Three-star hotel in El Médano, facing an extensive Tenerife beach, with a seawater pool, sun terrace and water sports activities.
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Playa Surf CBbC Hotel is a 3-star hotel in El Médano, facing the sea and next to Tenerife’s longest natural beach. It combines a coastal setting with services for those who want to alternate swimming, walks and water sports. It’s a practical option for couples, solo travellers and windsurfing or kitesurfing enthusiasts.
The simple, bright rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and terrace; some offer sea, garden or mountain views. Options include double rooms with two single beds and a single room, with areas of 15 or 20 m². The Superior Double Room admits dogs weighing up to 10 kg on request, subject to availability and possible surcharges.
In the shared areas, you’ll find a seawater pool and a sun terrace with Balinese beds. The hotel offers free WiFi and private parking, as well as a 24-hour reception. The buffet restaurant serves breakfast, and the à la carte restaurant prepares Mediterranean dishes such as paella and fish. Tenerife South Airport is 1.4 km away.
The rooms include double options and a single room, with areas of 15 or 20 m². All have a private bathroom, bathtub, shower, flat-screen TV and terrace; the beds are single beds. You can choose between staying as a couple or travelling on your own, with space to relax after a day by the sea.
The main differences are the views and outdoor space. The Superior Double Room with Sea View combines a balcony and terrace with a sea panorama; another superior double room overlooks the garden and the city, while the single room offers garden and mountain views. The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds also has a terrace and bathtub, with a safe available for an extra charge. There’s also a specific superior double room for guests travelling with a dog, subject to request and availability.
At 15 m² and with space for two guests, this room has two single beds and a terrace. It has a bathtub and shower, as well as a safe available for an extra charge. Its simple, bright layout, with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, is practical for sharing.
This 20 m² room adds sea views to a double layout with two single beds. The balcony and terrace offer outdoor space to enjoy the coastal scenery; the private bathroom has a bathtub and shower. A flat-screen TV completes the room.
At 20 m², this superior double room has two single beds, a balcony and a terrace, with views of the garden and the city. It’s the room category for guests staying with a dog: dogs weighing up to 10 kg are allowed on request, subject to availability and possible surcharges.
This 15 m² room is designed for one guest and has a single bed. The balcony and terrace overlook the garden and mountains. The private bathroom has a bathtub and shower, and the room includes a flat-screen TV.
The hotel has outdoor spaces that make the most of life by the sea: a sun terrace, terrace and garden. To explore the area, you can hire a bike, join bike tours or go on walking tours. There are also water sports facilities, with options such as snorkelling, diving, canoeing and windsurfing, as well as cycling and hiking activities.
The reception is open 24 hours a day, and concierge service is available. The on-site restaurant, bar and café offer various options for a meal or a drink; children’s menus and special diet menus are also available on request. Free private parking includes a space adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Playa Surf CBbC Hotel is located in La Gaviota, in El Médano, in the southeast of Tenerife, facing the coast and next to Playa Machado, 30 m away. El Médano is a coastal town known for windsurfing and kitesurfing; the beach is ideal for walking by the water and watching the water sports. Playa Leocadio Machado, 170 m away, and Playa del Médano, 290 m away, are also nearby. The area combines urban beaches, a seafront promenade and volcanic coastal scenery.
Playa de Montaña Roja is 480 m away and Playa de El Médano is 520 m away. Farmers Market is 590 m away, while Sunset point is 750 m away and American Star is 770 m away. For a meal or a drink, Flash Point is 50 m away, Paseo 24 is 350 m away and La Casa del Crêpe is 400 m away. Tenerife South Airport is 1.4 km away; Tenerife North - Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is 52 km away.
The coast lets you alternate relaxing on the sand with outdoor activities. Playa de El Cabezo is 1.1 km away; Montaña Bocinegro, 1.2 km away, is another place to take in the local scenery. If you prefer walking or cycling, you can make use of the hiking and cycling routes in the area, while the sea is ideal for windsurfing, kitesurfing and other water sports. Parque lúdico "Montaña Pelada" is 2.5 km away, offering another place to walk in the area.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the cleanliness, with high ratings also for the coastal setting. The facilities and comfort receive solid scores; value for money is rated somewhat lower, while the WiFi receives a positive rating.
Rates at Playa Surf CBbC Hotel vary depending on the season, room type and dates. You can check the latest rates for your stay.
Tenerife South Airport is 1.4 km from Playa Surf CBbC Hotel; Tenerife North - Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is 52 km away. The hotel has free private parking on site, and you don’t need to reserve a space. It’s in La Gaviota, in El Médano, facing the sea; Playa Leocadio Machado is 170 m away.
Playa Surf CBbC Hotel is in El Médano, by the coast: Playa Leocadio Machado is 170 m away and Playa del Médano is 290 m away. Playa de Montaña Roja is 480 m away and Farmers Market is 590 m away. You’ll also find Sunset point 750 m away and American Star 770 m away, as well as several beaches you can visit on foot.
The buffet restaurant at Playa Surf CBbC Hotel serves breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00, with hot and cold options. The hotel also has an à la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean specialities such as paella and fish.
Playa Surf CBbC Hotel allows dogs weighing up to 10 kg in the Superior Double Room, on request to confirm availability. Surcharges may apply, so this option is subject both to the room’s availability and to the conditions for staying with a pet.
Playa Surf CBbC Hotel offers double rooms measuring 15 or 20 m² and a 15 m² single room. Some have sea views; others overlook the garden, the city or the mountains. All have a terrace and private bathroom.
Playa Surf CBbC Hotel has surfboxes for storing equipment, for an extra charge and subject to availability. There’s also a bicycle room, likewise subject to availability. You can go windsurfing, kitesurfing and cycling in the surrounding area.