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Patio of a seaside restaurant with ocean view, chairs and tables under clear sky.
View of a garden with palm trees and a pool, with the sea and blue sky in the background.
Balcony table with breakfast overlooking palm trees and pool by the sea.
Round pool with sun loungers and palm trees in a tropical hotel setting on a sunny day.
Large pool with surrounding sandy area and people under clear sky
Bright restaurant with wooden ceiling, large windows, and elegantly set tables by the water.
Hotel with large pool, palm trees, and colorful sunset in the background.
Aerial view of a round blue swimming pool with sun loungers and green surroundings
Modern restaurant with wooden floor, tables set with cutlery, and cozy lighting.
Evening terrace of a beach restaurant with palm trees and warm lighting by the sea.
Open-air restaurant overlooking pool, palm trees, and beach at sunset.
Bright lounge with cozy seating areas and views of a tropical outdoor landscape.
Round pool surrounded by palm trees and a terrace with a red building in the background.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with sofa, wall mirrors, and curtains at the window front.
Spanien (Kanaren) ∙ La Palma ∙ Fuencaliente

Esencia de La Palma by Princess ****

SPC534
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Location

The complex, consisting of the La Palma Princess and Esencia de La Palma hotels (Adults Only/ages 16+), offers a total of 625 rooms and is located in Cerca Vieja, Fuencaliente municipality, directly by the sea.
The nearest beach, "La Zamora," is approximately 1.5 km away.
The complex is situated in one of the island's best climate zones, about 50 minutes from the airport and the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma.
A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
A local bus runs daily to Fuencaliente and the well-known Faro lighthouses.
Aerial view of a round blue swimming pool with sun loungers and green surroundings

Facilities

Modern restaurant with wooden floor, tables set with cutlery, and cozy lighting.
Evening terrace of a beach restaurant with palm trees and warm lighting by the sea.
Open-air restaurant overlooking pool, palm trees, and beach at sunset.
Bright lounge with cozy seating areas and views of a tropical outdoor landscape.
Round pool surrounded by palm trees and a terrace with a red building in the background.
Round pool with sun loungers and palm trees in a tropical hotel setting on a sunny day.
Balcony table with breakfast overlooking palm trees and pool by the sea.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.
The Adults Only area "Esencia de la Palma" (bookable under SPC534) is a section of the La Palma Princess hotel (bookable under SPC533) and features 141 rooms and a bar ("Coral").
The outdoor area includes 4 pools (one of which is heated).
All facilities of the La Palma Princess hotel can be used.
The facilities of the La Palma Princess hotel include a reception, the main restaurant (Foodmarket), lounges, an entertainment hall (Jaleo Disco), the restaurants "La Vita" and "La Tasca" are open depending on the season and occupancy (for a fee), a piano bar, a small supermarket, and a souvenir shop.
Free Wi-Fi is available.
The beautiful complex features 7 pools (with a water surface of 5,200 m²).
One of the pools is embedded in artificial sand with umbrellas and sun loungers, resembling a beach.
Another is a children's pool located next to the mini-club. In winter, a large pool can be heated (up to 26 degrees).
The use of sun loungers and pergolas is free of charge.
Distributed among the various pools are 2 pool bars (open seasonally).
Furthermore, the restaurant "El Mirador" (Buffet/Only included with All-Inclusive) is part of the facilities.

Accommodation

Double Room

The approximately 22m² tastefully renovated rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, a minibar (empty), a safe (free of charge), flat-screen satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities, 24-hour room service (for a fee), and a sofa bed for the 3rd person.
The bathroom includes a shower with a separate bathtub and a hairdryer.
All rooms have a furnished balcony or terrace (D).
Available as options are rooms with a side sea view (DMS) or direct sea view (DM), as well as for single occupancy (DE/DES/DEM).

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with sofa, wall mirrors, and curtains at the window front.

