Located close to Lago Martianez Swimming Pools, Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Puerto de la Cruz, Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe is in the city center and on the boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lago Martianez Swimming Pools and Tenerife Beaches. Traveling with kids? Consider La Vola and Jardin Aquatico. Visit our Puerto de la Cruz travel guide
Avenida de Colon , 22, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, 38400
What's nearby
Plaza del Charco
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Martianez Shopping Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
La Paz Lookout
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Puerto de la Cruz Town Hall
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Taoro Park
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN-Tenerife North)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Cafeteria Bangosol
5 min walk
McDonald's
7 min walk
Burger King
4 min walk
Bar El Camino
5 min walk
La Compostelana
4 min walk
About this property
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Lago Martianez Swimming Pools
At Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
An outdoor tennis court, self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 261 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Italian Portofino
Main Restaurant Teide
Mediterraneo
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Piano
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's games
Children's pool
Children's toys
Free children's club
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2,594 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On the boardwalk/promenade
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
17 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1965
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
In-room safe fee: EUR 3.50 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Sunlight Bahia Principe San Felipe Hotel Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe San Felipe Hotel
Bahia Principe San Felipe Hotel Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe San Felipe Tenerife/Puerto De La Cruz
Sunlight Bahia Principe San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe Sunlight Felipe
Sunlight Bahia Principe San Felipe
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Hotel
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Hotel Puerto de la Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe?
Check-out is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe located?
This family-friendly Puerto de la Cruz hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Playa Martianez, Lago Martianez Swimming Pools, and Tenerife Beaches. Playa de San Telmo and Sitio Litre Garden are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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We had a really disappointing experience at this hotel. It is definitely not 4 stars, 3 if you get a renovated room, less if you’re in the others (which make up the majority). We were given the latter to start with and the room was shabby and dirty, paint peeling off all of the furniture and mould in the bathroom. The food was average (avoid the a la carte restaurants completely as these are worse, and charge you if half board). The pool area is nice and it’s a convenient location. The spa was nice but again this is an extra charge and not made clear. Some staff cheerful and helpful, others are really rude. Not quite sure how this hotel has the ratings it does, maybe from a few returning customers. I’d definitely avoid.
Nice hotel with a great sea view, close to Puerto De La Cruz historical center, nice staff, good food. Good place to relax. A few more deckchairs by the pool and a few more parking spaces would be welcome
Jerome
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah Marie
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hand Shower was broken, so you only can shower when sitting. The big pool was a bit heated, kids pool was freezing cold, not good for our 3 y o. The view from our room was perfekt. We had cockroaches in our room. The dinner was good for me, great salad buffet. But not for my husband, meat and main dishes were not good in quality and selection. To use the inside pool in the spa you need to pay 15€ per person a day. For one small pool the kid would use for maybe an hour, this is way too expensive. Didn’t expect to pay anything, not very attractive.
The good:
The hotel grounds are super nice with lots of vegetation
Great amenities
Food was pretty good and had decent variety
Room was comfortable and spacious
AMAZING location and views! Close to everything, close to airport
Staff is super nice
The not so good:
The beds are super hard, so if that is an issue for you, ask for a topper at reception
Room would smell mouldy and horrible when AC ran too long. Took 4 days to only partially resolve, but was still smelling bad when we left.
It is no smoking, but everyone smokes on their balcony, so we could never keep the patio door open.
Pool steps were super slippery, ended up spraining my foot mid way through our stay.
Even though the food had good variety, items that were more popular always ran out quickly and had trouble being refilled.
Parking spaces are SUPER TIGHT
Day 2: Someone took our parking spot and we had to be relocated.
The horrible:
A group of football players took over the hotel causing chaos, constant noise, taking over the pool, buffet, bars. They completely ruined our experience and the front desk could only shrug and say "Sorry" without doing anything. They ended up leaving 2 days before we left, so 4 days of our vacation of getting woken up all the time, having absolutely no fun at the pool and not being able to get any peace eating at the buffet. The hotel did not really care about our constant complaints on this topic, even though they were reactive for other topics.
