Route Active Hotel

The north of Tenerife is the practical choice when your holiday needs more than a strip of sand. Route Active Hotel sits in Los Realejos with the sea in view, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a setting geared towards walking, cycling and other active days. You can also retreat to the shared lounge or your own seating area when the legs have had enough of volcanic terrain.

The hotel website is available in English, German and Spanish, so you can get the essentials in a language you are comfortable with before arrival. The general feel is useful rather than overly polished: rooms have space to sit, several include a kitchenette, and the surrounding area gives you plenty to do without turning every afternoon into a planned event.

That makes the address a sensible fit for divers who want Tenerife as a base, not just a bed near the water. You can swim, walk, eat locally and arrange days out, with Puerto de la Cruz close enough for a change of scene.

You are in Los Realejos, on Tenerife's north coast, at Calle la Longuera. Puerto de la Cruz is about 4 miles away, putting its bus station around 3 miles from the hotel and Plaza Charco roughly 2.4 miles away. This is not a hotel planted in the middle of a resort promenade; it gives you a quieter base with the town and its restaurants within reach.

The nearest listed beach is Playa de la Fajana, about 0.3 miles away by the road distance supplied. Playa de Castro is about 1.4 miles away by road, while Playa de los Roques is around 1 mile away. Playa El Socorro is further out at roughly 2.6 miles by road, and Playa Jardín is about 1.9 miles away.

You have places to eat close by rather than having to rely on the hotel every evening. El Pepito is around 400 feet away, Guachinche El Pino about 900 feet, and La Finca around 1,400 feet. For drinks or a coffee, La Barca is about 1,400 feet away and Bar Coyote around 1,900 feet. Tenerife North Airport is around 17 miles by road, while Tenerife South Airport is about 52 miles by road.

The rooms are built for more than sleeping and dropping a bag on the floor. Every room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a shower or bath, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer, along with a wardrobe. Views look towards the mountain, pool or garden, so the outlook depends on the room rather than following one standard hotel postcard.

For two people, the Economy Double Room keeps things straightforward with two single beds. If three of you are travelling together, the Standard or Superior Twin Room adds a sofa bed, giving you a more workable arrangement than trying to negotiate one double bed after a long day outdoors. Family rooms are also available, and children of any age are welcome; children aged 12 and over are charged as adults.

The practical detail is in the extra room around the bed. Selected rooms have a balcony, seating and dining areas, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware and dining table. That means cold water and food can wait in the room, and a simple meal does not require a restaurant booking every night. WiFi is free throughout the hotel, while the drying rack and clothes rack help deal with ordinary holiday laundry. Daily housekeeping is included.

A restaurant is on site, and breakfast is served as a buffet. That is the useful sort of start when you need to fuel a morning rather than construct breakfast from whatever survived yesterday's outing. The hotel also offers special-diet menus on request, and wine or champagne can be arranged with an additional charge.

The wider food story is distinctly Canarian in direction. The islands sit between Europe, Africa and America, and the cooking draws on those influences, with fish, seafood and lighter dishes part of the regional tradition. No elaborate restaurant theatre is needed here: you have a hotel restaurant for convenience and several nearby addresses when you want to eat out.

El Pepito is the closest listed restaurant, followed by Guachinche El Pino and La Finca. For a drink away from the dining table, Jose Luis Garcia Garcia, La Barca and Bar Coyote are all nearby. The hotel also has a minimarket, useful for picking up something small for the kitchenette or a late return.

The outdoor pool gives you an easy way to spend an unambitious afternoon, with pool towels, sun loungers, beach chairs and umbrellas available. The pool is heated from November to April, which matters more than the word 'outdoor' when the north-coast weather decides to be less obliging. A sun terrace, garden and outdoor furniture provide alternatives to sitting in the room.

If your idea of recovery involves movement rather than a massage table, the fitness centre offers equipment for strength, functional training and cardio. The programme includes pool training, gym personal training, track training, TRX training and high-intensity interval training, with a personal trainer and fitness classes available. You can also book massage treatments, including back, neck, feet, hands, head and full-body work.

Outside the property, the hotel supports the sort of active days Tenerife does well. Hiking, cycling, walking tours and bike tours are available, with bicycle hire offered at an additional charge. Paragliding is part of the local activity mix, and excursions can take you towards Teide, Anaga, Teno, Barranco de Masca, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife's wine areas, La Orotava and Icod de los Vinos. Boat excursions are also available.

A 24-hour front desk keeps arrivals flexible, but you need to tell the hotel your expected arrival time. Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:30. The minimum age for check-in is 18; guests under 18 can check in with a parent or official guardian.

Free public parking is available nearby, although spaces cannot be reserved. Car hire is available at the hotel, which may be useful for reaching beaches, trailheads and the wider north of Tenerife. A lift, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, concierge service and a tour desk add practical support when your plans involve more than the hotel and the nearest café.

There is no airport transfer detail to arrange through the property here, so plan your arrival from Tenerife North Airport or Tenerife South Airport around the road distances. Cots for children aged 0 to 2 can be requested and confirmed by the hotel, while extra beds are not available. Payment is accepted in cash, and pets are not allowed.