DWO Nopal
A rooftop pool minutes from the old town
About this hotel
This property keeps family rooms with air-conditioning, a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace, a short walk from Playa del Muelle. That single detail shapes most of a stay here: mornings spent around the hotel's own pool, then a short trip to Lago Martiánez itself once the day warms up, rather than treating the lake as a full day's outing. Puerto de la Cruz's mild climate means outdoor time works for most of the year, and the town's seafront promenade, restaurants and Plaza del Charco are all within easy reach on foot, so a car isn't essential for daily life here. Families tend to do well here, since the layout and facilities lean toward flexibility for different ages rather than a purely couples-focused set-up.
- 3-star property
- Swimming pool
- Central Puerto de la Cruz location
Our take
DWO Nopal suits travellers who want a straightforward, well-located base near Lago Martiánez rather than a destination resort in its own right. Families travelling with children of different ages should find the layout flexible enough to work for the whole group. The appeal here is proximity and value rather than polish: guests trade a wider entertainment programme for a shorter walk to the lake and the seafront. Anyone after a quiet, minimalist stay with little beyond the essentials should look further along the coast, but for the price and the location, this hotel does the job well.
- ✓Book directly with the hotel or well ahead in peak summer weeks, when rooms at this price and location sell out fastest.
- ✓Ask at check-in about pool and facility hours, since some are seasonal or run on a different schedule outside peak months.
- ✓Pack for a short walk to Lago Martiánez and the seafront rather than relying on a taxi for every trip out.
Why we love it
- This property keeps family rooms with air-conditioning
- Easy reach of Lago Martiánez
- Straightforward, functional base
- Good value for the location
Why guests love itOur two boys spent more time on the rooftop pool at DWO Nopal than on any beach we visited. The air-conditioned family room meant nobody woke up sweating, and Playa del Muelle was close enough for a pre-dinner paddle. Lago Martiánez took about ten minutes on foot through the old town streets, which felt like part of the holiday rather than a chore. Nothing here is polished, but for a family base it did exactly what we needed.