Tenerife, SpainPuerto de la Cruz
Gran Hotel Taoro
Restored neoclassical landmark
Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife, Spain
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort DesignOutside the door
Restored neoclassical landmark
The nineteenth-century landmark is revived as an airy coastal resort, with tiered terraces looking out over the Atlantic.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Spain's first grand luxury hotel from 1890, where Agatha Christie wrote mysteries.
Notable
Three heated garden pools and five distinct restaurants overlook the Atlantic coastline.
Listed
Restored nineteenth-century neoclassical facades frame interiors finished in pale neutrals and local art.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s now been reborn as a contemporary resort which blends neoclassical architecture with rooms and suites reimagined in classic white and neutrals, clean lines, and local artworks,
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The grounds sit on Taoro hill, looking down over historic Puerto de la Cruz and across the Orotava Valley.
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The rooms
Colonial-inspired bedrooms use earthy palettes and natural textures, looking out over subtropical gardens toward Mount Teide or the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated swimming pools spread through the gardens, lined with sun loungers looking toward the surrounding hills.
The spa
Double treatment suites look out toward the coast, where therapists practice Balinese rituals and Anne Semonin skincare.
Gym and massage
The gym looks across the valley through floor-to-ceiling glass, and quiet massage rooms are lined in dark volcanic stone.
At the table
Chef Ricardo Sanz serves Japanese omakase at Oka, and La Carola brings signature rice dishes to the poolside.
How it began
The property closed as a hotel in 1975 and served as a casino for decades before its full restoration.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.