GF Noelia

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about GF Noelia? The location on Avenida Hermanos Fernandez Perdigón – it’s actually one of those spots that puts you right in the thick of Puerto de la Cruz without the chaos of the main tourist strips. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the black sand beaches and the iconic Lago Martiánez pools, but when you come back to the hotel in the evening, it doesn’t feel like you’re fighting through crowds just to get to your room.

The place itself is honestly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star – no frills, but everything works and the staff actually seems to care about what they’re doing. The lobby has that slightly dated Spanish coastal hotel vibe (think early 2000s renovation), but it’s clean and the air conditioning hits you like a blessing after walking around Puerto de la Cruz in the afternoon heat. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – the rooms facing the back are especially peaceful, which is something you don’t always get in this part of town. The breakfast situation is pretty standard continental stuff, though they do have proper Spanish coffee and the local pastries are worth getting up for. Pro tip: if you’re planning to explore the island, the hotel’s location makes it super easy to catch buses to Santa Cruz or up to Mount Teide – the bus stop is literally around the corner, and honestly, that saved me so much hassle with rental car parking.

Here’s the thing about GF Noelia that really won me over – it’s got that authentic Canarian hospitality without trying too hard to be something it’s not. The reception staff knows the neighborhood inside and out (ask them about the best spots for local tapas, seriously), and they’re not pushing expensive tours or restaurant recommendations that clearly give them kickbacks. The rooms are simple but comfortable, with decent Wi-Fi and those thick curtains that actually block out the morning sun when you need to sleep in. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, and the pool area is pretty basic, but when you’re spending most of your time exploring Orotava Valley or wandering through the botanical gardens, you just need a reliable place to crash. The 7.9 rating makes total sense – it’s the kind of place that consistently delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises, and in Puerto de la Cruz, where tourist traps are everywhere, that’s actually pretty refreshing.

Rooms

• Studio (2 Adults) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Studio (3 Adults) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Studio (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio (3 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Studio (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Mark from United States (8/10)

  The facilities were very clean. We booked breakfast, dinner and lunch for 7 days. The food was really good each had a large variety to choose from.
  They had live music each night at ground level for people to listen and dance to at night.
  Very clean

• Ilias from Germany (9/10)

  location and facilities

• Hayley from Spain (8/10)

  Staff helpful and friendly, entertainment every night, good variety of food choices from the buffet , we will definitely be returning to the hotel

• Elisaveta from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Liked the location, close to both the beach and to the city center, good room, cleaning every day, food was always a variety of food to choose

• Delve from Iceland (8/10)

  I like the hotel. We enjoyed the breakfast so much there is a lot of choices.

• Aliasgar from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The breakfast was very good

• Michael from Spain (7/10)

  Clean tidy comfortable beds

• Martina from Croatia (7/10)

  location of the object is very close to the sea, and the history part ow town. Breakfast and dinner was also fine. everything was delicious and planty to choose

• Sorin from France (8/10)

• John from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The breakfast was excellent.

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