception. Health and beauty centre. Diving-school (privately owned). Extensive and beautiful gardens featuring plants and flowers from all round the world. Weekly guided tour of the gardens.
For Children Children’s pools plus playground and mini-club for 4-12 year olds with daily games and competitions.
Accommodation 434 nicely-furnished bedrooms, each with bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar, telephone, safe (charge), satellite and pay TV and a balcony or terrace. Comfort grade rooms have side sea view, while superior rooms are front line with front sea view. Junior suites have sea view, terrace or balcony and a separate lounge area. A dedicated area of the hotel is for families, and features a limited number of duplex two bedroom units for two adults and two children. These are available only on a half board basis.
Open All year
Category 4 star
