The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

The service wasn't great; many staff members didn't speak English. The ambiance was nice, but the decor was a bit too simple for a Ritz. There's a beach accessible by a small train, and while beaches in Spain can't be privatized, the hotel found a clever way to make it feel almost private, which was fantastic.

Staying in the Retreat area means complimentary drinks and snacks by the pool. If you're in a standard Citadel room, there are no free drinks, but the lobby offers reasonably priced food and beverages. The beef at El Mirador restaurant is excellent – 47 euros for a portion that's easily shareable for two women.

The Pink Castle Hotel is absolutely stunning! However, the location is quite inconvenient, so you'll definitely need a car. I visited in February, and it was incredibly crowded! Check-in took ages, and check-out was just as long. We waited for our luggage for one or two hours, and in the end, we just took it to our room ourselves. Small (Note: The original text ends abruptly with '小', which means 'small'. It's unclear if this was meant to be part of a sentence or an incomplete thought. I've included it as 'Small' to maintain fidelity, but in a natural review, it would likely be omitted or expanded upon.)

The breakfast was delicious, the service was excellent, and the weather was great – a perfect day!

The hotel's service was excellent, and the exterior was also very good. Parking is free. The hotel has a private beach right by the sea, and there are many pools. This hotel is definitely worth staying at.

This Ritz property is absolutely amazing! All the breathtaking views I've seen on the island seem to come from here – the pink castle, the cliffside sea views, the sunset restaurant, the vintage mini-train, and the almost private beach, plus childcare services… The hotel and rooms are all very new and clean. I originally booked a resort view room, but the hotel upgraded me to a low-floor sea view. Even though it was a lower floor, the view was still beautiful, and I could watch the sunset. I regret booking a cliffside guesthouse in the north for the next two nights. It was only about 300-400 RMB cheaper per night than the Ritz, including breakfast. But when I arrived, apart from the stone house and the cliff-edge sea view from the window, there was nothing else. The value for money was just terrible… Especially when the Ritz, at just over 2000 RMB, was such an incredible deal!

The biggest pros are its beautiful surroundings and spacious rooms, though they can be a bit dim, and the water pressure is quite low. The pool is very comfortable, and the staff by the pool were the friendliest. We opted for the half-board package, which included a buffet breakfast. For dinner, you could choose from any of the hotel's five or six restaurants, with a credit of 72 Euros per person for ordering à la carte (drinks not included; you pay for anything over the limit). The breakfast wasn't particularly varied, but the beachfront restaurant's dinner was surprisingly good, with stunning sunset views. If you plan to dine there, you absolutely, absolutely, absolutely must book in advance. There's basically nothing around the hotel, though there's a small town with dining options less than a 10-minute taxi ride away (we didn't visit). A taxi to Playa de las Américas costs around 30 Euros. This hotel is best for just relaxing and vacationing on-site. The hotel also provides a shuttle service to its own beach. Overall, the hotel stands out for its distinctive exterior and decent restaurant food. However, for an island resort at this price point, everything else was pretty average.

The bed, bedding, and pillows were incredibly comfortable – seriously, they deserve a shout-out! I slept wonderfully. However, the power in my room went out. I called down, waited for half an hour with no one showing up, so I went to the front desk myself. After another half an hour of waiting, I ended up fixing it on my own.

The room was nice, but unfortunately, the sea-view rooms were fully booked when I checked in. They offered complimentary champagne upon arrival, but the luggage delivery was quite slow; it took an hour and a half from check-in to reaching my room.