Hotel Jardin Tecina

La Gomera

Spa Good for Couples Family Suites
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  • Offers beautiful views of the mountains behind and the Atlantic Ocean in front
  • Play golf on the hotel’s course and take in the sea views
  • Choose from 11 bars and restaurants, including traditional Canarian menus

Located on the quiet island of La Gomera, Hotel Jardin Tecina offers beautiful natural surroundings and fantastic facilities. It’s perfect for both couples and families wanting to keep active with sports and activities, as well as those simply wanting to relax. Dive into the crystal clear waters from the shingle beach or head to the hotel’s golf course where you can enjoy beautiful views of the sea.

Family facilities include a Kids’ Club with activities and games offered throughout the day, and there’s also 11 bars and restaurants to choose from. Dine in a natural cave by candlelight or take a journey through the Canary Islands with spectacular local dishes created by expert chefs.

Hotel child prices apply to ages 2–12 years. The hotel has 434 rooms, 2 floors, and 2 lifts. Specially modified rooms for people with reduced mobility are available on request.

The hotel will be closed between the 8th April 2024 and 5th December 2024 due to refurbishment works. The first arrival day will be 6th December 2024.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Main Restaurant

The buffet restaurant has a beautiful terrace with views over the Atlantic Ocean. Choose from international and local dishes. 

Open: 07:00 – 10:00 and 18:30 – 21:30 in winter, 07:00 – 10:00 and 19:00 – 22:00 in summer

Guests staying on half board, full board and bed and breakfast basis can dine at the main restaurant. Guests on full board receive water, soft drinks and local beer, as well as half a bottle of wine per serving per room. Reservations are required. The dress code for dinner is formal, and men must wear long trousers and closed shoes. 

Tasca Fandango

Choose from Canarian and Spanish dishes, as well as delicious Spanish and international wines as you take in the rustic taverna style interiors. 

Open: 19:00 – 23:00

Reservations are required. Guests on half board or full board can choose dishes from the taster menu for a supplement of €9.90 per person, or receive a 25% discount from the à la carte menu.

Gara Restaurant

Take in the colonial inspired interiors or the beautiful views of the Atlantic from the terrace. Choose from a continental breakfast buffet in the morning and a new concept menu taking you through the Canary Islands with food and wine. 

Open: 08:00 – 10:30 and 18:30 – 21:30 in winter, 07:00 – 10:00 and 19:00 – 22:00 in summer

Guests on half board or full board can choose dishes from the restaurant’s taster menu for a supplement of €9.90 per person, or receive a 25% discount for the à la carte menu. Reservations are required and the dress code is formal. 

La Trattoria Restaurant

Enjoy an traditional setting as you choose from delicious Italian dishes, including pizzas baked in the wood fired oven, pastas, salads, sharing platters and more. 

Open: 19:00 – 22:00

The dress code for this restaurant is formal. Men are requested to wear long trousers and closed shoes. 

El Laurel Restaurant

This beachy restaurant offers a tranquil oasis where you can try excellent dishes including grilled meats and freshly caught seafood. 

Open: 19:00 – 22:00

Cave for 2

The ultimate in romantic dining, this natural cave overlooks the ocean and mountains and will be lit with candles and lanterns as you enjoy delicious menus curated just for you. 

Open: 19:00 – 23:00

Reservations are required. 

Bar Kristina

This informal lounge and bar provides a relaxing and comfortable environment where guests can enjoy delicious cocktails, spirits, wines and champagnes.

Open: 18:00 – 00:00 in winter and 17:00 – 00:00 in summer

Pool BBQ

Dine by the main swimming pool and enjoy succulent barbequed meats and fresh seafood as you take in the views of the Atlantic ocean and the luscious hotel gardens. 

Open: 13:00 – 15:30

Guests on full board receive drinks with their meals, including water, soft drinks, local beer and half a bottle of wine per serving per room. Reservations are required.

Terraza Los Pajaros

The hotel’s main entertainment lounge offers a relaxing setting where you can enjoy evening shows, including live music and dancing. 

Bar Piscina - Main Pool Bar

Situated next to the Hotel Jardin Tecina’s main swimming pool, Bar Piscina offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can choose from light meals and refreshments. 

Open: 10:00 – 17:00 in winter and 10:00 – 18:00 in summer

Club Laurel Pool Bar

Enjoy a relaxing drink in the day as you take in the views over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. 

Open: 10:00 – 17:00 in winter and 10:00 – 18:00 in summer

Beach & Pools

Swimming Pools

There are three swimming pools at the Hotel Jardin Tecina. The main pool is surrounded by exotic gardens and palm trees, while the Duplex Suite pool is just for guests staying in the Duplex Suites. The Club Laurel swimming pool is next to the sea and surrounded by loungers and a pool bar. 

Beach

Hotel Jardin Tecina is located on a shingle beach where you can take the steps down to the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean. 

For Families

Kids' Club

Children can make new friends as they enjoy a programme of events including cooking classes, discos, games, sports and lots more. 

Ages: 4 – 11 years

Spa and Wellness

Club Buganvilla

Keep fit and active during your stay in the air conditioned gym or visit the beauty centre and hairdressers for a range of treatments. 

Open: 09:00 – 20:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 – 18:00 Saturday

Children under 18 are not permitted in Club Buganvilla. 

Spa Ahemon

The relaxing spa offers glittering views of the Atlantic, as well as a treatment menu. There is also a steam room, sauna, heated pool and an open air terrace filled with sun beds.

Activities & Entertainment

Sports Facilities

Choose from a range of sports facilities during your stay at the Hotel Jardin Tecina. Activities include tennis, squash, water polo, table tennis and even salsa lessons. 

