Three-star hotel in El Médano, by the beach, with sun terraces, rooms with sea views and windsurfing options.
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Hotel Médano is a 3-star hotel in El Médano, Tenerife, with a two-level sun terrace that forms a jetty surrounded by the sea. Its location by the beach lets you combine relaxing by the ocean with activities such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving.
The bright rooms have private bathrooms and satellite TV; some also have a balcony and sea views. Options range from rooms with city views to room types with a terrace and outdoor space facing the ocean. The hotel has four sun terraces, a restaurant with sea-facing windows, a bar and a snack bar. It also prepares packed lunches and serves a buffet breakfast. El Médano offers a coastal setting where you can alternate time at the beach with walks around the town and visits to the Montaña Roja nature reserve, across the bay. Tenerife South Airport is about a 12-minute drive away, while Amarilla and Sur golf courses are about 20 minutes away.
Rooms at Hotel Médano range from 13 to 20 m² and accommodate two or three people. All have a private bathroom and TV; depending on the room type, the outdoor space may be a balcony or a terrace. Several offer sea views, while the Standard Double Room has a balcony overlooking the city.
Options include rooms with a bathtub and others with a shower, as well as rooms with a bathrobe. Some have a desk, tea or coffee maker and wardrobe; one room type also has a small fridge and kettle. Bed configurations vary from two to three single beds. You can choose a sea-view stay, a room with a city-view balcony or an option with a terrace and sea views, depending on the features you prefer for your visit.
At 13 m², this room sleeps three and combines sea views with a bathtub. It has three single beds, a private bathroom and satellite TV. The ocean-facing window gives this compact space its distinctive feature, letting you enjoy the scenery from indoors.
This 15 m² room sleeps up to three people and adds a balcony with sea views. It has three single beds and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. The outdoor space sets it apart from the sea-view option without a balcony and lets you enjoy the scenery outside.
This 20 m² room sleeps two and has two single beds and sea views from its outdoor space. The private bathroom includes a shower and bathrobe. It also has a small fridge and kettle, a practical combination for making a drink and keeping something cool during your stay.
This 13 m² room sleeps up to three people and offers a different outlook from the sea-facing options: its balcony overlooks the city. It has three single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, a wardrobe and a tea or coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV.
At 15 m², this room has two single beds and is designed for two guests. The balcony with sea views defines the outdoor space, alongside a private bathroom with a shower. The tea or coffee maker and wardrobe complete a stay where the seascape is the main feature.
This 20 m² room sleeps up to three people and has three single beds. Its terrace with sea views provides private outdoor space, along with a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobe. The combination of a terrace and capacity for three guests sets it apart from the balcony options for two.
Your stay combines services for enjoying the coast with options for relaxing at the hotel. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. The four sun terraces, outdoor furniture and sun loungers invite you to spend time outside; parasols and massages are also available.
For dining, the hotel has a restaurant, bar and snack bar, and prepares packed lunches. The restaurant offers sea views through its windows. Activities include windsurfing, scuba diving and hiking, and the property has a games room and a shared TV lounge. There is a lift and daily housekeeping, as well as laundry and ironing services. Rooms include a private bathroom, toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV.
Hotel Médano is on Picacho Promenade, by the beach and a few metres from the coastal centre of El Médano. The area has sandy beaches, shops and places to eat nearby. Farmers Market is 100 m away and the American Star monument is 180 m away; the Ermita Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes de Roja is 280 m away. El Médano Beach is one of the coastline’s highlights, and Montaña Roja rises across the bay.
Tenerife South Airport is about a 12-minute drive away; the listed distance to the airport is 1.7 km. Amarilla and Sur golf courses are about a 20-minute drive away. Nearby, Plaza de Galicia is 290 m away and Sunset point viewpoint is 310 m away. To explore the area without travelling far, Playa del Médano is 330 m away and Playa de El Cabezo is 430 m away.
The coast is suitable for windsurfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving, activities associated with the conditions along El Médano’s coastline. You can alternate swimming and water sports with walks around town or along nearby sandy beaches, such as Playa Leocadio Machado, 450 m away. Montaña Bocinegro is 1.5 km away and offers another destination to explore on foot. Tenerife’s mild climate favours outdoor activities for much of the year, while the hotel’s terraces let you relax by the sea when you return from the beach.
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Reviews particularly value the seaside setting and the staff’s service. Cleanliness and comfort also receive positive ratings; the facilities and value for money score somewhat more moderately, but still favourably.
Rates at Hotel Médano vary depending on the season, dates and room you choose. To check the current price for your stay, you can check the rates available for your dates.
Tenerife South Airport is 1.7 km from Hotel Médano, and the drive takes about 12 minutes. Tenerife North - Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is 52 km away. The hotel has no parking, so on-site parking is not available. Check-in starts at 14:00, and it is advisable to let the hotel know your expected arrival time in advance.
Hotel Médano is by the coast of El Médano. Playa de El Médano is 110 m away and Farmers Market is 100 m away; the American Star monument is 180 m away. The Ermita Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes de Roja is 280 m away and Playa del Médano is 330 m away. You can combine walks around town with time at the beach and visits to local attractions.
Hotel Médano offers a buffet breakfast. It also has a restaurant, bar and snack bar, and prepares packed lunches. The restaurant has windows with sea views, so you can dine at the hotel and enjoy the coastal scenery.
Yes, several rooms at Hotel Médano have a balcony, with sea or city views depending on the room type. There are also options with a terrace and ocean views. Rooms range from 13 to 20 m², have a private bathroom and are configured with two or three single beds.
You can go windsurfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving at El Médano Beach, activities that are popular along the coast. Hotel Médano also lists windsurfing and scuba diving among its services. For more outdoor activities, there is hiking and several beaches nearby.
The New Year’s Eve gala dinner is not included in the booking price at Hotel Médano. It costs an additional 110 EUR per adult and 55 EUR per child, payable directly at the hotel on arrival.