PLEASE ADVISE ALL GUESTS THAT THE 31.12 GALA MEAL IS COMPULSORY TO GUESTS STAYING ON OR DURING THIS DATE.CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE GALA BUT WILL HAVE A SEPEARTE MEAL ORGANISED THIS TOO IS COMPULSORY.SMOKING JACKET/LONG SUIT COMPULSORY FOR GENTLEMEN FOR 31.12 GALA DINNER.THERE IS A MINIMUM STAY OF SEVEN NIGHTS AT THIS COMPLEX.DISABLED ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST!SUITABILITY :This unique hotel is a choice for those seeking a high standard ofaccommodation and wide-ranging facilities. The luxury of the surroundingsmake this beautiful hotel somewhere for peace and relaxation. Suitablefor couples, families and people who wish to travel alone.DESCRIPTION :This is one of the most extraordinary hotels ever built, the situation ,architecture and sheer exuberance must be seen to be believed. Thecomplex was designed as a village nestling into the hillside above thebeach, the hotel consists of 19 separate buildings that reflect early1900's Canarian architecture.The interiour of the building is very extravgant. There is a wrought-ironcircular reception with fountains and archways and eyecatching ornatemurals and columns. There is simular lavish decor thoughout. There is achoice of 8 resturants, all intimate and splendidly decorated, with staffin traditional Canarian dress.The grounds of the hotel are extensive and immaculate: 15 acres of lush,well kept gardens leading to the beach. A series of lake style swimmingpools decends in teirs into one another down the hillside, withsourroundings such as sunterraces, footbridges and pool side snack bars.Rooms at the complex have bath/WC, air-conditioning, satlitte TV,minibar, safe and a balcony or terrace.LOCATION/POSITION :The Bahia del Duque is situated in Costa Adeje at the very end of Playalas Americas. It is two and a half miles northwest of Veronica's complex,at the end of the resort. The complex in is an isolated area and selfcontained, adjacent to the public beach. Shops and bars 1 mile away andthere is a taxi rank located just outside.FEATURED : FIRST CHOICE - A LA CARTE - 2000 MAGIC OF SPAIN - SUMMER 2000 - PAGE 55OFFICIAL RATING : 5 STARAMENITIES :- Hairdresser- Putting green- Squash courts- Internet cafe- Shops- 8x Resturants- 7x Bars- Lounge- 5x Swimming pools (one heated)- Children's pool- Playground- Club house- Sauna- Gym- Salon- Tennis courts- Mini club- EntertainmentMAID SERVICE :The complex has it's own maid service,therefore rooms are regularycleaned and serviced by maids.