Casa Llano del Rey

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Tenerife, but Casa Llano del Rey is honestly one of those finds that makes you want to keep it secret. It’s tucked away on this quiet street in Arona – you know, that area that’s close enough to the action but far enough that you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos of Los Cristianos every morning. The address says Camino Llano del Rey, which sounds fancy, but it’s actually this peaceful residential road where you can actually hear birds instead of construction noise at 7 AM.

What really got me was how the staff just… gets it. I mean, they’re not hovering over you with fake smiles, but when you need something, they’re genuinely helpful. The woman at reception – I think her name was Carmen – she actually drew me a little map showing the back way to get to Playa de las Américas without hitting all the traffic roundabouts. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t get from a chain hotel. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place, but here’s what matters: the beds are actually comfortable (not those rock-hard European mattresses), the AC works without sounding like a jet engine, and the wifi reaches everywhere – even worked perfectly by the pool area where I ended up doing some work calls. The balcony views vary depending on which room you get, but honestly, even the ones facing the street are pleasant because the neighborhood is so quiet.

You know what really sets this place apart though? It feels like it’s run by people who actually care about hospitality, not just metrics and reviews. They’ve got this small pool area that never feels crowded – I’m guessing because they don’t pack people in like sardines – and there’s always somewhere to sit even during peak hours. The breakfast is locally sourced stuff, proper Spanish ham and cheese, fresh fruit that actually tastes like something, and coffee that doesn’t make you wonder if it’s been sitting around since yesterday. Parking is included, which is huge because finding a spot in this part of Tenerife can be a nightmare, especially if you’re planning day trips to Teide or the northern beaches. The location is perfect for exploring – you’re maybe 10 minutes from the coast, but also really well positioned for heading inland to the mountains. I used it as a base for hiking and beach days, and it worked perfectly for both. It’s not the flashiest place on the island, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want – somewhere that just does everything right without making a big show of it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $188. Two-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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