Ona Las Rosas

An aparthotel on Tenerife's southwest coast, with the sea and the cliffs of Los Gigantes setting the scene rather than a corridor full of identical hotel rooms. Ona Las Rosas is built around apartments, so you get a proper living area, a kitchen and your own outdoor space — useful when your idea of luxury is sitting down without having to make conversation.

The setup suits divers who prefer a little independence. You can eat at the on-site restaurant, use the mini-market, or put together something simple in the apartment and retreat to the terrace. There is also a shared pool, a garden and a communal lounge when you fancy being around other people without committing to a full evening out.

You are in Puerto de Santiago, on the southwest coast of Tenerife, at Las Rosas S/N. The property sits on a hillside, with views towards the sea and the cliffs that give Los Gigantes its name. It is about 1 km from the town centre, so you are close to local life without being planted directly in the middle of it.

Playa de Santiago is roughly 0.6 miles away on foot, while Puerto Santiago Beach is about 0.7 miles away. Los Gigantes Beach is around 1 mile away, and La Arena Beach sits at about the same distance. For a meal beyond the property, Macaronesia, Beeches Brook and Bella Napoli are all within about 0.3 miles on foot; Camber and Francy's Bar are also within roughly 0.3 miles.

Los Gigantes Port is 2 km away. The Teide National Park area is listed at about 4.3 miles from the property, giving you a very different day out from the coast when your surface interval needs to last rather longer than usual.

The apartments are the reason to choose this address over a standard hotel room. For two of you, the One-Bedroom Apartment gives you a separate bedroom, a living area with sofa and dining space, and a private terrace with outdoor furniture and sun loungers. That means somewhere to sit with a coffee, dry off in the sun and discuss whether the last dive really was your best one this week.

Travelling with family or a small group, the Two-Bedroom Apartment gives everyone more breathing room. Both apartment layouts include one bathroom, with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, while the kitchen covers the useful basics: oven, hob, microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and kitchenware. There is also a washing machine, which is the sort of detail that earns its keep on a longer diving holiday.

Air conditioning is available for warm nights, with a fan as another option. The terrace brings the outside in without requiring a trip downstairs, and the flat-screen television with satellite channels is there for the evenings when your legs have had enough. Bed linen and towels are provided, with weekly cleaning included. There are no extra beds, so choose the apartment layout according to the people actually travelling rather than hoping the furniture will perform miracles.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with European cooking and Spanish dishes on the menu. That gives you a straightforward option when you return hungry and would rather not go looking for a table. The kitchen in your apartment gives you the other option, with a dining table and the equipment needed for proper self-catering rather than merely boiling a kettle.

There is one bar, a lounge bar, plus a snack bar for something less formal. Wine and champagne are also available. A mini-market on the property helps with the small provisions that tend to matter in an apartment: a cold drink, something for breakfast or supplies for a meal when the sofa wins the argument.

No fixed board formula is given, so the useful choice here is flexibility rather than a package you have to follow. Eat at the restaurant, make your own food, or combine the two according to your diving schedule and appetite.

The shared outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend a non-diving afternoon, with sun loungers and pool towels available. The garden and sun terrace give you alternatives when you want to read, doze or simply let the day slow down. For couples, the private terrace is the more discreet version of the same plan: two chairs, a drink and no timetable.

If remaining horizontal all day feels too ambitious, the property offers a fitness room, yoga and fitness classes, as well as a tennis court. There is also a games room and a shared lounge with television. Billiards and bowling are available among the activities, while snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing provide ways to get back onto the water without putting a tank on your back.

Beauty services and manicures are available for those who prefer a gentler form of recovery. A water park is also available on site. The nearby beaches add another simple option, with Playa de Santiago and Puerto Santiago Beach within walking distance.

Tenerife South Airport is about 26 miles away by road, with the drive taking roughly 33 minutes in the supplied route information. An airport shuttle can be arranged through the property, and car hire is available. Public parking can be found nearby; the parking information differs by service, so check the current conditions when arranging your stay rather than assuming your space is beside the apartment.

Reception operates on limited hours. Check-in runs from 16:00 to 20:00 and check-out from 09:00 to 10:00, with advance notice of your arrival time needed for key collection. Bring photo identification and a credit card for check-in; cash is accepted for payments. The minimum check-in age is 21, with guests under 21 admitted when accompanied by a parent or tutor who takes responsibility for the group.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the service carries a charge. Smoking, parties and pets are not permitted. Children of any age are welcome, but there are no extra beds, so the apartment's existing sleeping arrangements need to suit your group.