The views from the balcony of our room were very nice. We could hear the waves from the ocean when we woke up. That’s the positive. The negative: It says parking is available, but that’s a stretch of the truth. There are a few spots available—maybe 10–but it’s first come, first served. No reservations accepted. We stayed three nights and were never able to park there. Where can you park? On the street if you can find a spot. We looked and looked, without success. You can park at the mall for 35€ a day. Next—breakfasts and dinner are included and the dinner was bad enough that we only ate there once out of three nights. Next—the cleaning service knocks on the door and opens it at the same time. They saw me in my bra a few times, as I had no warning. Maintenance came to fix the tub (that wasn’t broken and I didn’t call them) and just keyed in at the same time he knocked. He saw me naked. Should also note that this is a place that caters to small children. It’s full of kids having fun, crying, screaming, etc. I would not stay here again.
Katrina
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Anemette
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
View to the sea -
Staff - reception, bar, restaurant
Not recommend to anyone. Never stay there again.
We paid almost $500 per night and it was wast of money. We had cockroaches in the room. Room was old. They charge €15 per night per car. Never find parking on the street. We had breakfast and dinner included in the price but we had to pay for the water at dinner (anything do drink you have to pay). Never happed in different hotel. This hotel is overpriced.
Good location. Front of sea and close to all resto. Buffet is so so.
Lot of eldery german
Hard bed. Smell. A/C with dust
Ot is a 3 *
Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jade
Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The good: We had a great time. Everything was very clean and the staff was very attentive. The entertainment staff did an amazing job with the kids. The food was always good and plentiful as were the drinks. The location couldn't have been more perfect. The bad:Elevators definitely need serviced. Showers have poor water pressure. The air conditioning didnt work on our first night and there was a leak in our ceiling. One bartender always seemed a bit grumpy. All of the entertainment was geared towards the kids leaving the adults with only drinking to entertain ourselves.
Excellent stay. Great value. Food was great staff friendly. Loved it when staff showed you to a table rather than the usual all inclusive scrum to get seated together. Food refreshed frequently and wide variety to suit picky kids. Hardly any queues to bar. Ok the lifts are a bit slow but if that’s the negative …. Definitely visit again
ian
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Rolf
Jun 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view, polite personel, nice ground floor and park with pool area.
Room floors and room were looking a bit tired after many years.
Over all impression is good and it was a pleasent stay.
overallin use.
We stayed for 10 days. Booked a suite. We originally were on the 16th floor with a mountain view, the room was fine, except for the railing being wobbly. We wanted an ocean view and the front desk was kind enough to give us 2 different suites to choose from. Both were nice, we ended up on the 9th floor.
The whole hotel is dated. Like a time warp to the 90's. It's clean and generally well maintained but it's in need of a serious update.
The food was not great. Especially for someone with food allergies. A sign saying "Assorted Meat" doesnt cut it. We mostly ate at local restaurants because the buffet was so poorly labelled. The signs for chicken and pork were reversed at one point. There was seafood next to the salads etc.
Lunch was... well it was gross. Im not a health nut, but theres no way I was going to eat anything from the lunch options.
The A La Carte restaurants... its the same restaurant. Just different nights have different themes. The food was ok at best. Not really worth the hype.
Water was a huge issue. You get 2 bottles of water per room per day. Thats it. Dont ask for more. And if you miss the delivery, the front desk will just tell you to go fill a cup in the bar. The bar staff will tell you to go ask the front desk for bottles, it's an endless loop of never-ending thirst.
The location is amazing, the town is amazing. The service staff were great, the housekeepers were fabulous.
I would go back to the town, but likely not to this hotel.
Davis Gordon
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Hugh
Jul 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was good, pool area well taken care off and staff in the pool bar area well helpful and very friendly.
The lounge bar often had queues in the evening thought the staff worked very hard to keep things moving. Didn’t like the fact that only local spirits on offer for all inclusive and full price charged for branded spirits. Other hotel I have visited charged a supplement not full price.