Stylish Seaside Studio Casa Jacobo

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across Casa Jacobo while wandering around Puerto de la Cruz, and honestly, it’s one of those places that just gets it right. You know how some hotels try too hard to be trendy? This isn’t that. It’s actually stylish in a way that feels effortless – like someone with good taste just happened to own a building on La Marina street and decided to turn it into the kind of place they’d want to stay.

The location is pretty sweet, I mean, you’re right in the heart of things without being stuck in tourist chaos. La Marina is this narrow street that locals actually use, so you’ll hear real conversations in Spanish drifting up from the sidewalk in the morning instead of just tour groups. The old town’s character is everywhere here – you can smell the salt air mixed with coffee from the bar downstairs, and there’s this authentic Puerto de la Cruz vibe that the big resort hotels just can’t fake. Walking to Playa Jardín takes maybe eight minutes if you’re moving slow, and the Lago Martiánez pools are even closer. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – the street doesn’t turn into a party zone like some areas closer to the port.

The studio itself surprised me with how thoughtfully designed it is. Everything’s compact but not cramped, and whoever picked the furnishings actually understood that travelers need practical stuff alongside the Instagram-worthy decor. The little kitchenette is properly equipped (not just for show), and the bathroom has decent water pressure – which honestly matters more than fancy toiletries when you’ve been walking around all day. The bed was comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up counting springs, and the whole space felt clean in that “I could live here for a month” way rather than sterile hotel clean. There’s WiFi that actually works, which seems basic but you’d be surprised how many places mess this up. Check-in was smooth too – no standing around waiting for someone to find your reservation or explain complicated key card systems. The staff speaks English well enough to handle any questions, but they’re clearly local people who know the area, not imported hospitality robots. For a three-star place, it punches above its weight in terms of comfort and style, and that 8.7 rating makes sense when you’re actually staying there. It’s the kind of spot where you end up extending your stay if you can, not because it’s luxury, but because it feels like a real place in a real neighborhood where you can actually experience Puerto de la Cruz instead of just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $81. Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

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