Hotel Botanico Review: Our Wellness & Oriental Spa Experience in Tenerife

An honest review of Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden - from Ayurvedic treatments and thermal circuit to personalised wellness programmes, Asian-inspired gardens, Ambassador Junior Suite, and the peaceful Puerto de la Cruz setting in northern Tenerife

Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden in northern Tenerife isn't competing with the island's party resorts or beachfront hotels. Instead, this five-star wellness sanctuary tucked into 25,000 square metres of lush, Asian-inspired gardens delivers something more restorative - a genuine wellness retreat where Mount Teide views meet subtropical tranquillity, where personalised health programmes combine with attentive Canarian hospitality, all just four hours from the UK.

From the moment I stepped into the lobby - greeted by a striking art installation of suspended leaves above a gleaming amethyst crystal - I understood this property's commitment to thoughtful beauty and wellness focus. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, expectations ran high, yet they were consistently met throughout my stay.

Location & Setting: Puerto de la Cruz, Northern Tenerife

Hotel Botanico occupies a peaceful hillside position in northern Tenerife, approximately one hour's drive from Tenerife South Airport. The journey north proved scenic as the landscape shifted noticeably - greener, more tropical, rich with palms and banana trees - signalling something special awaited.

Puerto de la Cruz Access

The hotel sits about 15 minutes' downhill walk from Puerto de la Cruz, home to dramatic black-sand beaches where Atlantic waves crash against volcanic rock. The return climb proves steep, though a complimentary hotel shuttle makes access effortless.

Northern Tenerife provides notably different character from the south - more verdant, less developed, appealing to those seeking authentic Canarian atmosphere over resort tourism.

The Gardens: 25,000 Square Metres of Tranquillity

What genuinely distinguishes Hotel Botanico is its extraordinary gardens. I found myself regularly getting lost amongst the oriental landscaping, simply wandering, listening to birdsong, absorbing jasmine and hibiscus scents. Koi ponds, resident swans, and carefully designed pathways create genuine sanctuary rather than merely decorative grounds.

These aren't simply hotel gardens but therapeutic landscape - an essential element of the wellness offering where nature itself supports restoration.

Accommodation: Ambassador Junior Suite with Ocean Views

I stayed in the Ambassador Junior Suite with Ocean Views, which immediately felt like comfortable home rather than temporary hotel room. The suite featured separate lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and marble bathroom with both bathtub and walk-in shower.

The Private Terrace

The highlight proved my private terrace. I began each day with Nespresso whilst watching sunrise, and ended evenings observing light fade over the Atlantic, with views across the manicured putting green and lush tropical surroundings. These daily rituals - simple yet profoundly restorative - exemplify how thoughtful design supports wellbeing.

Room Features

All Hotel Botanico rooms include private balconies, USB charging ports, flatscreen televisions, and elegant, timeless décor. Whether facing Mount Teide, the gardens, or ocean, the views consistently impress - mountain drama, botanical beauty, or Atlantic expanse, each perspective offers its own restoration.

Dining: Four Diverse Restaurants

The hotel provides four distinct dining venues catering to various moods and preferences.

The Oriental

My standout dinner occurred at The Oriental, where both décor and flavours transported me directly to Thailand. The attention to authentic Asian cooking techniques and presentation proved genuinely impressive rather than superficial theming.

Il Pappagallo

This venue serves elegant Mediterranean favourites in sophisticated surroundings - ideal for special evening dining.

Palmera Real

Located poolside, this proved perfect for light lunches in Tenerife sunshine - fresh, healthy options enjoyed in relaxed outdoor setting.

Brunelli's Steakhouse

Just across the road, Brunelli's offers top-tier cuts in relaxed atmosphere for those craving hearty dining.

Evening Entertainment

The hotel bar features regular live music in evenings - perfect accompaniment for pre-bed herbal tea or quiet drinks in sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere.

