Real Hen Diaries: Our Tenerife Hen Weekends

Real Reviews: When planning a hen do, nothing beats hearing from someone who has been there. Below, we feature two real diaries from our customers: one bride-to-be who swapped Marbella for Tenerife, and another who took on the legendary Siam Park waterpark.

Tenerife is famous for its year-round sunshine, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious beach clubs. But what is a hen weekend there really like? Read on to find out how two of our groups made the most of the Canary Islands.

Review 1: The Marbella Swap

In this first diary, our bride-to-be explains how a potential disaster with Marbella dates turned into a perfect Tenerife trip.

The Plan

I’ve just had the most amazing hen weekend! It was initially going to be in Marbella for 15 of us in April. However, we quickly hit a snag. One company sent us an astronomical quote, and another informed us that Marbella's beach clubs didn't fully open until May.

The Stag and Hen Experience suggested Tenerife as an alternative. They promised year-round sunshine, the activities we wanted, and a decent standard of accommodation for our budget. After a quick consultation with the girls, the decision was made!

Arrival & First Impressions

We booked 3 nights in a resort with half board and transfers. Our minibus was waiting to pick us up at the airport, and the driver spoke good English, which was a great start.

The hotel was everything that was promised—clean, modern, and with a fantastic view over the bay to La Gomera. The pool area was enormous, and we spent the afternoon sampling cocktails from the pool bar. I could definitely get used to that way of life!

The Nightlife

After dinner, it was time for the Bar Crawl. We were met by our rep, Gemma, who took us to a load of bars where we were drowned in free shots. We finished the night at a nightclub where Gemma walked us straight past the queue.

Saturday morning was a struggle, but a buffet breakfast sorted us out before we headed to the Boat Party. It was 3 hours of unlimited bar, great music, and friendly people. There are a few blank spots in my memory after that, but I know we had a brilliant time!

The Recovery

Sunday was our recovery day. We booked a Spa Day which turned out to be an Aqua Spa—really cool! It sorted my head out and left us feeling reinvigorated enough for a nice meal in a local restaurant to end the trip.

All in all, my Tenerife hen weekend was a resounding success. I totally advise using a specialist company to take the pain out of organising!

Review 2: Siam Park & Sunsets

In our second review, Lauren recounts a weekend of waterparks, shopping, and male strippers.

Location is Key

My Tenerife hen party was simply amazing. The weather was perfect, which just made it a weekend I'll never forget. We stayed in self-catering accommodation within walking distance from the beach and the Playa de las Américas strip.

We started with a few jugs of Sangria at Paddy O’Kelly’s to unwind before moving on to Coco Beach for cocktails—a great spot to watch the sun go down.

Siam Park

A must for any trip to Tenerife is to visit Siam Park, the largest waterpark in Europe. It’s not only a great cure for a hangover but a day filled with thrills. We got there early to grab the best sun loungers at the wave pool. It was the perfect base to catch some rays and sip mojitos before braving the Tower of Power!

And no visit is complete without a cheeky trip to the Siam Mall for some retail therapy. Be sure to check out the shops—you're guaranteed to end up spending a fortune!

Strippers & Catamarans

Back at the apartment, we had a "pee, pluck and powder" session before our second night out. This was made slightly more interesting with a visit from an incredibly attractive Male Stripper to get the party started!

Our last day was spent on a Catamaran Cruise complete with dolphin watching and swim stops. The sea breeze helped banish the hangover from the previous night’s antics at Tramps nightclub.

All in all, a legendary hen do that can be enjoyed by all. I would recommend it to anyone!

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