The Maritim Hotel Tenerife is a modern complex set in sub- tropical gardens on the rocky coastline of Puerto de la Cruz, 80 kilometres from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This ten- storey hotel features 297 guestrooms, all of which are decorated in warm pastel shades and have balconies with views of the sea or Orotava valley. All rooms are equipped with cable television, telephones, minibars and in-room safes. Bathrooms include handheld showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can explore 35,000 square metres of sub-tropical gardens, including three lagoon-style freshwater swimming pools with spacious sunbathing terraces, including an area for naturists, and two pool bars serving a selection of cocktails and snacks. Those in pursuit of health and beauty can work out in the fitness studio, indulge in a sauna, or enjoy a range of beauty treatments. The Mar Oceano Restaurant serves an international buffet in a classical setting with chandeliers and white tablecloths. La Marea serves international dishes and Canarian specialities in a marine-themed dining area overlooking the sea. La Taberna is a terraced Trattoria serving pizzas and snacks in an Italian-style setting. After dark, drinks and live music are offered in the Bariovento piano bar and La Tasca wine bar, and guests are invited to dance the night away in the Coco Loco club. The shopping arcade houses boutiques offering souvenirs and gifts, and parking is available for a surcharge. Banquets and seminars can be accommodated in the hotel's conference room. Sports enthusiasts can push themselves on the athletics field, play tennis, learn how to scuba dive or enjoy a round of mini-golf. Children have their own pool and a playground to keep them occupied. Loro Park, with its exotic animals and shows, can be found 200 metres from the hotel, while the Garden Beach is 600 metres away. A complimentary shuttle bus services the centre of Puerto de la Cruz ten times a day. Tenerife Reina Sofia South Airport is 100 kilometres (63 miles) from the hotel and can be reached by car in approximately 80 minutes.