Golf Course

Tecina Golf is a professional standard course where you can enjoy beautiful sea views from the emerald greens of the course. 

Live Entertainment

Visit the Hotel's own Eco Finca where they grow biological vegetables, fruits and wine.

About the location

Hotel Jardin Tecina is located on the south coast of the often overlooked island of La Gomera. This tranquil Spanish island is home to beautiful traditional villages and stunning natural landscapes, perfect for those wanting to explore or simply relax. The hotel is in a quiet area of Playa de Santiago, which is a relaxed fishing village with a beautiful harbour. 

The village is surrounded by mountains and forests, with some fantastic restaurants to choose from. Taste Spanish tapas dishes made using fresh local ingredients and washed down with some delicious wines. When it comes to beaches there are two stretches of black sand within easy reach, while those wanting to explore the interiors will find little villages and rugged mountains. 

  • 20 minutes walk to the nearest beach - Playa de Santiago
  • 3 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket/shop
  • 20 minutes walk to the nearest town - Playa de Santiago
  • 20 minutes walk to the nearest restaurant
  • 20 minutes walk to the nearest bar

Transfer time

Hotel Jardin Tecina is a 40 minute drive from the Port San Sebastian de la Gomera.
a bedroom with a bed and a chair in a room
Twin Garden View

Max 3 adults

Twin Garden View Rooms have twin beds plus an additional camp bed and a balcony or terrace with garden views.

34m²

a bedroom with a bed and a chair in a room
Twin for Sole Use Garden View

Max 1 adult

Twin Garden View Rooms for sole use have twin beds plus a balcony or terrace with garden views.

34m²

a bedroom with a bed and a chair in a room
Twin Interconnecting Garden View

Max 6 adults

Twin interconnecting rooms consist of two Twin Garden View Rooms. They feature twin beds plus an additional camp bed and a balcony or terrace with garden views

x2 34m²

a bedroom with a bed and a chair in a room
Twin Side Sea View

Max 3 adults

Twin Side Sea View Rooms have twin beds plus an additional camp bed and a balcony or terrace with beautiful side views of the Atlantic.

32m²

a bedroom with a bed and a chair in a room
Superior Twin Sea View

Max 3 adults

Superior Twin Sea View Rooms enjoy a spectacular panoramic sea views from their private balcony or terrace.

Guests staying in Superior Sea View Rooms include the Select Package which includes a room located in the select zone (preferential area), early check-in and late check-out, fruit basket and cava on arrival, turn-down service, bathrobes, one spa day - pass (treatments not included) or 1 day at the Select Terrace (Balinese beds) per week, Champagne and canapes once a week. Please note that some of these additional benefits are subject to a minimum stay of 7 nights.

34m²

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Junior Suite

Max 3 adults

The spacious Junior Suites consist of a bedroom and a sitting area as well as two balconies or terraces.

Guests staying in Junior Suites include the Select Package which includes a room located in the select zone (preferential area), early check-in and late check-out, fruit basket and cava on arrival, turn-down service, bathrobes, one spa day - pass (treatments not included) or 1 day at the Select Terrace (Balinese beds) per week, Champagne and canapes once a week. Please note that some of these additional benefits are subject to a minimum stay of 7 nights.

54m²

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Duplex Suite

Max 4 adults

Duplex Suites have an exclusive access, are located in a quiet area with shared private swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzi and Balinese Beds (1 per room) by the pool. Duplex Suites consist of a large bedroom, full Bathroom and Terrace on their 1st floor, a sitting area, bathroom with shower, sofa-bed and balcony on the 2nd floor and a Panoramic Private Sun Terrace with a Balinese Bed on the 3rd floor (roof top) with spectacular panoramic view overlooking the Ocean, the Gardens and the golf course.

These suites are located in the adults only area, therefore guests must be over the age of 16 years.

Guests staying in the Duplex Suites include the Select Package which includes an early check-in and late check-out, fruit basket and cava on arrival, turn-down service, bathrobes, one spa day - pass (treatments not included) or 1 day at the Select Terrace (Balinese beds) per week, Champagne and canapes once a week. Please note that some of these additional benefits are subject to a minimum stay of 7 nights.

109m²

Long stay offer

Save 5% on the hotel price for holidays when staying for a minimum of 22 nights.

Honeymoon offer

Honeymooners will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine & fruits in their room upon arrival plus a candlelit dinner for two (excluding drinks).

Please note not all offers are combinable.

Half Board & Half Board Gourmet

For Guests who have selected Half Board, buffet breakfast and dinner is served in the Main Restaurant. 

The Half Board Gourmet option includes buffet breakfast and dinner with table service offering a tasting menu at the Gara Restaurant, Tasca Fandango, La Trattoria and El Laurel Restaurant (Cave for 2 is excluded).

Full Board Plus

For Guests who have selected Full Board Plus, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in the Main Restaurant. Water, soft drinks, national beer and half a bottle of house wine per service per room is included at all restaurants except at Club Laurel.

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Good hotel - poor staff

Matthew S,

Tripadvisor review Mar 29 2024
The hotel, setting and facilities are largely very good, however the attitude/quality of staff severely hinder the overall holiday experience. Whilst some of the staff ate pleasant - the majority are...
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Very good hotel living up to Fred Olsen standards of hospitality.

Fearless809853, South Coast UK

Tripadvisor review Mar 12 2024
The Hotel is very well presented and maintained. The layout of the hotel as a 'village' with no high rise is particularly charming and gives a very relaxed feel. Hotel staff are brilliant in every...
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