Sea&Pool Central Studio

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Sea&Pool Central Studio on Calle San Juan, I wasn’t expecting much from what seemed like another typical Puerto de la Cruz apartment rental. But you know what? This place actually gets it right in ways that matter.

The location is what really sold me, and I mean beyond just the usual “close to everything” nonsense you hear everywhere. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the black sand beaches that make this part of Tenerife so unique – not the touristy stuff, but the actual spots where locals hang out on Sunday afternoons. The studio itself is compact but smartly designed (they actually thought about where you’d put your wet swimsuit, which is surprisingly rare). The pool area is small but never felt crowded, even during the Easter week when I was there and half of mainland Spain seemed to be visiting. What I loved most was how quiet it stays – the building faces away from the main tourist drag, so you get the convenience without the 3 AM drunk British tourists stumbling past your window.

The staff really knows their stuff too. Check-in was smooth, and they gave me actual useful tips about avoiding the crowds at Lago Martiánez (go before 10 AM or after 5 PM, trust me on this). The room had everything I needed – decent wifi for work calls, a proper shower with good water pressure, and air conditioning that actually works. I mean, the decor isn’t going to win any design awards, but it’s clean and functional, and honestly, you’re not coming to Puerto de la Cruz to sit in your room anyway. The kitchenette is basic but sufficient if you want to grab groceries from the Mercadona down the street instead of eating out every meal – which, let’s face it, can get expensive even in the Canaries.

Here’s the thing that really impressed me: the attention to small details. Fresh towels appeared without me having to hunt someone down, the pool area actually gets cleaned regularly (you’d be surprised how often that doesn’t happen), and when the wifi got spotty one afternoon, they fixed it within an hour. The 9.4 rating isn’t just inflated reviews – it’s earned. Sure, parking can be a bit of a pain during peak season, but that’s Puerto de la Cruz for you, not really the hotel’s fault. And yes, you’ll hear some street noise in the mornings when the local shops are getting deliveries, but it’s not terrible and it means you’re in the heart of a real neighborhood, not some sterile resort bubble. For the price point and the location – walking distance to both the botanical gardens and the old town’s tapas scene – this place delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $88. Studio with Balcony with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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