Self-Catering Apartments in Tenerife
Often better value than an equivalent hotel, with the flexibility to cook your own meals when you want to.
Aparthotels and self-catering apartments are widely available across every resort area, and are often a better-value choice than a comparable hotel room, particularly for longer stays or families who want the flexibility of cooking some meals rather than eating out for every one.
They're also a practical option for larger family groups or several friends travelling together, since a two- or three-bedroom apartment split between several people often works out cheaper per head than the equivalent number of hotel rooms. The trade-off is generally fewer on-site facilities — don't expect a full entertainment programme, kids' club or all-day bar service the way you would at a resort hotel, though many aparthotel complexes still offer a pool and a basic breakfast option.
- ✓Check whether "self-catering" means a full kitchen or just a kettle and microwave — listings vary a lot on this.
- ✓Often cheaper per night than an equivalent-standard hotel, especially for longer stays or larger groups sharing an apartment.
- ✓Widely available across all the southern resort areas, with fewer options in Puerto de la Cruz.
- ✓Local supermarkets are common near resort areas, making self-catering genuinely practical rather than just a cheaper label on the listing.