We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

El Cortijo: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
Av Venezuela 5, 38660 Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, Spain
Hotel amenities
El Cortijo
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Which Playa de las Americas hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

16 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    6
    3
    2
    3
    2
Date Rating
Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
“Fantastic Tenerife Indeed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

I booked this a private rental and stayed in apartment number 38. It was advertised as ‘Fantastic Tenerife’ and it really was fantastic!
The apartment was decorated in a modern style, with a full size fridge freezer and washing machine. The bedroom was huge with loads of storage space, the bathroom had a big corner shower with plenty of hot water.
The apartment when we arrived as super clean and there were plenty of towels etc.

A lot of the apartments are getting renovated, there were some workmen on site but they were very quiet and did not bother us.
The pool was lovely, though cold, and was really quiet during the day. The most people that were there at one time was six, including us!
Its a really quiet complex but in excellent walking distance of the centre of PDLA and the beach.

I would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by BamMargera for Playa de las Americas
Ask BamMargera about El Cortijo
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent! Efficient, Local”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011

Me and my boyfriend stayed here, the Apartement was exactly as it seemed in the pictures if anything better, The lady we dealt with was extremely helpful, the accommodation is local to absolutely everything, the accommodation is suitable for both young and elder people, you are able to have quiet nights in or a night in the town which is 5 mins down the road, the sea is 4 mins down the road with all the restaurants and shops at easy reach. I cannot fault the accomodation one bit! Great great place to stay!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Lil23-05 about El Cortijo
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Wales
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Good accomodation but complex needs refurbishment!!!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011

My partner and I stayed here Ne Year 2010, we booked private bungalow via Holiday Lettings (think we were in bungalow 58). The accomodation was good as it had been completely refurbished and the lady we booked with was very helpful BUT the complex needs major refurb. Individual bungalows were being refurbished whilst we were there. There is a pool which is out of use and cordoned off and it looks like it has been that way for a while (we were advised by lady we booked with that it was closed for refurbishment but no sign of it being done any time soon!!!).
There is no reception and pool bar is closed.
The complex is about 7 minute walk to the beach and about 10 minute walk to Veronicas. Lots of supermarkets in the area.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by catlover43 for Playa de las Americas
Ask catlover43 about El Cortijo
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
BARNOLDSWICK
1 review
“El Cortijo Urbania Club Bungalows”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2008

hi i have just got back from tenerife and we were sent here 4 our holiday, when we arrived it took us 20mins to find the reception, which is across the road and 200 yards away!!! from the out side the paint on the apartments was peeling off and it didnt really look that welcoming. any way we got to our apartments as we went with friends as i opened the door all i could smell was a stong smell of wee, there were creepy crawlies everywhere and the apartment was dirty and old fashioned.all the plug sockets were cellotaped on to the walls and the middles of them were melted, the staircase was unsafe and my son fell down them and landed on his head, as there was no railings on both sides.the toliets were dirty and the shower had peeling enamel and was a nice colour of browny white how lovely!!! the beds were smelly and there was no way i could stay there.
i went back to reception to complain and they wouldn t do anything about it.so i rang my agent up and demanded to be moved and luckily for us we were moved within a couple of hours.
my friend had the apartment next door to me and hers was just the same so it wasnt just my bad luck!!!
these apartments were a heath and saftey issue and if they were in england they would definatley have been closed down, i did not expect some great big mansion but just to be clean and livable would have been nice, i am not posh but i do have standards and just clean would have been start!!!! please dont book to go here i just wish i would have read u on there forums before i did.the worst apartments in tenerife by far and i have the pictures to prove it which when i have more time i will post them on this forum!!!!!!

  • Liked — leaving the hell hole!!!
  • Disliked — everthing
  • Stayed August 2008
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask katiecollins about El Cortijo
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers are raving about these Playa de las Americas hotels

Sunprime Coral Suites And Spa
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d291596?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Mar Ola Park Apartments
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d502302?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Marylanza Suites & Spa
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d633698?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel Jardin Tropical
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d248458?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Iberostar Anthelia
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d285140?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Scotland
1 review
“Terrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2008

Having booked to stay for 10 nights at the El Cortijo apartments on the basis that the accommodation was 3 star, we find it is only 2 key and boy that seems generous.

The accommodation is near to the main resort centre and has an adequate pool area, however the living accommodation leaves a lot to be desired. Towels changed only 2 times a week and linen once. We had a wonky toilet and depending on the time of day you went in depened on whether there was a working shower.

This accommodation is beyond basic and is not to be recommended.

  • Liked — If i had to choose something it would be its closeness to the resort centre
  • Disliked — I hated almost everything
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask FJenkins about El Cortijo
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed El Cortijo also viewed

Cleopatra Palace Hotel (Mare Nostrum Resort)
4.5 of 5 stars 481 Reviews
Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d483829?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Sol Tenerife
3 of 5 stars 491 Reviews
Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d248465?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
H10 Las Palmeras
4 of 5 stars 493 Reviews
Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d289677?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 67 hotels in Playa de las Americas, ranked by popularity »

Been to El Cortijo? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage El Cortijo, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing