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Barceló Santa Cruz Contemporáneo

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Located in the heart of Tenerife’s capital, the Barceló Santa Cruz Contemporáneo is far more than just a modern city stay; it is a living piece of architectural history. Originally designed by the renowned architect Félix Sáenz Marrero, the building is a landmark of Canarian rationalism, a style defined by geometric clarity and timeless elegance.

What makes this hotel truly unique is its recent 2025 transformation into a "film-friendly" hub. With over 70 years of history, it has been specifically redesigned to cater to the technical and artistic needs of international film crews, making it a frequent home for the stars and creators behind major audiovisual productions.

Beyond its cinematic appeal, the hotel offers a sophisticated urban escape. Guests can enjoy the B·Heaven Macusamba rooftop, which features a serene swimming pool and panoramic views of the city’s emblematic Rambla. The culinary experience is equally impressive, led by the Michelin-recognized Padrón brothers, who bring contemporary Canarian haute cuisine to the hotel’s Sanabria restaurant.

Whether you are there to scout a location or simply to soak in the culture of Santa Cruz, this hotel perfectly blends its mid-20th-century heritage with cutting-edge luxury.

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Fee Fegredo

Fee Fegredo

We enjoyed our stay. Staff, room service and food were all great. We look forward to seeing you all again! Thank you 😊👍🏼❤️

David Elles

David Elles

My wife and I spent 2 nights at the Barcelo Santa Cruz and experience the February carnival. The hotel was perfect in customer experience and location, which includes a lovely roof pool with stunning views.Next to the hotel is a beautiful park for chilling out and plenty of bar/restaurants nearby. Definitely recommend this hotel.

VELIZAR GALABINOV

VELIZAR GALABINOV

We had a lovely stay. Highly recommended!

Mario Tura De Marco

Mario Tura De Marco

Excellent hotel, completely renovated (very well) and located not far from the city center. It's next to a beautiful city park. The room and bathroom are truly beautiful and functional. I'll stay here again, perhaps outside of the Carnival period, just so I don't pay as much as I did this year.

Celenie Aubry

Celenie Aubry

The hotel has just been renovated and offers excellent value for money. The lobby and restaurant are very attractive. The location is superb, easily accessible by car (no parking at the hotel, but several paid parking lots are available nearby). A splendid botanical garden is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel. A great base for exploring the island and also for easily walking to the many restaurants and bars that Santa Cruz has to offer.

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