Hotel RF San Borondon
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a cheap, quiet and central base in Puerto de la Cruz with a pool and friendly staff. If you are fussy about mattresses, read recent reviews first or consider our Best Value pick.
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Budget travellers, couples and families who plan to spend their days out and about will get good value here. Guests describe a quiet, central setting a short walk from the bus station, the beach and the old town.
A pool, a gym, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and family rooms are listed, which is more than many budget hotels offer. Our data also flags a spa, but details are not confirmed. Opening times and fees for all of these should be checked.
Light sleepers with bad backs may want to look elsewhere. Beds are often described as spacious, but some guests mention sunken mattresses and pillows that lack support.
Location and getting around
The address is Agustin Espinosa, 2, in the area listed as the top-rated part of Puerto de la Cruz. The location score is 9.1.
The Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz and the Puerto de la Cruz Lighthouse are both about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Loro Parque is about 1.1 km away, around 14 minutes walking.
A beach appears in the provider facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or a distance. Guests say the beach is a short walk. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The average is 8.4 out of 10 from 2,774 reviews. Guests praise the quiet yet central location and a friendly, attentive team who give a warm welcome.
Beds are the weak point. Many find them spacious, but some report sunken mattresses and pillows without enough support.
Price and how it compares with our other Puerto de la Cruz picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €83.16 per night, about €166 in total. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That is 32% below the sample median of €123.13. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Las Águilas Tenerife, Affiliated by Meliá, was €119 with a score of 8.6 and four stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Best Semiramis, was €158.04 with a score of 8.4 and five stars.
The numbers favour this hotel for anyone on a budget. It matches the Luxury pick's score at roughly half the price. The Best Value option costs about €36 more a night for a 0.2 higher score and a fourth star.
Listed facilities include a gym, a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, a garden and a terrace.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Puerto de la Cruz. At €83.16 a night, this had the lowest eligible reference price once our upscale pick was set aside, which earns it the Budget slot.
It shared seventh place on review score, so it is not the highest rated. It is the cheapest option with a solid score and a large base of reviews.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast details are not confirmed, so check your rate.
If the pool or spa matters to you, ask about opening hours in November and any extra charges.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel RF San Borondon close to the beach?
Guests say the beach is a short walk away. A beach appears in the provider facilities, but a beachfront location is not confirmed.
How much does Hotel RF San Borondon cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €83.16 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Loro Parque?
Yes. It is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Does the hotel have a pool?
A pool is listed among the facilities. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed.
Are the beds comfortable?
Guests often call the beds spacious, but some mention sunken mattresses and weak pillows. Read recent reviews if this matters to you.