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Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa or HOVIMA La Pinta Beachfront Family Hotel?
Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa and HOVIMA La Pinta are both four-star family hotels right on the Costa Adeje seafront, with a heated pool, a kids' club and a promenade on the doorstep. Both are around 19 minutes from Tenerife South airport. The real difference is the type of stay. Bouganville Playa is a large hotel about 20 metres from Playa de El Bobo, with every board from room only to all inclusive. HOVIMA La Pinta is an aparthotel of 229 one to three-bedroom apartments, with direct access to Playa de La Pinta and clubs from six months old.
Bouganville Playa suits families who want a hotel with restaurants, a choice of boards and an adults-only Star Prestige terrace. HOVIMA La Pinta suits families who want apartment space, a Baby Club for the youngest and a sheltered beach of golden sand at the door.
San Eugenio, Costa Adeje · 4
Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa
A large seafront family hotel 20 metres from Playa de El Bobo, with a children's water park and an adults-only terrace.
Choose it if you want a hotel 20 metres from Playa de El Bobo, with every board from room only to all inclusive and an Aquafun slide area.
Torviscas, Costa Adeje · 4
HOVIMA La Pinta Beachfront Family Hotel
Family apartment hotel on Playa de La Pinta, with kids' clubs from six months to 16, a splash pool and all inclusive.
Choose it if you want a one to three-bedroom apartment on Playa de La Pinta, with a Baby Club from six months and clubs up to 16.
Side by side
| Fact | Bouganville Playa | HOVIMA La Pinta |
|---|---|---|
| Where | San Eugenio, Costa Adeje | Torviscas, Costa Adeje |
| Type | Hotel, 4 stars | Aparthotel, 4 stars |
| Rooms | Not confirmed | 229 |
| Guests | All ages | All ages |
| Meal plans | Room only, Bed and breakfast, Half board, All inclusive | Half board, All inclusive |
| Beach | On Playa de El Bobo | On Playa de La Pinta |
| Pools | Not confirmed | 2, heated |
| Spa | Not confirmed | No spa |
| Kids’ club | Yes | Yes |
| To Tenerife South airport | About 18 min by car | About 19 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
Rooms and layout
HOVIMA La Pinta has 229 apartments with one to three bedrooms in a single building, completely renovated in 2017, which gives families room to spread out. Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa is a big hotel with a sea-view setting on the San Eugenio seafront. Choose La Pinta for apartment space and Bouganville for the hotel experience.
Beach and setting
Bouganville Playa is about 20 metres from Playa de El Bobo, a calm beach of dark sand, with the promenade running to Puerto Colón one way and Playa de las Américas the other. HOVIMA La Pinta has direct access to Playa de La Pinta, a sheltered beach of golden sand and gentle water, with Puerto Colón a short stroll away.
Children and babies
HOVIMA La Pinta covers every age: a Baby Club from six months, a Mini Club for ages 4 to 12, a Teen Club up to 16, a Splash water play pool and a mini-disco every night. Bouganville Playa has the Aquafun area with slides, Star Camp activities by age group, a playground and a children's menu.
Meal plans
Bouganville Playa offers room only, bed and breakfast, half board and all inclusive, with two restaurants including one with live cooking, plus three bars. HOVIMA La Pinta offers half board or all inclusive, with the Globi's Bite buffet and a sea-view themed restaurant. Bouganville gives the wider choice of boards.
Questions
Is Bouganville Playa or HOVIMA La Pinta closer to the beach?
Both are beachfront. Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa is about 20 metres from Playa de El Bobo. HOVIMA La Pinta has direct access to Playa de La Pinta from the hotel. Either way, the sand is a one-minute walk.
Which is better for babies, Bouganville Playa or HOVIMA La Pinta?
HOVIMA La Pinta has a Baby Club from six months, plus apartments with one to three bedrooms that give parents extra space. Bouganville Playa has Star Camp activities by age group and a children's menu, so it suits slightly older children well.
Can you book room only at Bouganville Playa or HOVIMA La Pinta?
At Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa, yes: boards run from room only to all inclusive. HOVIMA La Pinta offers half board and all inclusive, so it suits families who want meals included.
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