Casa María Altagay

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Casa María Altagay? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet street in Punta del Hidalgo where you can hear the waves but you’re not getting blasted by wind every time you step outside. I mean, don’t get me wrong – the ocean views are gorgeous from most rooms, but there’s something nice about being just far enough back from the main coastal road that you’re not dealing with constant traffic noise. The building itself has that classic Canarian architecture thing going on, with the white walls and wooden balconies, but honestly it feels more authentic than some of the flashier resorts further south. Check-in was pretty smooth – the staff actually remembered my name the next day, which doesn’t happen everywhere.

What really sets this place apart is how it feels like you’re staying in an actual neighborhood rather than some tourist bubble. There’s a little bakery about two blocks down where locals grab their morning coffee, and if you walk maybe ten minutes toward the lighthouse (which, by the way, is worth the stroll at sunset), you’ll find this tiny restaurant that serves the best papas arrugadas I’ve had outside of someone’s grandmother’s kitchen. The hotel rooms are solid – nothing fancy, but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are updated. I stayed in a room facing the ocean and could actually sleep with the windows open, which was perfect because the sea breeze kept things cool even in August. The only minor thing is that the Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty in some rooms, but honestly, isn’t that kind of the point of being on vacation?

Here’s the thing about Punta del Hidalgo that a lot of people don’t realize – it’s got this really laid-back vibe that’s totally different from the chaos of places like Playa de las Américas. You’re still close enough to Santa Cruz (maybe 45 minutes) if you want to do the city thing, but you can also just hang out and watch the locals play dominoes in the little plaza. Casa María Altagay gets this balance right – it’s comfortable enough that you feel taken care of, but it doesn’t feel like you’re trapped in some artificial resort experience. The breakfast is actually pretty decent too, with local stuff mixed in with the standard hotel fare. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to explore the northern part of the island without feeling like I was missing out on comfort.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $89. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Muy bien. – Emma from Spain – 1 September 2024 (8/10)

  Ubicación buena.

• Very good – Athanasios from United Kingdom – 17 March 2025 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Simone from Germany – 25 April 2025 (10/10)

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