Checking out of your hotel at noon but your flight doesn't leave until tonight? There's no need to drag your suitcases around all day or give up your final hours in Tenerife. The easiest solution is to leave your luggage in secure storage lockers and enjoy the south of the island hands-free until it's time to head to the airport.
The problem with the last day of your holiday
Almost every hotel and apartment in the south of Tenerife asks you to check out of your room before 11:00 or 12:00. But most return flights to the UK and Ireland leave in the afternoon or evening. That leaves a gap of 8 to 12 hours when you no longer have a room… yet you're still lumbered with all your luggage.
Spending that final day hauling suitcases along the beach or around the shopping centre is a real hassle, and heading back to the airport early means missing the best hours of your trip.
Your options for your luggage
1. Leaving it at the hotel
Many hotels will keep your bags for a few hours in a shared storage room. It's free, but it has drawbacks: it isn't always supervised, it forces you to go back to the hotel to collect your bags (with all the detour that involves), and some holiday apartments simply don't offer the service.
2. Paying for a late check-out
Some hotels will let you keep the room for a few extra hours for a supplement. It's convenient, but it tends to be expensive and isn't always available in high season.
3. Storing your luggage in a locker
The most flexible option: you leave your suitcases in a secure locker, with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, and collect them whenever you like on your way to the airport. You're not tied to the hotel's schedule, you don't have to go back for them if you'd rather not, and you only pay for what you need. At Siam Mall, right in the heart of Costa Adeje, you'll find lockers of various sizes open around the clock.
What to do on your last day without your bags
Once your luggage is safely stored away, the south of Tenerife is yours to enjoy:
- Have one last swim at Playa del Duque or Fañabé, just a few minutes away.
- Make the most of Siam Park, the world's number one water park, right next to the shopping centre.
- Shopping and food without going anywhere: grab a bite, pick up those last-minute gifts and wait in the air conditioning.
- Stroll around Los Cristianos or Playa de las Américas before setting off for the airport.
How the locker works
It couldn't be simpler: book online or straight from the locker screen, choose your size (from a backpack up to several large suitcases), pay by card and stow your things. Tenerife South Airport is only 15-20 minutes away, so you can collect your luggage at the last minute and still arrive with plenty of time to spare.
Conclusion
A midday check-out and a night flight don't have to ruin your last day. Leave your suitcases in a secure locker, enjoy one final day of beach, shopping or Siam Park, and pick up your luggage on the way to the airport. Travelling light on your last day too is the best way to say goodbye to Tenerife.