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Although the majority of new hotels to have popped up on Tenerife in recent years have been of the five-star variety, the island still offers a swarm of accommodation choices for the more wallet-conscious. But, unlike in years gone by, cheap accommodation in Tenerife doesn’t necessarily mean a sacrifice on luxury, with many offering top-notch dining, plumped-up pillows, and views to match their flashier city, rural or beachfront neighbours. Here’s our pick of the best budget hotels in Tenerife for under £120 a night, including the top places to stay with beach access, sea views, delicious dining, spas, tennis courts, gyms and fabulous swimming pools, in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Cristianos and Garachico.
Gran Oasis Resort
Playa de las Américas, Spain
This super friendly, all-inclusive hotel alongside the golf course in Playa de Las Américas is a great family option for cheap holidays in Tenerife. Accommodation is in bright, clean and spacious, one and two-bedroom apartments set around the complex, with fitted kitchens, lounge/dining rooms and a balcony or terrace. The staff at the Oasis Gran Resort are what make the hotel so popular and bring guests back year after year. Three heated swimming pools, one of them specifically for children, form the central focus of the resort. There are lots of games/sports, a wellness centre and an on-site supermarket.
From
£
65
per night
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Barceló Tenerife
Tenerife, Spain
This unpretentious, all-inclusive coastal resort is positioned five minutes on foot from the fairways and British residential enclave of Golf del Sur, and the same distance from the cosy fishing village of Los Abrigos. Apart from the eight pools, mini-lake for kayaking, modest sand and pebble beach, spa, sports centre, kids’ club and six bars and restaurants, the highlight is an in-house environmental tour taking in a neighbouring nature reserve and an innovative ‘experience’ tunnel. This cluster of terracotta-toned buildings manage to mingle rustic Mexican hacienda with contemporary Canarian style.
From
£
89
per night
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Occidental Santa Cruz Contemporáneo
Santa Cruz, Spain
This is considered one of the best ‘chic and cheap’ hotels in Tenerife – with breathlessly contemporary interiors, it’s a shining star in Santa Cruz, Tenerife’s oft-overlooked capital. The wide range of smart rooms starts with Standard doubles, with the option to upgrade to slightly larger Triples and Superiors. Four people can squeeze into a Superior Family Room. Some of the latter boast balconies overlooking Santa Cruz’s Rambla or seafront, all feature crisp new linen, firm mattresses and air-conditioning. Style and prices aside, the hotel’s USP is a rooftop lounge and swimming pool that offers sun-drenched views across the city.
From
£
56
per night
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Colón Guanahaní
Tenerife, Spain
This serene, adults-only hotel is an oasis of serenity next to the shops and restaurants of Fañabe, a busy tourist zone within Costa Adeje. Although it bills itself as for 16s and overs, you may find that the tranquil and intimate ambience is more favoured by those over 50. A courtyard fountain provides a Zen soundtrack and the general pace within the hotel appears to be set at ‘slow motion’. There are two daytime congregational hubs; the two adjacent heated outdoor pools, and a rooftop plunge pool and sundeck that overlooks the ocean. There’s also a small spa area and a gym. The 154 good-sized rooms and suites have pastel-blue wood panelling and pool-view balconies.
From
£
109
per night
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La Laguna Gran Hotel
Tenerife, Spain
La Laguna Gran Hotel is situated in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage site San Cristobál de La Laguna, the former capital city of Tenerife. A creative fusion of traditional Canarian and boutique style, the hotel seamlessly blends the original 18th-century manor house and former tobacco drying warehouse that fronts the street, with a new extension at the rear. The ritzy bar is a relaxing chillout zone in which to enjoy a pre-dinner glass of cava or a post-dinner brandy and homemade carrot cake, while the expansive rooftop space includes a small, well-equipped gym, sun loungers, and a swimming pool.
From
£
82
per night
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GF Gran Costa Adeje
Tenerife, Spain
The GF Gran Costa Adeje hotel is an immensely popular five-star hotel in upmarket Costa Adeje offering superb customer service and excellent value for money, particularly if you opt for all-inclusive. Rooms are large, bright and modern with generous floor space. There’s an oasis of swimming pools meandering under bridges and bordered by expansive sun terraces and palm trees. A further pool on the top floor offers a nudist area and 360 degree views over Costa Adeje. The hotel also offers a plethora of activities including tennis, crazy golf, a billiards hall, spa and a well-equipped gym.
From
£
99
per night
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Hotel Barceló Santiago
Tenerife, Spain
A chic, contemporary hotel set on the sunny west coast with quite possibly the best views on Tenerife. It’s in the resort of Puerto Santiago, with jaw-dropping vistas of the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the island of La Gomera. Two fabulous infinity swimming pools are set within expansive terraces planted with palm trees. Rooms have generous floor space; balconies are large and all face the sea. Superior rooms and suites have outdoor whirlpool tubs. There’s a warm welcome and a friendly smile from everyone, from the receptionists to the chamber staff and gardeners.
From
£
72
per night
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Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca
Tenerife, Spain
An immaculately converted and maintained country estate which began life as a sugar cane plantation around 150 years ago and is now in the hands of the sixth generation of the family. Today it’s mainly avocado trees with a smattering of tropical fruits and splendid botanical gardens which complement the rural hotel. Built in hacienda style using locally sourced volcanic stone and tea wood, there are patios, terraces, an elegant swimming pool, and quiet nooks aplenty dotted around the bounteous grounds and gardens. With nightlife not running to anything more than stargazing and a game of bridge, this is the perfect de-stress getaway.
From
£
55
per night
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Hotel Rural El Patio
Tenerife, Spain
A peaceful and elegant rural retreat in an historic and protected Canarian mansion set around a beautiful courtyard, close to the picturesque village of Garachico. El Patio is a protected 16th-century manor house which has been in the hands of the Ponte family since 1507. Extensive gardens include a swimming pool and solarium, and the hotel’s crowning glory, its elegant courtyard with fountain and cascading hedge of bougainvillea. Evenings spent here, beneath a starry sky and canopy of palm trees planted by the owner’s grandmother in 1902, epitomise colonial living. The sunny dining room has panoramic views over the banana trees to the ocean.
From
£
81
per night
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Hotel La Casona del Patio
Tenerife, Spain
This characterful boutique hotel is situated on the edge of picturesque Santiago del Teide, a sleepy, rural village from which the serpentine drive to Masca begins. The hotel is in the grounds of the 17th-century Casa del Patio manor house, formerly home to the Lord of Santiago, which has been beautifully converted into a tasca, restaurant, small museum and riding stables. There’s also a small gym and spa. Interiors have a very contemporary design in volcanic stone and wood, while incorporating elements of traditional architecture such as a wooden vaulted ceiling, vermilion feature walls and stone floors. The 20 double bedrooms all reflect the same rustic chic style.
From
£
75
per night
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Contributions by Tristan Rutherford & Andrea Montgomery