1881 Tenerife Madrigueras Golf Hotel

"First time at this hotel and golf course. Honestly cannot fault anything. Hotel beautiful, rooms amazing. Breakfast really fabulous and no queue for omelettes as they serve you at table. Evening dinner is out of this world level. Staff professional, efficient and friendly… nothing an issue. Food really is first class. Golf course is the best one we have played abroad. Immaculate condition. Greens, fairways. Water features and rough, all well looked after. I have to mention toilets on the course, which are also immaculate. Honestly first time, but we are already booking for next year. Luxury on all levels here"

"A very nicely maintained hotel with a well appointed and quiet pool area, spoilt by patchy service dispensed grudgingly and with an air of supercilious disdain. The hotel is located a long way from other facilities or dining opportunities, so you may feel a little stranded after a while. There is no entertainment worth the name. The worryingly named Bogey Restaurant operates a two-tier system in the evening. If you are one of the Chosen Ones you are permitted to access the hallowed environs of the terrace. The less desirable guests are relegated to the main dining area, which has all the charm of a dentist’s waiting room. Most of the service effort is concentrated on the terrace, while the denizens of the main restaurant are largely ignored. How the guests are filtered into their designated class remains a mystery. When questioned, the very rude maitre d’ announced with a guffaw of satisfaction that “The terrace was booked MONTHS AGO!!, haha”. However, subsequent to our complaint to the management it became magically un-booked. I suspect the guest classification is linked to their choice of designer labels and propensity for extravagant tipping. We encountered two maitre d’s on our visit – one shockingly rude and unprofessional and the other excellent in all ways. Alessandro, who cared for us for the final two days of our stay, was the latter. The other I will not name but he will be immediately apparent to you the moment you encounter him. Good luck. The food offer is inconsistent. Sometimes delicious, other times dreadful. Lots of overly complex dishes that are not well executed. They should stick to the basics and try to get that right before launching into an extravaganza of foams, mists, dust and jellies. Overall, not really five star, but OK if you don’t mind being patronised."

"This place is fab. Particularly if you’re a golfer. Give it a try, it oozes sophistication and opulence. Friendly service, excellent food, lovely bedrooms with a Nespresso machine with capsules replenished daily! There’s a large swimming pool with plenty of loungers and importantly two standout features:an adjacent bar and no canned music. A real haven of peace and tranquility. On the subject of relaxation there’s a spa with a sauna and jacuzzi. In the basement of the hotel there are complimentary golf buggies and secure lockers for your clubs. You can drive straight on to the Las Americas golf course from the hotel. It’s absolutely brilliant and gives you a great feeling of privilege. So in summary, if you’re looking for a relaxing golf holiday in a hotel providing luxurious accommodation with good food and attentive service - this is the place for you."