The Hotel Bitacora is a modern hotel set in sub-tropical gardens with flower-lined balconies, 350 meters from the white, sandy beach. The 314 guestrooms are decorated in neutral shades with simple wood furnishings and polished wooden floors. All have air conditioning and glass doors which open out onto balconies. Modern amenities include cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have tubs and handheld shower combos, bidets and hair dryers. The hotel's two swimming pools are set within the lush hotel gardens; one is heated (seasonal) with a water chute and has a shallower end for children. Guests can soak up the sun on the terraces, bask in the shade of the poolside bar, or make use of the tennis courts. Children can enjoy the organized activities, kids' club and the playground. The hotel also houses a games room, library, and Internet services. The main restaurant serves a buffet selection of Spanish specialties and international dishes, with an open grill offering views of chefs preparing meals. In the evening, guests can enjoy the weekly themed evenings at the restaurant or dance the night away at the disco. Those feeling energetic can try table tennis, volleyball, mini-golf and pétanque (French bowls) onsite, try watersports at the beach, or visit the 18-hole golf course, which is one kilometer away. Tenerife South - Reina Sofia Airport is 60 kilometers from the hotel. Taxis are affordable and readily available from in front of Arrivals. Buses also leave regularly from the airport from outside Arrivals. Bus number 487 runs to Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas. A reliable bus network services the main areas of interest on the island.
