We were traveling with friends who chose Hotel Las Madrigueras after a disastrous one day stay at another Los Cristianos resort. We recognized the difference between five-star and wannabe the moment we walked through the doors. While we were checking in the manager came out and greeted us with "Welcome to our house!" And that's exactly the feeling we had for the entire week. The hospitality across every part of the property was incredibly warm. Our split-level suite accommodations were impeccable and thoroughly serviced every day. With only 44 rooms and 13 suites, this is a VERY quiet place where one can really relax. It's the most relaxing week I've had in quite a few years. The included breakfast had some modest buffet selections but featured some nice cooked-to-order selections. The evening meals, on the other hand, were an entirely different matter. A top flight chef turned out some remarkable dishes and the waitstaff was outstanding! And that even carried over to the lunch selections by the pool! We did play golf one day but this is NOT a golfer's only type resort. This works for anyone looking for rest, relaxation and to be pampered. The only part of the property I wouldn't give five stars to is the spa. The treatments were adequate but not outstanding and the spa staff doesn't really exhibit the culture of a top-ranked spa. That being said, I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else on our next trip to Tenerife.