Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe

4.0 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Avenida de Colon , 22, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, 38400
  • Place, Martianez Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, La Paz Lookout
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza del Charco
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tenerife (TFS-Tenerife South)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room (Teide View )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Sea View (2 adults and 1 child)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (2 adults and 1 child)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room (Teide View 2 adults + 1 child)

  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Puerto de la Cruz

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe places you next to Playa Martianez and Martianez Shopping Centre. This 4-star hotel has 261 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Martianez Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tenerife Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Paz Lookout - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza del Charco - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taoro Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN-Tenerife North) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Camino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gramophone Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Krombacher - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Cazuela - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. Self parking is offered for EUR 15 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies, phones, and desks.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Italian Portofino
  • Main Restaurant Teide
  • Mediterraneo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,594 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1965
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Day gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3.50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner on January 1 is included in the total price shown.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Bahia Principe San Felipe Tenerife/Puerto De La Cruz
Sunlight Bahia Principe San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz
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Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Hotel Puerto de la Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Can I book all-inclusive rate plans at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

Are free cancellation options available at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

This hotel is located in Puerto de la Cruz, just steps from Martianez Shopping Centre and Playa Martianez, and within a short walk of Tenerife Beaches. You'll also find Lago Martianez Swimming Pools and San Telmo Promenade less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for EUR 15 per day.

Does Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe include a casino on the premises?

No, Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a garden-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe has 3 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

The closest major airport to Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe is Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN-Tenerife North), which is 16.9 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tenerife South Airport (TFS), which is around 25.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe?

Yes, every guestroom at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe comes with a furnished balcony and some offer ocean and mountain views.

Does Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe.

Bahia Principe Explore San Felipe Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 318 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Good food and drink Hotel lovely and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best tropical destination yet. We felt really safe and cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anemette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
View to the sea - Staff - reception, bar, restaurant
12. floor
Pool
Evening
12. floor - corner huge balcony
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First Class
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, especially Lucia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and amazing staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Always eager to help guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ewelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not recommend to anyone. Never stay there again. We paid almost $500 per night and it was wast of money. We had cockroaches in the room. Room was old. They charge €15 per night per car. Never find parking on the street. We had breakfast and dinner included in the price but we had to pay for the water at dinner (anything do drink you have to pay). Never happed in different hotel. This hotel is overpriced.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
💪🌎
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great sea view, close to Puerto De La Cruz historical center, nice staff, good food. Good place to relax. A few more deckchairs by the pool and a few more parking spaces would be welcome
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Front of sea and close to all resto. Buffet is so so. Lot of eldery german Hard bed. Smell. A/C with dust Ot is a 3 *
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really disappointing experience at this hotel. It is definitely not 4 stars, 3 if you get a renovated room, less if you’re in the others (which make up the majority). We were given the latter to start with and the room was shabby and dirty, paint peeling off all of the furniture and mould in the bathroom. The food was average (avoid the a la carte restaurants completely as these are worse, and charge you if half board). The pool area is nice and it’s a convenient location. The spa was nice but again this is an extra charge and not made clear. Some staff cheerful and helpful, others are really rude. Not quite sure how this hotel has the ratings it does, maybe from a few returning customers. I’d definitely avoid.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value clean and friendly stay

Excellent stay. Great value. Food was great staff friendly. Loved it when staff showed you to a table rather than the usual all inclusive scrum to get seated together. Food refreshed frequently and wide variety to suit picky kids. Hardly any queues to bar. Ok the lifts are a bit slow but if that’s the negative …. Definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The good: We had a great time. Everything was very clean and the staff was very attentive. The entertainment staff did an amazing job with the kids. The food was always good and plentiful as were the drinks. The location couldn't have been more perfect. The bad:Elevators definitely need serviced. Showers have poor water pressure. The air conditioning didnt work on our first night and there was a leak in our ceiling. One bartender always seemed a bit grumpy. All of the entertainment was geared towards the kids leaving the adults with only drinking to entertain ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view, polite personel, nice ground floor and park with pool area. Room floors and room were looking a bit tired after many years. Over all impression is good and it was a pleasent stay. overallin use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Antonio

