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Reviews of Playa Surf CBbC Hotel 3 stars

La Gaviota, 38612 El Médano, Spain

#3 of 10 hotels in El Médano

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 404 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Just what we wanted - relaxed, stunning views, peaceful and perfect for recharging the batteries!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything - only thing missing was air con or a more effective fan to keep the room a bit cooler.

    Such a beautiful location in a sleepy surfing part of the island - not built up and never feeling crowded and busy - just relaxed and peaceful.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay will be staying there again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower too small

    Great location and the staff was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The room was not very well sound proofed and I could hear everything happening in the room next door so it isn't ideal if you are a light sleeper. Also, the pool area is really nice but it is difficult to get a sun lounger, people were 'reserving' sun loungers from breakfast time but then going out for the most of the day - it got quite frustrating when actually wanting to use the space but not being able to use a sun lounger.

    Overall the hotel is a great option for a holiday in Tenerife - the hotel/rooms are really nicely decorated, staff are friendly and there are plenty of options at the breakfast buffet. The hotel is in a good spot on the outskirts of El Medano (but right on the beach) and it is an easy 10 minute walk into town. There is parking available but it is first come first served so it isn't always possible to get a space.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Good hotel with a nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking at the hotel is not guaranteed as it has a small private parking lot. You might have troubles finding parking, because a lot of people park nearby to go to the beach. The place is very windy which is great for surfers and kiters, but might bother you if you are the type to lay near the pool or the beach.

    Nice staff and hotel overall. The breakfast was good and it had quite a few options. Hotel is right next to the beach which a lot of people use for surfing/kiting etc. It also has a nice path directly to the city which has a lot of good restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay with perfectly friendly staff like always!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some people are claiming beds at the swimming pool starting to put a towel on them at 9 in the morning and then only using them 1 hour in the afternoon. That's to bad. Also some beds were 'reserved' for some friends of the hotel, they then only used them for 15 minutes but like this a lot of beds were taken from morning till evening without usage.

    I've been coming here for a few years now and the hotel keeps improving. Great breakfast included in the price, nice swimmingpool but the most perfect thing about the hotel is the superfriendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was sub-beds at the pool which had been taken up by surfers, leaving their towels all day. For walkers like ourselves we wouldn’t do that. There should be a policy in the hotel that you can’t keep a bed reserved for more than.an hour.

    Hotel was amazing, so much going on around it. Walked into los Abrigos, a lovely fishing village about 5k away. Very comfortable beds, amazing view & fab breakfast. Hotel was so clean 👍

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise level in the hallway.

    Easy access to everything: watersports, restaurants, etc.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The black sand :-D the winds blow sand around a lot & we were there for the sun, so Suncream plus sand being blown around meant a lot of sand stuck to me at the end of the day! Haha!

    Total hidden gem! Fantastic property, can’t fault at all

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Fantastic Hotel for Water Sports Lovers – Super Clean with Exceptionally Friendly Staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 8 nights

    I didn't like the extra charge to keep our kitesurf stuffs and also to use the safe you have to pay per day, I never see this in the hotels.

    The stuffs were very nice and super friendly. Nice location for those like water sport, ;-) Very clean hotel and amazing food at the restaurant. Very close to the town in 5 min you are there by foot.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Great value hotel with lots of outside space . Staff are a real credit to Playa Surf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are fairly basic - but I guess representative of the three star rating

    Perfect location for windsurfing, Hotel was very clean with fresh linen daily. Pool area was well presented with good availability of sun beds A la carte restaurant excellent Hotel staff all extremely helpful and friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Original room was on the 3rd floor, which we didn't like due to the solid balcony, which obviously limited our view.

    Location is fantastic. As are all the staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable, no-frills
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Various breakfast items ran out and took long to be replenished. Room was warm, had a fan but no airco. Having to pay extra to use the room safe; having to get a TV remote from the reception.

    Great location, near beach and boulevard with many restaurants. Nice view from the balcony. Comfortable room, though on the small side, no-frills and sparsely furnished.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    8.0
    Fall asleep listening to the waves
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kettle in the room is a bit of a shame. Would have been nice to wake up and have a coffee on the balcony

    2nd visit here. Love being so close to the beach and sea. Nice and quiet spot. Quite a small hotel which means it’s quiet and relaxing. At night we had the patio door open and listened to the waves.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect, the breakfast was very good. They have a nice inner yard with pool and restaurant/bar. Would also like to highlight that it was very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Parties taking place in the pool area by non-residents. One of the parties included guests that got quite heated and angry and we had to ask the hotel staff to intervene and deal with. Breakfast was good, although not all dishes were replenished after 9am. When breakfast is open until 10am, I would expect good availability of all foods throughout.

    Excellent location, alongside the beach. The pool area on the whole was quiet and there were enough beds for the residents at the time. That said, it was low season.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar could've opened earlier

    The location was lovely with access to the beach

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    10
    Perfect spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The eggs at breakfast were always cold, we mentioned it but were told they couldn't get us fresh ones.

    Perfect location, right on the beach and a nice stroll to the bars and restaurants. Beautiful view from the balcony. Pool area clean and comfortable. Breakfast had a good choice.staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    10
    Peaceful private place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been great to have an indoor gym.

    Very good selection of food

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    Very nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent breakfast. Staff all very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    I have been to El Medano 3 times now and have stayed in various accommodations, I decided to try this hotel for a couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a completely chilled place to be . Very relaxing , clean room and very comfortable bed . I had an outstanding view to the mountain .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    A perfect spot for a vacation packed of sun and sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, exceptional location and good facilities. I guess the hotel was recently renewed.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I have been here the second time and I will come back, for sure. Thank you for the great time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay - would come again👍👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good for a weeks stay, clean comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Restaurant was ok- had paella one night. Disappointing very little fish in it and only two mussels and two crevettes - poor. Could do without the rap/ drum and bass music by the pool.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room (Dog Friendly)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    Everything...Great safe & secure bike store with tools. Excellent breakfast and private evening buffet. Staff were all wonderful.

    Stayed in March 2025

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