El Rincón del Mar

El Rincón del Mar Overview

First Impressions

Walking into El Rincón del Mar feels like discovering a well-kept secret along Tenerife’s northern coast. This four-star property sits quietly on Calle Mesa del Mar in Tacoronte, away from the tourist crowds but close enough to everything that matters. The moment you arrive, there’s this immediate sense of calm — maybe it’s the thoughtful design or just the way the staff genuinely seems happy to see you. Honestly, the 9.5 rating makes perfect sense once you’re here.

Location & Neighborhood

Tacoronte isn’t your typical beach resort town, and that’s exactly why El Rincón del Mar works so well. You’re positioned between the dramatic coastline and the wine country that most visitors never discover. The hotel earned a 9.7 location score from recent guests, which I get — you can actually reach both Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz without the hassle of staying in either. Couples especially love it here, rating the spot 8.6 for romantic getaways. There’s something about being slightly off the beaten path that makes everything feel more authentic, you know?

The Property Experience

What really sets this place apart is how they’ve nailed the details without making a big show of it. The free private parking might sound basic, but anyone who’s driven around Tenerife knows it’s actually a huge relief. The rooms have this refined, understated elegance — not flashy, just really well thought out. I mean, when you’re paying four-star prices, you want to feel like the money went into quality rather than just fancy marketing, and that’s definitely the case here.

Local Insights

Being in Tacoronte puts you right in the heart of Tenerife’s wine region, which most tourists completely miss. The local restaurants serve food that’s actually meant for locals, not just visitors — there’s a difference, trust me. You’re also perfectly positioned for exploring the Anaga Mountains if you’re into hiking, or you can easily drive down to the coast when you want that beach day. The staff knows the area well and can point you toward experiences that aren’t in every guidebook.

Why Guests Love It

El Rincón del Mar succeeds because it doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, it focuses on being really good at what it does — providing an upscale, comfortable base for exploring this part of Tenerife. The high ratings reflect what you actually experience: thoughtful service, a great location that feels both peaceful and accessible, and that rare quality where everything just works smoothly. It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay if you can, not because there’s so much to do at the hotel itself, but because it makes such a perfect home base for discovering this corner of the island.

El Rincón del Mar Accommodations

Reviews of El Rincón del Mar

• Bartosz from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The flat is equipped with everything you need and the location is great.

• Andrej from Slovenia (10/10)

  This is one of the best places I have been and I travel 4 months per year. Host is super friendly… vine… apartment in perfect location. We spent here 6 days.

• Tom from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The host was a very nice guy, very patient as we were 3hour late due to un expected car pick up time, and a bit of navigation problems:). He was very understanding and showed us to our apartment.
  The apartment was very clean with everything you need in terms of cleaning and cooking equipment and towels ,bedding etc. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioning unit works very well. There was a bottle of champagne and a bottle of red wine with some snacks and coffee and tea etc. Bowl of fresh fruit also.
  The views are exceptional from the balcony.
  The location is very low key and remote with a slice of beach which is amazing. 5 min walk away from apartment max.
  Top quality accommodation, professional host.
  Recommend 100%

• Katja from Germany (9/10)

  Der Blick vom Balkon auf Meer und Teide inkl. Sonnenuntergang ist grandios!
  Gut aufgeteiltes, ruhiges, hochwertig und neu ausgestattetes Apartment mit 2 Schlafzimmern
  Parkplatz auf dem Dach des Apartmenthauses
  Umkomplizierte Kommunikation mit den Gastgebern (Eduardo)
  Willkommensgruß

• Michael from Germany (8/10)

  Die Wohnung ist zweckmäßig und sehr angenehm eingerichtet. Ganz besonders gefallen hat uns die Freundlichkeit unseres Vermieters. So hatten wir z.B. einmal die Schlüssel vergessen gehabt, doch nach knapp 30 Minuten war der Eigentümer da und hat uns mit seinem Ersatzschlüssel geöffnet – abends um 21 Uhr.

• Brigitte from France (10/10)

  La propreté du logement, les équipements, les cadeaux de bienvenue (vins, fruits, gateaux), sa situation géographique pour visiter Ténérife et sa proximité de la plage (2mn à pied).

• Peter from Netherlands (9/10)

  Prachtig luxe appartement. Fijne ontvangst met heerlijke traktaties. Goede communicatie. Geweldig uitzicht!
  Goede bedden, fijne douche.
  Aanrader!

• Christian from Austria (10/10)

  Sehr schönes Appartement mit perfektem Ausblick. Sauber, top ausgestattet, alles was man braucht ist da. Sehr netter Vermieter, praktisch ist der private Parkplatz sowie die Nähe zum Strand und Natur Pool. Wohnung für die Fläche sehr gut aufgeteilt.

• Dagmar from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Krásný, zcela nový apartmán. Vybavení kuchyně a koupelny předčilo naše očekávání. Nic nám ɓěhem pobytu nechybělo. Osobní předání apartmánu, uvítací koš s ovocem, nápoji a sladkostmi bylo milým bonusem. Parkování vždy volné. Klidná zóna. Nejkrásnější výhled z balkonu, jaký jsme kdy zažily.

• Paulina from Poland (10/10)

  Pobyt w tym miejscu to była czysta przyjemność. Czysty, piękny, w pełni wyposażony apartament, piękna okolica, widok prosto na ocean, fajna plaża w pobliżu i basen naturalny. W dodatku blisko w góry na szlaki i piękne punkty widokowe niedaleko od tego noclegu. Idealny nocleg na północy wyspy. Stosunek jakości do ceny rewelacja

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