Los Cristianos – Los Angeles apartment with pool – As de Casas

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Los Cristianos, and this apartment at the Los Angeles complex on Avenida Juan Carlos I is honestly one of those finds that makes you want to keep quiet about it – but I mean, that’s selfish, right? The building itself is classic Tenerife architecture, nothing too flashy, but when you walk into the complex you immediately get why it has that 8.5 rating. The pool area is actually the star here – it’s this perfectly sized space that never feels crowded, even during peak season in February when the Germans and Brits descend on the island. I spent most mornings there with my coffee, watching the sun hit the water just right around 9 AM.

What really got me about this place was how it strikes that balance between being close enough to everything but far enough from the tourist chaos. You’re literally a ten-minute walk from the main Los Cristianos beach and the ferry port (crucial if you’re planning that day trip to La Gomera), but you’re not dealing with the constant noise of people dragging suitcases over cobblestones at all hours. The apartment itself is properly equipped – and I mean properly, not that sad excuse for a kitchen you get in most holiday rentals where you can barely boil water. The air conditioning actually works, which sounds basic but trust me, you’ll appreciate it during those sticky August nights when the trade winds decide to take a break.

The local vibe around here is something else entirely. There’s this little supermarket about two blocks down where the owner, María, will give you the real scoop on which guachinches are worth the drive up into the mountains. And honestly, being on Juan Carlos I means you’re on one of the main arteries, so getting anywhere on the island is straightforward – the bus connections are solid, parking isn’t a nightmare if you’ve rented a car, and you’re not stuck in some residential maze trying to find your way back after a night out in Playa de las Américas. The only minor thing I’d mention is that being on a main avenue means you’ll hear some traffic, but it’s more of a gentle hum than anything disruptive, and it completely dies down after 10 PM. Four stars feels right for this place – it’s not trying to be a luxury resort, but it delivers exactly what you need for a proper Canary Islands experience without the tourist trap markup.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $129. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Siisti huoneisto, hieman kävelymatkaa ydinkeskustaan/rannalle. Edessä ei ole rantaa. Uima-allas iso ja siisti. Taloy – Anu from Finland – 27 November 2023 (8/10)

  Siisti, yställinen ja hyvä palvelu, kiva allas-alue, meri lähellä
  
  What could be improved: Käytävät kolkot ja pimeät, toki oli valot, mutta silti. Aika askeettinen talo, viikonloppu, niin la-su välisenä yönä keskellä yötä musiikkia mikä kaikui sisäpihan seinistä..

• Superb – Carol from France – 20 January 2023 (9/10)

  L'emplacement, l'appartement, le confort
  
  What could be improved: Pas de machine pour le café et pas assez de vaisselle

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