Espacio Antares

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Tenerife, and Espacio Antares honestly caught me off guard – in the best way possible. You know how sometimes you book a three-star place and just hope it’s clean and quiet? Well, this little gem on Camino La Vendimia does way more than that. It’s tucked into Santa Barbara, which is actually this peaceful neighborhood that most tourists completely miss because they’re all rushing to the beaches or up to Teide. I mean, you’re literally in Icod de los Vinos, so you’re close to the famous dragon tree (though honestly, skip the crowds and visit early morning), but what really got me was how the hotel feels like it belongs here rather than just being dropped into the landscape.

The thing about Espacio Antares is that it gets the details right – and I’m talking about stuff that actually matters when you’re traveling. The rooms have this clean, modern feel without being sterile, and the beds are properly comfortable (not those rock-hard European mattresses you sometimes get). But here’s what I really appreciated: the soundproofing is excellent. You’d think being on a street called “La Vendimia” in wine country might mean party noise, but it’s actually incredibly peaceful. The owners clearly thought about creating a space where you can decompress after hiking or exploring. Plus, there’s decent parking, which anyone who’s driven around Tenerife’s winding roads will appreciate – you don’t want to be circling around looking for a spot after a long day.

What really sells me on this place, though, is the location context that most people don’t get until they’re actually here. Icod de los Vinos isn’t just some random town – it’s this perfect base for exploring the north coast without dealing with tourist chaos. You can walk to local restaurants where they’re serving proper Canarian food (not the resort buffet stuff), and you’re about twenty minutes from some seriously underrated coastal spots. The hotel staff actually knows the area, too – they’ll point you toward the hiking trails that locals use, not just the obvious Instagram spots. And honestly, for a three-star place to be pulling a 9.3 rating, they’re clearly doing something right. It’s not fancy in a flashy way, but it’s thoughtfully done, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need – a place that feels like a proper home base rather than just somewhere to crash between activities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $69. Two-Bedroom Townhouse with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $81. One-Bedroom House with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

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