Poor quality

Hotel needs to be renovated urgently!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was good, pool area well taken care off and staff in the pool bar area well helpful and very friendly. The lounge bar often had queues in the evening thought the staff worked very hard to keep things moving. Didn’t like the fact that only local spirits on offer for all inclusive and full price charged for branded spirits. Other hotel I have visited charged a supplement not full price.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Davis Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 10 days. Booked a suite. We originally were on the 16th floor with a mountain view, the room was fine, except for the railing being wobbly. We wanted an ocean view and the front desk was kind enough to give us 2 different suites to choose from. Both were nice, we ended up on the 9th floor. The whole hotel is dated. Like a time warp to the 90's. It's clean and generally well maintained but it's in need of a serious update. The food was not great. Especially for someone with food allergies. A sign saying "Assorted Meat" doesnt cut it. We mostly ate at local restaurants because the buffet was so poorly labelled. The signs for chicken and pork were reversed at one point. There was seafood next to the salads etc. Lunch was... well it was gross. Im not a health nut, but theres no way I was going to eat anything from the lunch options. The A La Carte restaurants... its the same restaurant. Just different nights have different themes. The food was ok at best. Not really worth the hype. Water was a huge issue. You get 2 bottles of water per room per day. Thats it. Dont ask for more. And if you miss the delivery, the front desk will just tell you to go fill a cup in the bar. The bar staff will tell you to go ask the front desk for bottles, it's an endless loop of never-ending thirst. The location is amazing, the town is amazing. The service staff were great, the housekeepers were fabulous. I would go back to the town, but likely not to this hotel.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hand Shower was broken, so you only can shower when sitting. The big pool was a bit heated, kids pool was freezing cold, not good for our 3 y o. The view from our room was perfekt. We had cockroaches in our room. The dinner was good for me, great salad buffet. But not for my husband, meat and main dishes were not good in quality and selection. To use the inside pool in the spa you need to pay 15€ per person a day. For one small pool the kid would use for maybe an hour, this is way too expensive. Didn’t expect to pay anything, not very attractive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

What could have been great, ruined.

The good: The hotel grounds are super nice with lots of vegetation Great amenities Food was pretty good and had decent variety Room was comfortable and spacious AMAZING location and views! Close to everything, close to airport Staff is super nice The not so good: The beds are super hard, so if that is an issue for you, ask for a topper at reception Room would smell mouldy and horrible when AC ran too long. Took 4 days to only partially resolve, but was still smelling bad when we left. It is no smoking, but everyone smokes on their balcony, so we could never keep the patio door open. Pool steps were super slippery, ended up spraining my foot mid way through our stay. Even though the food had good variety, items that were more popular always ran out quickly and had trouble being refilled. Parking spaces are SUPER TIGHT Day 2: Someone took our parking spot and we had to be relocated. The horrible: A group of football players took over the hotel causing chaos, constant noise, taking over the pool, buffet, bars. They completely ruined our experience and the front desk could only shrug and say "Sorry" without doing anything. They ended up leaving 2 days before we left, so 4 days of our vacation of getting woken up all the time, having absolutely no fun at the pool and not being able to get any peace eating at the buffet. The hotel did not really care about our constant complaints on this topic, even though they were reactive for other topics.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the balcony of our room were very nice. We could hear the waves from the ocean when we woke up. That’s the positive. The negative: It says parking is available, but that’s a stretch of the truth. There are a few spots available—maybe 10–but it’s first come, first served. No reservations accepted. We stayed three nights and were never able to park there. Where can you park? On the street if you can find a spot. We looked and looked, without success. You can park at the mall for 35€ a day. Next—breakfasts and dinner are included and the dinner was bad enough that we only ate there once out of three nights. Next—the cleaning service knocks on the door and opens it at the same time. They saw me in my bra a few times, as I had no warning. Maintenance came to fix the tub (that wasn’t broken and I didn’t call them) and just keyed in at the same time he knocked. He saw me naked. Should also note that this is a place that caters to small children. It’s full of kids having fun, crying, screaming, etc. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024