Laguna Nivaria Hotel and Spa is the best-value way to stay inside a World Heritage city on Tenerife. It occupies a building dating from the end of the sixteenth century on Plaza del Adelantado, the main square of La Laguna’s old town, facing the town hall, the market and the convent of Santa Catalina. Behind the historic façade, the hotel has seventy-nine rooms, including fourteen suites, a spa, a bar and café, and lounges, and it can arrange guided tours of the old town. Staying here means stepping out each morning into pedestrian streets of colonial mansions, churches and student cafés, then walking back from dinner without needing a car or taxi. The prices are usually well below those of the resorts on the coast, which makes it a smart choice for travellers who care more about culture and food than about pools and beaches.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on Plaza del Adelantado, a short walk from the cathedral, La Concepción church and the tram stop for Santa Cruz. The tram takes you to the capital, its museums and the buses to Playa de Las Teresitas, and the Anaga mountains start just north of the city. Tenerife North airport is about ten minutes away by car or taxi, which is handy for short breaks and inter-island flights. For the south and Teide, a hire car or tour is easiest.
The rooms: rooms range from standard doubles to suites, and some have kitchenettes with a cooker and fridge, which is useful for longer stays. Rooms facing the square have the view; those on the inside are quieter.
Who it suits: culture lovers, couples on a city break, business travellers and anyone who wants to combine La Laguna, Santa Cruz and Anaga on a budget. Beach lovers should stay on the coast instead.
Good to know: La Laguna is cooler, cloudier and damper than the coast, so pack a layer. The square is lively, especially on market mornings and weekend evenings, so ask for an inside room if you are a light sleeper. Parking in the old town is limited, so ask the hotel about options before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic sixteenth-century building
- ✓Location on Plaza del Adelantado
- ✓Spa
- ✓Bar and café
- ✓Fourteen suites
- ✓Kitchenette in some rooms
- ✓Guided tours of the old town
- ✓Short walk to the tram
Good questions
Where is Laguna Nivaria Hotel and Spa?+
It is on Plaza del Adelantado, the main square of La Laguna’s World Heritage old town. The cathedral and the tram stop are a short walk away.
Is Laguna Nivaria a good base for exploring Tenerife?+
It is ideal for La Laguna, Santa Cruz and the Anaga mountains, and Tenerife North airport is close. For the south and Teide, you will need a car or tour.
Does Laguna Nivaria have a spa?+
Yes, the hotel has a spa among its facilities. It is a welcome extra after a day on your feet in the old town.