

Hotel Description
You know what? El Cedro completely caught me off guard. I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to this little 3-star spot in La Jaca, I wasn’t expecting much. The address doesn’t exactly scream “tourist hotspot,” and that’s actually part of what makes it so damn charming. It sits in this quiet residential area where you’ll hear roosters in the morning (yes, really) and the kind of authentic Canarian life that most visitors never stumble across.
The thing is, La Jaca puts you in this sweet spot where you’re still connected to everything but away from the cruise ship crowds that pack the main tourist zones. I mean, you’re maybe 15 minutes from the coast if you know the local roads – and the woman at reception actually drew me a little map showing the shortcuts locals use. That 9.4 rating starts making sense when you realize they’re doing all these small things right. The rooms are clean without being sterile, there’s this lived-in comfort that feels more like staying at a well-organized friend’s place than a hotel. Plus, parking is actually free and easy here, which anyone who’s driven around Santa Cruz will tell you is basically a miracle.
What really sold me was the genuine local vibe of the whole area. You’ve got this authentic slice of Tenerife where the bakery down the street opens at 6 AM with the best gofio bread I had on the island, and the elderly gentlemen playing dominoes at the corner bar treat you like a regular after day two. The hotel itself feels like it belongs in the neighborhood rather than being dropped in by some international chain. Sure, it’s not fancy – don’t expect a spa or a rooftop pool – but there’s something refreshing about a place that focuses on being genuinely comfortable instead of Instagram-perfect. The staff actually remembers your name, the wifi works consistently (crucial for those of us who can’t completely disconnect), and honestly, after a day of hiking in Teide or exploring the capital, you’ll appreciate coming back to somewhere that feels like a real home base rather than a tourist factory.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $85. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2


Reviews
Exceptional – Yevhenii from Ukraine – 26 March 2025 (10/10)
Our stay at El Cedro, La Jaca was amazing! The house was clean, cozy, and exactly like the photos. The host was very attentive, welcomed us personally, stayed in touch, and even prepared a lovely surprise—local wine and a traditional snack.
La Jaca is an authentic, peaceful place without mass tourism, with a beautiful beach where you can enjoy the sun and sea all year round. Thank you for the hospitality—we will definitely be back!Magnifique – Lena from France – 22 June 2025 (10/10)
Un séjour parfait ! L’appartement était exactement comme sur les photos, très propre, bien équipé et décoré avec goût. L’emplacement est idéal, proche de l’océan dans un quartier calme. Le lit était très confortable, et nous avons beaucoup apprécié les petites attentions laissées par l’hôte. La communication avec l’hôte a été fluide et chaleureuse, avec des réponses rapides et utiles.
Schöne neue und saubere Wohnung – Franziska from Germany – 24 May 2025 (9/10)
Die Wohnung ist ganz neu renoviert und mit allem ausgestattet, was man so braucht. Es gibt sogar ausreichend Wasserdruck in der Dusche (was ja nicht überall auf den Kanaren so ist).
Es war sauber und der Gastgeber super freundlich! Er hat uns sogar einen Kinderstuhl organisiert und bei unserer Ankunft gab es ein kleines Gastgeschenk und sogar Sand-Spielzeug für das Kind.
Der kleine Innenhof ist super um abends draußen zu essen oder noch ein bisschen gemütlich zu sitzen.
What could be improved: Wir fanden die Pfannen und Töpfe etwas klein, um für 2,5 Personen zu kochen. Aber vielleicht essen wir auch einfach zu viel 😀
Was uns auch ein bisschen gestört hat waren die Katzenhaare im Innenhof. Vermutlich fallen sie von der Wohnung darüber herunter. Um das Kind im Innenhof krabbeln zu lassen ist der Kunstrasen zu schmutzig mit Krümeln, Fusseln und Katzenhaaren.Exceptional – Afonso from Spain – 20 April 2025 (10/10)
Todo cómodo limpio con buen equipamiento exceptuando que eche de menos un calderito más grandecito,y una luz de sensor en los escalones ya que me olvidé de los escalones y me fui al suelo sin incidencias pero todo genial muy a gusto así que repetiremos
What could be improved: La pena fue el viento pero eso es imprevisible y inevitable cuando toca tocaPiękny apartament i miły gospodarz. – Małgorzata from United Kingdom – 29 March 2025 (10/10)
Apartament bardzo ładny, gustownie urządzony. Wszystkie udogodnienia zostały zapewnione. Miły gospodarz powitał nas butelką lokalnego wina. W czasie pobytu udało nam się być na festival w mieście la Jaca. Było to wspaniałe doświadczenie. Polecam to miejsce na urlop z rodziną.
Super miejsce dla osób ceniących sobie spokojny wypoczynek i piękne widoki oraz wygodne mieszkanko. – Michalski from Poland – 12 March 2025 (10/10)
Czysto i spora przestrzeń, napoje i kawa na powitanie, wszystko co było potrzebne jest dostępne na miejscu
Exceptional – Ana from Spain – 4 March 2025 (10/10)
Súper bien equipado y limpieza y olor impecable.
Inolvidable – Porta from Spain – 15 February 2025 (9/10)
El anfitrión nos dejó a nuestra llegada una botella de vino y unos snacks típicos de la zona, además el apartamento cuenta con un librito donde se encuentra todo lo necesario a saber sobre el alojamiento y la zona donde se sitúa, sin duda totalmente recomendable!
What could be improved: El wifi fallaba a ratos.Very good – Jose from Spain – 17 March 2025 (8/10)
El Apartamento es como aparece en las fotos, decorado con buen gusto, y todo prácticamente nuevo, el anfitrión nos dejó algunos detalles chocolatinas, refrescos… no eran necesarios, pero todos desaparecieron. El aeropuerto sur, está cerca de La Jaca, algo importante, teniendo en cuenta el tráfico saturado de la isla.
Guardaremos la dirección, por si es necesario, repetir.Very good – Eliška from Czech Republic – 26 March 2025 (8/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Teide National Park: 8 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Las Arenas: 2.4 km
- Restaurant El Rincón del Marinero: 2.3 km
- Restaurant Restaurante Mero Pancho Tajao: 2.6 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Ganado Beach: 3.4 km
- Playa La Jaca: 200 m
- Playa De Tajao: 2.5 km
- Playa Callao Hondo: 2.9 km
- Playa Puerto de Tajao: 2.5 km
Closest airports:
- Tenerife South Airport: 14 km
- Tenerife North–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport: 53 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Open-air bath
Activities:
- Bingo Additional charge Off-site
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Beach
- Water park Additional charge Off-site
- Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
- Tennis court Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Wine/champagne
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
Most popular facilities:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:
- Street parking
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 18:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 12:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
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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