Hotel Ventus

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Ventus? The way it sits right there on Avenida Príncipes de España – honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot in El Médano if you’re the type who wants to actually experience this place rather than just pass through it. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from that gorgeous stretch of beach where the windsurfers gather (and trust me, watching them is half the entertainment). The hotel itself has this unpretentious, lived-in feeling that I actually prefer over those sterile chain places. Sure, it’s a 3-star property, but sometimes that means you get character instead of corporate blandness. The lobby’s got this relaxed island vibe – nothing fancy, but the kind of place where the staff actually remembers your name by day two.

What really works here is how the location puts you right in the thick of things without the chaos you’d get in somewhere like Playa de las Américas. El Médano’s got this authentic Canarian beach town thing going on, and Hotel Ventus feels like it belongs here rather than being dropped in from some generic resort template. The rooms are honestly what you’d expect – clean, functional, with that slightly dated but comfortable furniture that screams “we care more about your sleep than impressing you with marble countertops.” Some face the ocean (worth the upgrade if you can swing it), and on windy days – which, let’s be real, is most days here – you’ll hear the waves and feel that constant Atlantic breeze that makes this corner of Tenerife so addictive for wind sport enthusiasts. The 7.8 rating makes sense to me because it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but it delivers on what matters: location, cleanliness, and that laid-back Canarian hospitality that feels genuine rather than scripted.

Here’s the thing though – if you’re looking for a spa weekend or expecting room service until midnight, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want to wake up, grab a cortado from one of the cafés practically outside your door, and be on the beach before the wind picks up for the day, this place gets it right. The parking situation is actually pretty decent (not always a given in these coastal towns), and I found the whole area walkable enough that you don’t need to stress about rental car logistics every day. Peak season gets busy, obviously, but even then El Médano maintains this refreshingly non-touristy atmosphere that bigger resorts tend to kill. Hotel Ventus fits right into that vibe – it’s the kind of place where German windsurfing enthusiasts and Spanish families on holiday end up chatting over breakfast, and somehow it all just works.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $178. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $210. Apartment with Terrace with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

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