We decided to take a break from the English weather and took the children to the island for their spring break. This hotel is located on the northern end of the island so if you fly into the south be prepared for the long (and expensive) taxi ride. The pool was great and the children had a blast. There was... more

I cannot praise the Hotel and the staff enough! We had a wonderful week, and apart from the restaurant (we only had one meal at the Thai restaurant, and that was enough) everything was marvellous. The breakfast buffet was superb, the gardens and hotel immaculate! We will be going back! We tried various restaurants around the hotel and can recommend... more

We have just spent a week at the Botanico (our second visit) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't agree with the negative reviews on the site - we had a great time. The staff in particular are marvellous - very helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The receptionist Pino summed it up when she said - " 'not... more

My husbadn and I stayed ta this hotel March/April 2007- should have put my review on ages ago- anyway we went for two weeks on half board. The hotel is set in Puerto de la Cruz towards the back of the resort near the botanical gardens. It is nicely furnished and the rooms were pleasant. Our balcony overlooked the main... more

Just spent a week here. The great things: - spa (as everyone else also notes) - Ambassador suite (large, great bathroom, lovely balcony) Terrible: - service / quality standards especially in catering. Do not go if you have any pretensions to liking / understanding wine for example - staff were not particularly friendly, poor level of english spoken by reception... more

We had a week for a holiday and wanted to spoil ourselves. We spend a lot on our holidays but don't mind if the quality is good. We have stayed at quite a few of the Leading Hotels of the World (including the Cape Grace in South Africa, Al Maha in Dubai, The Grove near Watford) so thought this would... more

Hotel Botanico is that rarest of things these days - a hotel that treats you as an individual. I can't believe anyone can really criticise the hotel given the amazing price. I challenge anyone to find another 5* Deluxe, Leading Hotel of the World at the same price as the Botanico in any other sunshine destination in Europe. If they... more

We have just spent a week over Christmas here and found the Hotel and Staff to be excellent. Must have missed the "tired" "outdated" furnishings, carpets etc. as we thought it was immaculate. Breakfast was excellent - great choice of food (as well as Bucks Fiz!) and relaxed. We took advantage of the hot sunny weather and ate breakfast outside... more

Christmas 2008 at the Botanico. 1st impression very good. But thats just it, it looks good. Underneath the surface - not up to scratch. Don't book half board. You are a captive audience. Whilst the food looks good its tasteless. I see a review now I'm back (too late) about a restaurant thats opened just across the road. It looked... more