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Your questions answered before you pack

At the Hotel Vulcano nothing about your day is fixed in advance, but there are a couple of things worth knowing before you leave home. These are the questions we are asked most often about the hotel, in the heart of Playa de las Américas: timings, board options, the pools, the UP! terrace and getting around the area.

They are grouped by topic, and there is a search box above to take you straight to what you need. We review them with the hotel team, so what you read here is what you will find when you arrive.

What time are check-in and check-out?

The official check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 12:00 noon. We don't offer early check-in, but we have a luggage store where you can leave your suitcases; if the room is ready before 3pm, we'll let you know. Late check-out is subject to availability and has an additional charge: ask at reception on the day of your departure, from 9am.

Is the shuttle free?

Yes: if your booking meets your hotel's conditions, you can book the shuttle for free. It always has to be a booking made on our official website or through our contact center, for 7 nights or more, arriving at or leaving from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).

  • Arona Gran Hotel, Hotel Bitácora and Hotel Vulcano: for now, both Hotel only and Flight + Hotel bookings.
  • Mediterranean Palace and Cleopatra Palace: Flight + Hotel bookings only, from 5 October 2026.

In every case you have to book it in advance and receive the confirmation by email.

Is the wifi free?

Why book flight + hotel instead of hotel only?

Can I book several rooms or for more than 3 people on the same trip?

The flight + hotel product does not allow you to book several rooms in a single transaction, nor more than 3 adults per booking. If you need more than one room, make a separate booking for each one according to its occupancy. We recommend choosing the same hotel and the same flights (same airline and times) for all bookings so that all passengers travel together.

Can I use the shuttle without booking it?

Where is the hotel and how do I get there from the airport?

We're in Playa de las Américas. Tenerife South airport (TFS) is about 18.6 km away (roughly a 20-minute drive). You can get here by taxi, bus or hire car. The bus line is the 040 and the stop is the one at the Zentral Center.

How to get there:From the South airport (TFS)From the North airport (TFN)

Can I choose a seat, meals or other flight extras when booking?

Does the hotel have parking?

I have a Spring Hotels booking. Is the shuttle included automatically?

Is checked baggage included? Can I add it later?

Is it a hotel suitable for families with children?

Children are welcome and there is a children's pool, cots and highchairs in the restaurant, but the Vulcano is not an entertainment hotel: there is no mini club or kids' programme, and the atmosphere is quiet, with more adult guests than families. If you are looking for activities for children, Hotel Bitácora —same group, also in Playa de las Américas— has a Mini Club, Springly World and daily entertainment.

Which hotels have the shuttle?

Do I have to do the flight check-in myself?

Does it apply if I booked through an agency, a tour operator or another booking website?

What meal plans can I book?

You can add breakfast and brunch, from 7:30am to 12:00 noon, or half board, which also includes buffet dinner from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For lunch, from 12:30pm to 5pm, the La Palapa bar is available, at an additional cost depending on what you order from the menu.

I need to change a passenger's name

Is it a taxi or a private transfer?

What are the hotel's pools like?

We have 2 main pools (one heated and one not), an outdoor spa pool, a children's pool, the Balance Terrace with an infinity pool and an UP! area with an infinity pool, glass pool and jacuzzi. The spa also has a heated indoor pool, at an additional cost and with prior booking. The Balance and UP! pools are adults-only areas (18+), with an extra cost depending on whether you book them in advance or pay for the services in-house.

Can I change the dates or the flights of my package?

Do you have a spa and gym?

How do I book the shuttle?

Through Manage booking. You'll find the link in your booking confirmation email. There you choose your journey and enter your flight number, how many passengers are travelling and any special luggage or other needs.

If you book Flight + Hotel at Mediterranean Palace or Cleopatra Palace, from 5 October 2026 you can also add it during checkout.

How far in advance do I have to book it?

What dining options are there?

