The two star Residence Carel is situated in El Médano, a fishing village in the south of Tenerife, only a few metres away from the beach. Reina Sofía Airport is six kilometres away, while it is 70 kilometres to Los Rodeos Airport.

The hotel offers 21 double rooms, all with external views as well as a security lock with card, bathroom, telephone, music, satellite television, internet connection and safety deposit box (at extra cost). Three of the rooms have VIP service with a king size bed, refrigerator and hair dryer. In the same building there are five one bedroom apartments with the same services as the other rooms.

Facilities at the Residence Carel include a shop, restaurant-cafeteria, 24 hour reception, night security, fax service and internet connection.