Klayman Diamond Aparthotel

This is an aparthotel for divers who like a little more control over the evening: a proper sitting area, a kitchenette, a terrace and enough room to stop living out of a wet bag. Air conditioning takes care of the warmer nights, while free WiFi covers the less glamorous business of checking tomorrow's plans.

The English version of the hotel's website sits alongside the Spanish one, which is useful when you are sorting out the practical details before travelling. Inside, the style is modern rather than fussy, with a lift to the upper floors and daily housekeeping to keep the apartment side of the arrangement from turning into domestic archaeology.

The atmosphere suits couples who want sea views and their own space, as well as families needing separate sleeping areas. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00, so the late-night soundtrack is more likely to be the sea in your head than a party downstairs.

You are in Acantilado de los Gigantes, on Tenerife, close to the port and the dark volcanic coastline that gives Los Gigantes its character. Los Gigantes Beach is about 750 metres away on foot, and the cliffs are around 250 metres from the aparthotel. That puts the main local scenery within walking distance, though the route to the beach takes a little longer than the map straight line might suggest.

Several places to eat are close enough for a post-dive stroll, including Restaurante Pekin Garden at roughly 300 metres and Aqua and Regency Restaurant at about 900 metres. Playa de Santiago and Puerto Santiago beaches are each around 1 mile away, while La Arena Beach is about 1.5 miles away by road.

Tenerife South Airport is about 26 miles away, with a drive of roughly 33 minutes. The aparthotel is also around 10 minutes by car from Abama Golf Resort and about 16 miles from Playa de las Americas. In short: a coastal base with beaches, restaurants and the port nearby, rather than a resort marooned behind its own gates.

The useful distinction here is not a long list of categories; it is how much living space you want once the day's plans are over. The studio suits a couple keeping things simple, with a super-king-size bed and a sea view. It is the compact choice, so it works best when you are travelling light and do not need separate rooms for separating yourselves from your luggage.

For a couple who prefer an actual living area, the one-bedroom apartment gives you more room to spread out. The two-bedroom apartment is the sensible family or small-group option, with a lounge-diner, a sofa bed and a furnished terrace rather than just a bed, a bathroom and somewhere to put the kettle. Family rooms are available, and children of any age are welcome; cots can be requested for children aged two and under, while extra beds are not available.

Every apartment is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a shower, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer. The kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, oven, hob, toaster, coffee machine and kettle, so you can keep water cold, make something quick or assemble a proper meal when restaurant timing does not match your appetite. There is also a dining table, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a wardrobe and a drying rack for clothing.

The sea view and private terrace are the real room-level details here. Outdoor furniture gives you somewhere to sit with a drink, while daily housekeeping handles the reset. Upper floors are reached by lift, and the accommodation is non-smoking throughout.

Breakfast is served as a continental buffet, giving you the straightforward start a diving day usually requires: something to eat before the first departure, without turning the morning into a culinary conference. The aparthotel also has a cafeteria bar for drinks, snacks and set menus, so you have an on-site fallback when you come back hungry and do not fancy walking straight out again.

The apartments add a useful second option. With an oven, hob, microwave, toaster, refrigerator and basic kitchenware, you can make coffee, keep provisions chilled and put together dinner at your own pace. That is particularly handy when a boat return, a tired pair of legs and normal restaurant hours refuse to cooperate.

Several bars and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk, with additional named restaurants close by on the local map. This is not an all-inclusive set-up: it is a breakfast-and-cafeteria arrangement with self-catering space and nearby places to vary the evening menu.

The outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend the hours when you have no wish to do anything more ambitious than move from one lounger to another. Sun loungers, umbrellas and pool or beach towels are available, with a sun terrace and solarium for the important business of warming up without having to organise an excursion.

The furnished terraces and outdoor dining area make the apartments work well for a slower afternoon. You can sit outside with coffee, read, or let the view do the heavy lifting. There is no need to turn every non-diving hour into an activity; here, the practical luxury is having somewhere to put your feet up without leaving the property.

When you do want to get out, car hire and bicycle rental are available, and the tour desk can help with local plans. The Los Gigantes cliffs are close enough to make a walk worthwhile, while the nearby beaches give you a change of scenery without committing to a full expedition.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 12:00. You need to show photo identification and a credit card on arrival, and the aparthotel needs your expected arrival time in advance. The minimum check-in age is 18, and cash is accepted for payment.

Luggage storage is available, which can make the first or last day less awkward around travel times. Car hire, bicycle rental and a tour desk are also available, while free WiFi covers all areas. A lift serves the upper floors, and daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing facilities keep longer stays manageable.

Smoking is not allowed, parties and events are not permitted, and the property does not accommodate pets. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 08:00. For airport planning, Tenerife South is about 26 miles away by road; arrange your transfer or hire car with that journey in mind rather than assuming a quick hop from the terminal.