At the Hotel Vulcano we have a buffet restaurant and several bars. You can see all our dining offer, menus and opening times on our gastronomy page. Las Salinas restaurant: breakfast from 7:30am to 12:00 noon and dinner from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. La Palapa bar: from 10am to 5pm. La Cascada bar: from 5:30pm to 12:00 midnight, for a drink with live music. Maracaná bar (sports bar), with TV programmes, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight.

What do I do if the airline changes or cancels my flight?

Can I book just one way?

Do the rooms have a balcony or terrace?

Why is the price higher than last year?

Are pets allowed?

How do I pay for the package?

What times does the shuttle run?

Every hour, with the same timetable all year round:

  • Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to hotel: it leaves on the hour, from 9am to 9pm.
  • Hotel to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): each hotel has its own pick-up minute. Cleopatra Palace and Mediterranean Palace share a stop next to Hard Rock Cafe Tenerife at :50 (7:50am to 7:50pm); Hotel Bitácora on the hour (8am to 8pm); Hotel Vulcano at :05 (8:05am to 8:05pm); and Arona Gran Hotel at :15 (8:15am to 8:15pm). The shuttle reaches Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at half past the hour.

Traffic may shift the times by a few minutes.

Can you help us celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, honeymoon)?

Congratulations! Let us know in advance with your booking reference, the date and the reason for the celebration. We can help you arrange details such as room decoration, a cake, flowers or a bottle of cava. Write to us at contactcenter@springhoteles.com to see prices and available options.

Do I need to print a voucher?

What happens if I cancel the package?

Can I upgrade my room?

Where am I picked up to go back to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)?

Can I request a specific room or indicate preferences (floor, connecting rooms, quiet area)?

You can let us know your preferences when booking or by writing to us with your booking reference, and we'll take them into account subject to availability. We can't guarantee a specific room unless you book a category that already includes that feature. The final allocation is made on arrival.

I booked hotel only and received an email to add flights, is it worth it?

Where do I catch the shuttle at Cleopatra Palace and Mediterranean Palace?

Can I choose twin beds or a double bed?

United Kingdom: What documents do I need to travel to Spain?

What if I get to the desk earlier or later than my time?

Can you add a cot or extra bed?

Yes, we can add a cot or extra bed depending on the room type and the number of people on the booking. There is no additional cost as long as they match the people included in the booking. If you want to add another person (maximum 3 per room), there would be an additional cost. To do so, write to us at contactcenter@springhoteles.com.

United Kingdom: Can I travel with my national identity card (ID)?

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

  • If it's delayed: when you land, go to desks 7 and 8. You'll be moved to a later shuttle at no extra cost, subject to availability.
  • If it's cancelled and you arrive the next day: go to the Sierra & González desks 7 and 8 as well and ask for a seat on the next available shuttle.
  • If you arrive outside the shuttle's hours (it leaves Tenerife South Airport (TFS) from 9am to 9pm): you cannot use it. There is no alternative service and we do not cover taxis or private transfers.

I have allergies or need a special diet. Can you cater for me?

I've changed my flight. How do I change the shuttle?

United Kingdom: Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?

If I miss the shuttle and take a taxi, will you refund it?

Is the hotel accessible? Do you have adapted rooms?

We have 13 adapted rooms and adapted access to the spa and pool. Let us know your specific needs so we can confirm availability.

United Kingdom: How much validity must my passport have?

Can you smoke in the hotel?

Does it run from Tenerife North airport?

United Kingdom: What if my passport is about to expire?

How much luggage can I bring?

One piece of hand luggage and one checked suitcase per passenger. If you are bringing a second checked suitcase, tell us when you book. Bikes, golf clubs, pushchairs and any other special luggage must be requested when you book the shuttle and depend on space. If you don't let us know in advance, it may be refused if there is no room in the vehicle. If you tell us in advance and there is any problem, we will let you know; if we say nothing, it travels with you. Luggage with batteries that cannot be removed, such as some electric bikes, is not allowed.

