Hotel Atlantic El Tope
Teide views over the Martiánez pools
About this hotel
With views of Mount Teide, this hotel keeps an outdoor pool, spa and buffet restaurant just 400 metres from the Martiánez Pools. 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.
- 4-star property
- Swimming pool
- Central Puerto de la Cruz location
Our take
Hotel Atlantic El Tope 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
- With views of Mount Teide
- Easy reach of Lago Martiánez
- Straightforward, functional base
- Good value for the location
Why guests love itOur daughter counted Mount Teide from the pool at Hotel Atlantic El Tope every single morning, the volcano sits right in view over the terrace. At 400 metres from the Martiánez pools, we were there most days within five minutes on foot, no need for the buffet breakfast to double as lunch prep. The hotel's own spa was a nice surprise for a family property, we used the sauna twice while the kids napped. A solid, view-forward choice for families who still want the lake close.