Meals

Half or Full Board

Half board includes a complete breakfast and dinner buffet (drinks not included).
Breakfast can be enjoyed in the main restaurant or in the "Origen" restaurant. A late riser's breakfast is available at the pool restaurant with a magnificent sea view.
Show cooking is offered daily, and themed buffets are available 3 times a week.
Full board includes a generous lunch buffet in the main restaurant (drinks not included).
All restaurants are non-smoking.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive (A)

Meals are served in the hotel's main restaurant (buffet).
Breakfast and dinner are available at the Origen restaurant (open depending on season and occupancy, adults only).
Locations and opening hours may vary within the season.
Breakfast buffet from 7:30 AM to 10 AM, late riser's breakfast from 9 AM to 10:30 AM (Mirador), lunch buffet from 1 PM to 3 PM, snacks (hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, and sandwiches with cheese and ham) from 12 PM to 5 PM at the Mirador restaurant. From 5 PM to 6 PM, cake and pastries are served.
Drinks such as house wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and juices (non-branded alcoholic beverages and bottled cocktails) are included with meals.
A special all-inclusive drinks menu is available at the following bars: Piano Bar La Palma from 10 AM to 11 PM, Salon Disco Jaleo from 8 PM to 11 PM, Coral (seasonally varying 11 AM to 6 PM).
The other bars and restaurants at La Palma Princess are included.
For these, the prices listed on the menu apply.
Please adhere to the listed rules to avoid losing your All-Inclusive status (by removal of the wristband by hotel management).
* Wristbands to identify All-Inclusive guests are put on by reception staff upon arrival.
* Broken wristbands must be exchanged at reception.
* Upon departure, room keys and wristbands must be returned to reception by 12 PM.
* Corresponding drink menus are available at the listed All-Inclusive bars.
* Please identify yourself as an All-Inclusive guest at the listed bars to avoid being charged for drinks and food. Sign the order ticket when ordering.
* Each guest cannot order multiple drinks at once for themselves and invite other people on an All-Inclusive bill.
* For drinks and/or food not included in the All-Inclusive offer, the price shown on the menu must be paid.
* Drinks must be ordered directly at the counter. Service is not provided at tables.
* All-Inclusive services explicitly apply only to food and drinks in the listed bars and restaurants.
All other hotel services, as well as purchases in shops, must be paid for.

All Inclusive Plus (Q)

Additional premium drinks as per AI menu (ages 18+).

Information

Gluten-free products are available (upon request/subject to availability on site). Please make a note of this when booking.

Sports included

La Palma Fitness Center, various guided courses (Pilates, Yoga, etc.), beach volleyball, table tennis, bocce, darts, aqua dance, and much more.

Sports for a fee

5 tennis courts (artificial grass/equipment), mini-golf, and billiards.

Wellness

A 700m² spa area (entry from 16 years old, for a fee) with an indoor pool, whirlpool, various saunas: hammam, beauty salon, various showers, a relaxation terrace, and treatments available for a fee.

Entertainment

Animation and sports programs.
In the evenings, various activities include daily dancing with live or disco music and changing shows.

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning.
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Pool towels available against deposit.
Free towel change once a week.
Additional changes for a fee.
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Credit card

VISA, Mastercard, American Express.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hotel safe
  • Near the beach
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Information

Adults Only (Ages 16+)
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2 rooms adapted for disabled guests available upon request.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: From 3 PM
Check-out: Until 12 PM
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All guests of Esencia can use the facilities of La Palma and Princess (SPC533).
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Ctra. Jose Cabera Blanch, 2
38740 La Palma
Tel.: 0034 922 425500
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General Information:
Under-occupancies can be requested. However, the full room price is usually charged. If a hotel does not offer single occupancy, a double room can also be requested at full price (subject to availability).
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Non-contractual meal types cannot be requested.

Seasonal information

Gentlemen are requested to wear elegant attire for the Gala Dinner on December 25th and 31st (shorts are not permitted).

Country category

4 Sterne