Samantha Holder
I booked for one week at Nine to join my friend who was staying there ... I loved it so much that I extended my stay while I was there! Anne, one of the owners, and the hosts Anna, Marilia and Constanze, as well as my fellow co-livers and the volunteers, made my time there so wonderful, welcoming and adventurous! I enjoyed everything from the rooftop yoga, to a morning walk and ocean swim, to pizza and movie night in the courtyard, stargazing up Mount Teide, nights out and relaxed evenings in. Although I was also there to work during the weekdays it felt like a vacation! There is always something fun to join in with but equally if you want some down time or just aren't into an activity you are never made to feel bad for that. The sense of community is really special. I felt like everyone that was staying there contributed to the overall vibe in their own ways and were all so interesting and friendly. Any social anxiety I had was fairly quickly dispersed with such a lovely bunch of people :) The rooms are clean, the spaces for working are lovely, the social areas are also very nice to hang out in, and the location in La Orotava is perfect. Everything you could need on your doorstep and only a short drive to beaches and a bigger town. Most importantly I felt like my stay gave me a little lift in my soul and body. I came home feeling like I wanted to carry on this sociable and mindful experience, which I really needed. Thanks again to the Nine team for a fantastic experience. I hope to be back next year! x