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The Mirador Hotel used to be part of the Gran Bahía del Duque resort, but was bought by the Iberostar group in November 2008. It boasts an ideal geographical location on Costa Adeje, just next to Playa del Duque. It was custom designed, and each room was carefully thought out down to the tiniest of details. Exclusively reserved for adults, a world of luxurious refinement awaits them inside.
Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador - © EASYVOYAGE
Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador - © EASYVOYAGE
This establishment is located on the finest part of Costa Adeje, just next to Playa del Duque. This geographical position, just next to the beach, affords the most impressive views of the bay.
The standard rooms are decorated in tasteful shades of white and beige. The most luxurious of materials have been used, and the place exudes a sense of refinement. Nothing is missing in this 5 star establishment: there is a four-poster bed, a private terrace, impressive views over the sea, a pink marble bathroom, and so on. All these features help explain why the hotel occupies such a high category. More demanding guests can even choose their pillows and call room service at any time of day or night. Each of the 120 rooms bathes in pleasant natural light and is provided with the most recent in technological gadgets, including a plasma screen television, telephone, Internet connection, etc. The decor is both understated and stylish. You also have the option of renting a 100m² private villa with its own terrace and private swimming pool.
The facilities are impressive and the hotel covers an area of 5.4 acres. Upon arrival, the first thing you will see is the huge reception, which was designed by the architect Andres Piñero and built using precious materials, like marble and stone from Zimbabwe. Once inside the hotel, the attention to every detail and emphasis on refinement is plain to see. There are two heated salt water pools surrounded by many deckchairs for you to relax. One aspect we were especially impressed by was the way the architect has gone about creating sheltered alcoves. As a result, even when the hotel is fully booked, there is always somewhere to relax where you do not feel like you are surrounded by crowds of tourists. There are 3 eateries serving up exquisite food, and if you feel like doing some exercise, we would recommend trying out the gym. Facing the sea, you can get fit as you gaze out over the Atlantic Ocean. There are few better feelings!
The Grand Mirador Hotel has two restaurants. The first is a gourmet restaurant serving up an impressive range of dishes and boasting an amazing view of the ocean. It had only just opened at the time of our visit and it did not have a Michelin star then, but it may well have one now! The second restaurant is a traditional buffet with a wide variety of dishes. Finally, if you just want a quick bite or a drink, head over to Bar Tosca, which is open from 10:00am until midnight.
It has 3 rooms specially equipped to accommodate guests with reduced mobility. The hotel is perfect for people who wish to stay in a peaceful, unique place not too far removed from the activity of the summer season.
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