Hotel Description
You know what struck me first about Altamar Tropical Home? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street – Avenida Arquitecto Gómez Cuesta – that honestly feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist zone. I mean, you’re still in Arona, so you’re not exactly roughing it, but there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that doesn’t scream “hotel tourist trap” the moment you walk up. The building itself has this laid-back Canarian vibe, nothing too flashy, but clean and well-maintained in that way that makes you think the owners actually care about the place.
What really won me over was how the staff just… gets it. Check-in was smooth (no waiting around while they fumble with the system), and they actually knew the area well enough to give solid recommendations. The woman at reception told me about this little seafood place about ten minutes down the road that I never would’ve found otherwise – turns out locals eat there too, which is always a good sign. The rooms are pretty standard for a 3-star, but honestly, they’re comfortable and the AC works properly, which in Tenerife heat is basically non-negotiable. I stayed in one of the upper floor rooms and could catch glimpses of the ocean between the buildings – not exactly a sea view, but hey, I wasn’t complaining.
Here’s the thing about this place – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it does everything right without trying too hard. The location is actually pretty smart if you think about it. You’re close enough to the coast that you can walk to decent beaches (maybe 15-20 minutes if you don’t mind the stroll), but far enough inland that you’re not dealing with the crowds and inflated prices right on the waterfront. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven around southern Tenerife will appreciate. I did notice it gets a bit livelier in the evenings – there’s a bar nearby that has music until maybe 11 PM, but it’s not obnoxious, just… life happening around you. The breakfast was simple but fresh, and they had proper Spanish coffee, not that watery hotel stuff. Look, Altamar isn’t trying to be a luxury resort, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s the kind of place where you can base yourself for exploring the island without feeling like you’re missing out on anything important back at the hotel.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $293. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Kids Land: 3.1 km
- Roca del Conde: 7 km
- El Duque Castle: 3.8 km
- Arona Beach Park: 2.7 km
- Teide National Park: 2.1 km
- Parque Nacional La Caleta: 5 km
- Parque Ecológico Las Águilas del Teide: 4.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Gaffers: 100 m
- Cafe/bar Buromais: 40 m
- Cafe/bar Fitz Patric: 40 m
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Bobo Beach: 1.1 km
- Playa de Troya: 650 m
- El Bunker Beach: 1.1 km
- Las Vistas Beach: 1.6 km
- Playa de Las Americas: 600 m
Closest airports:
- La Gomera Airport: 76 km
- Tenerife South Airport: 16 km
- Tenerife North–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport: 84 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Balcony
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Activities:
- Bingo Additional charge Off-site
- Aerobics Additional charge Off-site
- Archery Additional charge Off-site
- Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge Off-site
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
- Water park Additional charge Off-site
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
- Squash Additional charge Off-site
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Additional charge Off-site
- Canoeing Additional charge Off-site
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Garden view
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Russian
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Washing machine
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Semi-detached
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 17:00 to 00:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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