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Barceló Tenerife or Grand Muthu Golf Plaza Hotel & Spa?
Barceló Tenerife and Grand Muthu Golf Plaza Hotel & Spa are both five-star hotels in Golf del Sur, around 15 minutes from Tenerife South (TFS), each with a gym and a spa. The real difference is the style of stay. Barceló Tenerife is a 272-room resort in the San Blas nature reserve, 25 metres from Playa de San Blas, with seven pools and boards from breakfast to all inclusive. Grand Muthu is a 174-unit hotel of studios and apartments set among gardens near the Golf del Sur and Amarilla courses.
Barceló Tenerife suits families and active couples who want the beach, space and sport, from tennis to a kayak lake. Grand Muthu suits families, golfers and longer stays who want the extra room of a studio or apartment, a kids' club, a full spa and live entertainment in the evenings.
Golf del Sur · 5
Barceló Tenerife
A 5-star resort in the San Blas nature reserve, for families and active couples wanting seven pools and the beach.
Choose it if you want a five-star resort 25 metres from Playa de San Blas, with seven pools, a kayak lake and boards up to all inclusive.
Golf del Sur · 5
Grand Muthu Golf Plaza Hotel & Spa
A 5-star of studios and apartments in Golf del Sur, for families and golfers who like space, a spa and entertainment.
Choose it if you want a five-star studio or apartment with a lounge and balcony, a kids’ club, a full spa and the golf courses nearby.
Side by side
| Fact | Barceló Tenerife | Grand Muthu Golf Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Golf del Sur | Golf del Sur |
| Type | Hotel, 5 stars | Hotel, 5 stars |
| Rooms | 272 | 174 |
| Guests | All ages | All ages |
| Meal plans | Bed and breakfast, Half board, Full board, All inclusive | Not confirmed |
| Beach | On Playa de San Blas | About 7 min walk to Playa San Miguel |
| Pools | 7, heated | Not confirmed |
| Spa | Sauna or small wellness area | Spa |
| Kids’ club | No | Yes |
| To Tenerife South airport | About 15 min by car | About 16 min by car |
| Book through | Expedia or the hotel | Expedia or the hotel |
Drive times are routed without traffic or snow. Checked October 2026.
Where they differ
Beach and setting
Barceló Tenerife sits within the San Blas nature reserve, with Playa de San Blas just 25 metres away. Grand Muthu is set among gardens and terraces close to the Golf del Sur and Amarilla golf courses, with Playa San Miguel about 550 metres away and Playa de San Blas about 1 km.
Rooms and space
Barceló Tenerife has 272 rooms and was refurbished in 2022. Grand Muthu has 174 units, all studios or apartments of one or two bedrooms, each with a lounge and a furnished balcony or terrace. For a family wanting separate sleeping and living space, Grand Muthu gives far more room.
Pools and activities
Barceló Tenerife has seven outdoor pools, one for children and one heated all year, plus a kayak lake, tennis, a climbing wall and beach volleyball. Grand Muthu has outdoor pools with a separate children's pool, a playground and a games room, plus live entertainment and a disco bar.
Food and spa
Barceló Tenerife has the Drago buffet, the Arrozante rice restaurant and the La Dolce Vita trattoria, with boards up to all inclusive. Grand Muthu has the Golden Buffet and Spice Garden, plus a spa with a sauna, steam room, hot tub, massages and facials, and a gym for a workout before breakfast.
Questions
Is Barceló Tenerife or Grand Muthu Golf Plaza better for families?
Both suit families. Barceló Tenerife has seven pools, a kayak lake and the beach 25 metres away. Grand Muthu has studios and apartments with a lounge, a kids' club, a children's pool and a playground.
Which is closer to the beach, Barceló Tenerife or Grand Muthu Golf Plaza?
Barceló Tenerife is closer. Playa de San Blas is about 25 metres away. Grand Muthu Golf Plaza is about 550 metres from Playa San Miguel, roughly a seven-minute walk, and about 1 km from Playa de San Blas.
Do Barceló Tenerife and Grand Muthu Golf Plaza offer all inclusive?
Barceló Tenerife offers boards from breakfast up to all inclusive. At Grand Muthu Golf Plaza you can eat at its Golden Buffet or Spice Garden, or use the kitchen area in your studio or apartment.
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