La Caleta, Hotel Jardin Caleta

We found the area relatively quiet but we knew it would be before we booked. If I wanted the hustle and bustle of Los Americas I would have booked a holiday there.

As it was, it was only 1.60 each to go to Torviscos and even as far as Los Christianos which we did whenever we felt like it!

The pool was checked every single day by the hotel staff and the surrounding area hosed down every day as well.

Try the restaurant at the end called Le Brasa Del Mar for wonderful meals.

Hotel Jardin Caleta

8-22nd August 2008

4 Adults, two children aged 7 & 9.

Transfer: Last to be dropped off and first to be collected on the return. Took an hour, Airport clean, entertaining but expensive (3e for a small bottle of water).

Hotel: Very good English speaking receptionists. Good mixture of French, English, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish. Great if you like to practice speaking to others in another language. Everyone seemed friendly enough and our children played with others all together regardless.

Rooms: Two pool-side rooms. Both had balcony's with "left hand" sea view. Balcony view was a bit untidy overlooking the tennis court and dried river bed. Rooms 3* basic, clean and well equipped. TV, hairdryer and ice cold fridge but no aircon and only basic cooking hob. Safe is available at a cost of apprx 40e plus 10e deposit. One room had a front window which we could open for a breeze, the other much larger room didn't but it was of to leave the front door open when you stayed in of an evening which we never did. Towels changed daily, bedding once a week. Excellent shower pressure, hot water all day and evening.

Pool: "Towel shift" started just before 8am. All sun beds had very comfortable PVC covered foam mats. There were enough to go round. It was just that we wanted our space just outside our rooms so the kids could go back when they wanted, still in our line of sight. One circular pool at 1.75m deep, a foot bridge then a larger pool. One end 1.75m the other to about 1.5m. Both children could stand up at this end. We had one day where the pool was closed because of chlorine levels but it wasn't a problem. Bar area served ice creams, prices between 1e 50c and 2e 80c.

Entertainment: In the bar area and by the pool most evenings plus during the day. Beer was 3e 30c. Belgium Entertainments organiser spoke at least 7 languages and his humour was very infectious. Would reco the place just because of him. Started with stretching at about 11am then went quiet during the afternoon as you would expect until about 3pm when he played water polo, "killer" darts, mini soccer etc. Even offered his own trips for sub aqua diving and quad biking at an additional cost.

Area: Turn right out of the hotel and you'll find a supermarket, English breakfast bar and an Italian pizza place. Breakfast was 4e for a full English. Walk another 250 yards and you hit 10 mainly fish restaurants in the local bay. No access to the beach. Very picturesque and prices to suit your budget whatever that may be. Turn left out of the hotel and walk towards Fanabe where all the main shops, bars and restaurants start and continue into Playa Pinta then into Playa USA. 40 minute walk with young children to Fanabe. 7e 50c for 6 of us using the 416 bus from outside the hotel or 7e per taxi. There are no child discounts but there is a travel card you can buy. Caleta beach was out of bounds when we went. Changing it from rocks to black sand. No construction noise heard whist at the hotel.

Prices much cheaper in Fanabe. Beer went down as low as 1e 20c for St Miguel namely in a Scottish bar called the Lock Ness where we ended up most nights before we went back to the hotel. Meals cost approx 6-10e for a main course wherever you went and most places offered a set menu. Plates were always full and we also had an Indian meal and a Chinese buffet during our stay. Again 6e 80c per person (Pig out time). Beach is clean, golden and good for the kids. Water isn't too rough because of the breakwaters further out. As I said it's about a 30 minute walk from the Jardin.

Overall: We will be back next year but will save money by staying more in Fanabe. Nothing wrong with the Jardin. Ideal for families but just a bit far out for us as we eat out every night.

Hotel Jardin Caleta is in a great position and is nice and quite. Desk staff were unhelpful, the maids were good. I have been there about six times, but in Feb 2006 were turned away in the rain they had overbooked, Feb 2008 same again moved our hotel they had overbooked, since been in touch with Hovina hotel groups, full of apologies etc, "WE DID INFORM YOUR BOOKING AGENT".

Had a brilliant time. Really good Irish Bar, Open Arms, Bar Staff very friendly. Supermarket not bad stocked everything we needed. Cant wait to go back again. Would recommend it to anyone. A quiet area but not far from Las Americas. Taxis really cheap, buses even cheaper. Bad points had to come home.

No entertainment on an evening or in the day for that matter.

Staff were very rude and unwilling to even try to communicate.

Heated pool was not heated, pool bar was rarely open.

Only a couple of bars within walking distance and a mini mart which improved our stay as this was reasonable prices but bars was overpriced and under rated.

Not very child friendly.

Not a good location for people with walking difficulties as its easily a 45 minute walk in to the centre of costa adeje and thats if you walk the seafront way.

Nice hotel situated in a nice quiet area. Location not ideal unless you are on a family holiday which can also prove to be difficult as there aren't many facilities around the hotel for them.

However there is a nice little British bar next door to the hotel for all the brits who might be staying there. It was nice to have some British food!!!

No complaints about the hotel apart from the location. The pool is very nice and it also has a jacuzzi on the third floor, the hotel was kept clean and the staff were always well represented.

We went to Tenerife in June for a quiet break. The Hotel Jardin Caleta is used by pensioners for 4 months of the year, but it also means it is quiet if that's what you want. The jacuzzi on the roof terrace is excellent. There is loads of space, and ample space round the pool with plenty of sun loungers and shades. All facilities, including safes in the room can be hired for a small fee.

Excellent value for money if you want a relaxing holiday. We are looking to book again in September this year for 2 weeks.

We have just returned from a 2 week stay at Jardin la Caleta in Tenerife, with two kids ages 5 and 6, and we have had a great time. The facilities were very clean and well maintained. Perhaps it is a bit of a quiet area, and we found a hire car was a benefit. We did not eat in the restaurant as it was quite pricey; instead we ate at the few restaurants nearby to the hotel, and we drove into Fanabe, which is close by. Cooking in the apartment was quite an experience due to the limited utensils and small 2 ring hob.

We didn't bother with the kids club as we had heard other kids moan that it was boring. The evening entertainment was also interesting, and usually consists of two girls miming to show songs or doing a spot of DJing. The kids loved it, but for adults alcohol and plenty of it is essential if you are to stay the duration of the night. A visit to the Open Arms Pub next door to the hotel is also a must (big measures at little prices).

Overall, we found this holiday to be excellent value for money, and we plan to return next year.

Just returned from two week stay at Jardin Caleta, enjoyed a very relaxed holiday and would recommend the hotel very highly for those who like to get away for a rest. There is a good bus service to Las Americas if you like the livelier night life or you can walk there in about 40min. Beds were very comfy. If you go self catering there are only two rings to cook on so don't plan any cordon bleu. Restaurant next to the open arms English bar served excellent food.

I wouldn't stay at Hotel Jardin Caleta again, very unhappy with the attitude of the staff, had several conversation with other residents who also felt the same. Actual facilities in the hotel are nice but not worth the money, but reception is just chaos at all times. We asked to see Manager a few times and he never once had the decency to come and speak with us. Very Poor.