Must see hotels in Canary Islands

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    Finca de Arrieta

    Fancy sleeping in a stylish Mongolian yurt…in the Canaries? Fuelled by wind turbines and solar power, this fabulous British-owned creation hosts guests in…

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    Ritz-Carlton Abama

    From its elevated perch gazing down on to a wide-angle perspective of the Atlantic, the vast, five-star Ritz-Carlton Abama wows guests with a breathtaking…

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    Iberostar Grand Mencey

    With its period airs, this superb hotel – the sole five-star hotel in town – is a swish first-rate choice if you choose to reside at the top end in Santa…

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    Casa El Siroco

    With just the sound of pigeons cooing in the morning, this ultra-charming B&B in an 18th-century former schoolhouse has been creatively transformed by the…

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    Albergue Montes de Anaga

    This nine-room hostel is a godsend if you want to retreat into the Anaga mountains for some serious tranquillity. All rooms have bunk beds, including the…

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    Downtown House

    Located just off Calle Mayor de Triana, this fabulous 1920s building was designed by the same architect as the elegant Gabinete Literario. Rooms are…

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    La Ventana Azul

    This bright, colourful and welcoming hostel is spectacularly located right on the beachfront. The six-person dorm has ocean views, but the optimum place…

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    Parador de La Gomera

    Styled like a grand 15th-century Canarian mansion, high above town, San Sebastián's sumptuous Parador is arguably the island’s top hotel. Rooms combine…

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    Avanti

    This marvellous four-floor, blue-and-white 15-room boutique hotel exudes chic relaxation with its minimalist design, bright white spaces and high-end…

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    H10 Sentido Playa Esmeralda

    This luxurious, colourful and very dishy hotel enjoys a prime position above the beach with extensive facilities, including a state-of-the-art health and…

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    Fonda de la Tea

    This appealing hotel in a traditional stone-clad building in the heart of Tejeda has rooms set around a Canarian-style courtyard, with plenty of…

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    Lopesan Villa del Conde

    This huge, luxurious complex was designed to showcase typical Canarian architecture; the 'traditional town' approach could feel tacky, but it has been…

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    Hotel La Casona del Patio

    A handsome stone building at the north end of town houses this comfortable hotel with spacious rooms coloured in bright yellows and blues, with terracotta…

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    Hotel Rural El Navio

    Tucked away on a banana farm halfway between Los Gigantes and the little town of Alcalá, this small 11-room rural hotel, with old-fashioned sea-view rooms…

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    La Fuente

    The nine apartments at German-owned La Fuente are all different. The most expensive have large rooms, plus balconies and amazing sea and town views. Room…

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    Baobab Suites

    These very elegant minimalist suites range from studios to four-bedroom penthouses with spacious living areas and state-of-the-art kitchens. Other perks…

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    Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife

    Rockin' up Costa Adeje with its global brand of full-on rock-mania, this 624-room resort is perhaps less a place for honeymooning couples and more for…

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    Hotel Alhambra

    This hotel is in a simply gorgeous 18th-century manor house filled with period furnishings and wonderful artwork, including a breathtaking 200m-long…

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    Hotel La Quinta Roja

    With its splendid earthy-toned walls facing right onto Garachico's main plaza, this restored 16th-century manor house is wonderfully central and a lovely…

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    Hotel Victoria

    This is a genteel little number: a 17th-century mansion restored as an exquisite boutique hotel. The rooms are set around a central patio and have plenty…