Lanzarote
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…
Must-see hotels in Canary Islands
Lanzarote
On a sprawling wine estate at the heart of the island, 2km south of Masdache, this Manrique-style oasis makes the perfect escape. The seven self-catering…
Lanzarote
A soul-stirring Manrique-inspired creativity and ecological ethos hangs in the air at this highly original, plastic-free, design-led hideaway, tucked away…
El Hierro
Tucked away just outside La Frontera's centre, surrounded by sloping countryside, this reimagined bodega is an utterly charming, eco-conscious hideaway…
Tenerife
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…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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…
Southern Gran Canaria
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…
Tenerife
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…
El Hierro
An old stone port building perched on a spectacular rocky outcrop, surrounded by the sea, Las Puntas’ most famous lodging was once listed in the Guinness…
La Gomera
Sprawled along a cliff above town (a lift zips to/from the beach), La Gomera's only proper resort is a delightful jumble of whitewashed bungalows,…
Lanzarote
The former home of Swiss artist Heidi Bucher, this beauty of a 17th-century palace has been skilfully reincarnated as a stylish nine-room boutique hotel…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Located just off Calle Mayor de Triana, this fabulous 1920s building was designed by the same architect as the elegant Gabinete Literario. Rooms are…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This bright, colourful and welcoming hostel is spectacularly located right on the beachfront. The six-person dorm has ocean views, but the optimum place…
La Gomera
Flanking the GM1 at the southern (top) end of town, eco-conscious Los Telares' bright, superbly equipped modern-rustic apartments for one to three guests…
San Sebastián 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…
Corralejo
This marvellous four-floor, blue-and-white 15-room boutique hotel exudes chic relaxation with its minimalist design, bright white spaces and high-end…
Fuerteventura
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…
Gran Canaria
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…
Lanzarote
In little Mozaga, 2.5km northwest of San Bartolomé, this elegantly updated, late-18th-century family home awash in white walls and rosy bougainvillea…
Fuerteventura
This excellent rural hotel is hard to miss. Set in an early-19th-century stone-and-wood building, it’s surrounded by a stunning cactus garden and a small…
Maspalomas
This huge, luxurious complex was designed to showcase typical Canarian architecture; the 'traditional town' approach could feel tacky, but it has been…
Tenerife
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…
El Hierro
Resting right on the edge of a pebbly cliff-flanked beach, a world away from everything, the island’s top hotel delights with its elegant green- or blue…
La Gomera
Opposite the harbour, elegant marble staircases and tile-covered corridors lead to spacious, light-flooded, modern-rustic apartments boasting beautiful…
Tenerife
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…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
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…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
These very elegant minimalist suites range from studios to four-bedroom penthouses with spacious living areas and state-of-the-art kitchens. Other perks…
Fuerteventura
One of the loveliest casas rurales on the island, the lovingly restored 18th-century stone house has two plant-filled central courtyards, traditional…
North Coast Tenerife
This hotel is in a simply gorgeous 18th-century manor house filled with period furnishings and wonderful artwork, including a breathtaking 200m-long…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
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…
Garachico
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…
North Coast Tenerife
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…
La Palma
This excellent-value three-star rural hotel has 40 spacious, elegant rooms, with high ceilings, terraces, lounge chairs and a sitting area. If it’s sunny,…
El Cotillo
This very clean, smart, modern and good-value boutiquey 18-room hotel is a bright and cheery choice with responsive and welcoming staff and a simply…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This adorable four-room hostel in a central location has some delightful period features, such as wall and floor tiling. Accommodation is limited, running…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
This wonderful boutique hotel has just eight rooms: two are located in the original building with beamed ceilings, wooden shutters and balconies…
Corralejo
These small-but-smart and cheery apartments in a quiet street several blocks back from the water offer great value for those who enjoy an emphasis on…
La Gomera
A rural estate set on a cliff-flanked pebble beach, 1km east of Valle Gran Rey's harbour, Finca Argayall is no ordinary hotel: a tranquil garden-fringed…
Fuerteventura
Situated 13km southwest of the capital, this self-catering casa rural is ideal for walkers and birdwatchers. The traditional cottage with kitchen is…
Garachico
East of Garachico, in El Guincho, is this tranquil, highly relaxing and idyllic white-walled and green-shuttered place. It's tucked among plantains on a…
