Tenerife
 HOTEL EUROPE VILLA CORTES, Playa de las Americas
HOTEL EUROPE VILLA CORTES, Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
Mexican-style architecture in striking colours will impress any visitor to this luxury hotel, an outstanding choice for holidaymakers seeking quality and exceptional personal service in a seaside location. Accommodation is both spacious and comfortable, and the hotel is rapidly earning a regular following.

Overview This magnificent but relatively small 5 star Grand Luxe hotel, stands in grounds of 15,000 square metres adjacent to the sea front promenade. The Villa Cortes has been built in Mexican hacienda style and is named after the famous Spanish New World explorer Hernan Cortes, who conquered Mexico in the early 16th century. The aim is to offer a “New World” to the hotel’s guests. A superb location together with innovative architecture, quality furnishings and décor, and excellent facilities will ensure a memorable holiday.

Location An unrivalled position right on the beach on the Los Cristianos side of Playa de las Americas with shopping centres, restaurants, cafeterias, and night life within a short stroll.

Relaxation Extensive sun terraces and tropical gardens allow plenty of room for sun loungers, tables, chairs and colourful sun umbrellas around the swimming pool, whilst the sound of the gently cascading waterfall adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Inside there are lounges offering plenty of space. There are five bars for drinks and cocktails.

Sports/Games There is a tennis court and nearby golf courses, a diving school and mountain-bike hire.

Dining An extensive choice of restaurants, including Brauhaus for Bavarian specialities, Pancho Villa offering Mexican cuisine, the buffet-style Veracruz for half-board guests, and the Titziano gourmet restaurant. In addition, La Sirena overlooking the swimming pool, is a great spot for lunch, and El Guincho serving fish and seafood, offer yet more choice to guests.

Entertainments Piano and dance music at the hotel bar.

Special Features An original reconstructed Mexican Pyramid is the site for a chapel where weddings and baptisms can be celebrated. The hotel has its own beach club, and a fully equipped Spa and fitness centre offering a wide range of health and beauty treatments. Club House for golf bookings and other information and reservations. Underground car parking.

For Children Children’s section of swimming pool and supervised kids’ club during holidays (4 to 12 years).

Accommodation 152 air conditioned rooms and suites each with bath/shower, terrace and/or balcony, direct dial telephone, internet and fax connection, satellite TV with music channels, safe, minibar, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror and hairdryer. They have interior or garden view. Some standard rooms are interconnecting. Superior rooms are larger with direct sea view, and walk-in shower. Open plan junior suites and one-bedroom suites with direct sea view are available on request, as is the Royal Suite with two bedrooms.

The Best All accommodation here enjoys a high standard of decor, furnishing and equipment. The one bedroom and two bedroom Royal suites provide an exceptional amount of space with a separate living room and large terrace. They overlook the delightful gardens and pool area and face towards the ocean.

Open All year    Official Category 5 star Gran Luxe