Melia Costa Atlantis Tenerife

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Melia Costa Atlantis? It’s honestly one of those places where the location just makes sense once you’re there. Right on Avenida Venezuela in Puerto de la Cruz – and I mean literally a few minutes’ walk from the old town’s cobblestone streets where you’ll find those tiny tapas bars that locals actually frequent. The hotel sits in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to hear the Atlantic waves but far enough from the main tourist chaos around Plaza del Charco.

The building itself has this sort of understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” like some of the flashier resorts further south. I actually appreciated that – it feels more integrated into the neighborhood rather than dropped on top of it. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star property, nothing revolutionary but comfortable and clean with those little touches that matter when you’re settling in for more than a night or two. The staff genuinely seemed to know the area well, which is rarer than you’d think. When I asked about hiking trails up to the botanical gardens, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a generic brochure – he actually drew a route on a map and mentioned which café makes the best cortado for the walk back.

What really sold me on this place was how it handles the whole Puerto de la Cruz experience. Look, this isn’t Playa de las Americas with its party-till-dawn vibe – it’s more relaxed, more authentically Canarian, and the Melia Costa Atlantis gets that. The pool area doesn’t blast music all day, so you can actually hear yourself think (or hear the waves, which is better). And here’s something practical that matters – parking is actually manageable here, unlike some spots in the old town where you’re circling forever. The hotel’s position means you can walk to the natural pools at Lago Martiánez in about ten minutes, or head the other way to the black sand beaches without needing a car. I mean, you’ll want to rent one eventually to explore the rest of Tenerife, but for your Puerto de la Cruz days, you’re set. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned because everything just… works. Not perfect, but solidly good in all the ways that matter when you’re trying to actually enjoy your vacation instead of managing it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $169. Meliá Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $186. Twin Room with Mountain View with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $204. Twin Room with Frontal Sea View with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $250. The Level Frontal Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $258. The Level Premium Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $277. The Level Junior Suite Frontal Sea View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $281. Family Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $386. Superior Family Room with Frontal Sea View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

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