Santa Maria 151

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Santa Maria 151 on Avenida de España – honestly, the name made it sound like some corporate chain hotel. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked right in the heart of Adeje, and I mean literally walking distance from everything that matters. You can stroll to the beach in about ten minutes (which is huge because parking down by the coast is absolutely brutal during high season), and there’s this little tapas place called El Rincón just around the corner that the locals actually go to – not touristy at all.

The hotel itself has this sort of understated elegance that works really well. I mean, it’s a proper 4-star property but without all the pretentious nonsense you sometimes get. The lobby smells like jasmine – they’ve got these gorgeous plants everywhere that actually thrive in the Canarian climate instead of looking half-dead like so many hotels try to maintain. Check-in was smooth, and the staff genuinely seemed to know the area well. When I asked about hiking up to Barranco del Infierno, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a brochure – he told me which trail entrance to use and what time to start if I wanted to avoid the crowds. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t fake.

What really sold me on this place was the attention to details that actually matter when you’re traveling. The rooms are quiet – and I mean properly quiet, not just “we hung some curtains and hoped for the best” quiet. The air conditioning works without sounding like a jet engine, which is honestly a miracle in southern Tenerife. The bathroom had one of those rainfall showerheads that actually has decent water pressure (you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong). And here’s something I really appreciated – the balcony furniture isn’t just for show. You can actually sit out there in the evening with a drink and watch the sunset paint the mountains behind Adeje without feeling like you’re perched on a torture device. The whole area gets this golden light around 7 PM that’s just spectacular. Sure, it gets busy during the winter months when everyone’s escaping the European cold, but even then it never felt overcrowded or chaotic. There’s something about the way they’ve designed the common areas that keeps things feeling relaxed. I’d definitely stay here again – it’s become my go-to spot when I’m in this part of Tenerife.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $147. Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Amazing – Matthew from United Kingdom – 18 April 2025 (10/10)

  Great location . Washing machine and fridge freezer
  
  What could be improved: The sofa bed was uncomfortable

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