Calle Bolivia, S/n, Playa de las Americas, Spain | (618) 248-8274
10-minute walk to nearest beach, plus close to restaurants and bars
Contemporary rooms have furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning
Outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool, loungers, and umbrellas
All-day buffet restaurant, cocktail bar, and pool bar
Supervised kids' club, and a well-reviewed entertainment team
Spa for massages and small gym
All-inclusive and half-board options available
Free parking and property-wide Wi-Fi
Complaints about noise issues
Food receives mixed reviews
20-minute walk from Playa de las Americas stretch of sand
Fee to use safe (common for area)
The mid-range Hotel Olé Tropical offers contemporary rooms and leisure facilities outside of central Playa de las Americas, a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach. Numerous restaurants and bars are within walking distance, but past guests have complained of late-night noise -- light-sleepers should request a room not facing the street. The 189 rooms are clean and up-to-date, outfitted with monochrome decor, air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and outdoor spaces, some with distant sea views. Features include an outdoor pool and separate kiddy pool, kids' club, entertainment team, and spa services. A buffet restaurant and two bars are available, as are all-inclusive packages. Couples wanting something more romantic should consider the adult-only Hotel Sunprime Ocean View.
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Scene
Family-friendly hotel with little in terms of character
Hotel Olé Tropical is a simple, unremarkable property that offers a convenient setting in Playa de las Americas, without being in the thick of the action. Travelers here are a mix of couples and families, who typically spend their days by the pool or at one of the two nearby beaches. The atmosphere is largely relaxed, though some past guests have complained of noise from nearby roads and bars. Spaces here are contemporary, if characterless, with mostly neutral-tone decor and pops of red, such as charcoal couches topped by red throw pillows in the lobby, silver metal accents in the buffet restaurant, and red faux-leather armchairs in the lobby bar. Overall, this is a suitable, low-frills spot for travelers looking to explore the area but escape the accompanying noise.
Location
Overlooking a busy road, a 10-minute walk to nearest beach
The hotel is a 15- to 20-minute walk from the compact areas of bars, clubs, and restaurants, allowing guests to mostly escape the noise that accompanies those spots. However, it's also located on a busy street, which can create late-night noise, particularly for those in rooms facing the road. Exploring the area on foot is doable, with two beaches within walking distance: Playa de Troya is a 10-minute stroll and Playa de las Americas is 20 minutes away. Travelers are a 15-minute walk from the Siam Park water park, while Los Cristianos is a seven-minute walk. Tenerife South Airport is a 12-minute drive, while Tenerife Norte Airport is about an hour away by car.
Rooms
Bright, contemporary rooms with balconies
Updated in 2014-16, the 189 rooms at Hotel Olé Tropical are bright and contemporary, if generic. Expect wood floors, gray and white wood furniture, white walls plus gray accent walls, and pops of gray or purple in bed runners, drapes, and throw pillows. Decor is kept to a minimum, consisting of only black-and-white beach photos. Furnished balconies come standard, and some offer distant sea views. Also provided are desks, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning, as well as reliable free Wi-Fi. Family Rooms and Suites add sitting areas with couches. Bathrooms have wood floors, green wall tiling, and granite counters, plus shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and free basic toiletries.
Features
Outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool
Most activity at the hotel centers around the outdoor pool, which is a decent size and has a separate kiddy pool. Note that many guests have complained of the pool not being heated during winter months, despite being advertised as such. A bar is by the pool, and another one can be found inside by the lobby. Food-wise, an all-day restaurant serves both local and international cuisines, and all-inclusive packages are available. The entertainment staff has received mostly positive reviews, plus there's a kids' club on-site. A simple spa has massage treatments available, while a small gym is sufficient for a quick workout. Wi-Fi and parking are free.
