The Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey is a stylish, urban hotel that was built colonial style with a spa. The rooms here are spacious and minimal, giving a fresh vibe to the resort. It is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and is only a short walk away from the Marina Santa Cruz.
HOTEL TYPE
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey is a family-friendly hotel close to many interesting landmarks such as museums, stadiums, and auditoriums. Families love this hotel, but it is most popular among couples, who rate it very highly online. It also has a casino, so those who would like to indulge in some games are likely to find this hotel to be the most perfect for them.
ROOMS
There are different types of rooms at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey, to ensure that you have space and comfort that you need. Double rooms with city views can be a dreamy choice, but they also have deluxe rooms with garden views, for more of a serene vibe. Each room features hardwood floors and modern, minimal décor. Some rooms will have a balcony, per request, as well as a bathroom with a rain shower.
AMENITIES
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey is known for its extensive spa services, which include massages for the hands, head, feet, back and even couples massages. You can start your treatment in the steam room, then go in for a sauna session, and enjoy a scrub-down in the Hammam. You can enjoy the hot spring bath, or the Jacuzzi and maybe even sign up for a body scrub or a body wrap.
There is a beauty salon at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey, where you can book an appointment for waxing services, makeup sessions, or a manicure and pedicure. You can also sign up for daily yoga classes here, which are suitable for both beginners and more advanced yogis. A solarium is also available for bookings here, so you can work on your tan, even when it isn’t sunny outside.
At the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey, it is an absolute pleasure to spend time soaking in the sun rays by the pool. The staff here is very attentive, putting great emphasis on their service and making sure you get all the towels and sun umbrellas you need. If you would like to exercise in between your activities, there is a fitness center on-site where you can use the treadmill, stationary bike or lift weights.
RESTAURANT
The Aborigen Restaurant at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey serves incredible meals for dinner, excellent dining specialties made of 100% local produce and delicacies. Their menu is made of unique haute cuisine dishes, ideally enjoyed with a glass of wine, and in good company. Formal, elegant dining attire is expected here.
At the Papa Negra, you can enjoy more quality local products and dishes, carefully curated to create a sumptuous line up of Canarian specialties. The Papa Negra at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey is open every day for dinner service. The Los Laureles Pool Bar serves up snacks and tapas, which you can enjoy in between swims and tanning sessions by the pool.
Niqqei at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey is an outdoor restaurant, a unique space on the Aborigen Restaurant’s terrace. Here the cuisine is something they call “traveling kitchen”, where techniques from all over the world are applied to the creation of the menu here, much to the delight of their guests. Iballa Lobby Bar is another great place to hang out from breakfast until dinner, where you can order anything from snacks to gourmet mains.
ACCESS TO BEACH
One of the most beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the Playa de las Teresitas, which is a 17-minute drive away from the Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey. The Playa de las Gaviotas is around 27 minutes away by car and is a large volcanic beach which is popular among tourists who like to picnic on the beach and spend the whole day the with the family.
HOW TO BOOK
Booking.com
Booking.com has extensive listings on hotels, along with all the information you might need to know before you make a reservation. Here you can peruse guest reviews, while also staying informed on attractions which you can find nearby, and other important information regarding the hotel.
Tui.co.uk
Tui, formerly the website Thomson, is a booking site from which you can make reservations for flight, hotels and even cruises. Here you can also view TripAdvisor reviews from past guests, and search for the right car hire company to book for your stay.
Expedia.com
The website Expedia has excellent offers which can help anyone save a great deal of money, especially when booking a bundle which includes hotel, flights, and rental cars. Hotel reviews are on the website, written by past guests who describe their experiences in great detail, making it much easier to decide on which hotel to book.
