Why Rent a Villa in Tenerife Instead of a Hotel
Comparing villa rentals vs hotels in Tenerife — space, privacy, cost per person, and the experience. Everything you need to decide what's right for your group.
Tenerife has no shortage of accommodation options. There are thousands of hotel rooms across the island — from budget aparthotels to five-star resorts in Costa Adeje. So when does it make sense to rent a villa instead?
The answer depends on who you're travelling with. For couples or solo travellers, a hotel often makes more sense. But for groups of 4 or more — especially families — a private villa can offer dramatically better value and a fundamentally different kind of holiday.
Here's an honest comparison.
Space and Privacy
This is the biggest difference. In a hotel, you have a room. In a villa, you have an entire house.
At Villa de Marcos, that means:
- 7 private bedrooms
- 8 bathrooms
- A full kitchen and dining area
- Multiple living rooms and outdoor terraces
- A private swimming pool
Nobody walking past your sunbeds. No queue for the pool. No stranger's children splashing in your space. No noise from the corridor at 2am.
For families, this space is transformative. Children have room to run around. Adults can have a quiet coffee on the terrace while the kids play. It feels like a home, not a hotel.
Cost Per Person
This is where villas often surprise people. When you split the cost of a villa across a large group, the per-person price frequently comes out cheaper than equivalent hotel rooms.
Example calculation:
- Villa sleeps 14, costs €350/night
- That's €25 per person per night
- A mid-range hotel room in Tenerife: €80–150/person/night
Add the savings on eating in (a fully equipped kitchen means you're not forced to eat every meal at a restaurant), and the economics get even more compelling for longer stays.
The Kitchen Advantage
Hotel restaurants are expensive. Even breakfast can add €15–25 per person per day. Multiply that across 10 people for 10 days and you're spending €2,500 on breakfast alone.
With a villa kitchen, you can:
- Cook a full English breakfast for the whole group for €20
- Have a proper dinner at home after a long day out, rather than paying resort prices
- Keep snacks, drinks, and breakfast items without inflated minibar charges
This doesn't mean you have to cook every meal. Tenerife has great restaurants and you'll absolutely go out. But the option to eat in changes the economics of a group holiday significantly.
Flexibility and Freedom
Hotel life runs on the hotel's schedule. Villa life runs on yours.
- No fixed breakfast times
- No checkout-time stress
- Arrive and leave whenever works for your group
- Have a late night dinner without worrying about other guests
- Let toddlers nap without worrying about noise
For families with young children or mixed-age groups, this flexibility is invaluable.
When a Hotel Makes More Sense
To be fair, hotels have real advantages too:
- Daily housekeeping — most villas offer cleaning but not daily (though some offer this as an add-on)
- Concierge and activities — top hotels have staff to arrange excursions, restaurant bookings, etc.
- No self-catering if you don't want it — some people just want everything done for them
- Solo travellers or couples — for two people, a hotel room is usually better value
Choosing the Right Villa
Not all villas are equal. Look for:
- Clear photos — especially of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the pool area
- Recent reviews — how do previous guests describe their experience?
- Location — how close to beaches, restaurants, and activities?
- What's included — WiFi, parking, pool heating, towels, cleaning
Villa de Marcos is in Costa del Silencio, a 5-minute walk from the beach, with 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a private pool, free parking, and high-speed WiFi. It's designed for large groups and families who want the full Tenerife villa experience.
Get in touch to check dates and pricing for your trip.