The Barranco apartments were much better than i had expected. We booked it more for location than standards but when we arrived i was pleasantly surprised.The rooms were basic but very clean.The swimming pool was small but the upstairs solaraium was there if you couldn't get to the pool.Location was superb as well, only a couple of minutes walk from Veronicas as well as other restaurants and bars.The security was very tight and they didn't allow anyone who wasn't staying there into the apartments, despite continued efforts from my mates.There is an excellent restaurant and bar next door to the apartments offering good value food and drink.
Overall an excellent holiday at a great price and i will be returning both to Tenerife and the Barranco Apts.

When we arrived at Barranco I was a little upset about them taking our passports but soon got them back after they checked our id.

I went up to our room and we only had a studio which was without a balcony so I felt a little left out but still I enjoyed the stay.

It was extremely clean, they came in every other day to clean it so it was very clean. We were self catering but the restaurant downstairs was great and the staff were very freindly and helpful.

The entertainment in the bar at the end of the hotel (the anchor) was also very welcoming and the entertainment was good.

I would certainly visit Barranco Apartments again.

SECOND TIME VISITING THIS APARTMENTS WILL BE GOING BACK AGAIN.LOCATION WAS GREAT AS WAS OUR ROOM.FOUND THE STAFF REALLY NICE.APARTMENTS WERE SPOTLESS WE ONLY SEEN ONE COCKROACH DURING OUR STAY.ONLY DOWN POINT WAS THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE IF YOU HAVE HAD A FEW TO MANY ONLY 5 MINS FROM THE DUBLINER PUB WHICH I STRONGLY RECOMEND

We stayed in room 118 and 119 and we didnt here any noise then again it was around christmas time. these apartments are nice, loved the spiral staircase! never saw a cockroach:) Only one of the receptionists was nice and pleasant, the others wer miserable. never heard traffic noise. A bit shocked when they took our passports being taken but got them back. Shocked on our departure day when they wouldnt let us leave the hotel for the airport until they had checked our room,overall would definately go back

Before we visited this hotel we were quite nervous as had read many bad reviews. However, when we arrived it seemed OK, but the arrival desk took both our passports as a security measure (slightly alarming after a night flight) so when we went back to the hotel at night they could check our IDs before letting us in. As a couple we found this OK, and if anything apprecicated the security, but the all-male or all-female groups resented this very vocally (usually around 3am) as no over-night guests were allowed! The hotel was very security conscious, with a night watchmen patrolling the roof areas, etc. This seeemed a bit over board.

The location, however, is very good. Very central, with the beaches and the pubs and clubs of Las Veronicas very close by. The pool was quite small and always very busy, but with the beaches so close it wasn't really a problem. The apartments were basic but fairly clean, with a maid service every couple of days. The spiral staircases were very rickety, and I wouldn't recommend them for people either with children or on a booze holiday, as can be problematic to the young / drunk. Also the apartments were incredibly hot, as only one window per floor. It was like walking into an oven, so we took the risk of leaving the window and door open at night, which paid off as our security was never threatened.

The only real problems we encountered were the late night arguements over the passports (where school-girl Spanish was useful as the staffs English isn't perfect), and a run-in with the Sunset travel reps. The reps were supposed to book us onto the Dolphin spotting Catamaran trip (an expensive must) but when the coach arrived we were told another one would be along for us later... which never arrived! The reps didn't really seem that concerned, which was a shame.

Over all our holiday was very good, the last day was a waste as we had a 2am flight and had to be checked out at mid-day, which meant an unpleasant and sticky day. The apartments were basic, but for the money we felt probably a little TOO basic, and the success of our holiday was more due to the resort and luck, as we were told ours was the only apartment without cockroachs (lucky number 33!) If you're looking for a basic pad with good location then the Barranco will do, but its not the height of luxury, but more a base to build a good holiday around.

Admittedly the hotel did take our passports, but were very nice about it, and explained why, and that we would have them back withinn 24 hours, which we did. 13 adults travelled in my party, and 5 rooms were used to accommodate us. The rooms were cleaned every other day, towels were also replenished every other day. All of our rooms were with a terrace and a balcony, which was great, and security at the hotel could not be falted.

One of the receptionists was amazing - she did everything she could to help us (including writing down for us instructions to a local dentist explaining a wisdom tooth needed to be removed!)

The only thing I'd be cautious of when booking this hotel is that it is next door to an 18-30, although I believe this would affect only a few of the barranco appartments (those around 120, 119, 118 etc).

The location is perfect - far enough from the clubs that you can sleep, close enough that if you want nightlife you can enjoy it.

There is no entertainment - a huge advantage as my experience of hotel entertainment tells me to avoid it!!

I would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed here for a week, found it to be generally clean and tidy, the pool area is really small and there are very few sunbeds, luckily our apartment was by the pool (not ideal for people travelling with children though) but for others there was little or no chance of getting a bed during the day.
The apartments are a short walk from veronicas and starco, but also near to quieter bars too, when we were there the complex had mainly young groups in, but the security were VERY strict, too strict at times. I would not recommend it for people with children during june/july/aug.

The staff were reasonably pleasant, but could be nasty, several people were given warnings and were evicted, some deserved it but others, to be fair didn't. You are asked for a breakage deposit upon arrival, we had no problems getting ours back at the end of the week. The apartments weren't cleaned that often, nor were the towels changed, and I don't recall the bedding being changed at all during the week. Although on a positive note we didnt see a single cockroach during our stay.

There was improvements being made to some apartments, and the work on these started very early, sometimes from 8am! Although when we complained to the rep, the hotel manager denied this and said it didnt start until after 10am, this was a complete lie!

The apartments were small and had a spiral staircase to get up to the bedroom, this was fine for us but would be no good for elderly people or young children, you also couldnt get your cases upstairs at all.

They say you get what you pay for and ours was a last minute deal, and we thought it was value for money. I dont think I would go back as they arent welcoming at all, it would seem they dislike young people and instantly brand you all the same, thats a shame as due to its location and price they are going to attract groups in the summer season, and we arent all noisy thugs!!!
Excellent location, value for money and reasonably clean are the plus points...the minus are tiny pool, not enough sun loungers and the attitude of some of the staff.