Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden: Subtropical Luxury on Tenerife

Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden sits amid extensive subtropical botanical gardens above Puerto de la Cruz, on the lush, green north coast of Tenerife, a world away from the island's arid south. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it pairs grand-hotel service with one of the most acclaimed spas in the Canary Islands.

The dining is a highlight. Il Pappagallo is one of the island's best-known Italian restaurants, with sea views; The Oriental Restaurant, opened by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, serves Asian haute cuisine; La Parrilla grills authentic Spanish flavors from zero-kilometre ingredients; and the poolside Palmera Real handles relaxed lunches under the palms.

For a garden-set, spa-focused Tenerife stay, Hotel Botánico is a standout.

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