I really liked this place, despite some eccentricities. Estrella del Norte is run by a few generations of a Canarian family, and feels like a family-run establishment. The building is somewhat dated, but boasts fantastic views both ways, of the sea and nearby Teide volcano. They keep it spotlessly clean, and are very welcoming. I stayed in what they called the Honeymoon Suite, top floor. My room had balconies on both sides. One of the eccentricities was a hot tub in the room that also served as the kitchen and living room. This isn't a criticism; just an observation. I was ill for the first part of my stay, and extended my stay twice. The owners were very accommodating of me, and they earned my gratitude. They also provided, free of charge, a litterbox for my cat, who travels everywhere with me. The hotel is on a block that serves as a de facto resort compound. It's a little bit uphill from the central area of Icod, but is self-contained. The reception has a small shop with necessities like snacks and soft drinks and booze. Just around the corner, on the same block, there is a full-service restaurant (Los Faroles). I'm not sure if it's affiliated with the hotel, but I ate a lot of my meals there. They serve massive portions of Canarian food at excellent prices, and are one of the few places open on holidays. I would definitely stay here again.

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Overall, it is a great place to stay if you want to be closer to real Tenerife.. A car is essential as walking to amenities is rather difficult due to how steep the area is. Me and my partner really liked the location- we still remember those morning coffees with amazing views into the ocean. The apartment itself was quite spacious and it had all we needed. The only negative was the bed- very squeaky at every move - the bed screws need a little grease and that should solve the problem. Wi-Fi was good in the living room and on the balcony, but not great in the bedroom itself.. The staff very friendly.. There’s is a restaurant on site that serves food and drinks at very reasonable prices..

The appartment was spacious and suited our visit. It was plenty of space for three people, staff was very nice and helpful. It had almost all necessary kitchen accessories (except cutting board) very nice view trough the balcony. The only minus was that there was no heating and the room felt cold inthe mornings and evenings.

We had a beautiful room with 4 beds, as requested. It included a deck with an amazing view down to the ocean. We were pleased to find the adjacent restaurant open for dinner.

We were warmly welcomed and we were even able to choose the apartment. The owner was really nice all the time, but sadly there were just too many things not going right: We had Internet access only for the first night of our two weeks stay and the cleaning services were not as promised. The apartment itself was spacious, but for example the kitchen cabinets smelled quite musty and there were definitely not enough sockets.

The location is beautiful, mountains on one side and sea on the other. WiFi signal is terrible in the rooms and works well in the corridor. Overall the place is okay for the price !!!

The septic was backed up and the room stank to the point of nausea. Had to cancel and book elsewhere. Also you can't flush toilet paper so all your wipes had to be put in be the bin next to the toilet. The hotel kitchen was an unbelievable disaster. The owner left her 11 year old daughter who doesn't speak a lick of English at the front desk so check in was difficult to say the least.