Hotel Colon Rambla

Hotel Colon Rambla Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Hotel Colon Rambla, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. But you know what? Sometimes the best places surprise you. This four-star spot sits right on Viera y Clavijo street in Santa Cruz, and I mean *right* in the heart of things. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the main shopping pedestrian zone, and honestly, that’s where you want to be if you’re exploring the city properly.

The thing about this hotel is that it gets the basics incredibly right. The rooms are what I’d call “thoughtfully comfortable” – not flashy, but everything works and feels intentional. The beds are actually good (you know how hit-or-miss hotel beds can be), and the bathrooms have that satisfying water pressure that makes you appreciate European plumbing. I stayed during carnival season – which, if you’ve never experienced Santa Cruz carnival, is basically the entire city turning into one massive party – and while you definitely hear the street energy, it’s not the kind of noise that keeps you awake if you’re a reasonable sleeper. The double-glazed windows help, though I actually enjoyed falling asleep to the distant sounds of the city winding down.

What really sold me on this place was the staff’s approach to hospitality. They’re not doing that overly formal hotel dance – it’s more like getting recommendations from locals who happen to work in tourism. The woman at reception told me about a tiny tapas place three blocks away that I never would have found otherwise, and she was spot-on about timing my visit to avoid the evening rush. The breakfast setup is solid too, though I’ll admit I only ate there twice since Santa Cruz has such incredible coffee culture just steps outside. There’s something satisfying about a hotel that doesn’t try to keep you locked inside with mediocre amenities when the real city is right there waiting. The location means you can walk to the Auditorio de Tenerife if you’re into architecture (and you should be – it’s stunning), or catch the tram to other parts of the island without any hassle. Parking can be tricky in this area, but the hotel has arrangements that actually work, which is more than I can say for a lot of places in Spanish city centers. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to feel connected to the actual rhythm of Santa Cruz rather than isolated in some resort bubble.

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Reviews of Hotel Colon Rambla

• Elizabeth from United States (9/10)

  We enjoyed everything about our stay! The room was beautiful, the pool was delightful, and the location was on point for what we were looking for.

• Steven from Spain (8/10)

  Location of hotel was great, staff very helpful.,great size room.

• Webster from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Suite really nice size and very clean. Great staff. Pool area only had around 20 loungers. Exterior of hotel needs some updating. Food ok. Soundproof windows keep the room quiet.

• Denise from Germany (9/10)

  Clean and great service

• Barbara from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Breakfast selection was very good, although the room is a little dreary.
  Great location.
  Nice outdoor pool area.

• Helen from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location was great. Helpful with where to park. Very friendly staff. I had a free upgrade to a junior suite on arrival which was very much appreciated.
  Food was tasty.

• Philippa from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Well maintained and clean. In good area of the city. Breakfast good.

• Steven from Spain (8/10)

  Big clean rooms

• Lucy from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Room was a great size, comfortable bed, balcony was much appreciated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and overall very good value for money.

• James from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The room looked smart. Adequate storage. Very comfortable bed. Bathroom smart and effecient. Lovely balcony and view of pool and gardens. Very restful. Breakfast was OK. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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