SBH Taro Beach Hotel is a mid-range, all-inclusive family hotel on Avenida LTU in Costa Calma. The hotel lists it as a four-star property, a three-minute walk from Costa Calma beach, and describes it as beachfront. The hotel has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a children’s pool, a beach bar and a poolside bar, a free breakfast buffet and all-inclusive food and drink, with some restrictions. Facilities include a sauna, a gym, an outdoor tennis court, mini golf, billiards, volleyball and bike hire, and free self-parking is available. Guests rate it a good 7.6 from about 60 reviews, so expect a comfortable, unfussy stay rather than a luxury one. Families are welcome, with family rooms and a children’s pool.
Location and getting around
Costa Calma is a small resort town on the isthmus that joins the northern and southern halves of the island, with a long beach on one side and the Sotavento beach and lagoon a short drive away. The hotel is about a three-minute walk from Costa Calma beach, and the town’s shops, cafés and restaurants are close, so you can eat out in the evening without a car. The airport is about an hour away, and Morro Jable and Cofete are a drive further south.
The rooms and facilities
The hotel offers standard rooms and family rooms, with an outdoor pool, a children’s pool and sun loungers, plus a terrace, a beach bar and a poolside bar. There is a lift and a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi in public areas and laundry service. Sports facilities include tennis, mini golf, volleyball, a gym, a sauna and a billiards table, and you can hire bikes to ride the paths nearby.
Who it suits
Families and couples who want an all-inclusive stay at a fair price, within walking distance of the beach and the town, and who will spend their days at the beach, at a windsurf lesson at Sotavento or on a boat trip. It is also a sensible choice for a group of friends who want to share a simple, sociable hotel.
Good to know
The all-inclusive plan has some restrictions, so check what is covered and the opening hours of the bars and restaurants. The hotel does not have a private beach, since the sand is the public Costa Calma beach, and the wind can be strong, so bring a windbreak and a layer for the evening.
With a guest score of 7. 6, it is wise to read recent reviews on rooms and food before you book, and to ask for a room that has been refurbished. Winter is busy, so book early for November and December.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive board
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Beach bar and poolside bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Sauna and fitness facilities
- ✓Tennis court and mini golf
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
How far is SBH Taro Beach from the beach?+
Costa Calma beach is about a three-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel has no private beach, so the sand is the public beach.
Is the hotel all-inclusive?+
Yes, food and drinks on site are included in the room price, with some restrictions. Check what is covered and the hours of the bars.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes, it has family rooms and a children’s pool, and it is not adults-only. Tennis, mini golf and a games table give older children things to do.
