Balcón de Los Gigantes

Balcón de Los Gigantes Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Balcón de Los Gigantes, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from the outside — it’s tucked away on a quiet residential street in Puerto de Santiago. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t need to show off. This four-star property sits perfectly positioned to take advantage of those famous Los Gigantes cliffs, and once you step inside, you immediately understand why couples keep coming back here. The staff greeted me like I was staying at a friend’s place, not some massive hotel chain.

The Location Magic

Here’s the thing about Puerto de Santiago — most tourists rush through on their way to the bigger resorts, but they’re missing out. This hotel sits right in the sweet spot where you can walk to the black sand beach in about five minutes, yet you’re far enough from the main tourist drag to actually relax. I mean, you can see those massive cliffs from almost everywhere in the hotel, and honestly, the view never gets old. There’s free parking right on site too, which is actually a big deal here since finding a spot near the coast can be a nightmare during peak season.

The Room Experience

My room was simple but thoughtfully designed — clean lines, comfortable bed, and that view I keep mentioning. The balcony became my morning coffee spot, and I spent way more time out there than I planned. What impressed me most was how quiet everything was, despite being so close to the main areas. The air conditioning worked perfectly (crucial in Tenerife summers), and the bathroom was modern without trying too hard to be fancy. You get the sense that they’ve figured out what actually matters to guests.

Dining and Amenities

The hotel restaurant surprised me — I was expecting typical tourist fare, but they actually serve decent local dishes alongside the international options. Breakfast had everything you’d want, and they don’t rush you out if you want to linger over coffee while watching the morning light hit those cliffs. The pool area is where this place really shines though. It’s not huge, but it’s perfectly positioned and never felt crowded, even when the hotel seemed pretty full.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t the flashiest hotel on the island, but that’s exactly why it works so well. Couples especially seem to get it — there’s something romantic about the whole setup without it being overly themed or trying too hard. The staff knows the area inside and out, so they’ll point you toward the best hiking trails or that little local place where the fish is actually fresh. After staying here, I totally understand why people rate this place so highly. It’s one of those rare spots that delivers exactly what it promises, no more, no less.

Balcón de Los Gigantes Accommodations

Reviews of Balcón de Los Gigantes

• Erikas from Lithuania (10/10)

  Huge apartment, great view. Everything you need for short or long stay.

• Gudrun from Iceland (8/10)

  The spacious balcony was best. Always shadow but the view was great.

• Walid from France (10/10)

  Excellent value for money and great location, host lovely. Would come back.

• Uros from Serbia (10/10)

  Hosts were very friendly with lots of suggestions.

• Tord from Norway (10/10)

  Very nice Apartment. The view from the balcony to De Los Gigantes (Mountain) was amazing.
  Everything was good. Highly recomenable. 😊

• Tanja from Slovenia (8/10)

  Location of the building itself, close to the sea and very quiet. Swimming pool was a plus. Apartment has well equipped kitchen plus washing machine and essential kit for cleaning dishes was provided. Bed mattresses are good. Owner was responsive and very helpful. Two door access keys were great.

• Stephanie from United Kingdom (9/10)

• Sarah from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Full kitchen great for families. Beds very comfortable and great TVs and internet.
  Nice large terrace. Pools and common areas lovely and clean.

• Ronald from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Fantastic views , great facilities . A good pool . Close to shops and restuarants home from home very spaceious .

• Danielle from United States (8/10)

  Great location in walking distance to many bars and restaurants and the natural pools. The pool was great and it was nice being on the same floor for easy access

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