Villa Las Caletillas

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Villa Las Caletillas? It’s this unassuming gem tucked away on Calle Era de Molina that honestly punches way above its three-star rating. I mean, a 9.5 rating doesn’t just happen by accident, right? The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place – not in that over-polished chain hotel way, but more like staying at your Spanish friend’s really well-kept family home. The lobby’s got these beautiful traditional tiles, and I swear the staff remembers your name after one conversation. What really got me was how they handle the little things – like actually explaining the best times to catch the local bus into Santa Cruz instead of just handing you a generic transport pamphlet.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to experience real Canarian life without being stuck in a tourist bubble. Candelaria isn’t one of those resort towns where everything’s geared toward package tours – it’s got this authentic fishing village vibe, especially down by the waterfront where locals still gather in the evenings. You’re maybe a fifteen-minute walk from the famous Basilica (you’ll hear the bells, which is either charming or slightly annoying depending on how late you stayed up), and there’s this fantastic little tapas place called El Rincón just around the corner that the hotel staff will definitely point you toward. The black sand beaches here are something else entirely – volcanic and dramatic, nothing like those Caribbean postcard shots, but way more interesting honestly. Parking’s actually decent around the hotel, which anyone who’s driven in the Canaries will tell you is a small miracle. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable, though don’t expect luxury – think more “tastefully simple” with good AC and surprisingly quiet nights considering you’re right in the town center.

What really sets Villa Las Caletillas apart is this feeling that you’re experiencing the real Tenerife, not some sanitized version of it. The morning coffee smells incredible (they source locally), and you’ll often find yourself chatting with other guests who’ve stumbled onto this place through word of mouth rather than some booking algorithm. It’s the kind of spot where you might plan to stay two nights and end up extending because – well, why rush? The value is honestly ridiculous for what you get, and the fact that it maintains such high ratings tells you everything about the consistency. Sure, it’s not beachfront luxury, but if you want authentic Canarian hospitality with easy access to both the cultural sites and those dramatic coastal walks, this is your place.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $239. Three-Bedroom Townhouse with 3 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – N from United Kingdom – 18 March 2025 (10/10)

  The house was spotlessly clean, private parking available. We were greeted with wine upon arrival. The kitchen appliances were clean and well-maintained, with coffee, tea and even hot chocolate for kids. It was ideally located for exploring the northern part of the island. The friendly owner adjusted to our arrival time. A highly recommended house. Would definitely come back. Thank you!

• 舒服开心 – Hengfan from Spain – 18 April 2025 (10/10)

  很舒服，东西很齐全，下次还来

• Genial – David from Spain – 4 April 2025 (9/10)

  Estuvimos muy bien, hemos pasado unos días de mucha tranquilidad

• Exceptional – Frank from Germany – 20 March 2025 (10/10)

  Modernes, sehr gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus. Perfekte Anbindung an die Autobahn. Strände und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fußläufig erreichbar. Sehr hilfsbereiter Besitzer.

• Perfekt – Michael from Austria – 2 February 2025 (10/10)

  Alles

• Estancia maravillosa. ¡Repetiremos! – Expósito from Spain – 4 January 2025 (9/10)

  ¡Pasamos una estancia maravillosa en villa las caletillas! estuvimos muy a gusto en la casa, súper buena ubicación para visitar toda la isla y el anfitrión muy atento y amable. Además tienes en un radio de una manzana farmacia, gasolinera, supermercado grande, el paseo que llega hasta la candelaria.

• Perfecto – Gabriel from Spain – 18 December 2024 (10/10)

  Todo perfecto para unos días de relax. La casa cuenta con todo lo necesario y aún más para tu estancia
  Daniel muy atento y servicial

• Decisamente strepitoso – Barbara from Italy – 6 December 2024 (8/10)

  Tutto
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

• Una casa para volver – David from Spain – 16 November 2024 (9/10)

  Todo limpio, nuevo, ordenado, y los propietarios cercanos atentos

• Exceptional – Rocío from Spain – 14 November 2024 (10/10)

  Todo en general fue maravilloso, la casa súper limpia, habitaciones amplias y excelente trato.

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