Royal Hideaway Corales Resort
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Hotel Details
Location
Tenerife
Spain, Europe
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Key Highlights
- ✓Bars:** Materia Elemental Bar offers elegant cocktails, while the Materia Pool Bar and Maresia Atlantic Bar provide relaxed settings for drinks and snacks with excellent views.
- ✓Breakfast Ambiance:** While the food is excellent, one review noted that breakfast in some areas could feel like a "canteen affair" and rushed.
Expert Review: Royal Hideaway Corales Resort
Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Tenerife: A Comprehensive Review of a Michelin Key One-Key Property
The Royal Hideaway Corales Resort in Tenerife, a distinguished Michelin Key One-Key property, consistently garners high praise for its striking design, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional culinary offerings. Comprising two distinct sections – the adults-only Royal Hideaway Corales Beach and the family-friendly Royal Hideaway Corales Suites – the resort offers a sophisticated escape inspired by the island's marine corals and a cruise ship aesthetic.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for the Royal Hideaway Corales Resort is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "exceptional," "wonderful," "perfect," and "fabulous". Many reviewers highlight the hotel as a top choice in Tenerife, praising its blend of style, substance, and impeccable service. While the resort commands a premium price, many guests feel the experience justifies the cost.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud several aspects of the resort:
- Design: The resort's unique boat-shaped architecture and interiors inspired by local coral reefs are a significant draw, offering a modern, sophisticated, and calming aesthetic with abundant natural light.
- Location & Views: Its prime location in La Caleta, Costa Adeje, overlooking La Enramada Beach, provides breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room and communal area. The quiet setting, away from the more crowded tourist areas, is also highly appreciated.
- Amenities: The resort boasts multiple heated saltwater pools, including a stunning rooftop infinity pool at the adults-only section and a family-friendly pool at the Suites. A luxurious spa, well-equipped gym, and a range of activities further enhance the guest experience.
- Gastronomy: The diverse and high-quality dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants, are frequently cited as a major highlight.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Royal Hideaway Corales are described as "sparklingly spacious apartment-style suites", offering a "haven of tranquility and sophistication". Each suite features a sprawling terrace, often with ocean views, and many include private plunge pools or outdoor hot tubs, providing a perfect spot for sundowners. The design incorporates soothing sand and ocean hues, creating a peaceful retreat. Suites come with dedicated living spaces, fully equipped kitchens, and Egyptian cotton bed linens, offering a "home away from home" feel. Guests praise the comfort and cleanliness, with large bathrooms and good showers also noted.
4. Dining Experience
The resort excels in its culinary offerings, with restaurants that stand out for their originality and authenticity. The Royal Hideaway Corales Resort features a varied gastronomic selection, including:
- Michelin-Starred Restaurants: The resort is home to acclaimed restaurants such as El Rincón de Juan Carlos, San Hô (Nikkei cuisine), and Maresia (rooftop dining), collectively holding Michelin stars.
- Diverse Cuisine: Other options include Crater, with signature Canarian cuisine by Chef Eduardo Domínguez, Bonfire, focusing on ancestral fire-based techniques, and Il Bocconcino for Italian fare. Starfish offers alfresco seafood lunches, and Nao Atlantic Food Experience provides buffet-style dining.
- Breakfast: The "Royal Breakfast" is highlighted as a delicious and healthy buffet concept, emphasizing organic, local, and seasonal products. Guests often describe it as superb with a massive amount of options. A unique "Floating Breakfast" experience with local produce is also available for in-room or poolside enjoyment at the Suites.
- Bars: Materia Elemental Bar offers elegant cocktails, while the Materia Pool Bar and Maresia Atlantic Bar provide relaxed settings for drinks and snacks with excellent views. While the food quality is generally outstanding, some isolated feedback mentioned the breakfast buffet at one facility could feel like a "canteen affair" and "rushed". Dinner service was also noted as occasionally "uneven and poorly coordinated".
5. Service & Staff
Hospitality at Royal Hideaway Corales Resort is largely highly commended. Guests consistently report friendly, attentive, and professional staff. The concierge team and breakfast staff, in particular, receive frequent praise for being helpful and welcoming. Many reviewers express that the staff's genuine warmth and effort contribute significantly to a positive experience, with some repeat guests noting an even further elevation in service levels. However, some guests have experienced slow service, requests being lost in translation, and felt that the overall service, at times, did not fully justify the resort's premium positioning and rates.
6. Location & Accessibility
The resort is situated in a privileged and quiet location in La Caleta, Costa Adeje, on the southern coast of Tenerife. It directly overlooks La Enramada Beach, offering easy access to the black sands. The charming fishing village of La Caleta, known for its seafood restaurants, is just a short walk away, allowing guests to explore local culture and dining options easily. Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía) is approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel. While the area is generally well-connected, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from the more developed Costa Adeje. Valet parking is available. The resort promotes sustainable practices and offers some accessibility features in communal areas, although specific wheelchair-accessible suites are located at the sister property.
7. Value & Pricing
The Royal Hideaway Corales Resort is positioned as a luxury property, and its pricing reflects this. Rates are considered premium, with typical starting prices around $440-$460 per night. Many guests, however, feel that the impeccable service, spacious and well-appointed rooms, stunning design, and exceptional location fully justify the cost, making it a worthwhile investment for a luxury experience. Conversely, some guests have noted that when service consistency falls short, the perceived value for the price may diminish.
8. Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- Service Inconsistency: Although often praised, some guests have reported instances of slow service, requests being overlooked, or a lack of attentiveness, particularly during dinner service.
- Spa Access Fees: Access to the spa's hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, and steam room can incur an additional charge (around €25 per day), which some guests find unexpected given the resort's luxury status.
- Hotel App: The resort's mobile application has been described as "poor and unintuitive," with guests needing to make most bookings through it.
- Minor Disruptions: Noise from cleaning trolleys was mentioned in one review as a minor disturbance.
- Breakfast Ambiance: While the food is excellent, one review noted that breakfast in some areas could feel like a "canteen affair" and rushed.
- Billing Issues: Some significant complaints regarding billing inaccuracies or unexpected charges have been reported.
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Points to Consider
- •While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- •Hotel App:** The resort's mobile application has been described as "poor and unintuitive," with guests needing to make most bookings through it.
- •Billing Issues:** Some significant complaints regarding billing inaccuracies or unexpected charges have been reported.
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