Gala

Nearest airport: GMZ. Set in a central spot in Playa de las Américas, the hotel sits 200 m from a sandy beach where sun loungers and parasols are offered for a fee. Public transport is also within 200 m, making it easy to reach the wider resort, while the tourist centre lies around 1.5 km away. Golf is close at hand at roughly 500 m, and Tenerife South Airport is around 15 km away, with Tenerife North Airport approximately 78 km from the hotel.Alexandre Gala is an eco-friendly, non-smoking hotel with a bright lobby and multilingual reception team, complemented by concierge support, a tour desk and handy luggage storage around the clock. Days centre on a heated freshwater outdoor pool with sun terrace, parasols and a poolside bar, alongside a garden setting and a children's pool, while an indoor pool is also offered for a fee. WiFi is available throughout, and practical touches include a business centre, shops and a hairdressing salon, with laundry and dry cleaning offered for a fee. Parking is hotel-owned and private, offered for a fee on request and subject to availability, and car hire is available for exploring further afield.Dining is centred on buffet service across the main restaurant, with a snack bar adding easy daytime bites and a lounge bar providing relaxed indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast is offered on a B&B basis, while half board and full board are available with buffet meals, and an all-inclusive option also features buffet dining. Alcoholic drinks are included only with all-inclusive, and special dietary needs are well catered for with diet, gluten-free and lactose-free meals offered on request. For a laid-back pause by the water, the Pool Bar café brings an outdoor setting into the mix, with a vending machine also available.Accommodation spans double rooms and family rooms, with outlooks that include city, street, garden, pool and sea views, including the Club Alexandre Superior Double Room, Ocean View and the Grand Family Room, Garden View. Rooms feature air conditioning, WiFi, satellite or cable TV, a desk, kettle, mini fridge, wooden or parquet flooring and outdoor furniture, with sound insulation for added comfort. Bedding includes twin beds, with cots offered on request with reservation necessary. Tea and coffee making facilities are included. Bathrooms include toiletries and a hairdryer, with each room equipped either with a shower or a bathtub, and a bidet is offered in line with the booking. A balcony or terrace is provided in line with the booking, while selected rooms add bathrobes and an espresso machine, and minibars are available on request.A lively programme brings the hotel to life with entertainment for adults and children, plus live music and a kids' disco for upbeat evenings. Active days can include aerobics, aqua aerobics and aquafit, along with archery, table tennis and classic games such as darts, boccia and billiards, while jet skiing and diving add extra excitement by the coast. For a slower pace, the wellness offering includes hydrotherapy and a beauty salon, with massage treatments, sauna, steam bath and a whirlpool bath offered for a fee, and access to the wellness centre varying with the booking. A gym is also offered for a fee.