What is the minimum age to stay or check in?

The person who holds the booking and does the check-in must be over 18 and present a valid ID document. Minors must stay accompanied by an adult. If they are not travelling with their father, mother or legal guardian, an authorisation signed by the legal guardian will be required, together with any documentation the hotel may request.

Related questions

Can I travel in a wheelchair?

I left an item at the hotel. How do I get it back?

We're sorry about that. Write to us with the dates of your stay, the room number and a description of the item, and we'll check with our housekeeping team. Once we've confirmed we've found it, we'll quote you the shipping with Correos so you can pay for it and arrange the process.

Do babies need to be included in the booking?

Yes. Children under 2 must be included in the shuttle booking. They travel on an adult's lap: they do not take a seat, do not count as an extra place and are not charged.

The shuttle does not carry baby seats, and booster seats are not required. If you travel with a pushchair, tell us when you book: it counts towards the vehicle capacity.

What is the UP service?

The UP! service is adults only and includes access to the rooftop, with its infinity pool and jacuzzis, plus drinks and snacks: soft drinks, cava, beer, cocktails and spirits. Access to the UP! Terrace is included with every UP! room. If you have booked another room type, ask at reception about availability and price.

What is the maximum occupancy and can you guarantee connecting rooms?

The maximum occupancy of our rooms is 3 people, depending on the category booked. The hotel does not have connecting rooms. However, if you'd like to stay near another room, you can let us know when booking or contact the hotel before your arrival. We'll make a note and try to allocate nearby rooms, always subject to availability.

Who do I contact if I have a question or a problem with the shuttle?

Can I request a kettle, hangers, pillows or other room equipment?

How much time should I leave before my return flight?

Is there a minibar in the rooms?

What happens if I leave something on the shuttle?

If the Sierra & González team finds it, they keep it at their offices. It is not taken to the hotel or sent on a later shuttle, so you have to collect it in person at Sierra & González S.A., Prolongación Nuestra Señora del Rosario, s/n – Oroteanda, 38632 San Miguel de Abona.

Before you go, write to us at contactcenter@springhoteles.com and we will check whether it has been found.

Is there a coffee and tea service in the rooms?

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept cash payment in euros (for residents in Spain, up to a maximum of €1,000) and the following cards: AMEX, VISA, Mastercard, Maestro and Diners.

* Prices are indicative and may vary. Please check the current amount at reception.

What happens if we arrive late for dinner on the first day?

How does the safe work?

Is there a dress code for dinner?

Is there a laundry service?

Do the rooms have air conditioning?

Is there heating in the rooms?

How and where do I pay for drinks at the bar and restaurant?

You can charge all drinks to your room account and pay for them at the end of your stay at reception. Cash payment is not allowed at the bars and the restaurant.

Is there a possibility of an early breakfast before 7:30 am on the departure day?

Where can I book excursions?

Can I swap lunch for dinner on half board?

Can we invite family and/or friends to dinner at the hotel?

Can we order a drink at the bar and take it to the restaurant?

Can I use the pool outside its opening hours?

Can I invite friends and/or family to use the pool?

Can I use the facilities of the other hotels in the chain?

No. The facilities are for the exclusive use of guests staying at the hotel where they made their booking. However, you can visit the bars of our other hotels to enjoy the shows and live music; consumption is paid directly at the venue by card.

Are the pools heated?

Yes. One of our two main pools is heated in winter, and the water stays between 20 and 25 °C. The outdoor spa pool, with water jets and hydromassage beds, is kept at around 27 °C. If you prefer warmer water, the indoor spa has a heated pool, at an extra cost and with prior booking.

Is there a hydraulic pool lift?

Yes. The main pools have a hydraulic lift to help you get in and out of the water if you have reduced mobility, and the outdoor spa pool has step-free access. If you will need it, let us know when you book.

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