Tabaiba Center

Hotel Tabaiba, Teguise – They called the police on us for talking

1/5 – Do NOT book if you’re a group or like to use your balcony at night

Came here with a hen group for 4 nights. We all checked in together, so it was obvious why we were here. At no point did staff mention the “silent hotel” rules.

The bad:

1. No noise allowed on balconies at night – Told off for talking and laughing on our own balcony after 10pm. Then they rang the police who came and knocked on our door. For talking. On holiday. Let that sink in.
2. No housekeeping for 4 nights – Zero cleaners, no fresh towels, and no loo rolls left. Had to go to reception to beg for toilet paper.
3. Cockroaches – Hotel grounds were full of cockroaches every evening. Around the pool, paths, restaurant area.
4. Zero atmosphere – Feels like you’re not allowed to have fun. Staff police noise like hawks.

If you want a silent retreat where the police get called for laughing and you don’t need towels, maybe you’ll like it. If you want to actually enjoy your holiday, avoid at all costs.

They should warn groups at check-in that it’s this strict with no cleaning. We wouldn’t have stayed if we’d known.

Maybe one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. WiFi non existent, nearly ever electrical item needed replacement. Reception staff taking absolutely Azeri accountability for anything wrong. The cleaner left neat bleach all over our bathroom one day then as I lent into the sink to use the mirror my new top was absolutely ruined with white permanent bleach marks. Receptionist basically accused me Of lying and wouldn’t even admit their cleaner used bleach but it smelled of it all over the room. They told me to wash it out which is laughable eith a permanent bleach mark.

This was our first self catering experience as a family and we really enjoyed it. Some of the in-room facilities were dated but everything worked, everything was clean, and the apartments were so spacious! Things like washing up liquid and toilet rolls are supplied which is always useful.

There isn’t any air con, but fans can be rented for the week, it was €16 plus a €10 refundable deposit; although given Lanzarote is generally quite breezy we found just opening the windows worked just as well! We never got bitten, I know the thought would put some people off opening the windows at night.

The pool area was thoroughly cleaned every morning and was very quiet for mid-August; no running or saving sunbeds which was a huge plus.

Staff were helpful, food in the snack bar was standard but good value; pizzas in particular were great and an easy takeaway option. Drinks on offer were good and inexpensive.

There is a self service laundry available, €6 for the washer and €6 for the dryer, but we just dried our stuff on the balcony as there is a clothes airer. Knowing we could wash clothes meant we could bring less luggage which is always a bonus when juggling kids and prams etc!

It is around 25 minutes walk into the main square, we’d often walk down and get a taxi back, we never paid more than 5 euros.

There are some bars, restaurants and shops a 10 minute walk away to grab essentials and enjoy a meal closer to home - Parallel World was a particular highlight for us, as was the Camel tapas restaurant across the road.

We had a late flight back and although late checkout wasn’t available, we could use the hotel facilities all day - there are toilets and showers next to the pool area which meant we could freshen up before our journey home and it didn’t feel like we were just hanging around all day which can be challenging with young children.

Overall would recommend, we’re even planning on returning next year.