Sol Parque San Antonio - Puerto de la Cruz, Spain 

This hotel has beautiful tropical gardens with a lovely view of the snowcapped Teide Volcano, friendly service, and is located in a quiet area away from downtown Puerto de la Cruz, but with easy access to the beach via shuttle bus or taxi (one can walk, as well, but it's uphill all the way to come back). You definitely want a room with a balcony facing onto the gardens! With its black volcanic beaches, the famous Martianez Pools (designed by architect Cesar Manrique), and the Loro Parque zoo, Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to go with children.We had a wonderful family holiday there, and would go back in a heartbeat.

Having arrived here with my wife at 23.00 hrs 25/04/08 we were promptly dropped off the bus and left. After trundling cases down the stairs we were greeted by a frosty receptionist who offered no help what so ever. Show me your passports and you go here to the dreaded room 47. No outlook, below road level, get ready in the dark to go out, dead coachroach on the toilet floor but wait for it dampness on the ceiling and walls in two areas. (How impressive is that for starters) and a four star hotel! Seen the Rep on Sat the 26/04...and you will have to wait till the following Wednesday. Four star hotel.....your having a laugh. More like two star. Restaurant.....same stuff no variation. Ate out most of the time, probably cheaper and more friendlier. If you like Germans head here in April, you wont be disappointed. Grounds lovely, some nice waiters, entertainment basic. Will we return? No way. There are better Hotels in the vacinity where we can spend our Euros.