Landmar Costa Los Gigantes

Excellent hotel, this is our second time & it has not disappointed. The animation team are amazing especially Marcos, Ivan, Lilia and Laura!

We stayed in an Ocean Suite and overall had a really enjoyable holiday.

Room The Ocean Suite was clean and comfortable, although I probably wouldn’t describe it as a true “suite” as it felt fairly standard. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well in the bedroom. However, the sitting area stayed quite warm, so we found ourselves leaving a room card in the slot while we were out to keep the bedroom cool.

The shower in our bathroom leaked slightly, but because of the hot weather the floor was usually dry by the time we returned in the evening, so it wasn’t a major issue.

The room included a kettle, coffee machine and a small chiller. I wouldn’t really call it a fridge as it didn’t get particularly cold, but it was useful enough.

One thing worth knowing is that the hotel doesn’t provide bottled water. Instead, you’re given one refillable plastic bottle per room to use at the water refill stations (our closet refill station didn’t work though for our whole holiday). As there was only one bottle between us, we ended up buying bottled water from the vending machine and also picked up some larger bottles from a local shop to refill ourselves.

We saw a couple of cockroaches during our stay, but only outside around the hotel grounds, never inside the room. Given the climate, this wasn’t unexpected.

Entertainment The entertainment was excellent and created a great atmosphere throughout the hotel. The animation team were fantastic with the children, and there was plenty going on during the day. Evening entertainment was also really enjoyable, with live singers and shows that adults could appreciate too.

Food & Drinks We thought the food was good overall, with plenty of choice at every meal. There was always something for everyone, and even the three very fussy eaters in our group never struggled to find something they enjoyed.

We particularly loved the BBQ area by the quiet pool at lunchtime. We also ate at both à la carte restaurants. They were nice enough, but I probably wouldn’t have paid extra for them if they hadn’t been included as part of the all-inclusive package.

The bars were excellent, with a wide selection of drinks available. We especially loved the self-serve wine, beer and prosecco stations.

Pools The pool facilities were fantastic. There was a great choice of pools, we never struggled to find a sunbed, and the slides were brilliant fun for both children and adults.

Location The hotel is quite remote, but we knew that before booking. If you’re happy to stay within the resort, there’s really no need to leave as it has everything you need.

That said, we do like to explore a little while we’re away. We took a taxi to Costa Adeje, which cost around €35 each way, and also enjoyed walking around the local area. There are a few shops within walking distance, but not a great deal else, so it’s worth bearing in mind if you enjoy going somewhere different every day.

Overall We travelled with our wider family, including two young children, which is why we chose this hotel as it’s clearly geared towards families. However, even as adults, we had a fantastic time. The combination of great entertainment, good food, excellent pool facilities and a relaxed atmosphere made for a really enjoyable holiday. We’d happily return and would recommend it, particularly to families with young children.