Schöne Wohnung in Puerto de la Cruz mit Garten.

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this gem tucked away on Camino la Calera – honestly, I almost walked right past it because the name makes it sound like just another apartment rental. But “Schöne Wohnung in Puerto de la Cruz mit Garten” is actually this wonderful little four-star spot that feels more like staying at your German friend’s perfectly curated holiday home than a typical hotel. The garden they mention in the name? It’s not just some throwaway feature – it’s actually this lovely little oasis where you can sit with your morning coffee and listen to the birds instead of traffic noise, which is pretty rare when you’re this close to the action in Puerto de la Cruz.

What really got me was the location – you’re on this quiet residential street that locals actually use, not some tourist trap avenue lined with souvenir shops. I mean, you can walk to the black sand beaches of Playa Jardín in about ten minutes, but you’re far enough up the hill that you get these glimpses of the ocean between the buildings. The check-in was refreshingly normal too – no stuffy lobby scene, just straightforward and friendly. The rooms have this understated elegance that I wasn’t expecting… sort of like someone with really good taste decorated their own place rather than hiring a hotel design firm. You know what I mean? Real artwork on the walls, quality linens that actually feel nice, and – this is going to sound weird – but the lighting is actually good for reading, which tells me someone who travels designed this space.

The area itself is perfect if you want to experience Puerto de la Cruz without being right in the thick of the tourist chaos around Plaza del Charco. You’re close enough to walk to the botanical gardens (seriously, don’t skip those), and there’s this little local bakery about two blocks down that does these incredible pastries – the kind of place where half the customers are speaking Spanish and the other half are tourists who’ve figured out where the good stuff is. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven around the Canary Islands will appreciate. The 9.8 rating honestly makes sense once you’re there – it’s not flashy or Instagram-perfect, but everything just… works. The kind of place where you end up extending your stay because you realize you’ve found that sweet spot between comfort and authenticity that’s getting harder to find these days.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $94. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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