Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden is one of the best-known upscale hotels in the north of Tenerife. It stands in Puerto de la Cruz next to the Botanical Garden, which dates from the eighteenth century and holds plants from around the world, and the hotel’s own grounds are landscaped with palms, tropical plants and pools. The Oriental Spa Garden gives the property its second name and its character, with an Asian-inspired spa and treatments. The hotel suits travellers who want a relaxing base with a spa in the north of the island rather than a beach resort, with the old town of Puerto de la Cruz, the Lago Martiánez seawater pools and the black-sand beaches within reach, and Loro Parque a short drive away. The north is greener and cooler than the south, which makes it a comfortable choice outside the summer months, and the setting is quiet and leafy, with a more traditional feel than the resorts of the south coast.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the upper part of Puerto de la Cruz, near the Botanical Garden and the road to La Orotava, with the old town and the seafront a walk or a short taxi ride away. Loro Parque is a short drive, and Mount Teide, the Orotava valley, Icod and Garachico can all be reached by car or day tour. Tenerife North airport is the closest, around half an hour away, and the south of the island takes a little over an hour by motorway.
The rooms
Rooms and suites are comfortable and many have balconies overlooking the gardens, the pools or the valley. Ask for a garden or a Teide view if the outlook matters, and for a quiet room away from the main facilities if you prefer peace.
Who it suits
Couples, spa lovers, garden enthusiasts and travellers who want to explore the north, including walkers and wine drinkers. It is also a good base for a Loro Parque day. Beach lovers who want golden sand on the doorstep may prefer a hotel in the south.
Good to know
The north is cloudier and cooler than the south, especially in winter, so bring a layer and check the forecast. The pools and spa facilities vary with the season, so ask what is open for your dates, and check the details of your board and parking before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓The Oriental Spa Garden
- ✓Tropical landscaped grounds
- ✓Swimming pools
- ✓Next to the Botanical Garden
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Short drive to Loro Parque
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden?+
It is in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife, next to the Botanical Garden. The old town and seafront are a short walk or taxi ride away.
Is it close to Loro Parque?+
Yes, Loro Parque is a short drive from the hotel, and Puerto de la Cruz is a good base for a day there.
Is it a beach hotel?+
It is a garden and spa hotel rather than a beachfront resort. The town’s seawater pools and black-sand beaches are nearby, but the sunniest sand is in the south.