The Oriental Spa Garden: Subtropical Sanctuary

The spa at Hotel Botanico genuinely impresses. Nestled within subtropical gardens, it offers comprehensive facilities spanning thermal circuit with hydromassage jets to a Thai pagoda enabling outdoor treatments beneath trees.

Thermal Circuit

I spent considerable time drifting between thermal pools, ice temple, steam room, and relaxation areas featuring waterbeds. The thermal journey supports natural detoxification whilst the varied temperatures and experiences prevent monotony - each element serving specific therapeutic purposes.

Outdoor Treatment Spaces

The Thai pagoda allowing treatments amidst garden setting proved particularly memorable - experiencing massage whilst hearing birdsong and feeling gentle breezes creates immersion impossible in standard indoor spa rooms.

Personalised Wellness Programme

My wellness journey began with comprehensive consultation with Dali, the in-house nutritionist. Using advanced body composition analysis, she tailored a programme incorporating gentle detoxification, mindful movement, and local walking routes.

Holistic Approach

I appreciated how genuinely holistic and personalised the approach proved - addressing fitness goals alongside stress management and incorporating Ayurvedic principles to balance individual constitution (dosha). This integration of multiple wellness traditions characterizes the spa's sophisticated approach.

Ayurvedic Treatments: Udvartana Experience

One standout experience proved Udvartana - an Ayurvedic scrub designed to stimulate circulation and support detoxification. My therapist, Ursula, guided me through the treatment with remarkable care and knowledge, explaining each element's therapeutic purpose.

The treatment combines dry herbal powder massage with specific stroke patterns activating lymphatic drainage - far more therapeutic than standard exfoliation treatments. I emerged feeling simultaneously invigorated and deeply relaxed.

Additional Treatments

I also enjoyed a beautifully calming reiki session addressing energetic balance - the therapist's intuitive skill proved immediately apparent.

Group Wellness Activities

The hotel offers extensive group activities providing structure for those desiring it whilst remaining entirely optional.

Garden Yoga

Morning yoga class in the gardens - stretching beneath open sky with gentle rustling of palm leaves overhead - proved unforgettable. Practising amidst nature rather than studio walls fundamentally changes the experience, connecting movement to environment in ways indoor classes cannot replicate.

My Final Thoughts

Hotel Botanico delivered profound restoration through the combination of extraordinary gardens, expert wellness programmes, authentic Ayurvedic treatments, and that increasingly rare quality - genuine peace. The 25,000 square metres of Asian-inspired landscaping proved as therapeutically valuable as any spa treatment, supporting restoration simply through beauty and natural tranquillity.

I left feeling fundamentally restored not through intensive programmes but through the perfect balance of expert guidance, beautiful surroundings, optional activities, and the freedom to simply be. The Udvartana treatment and reiki session both provided releases I didn't know I needed. The personalised nutritionist consultation gave me practical tools I continue using. The morning garden yoga reminded me how profoundly environment affects practice quality.

What impressed me most was the authenticity. The Ayurvedic treatments prove genuinely knowledgeable rather than superficially exotic. The gardens reflect genuine horticultural passion rather than merely impressive landscaping. The wellness programmes personalise meaningfully rather than offering generic packages with different names.

The quiet luxury pervading Hotel Botanico - quality without ostentation, beauty without pretension - increasingly feels precious. In an era where wellness properties often prioritise social media appeal, Hotel Botanico focuses entirely on what actually supports restoration: extraordinary natural beauty, expert therapeutic guidance, peaceful atmosphere, and the space to rediscover your own rhythm.

For anyone seeking wellness accommodation in Tenerife that balances comprehensive spa facilities with botanical beauty, that provides authentic Ayurvedic expertise alongside modern wellness approaches, that delivers genuine restoration rather than merely impressive amenities, Hotel Botanico offers something genuinely special. This isn't about dramatic transformation or intensive challenge - it's about rediscovering wellbeing through beauty, expertise, and the profound healing possible when surrounded by nature.

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