Maspalomas
From outside it may resemble another outsized resort hotel, but step within and the Palm Beach becomes a riot of warm, enticing colours and vibrant modern…
Must-see hotels in Canary Islands
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Designed in the style of an ultra-luxurious Mexican hacienda, this hotel is truly sumptuous, with an exciting and dynamic colour scheme and decor. There…
Lanzarote
Part of the eco-minded Lanzarote Retreats family, Tiagua 81 breathes fresh, rustic-inspired design into a beautifully revamped 19th-century finca and its…
Hotel La Palma Teneguía Princess & Spa
La Palma
Technically two hotels (La Palma Princess and Teneguía Princess), this sprawling, self-contained resort complex near the waterfront is an excellent choice…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance. The rooms won’t…
Hotel Balneario Pozo de la Salud
El Hierro
Right next to the famous Pozo de La Salud, Spain's westernmost hotel builds on the well's established healing reputation with an impressive choice of…
La Gomera
Amid twinkling gardens at the north end of town, rosy-pink, eco-aware B&B-style Tamahuche rambles across staircases and terracotta terraces built right…
Lanzarote
Looking a little like suburbia, this distinctive complex sits 2km north of town overlooking Famara's beach, beneath the sweeping Risco. It's a steep…
La Laguna
This hotel is divided between a graceful period building with an inner courtyard dating to the 18th century and a more modern white-painted block with…
La Gomera
Crisp contemporary style, cream walls, warm woods and La Gomera photos set the scene for spacious open-plan rooms with lounges, kitchenettes, balconies…
Puerto del Carmen
The smart, art-lined lobby with free water refills spells something different at this original, welcoming resort, 4km northeast of central Puerto del…
Playa Blanca
A discreet, environmentally friendly complex of 35 stunning, Manrique-inspired two- to five-bedroom villas (some more rustic than others) with private…
La Gomera
Comfortable modern rooms, private terraces, excellent facilities, friendly staff, a stellar seafront location and a focus on energy efficiency (solar…
Gran Canaria
Located in the heart of the port area, this 30-room hotel has the air of a guesthouse about it, with friendly staff and individually decorated, bright…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This good-looking place abounds in charm and history: General Franco supposedly stayed here in 1936, launching the coup that started the Spanish Civil War…
La Palma
La Casa Encantada has high ceilings, period features and light-filled rooms, including one double with en suite. The six- and 10-bed dorm rooms are large,…
Lanzarote
Within a creatively repurposed old finca with white walls and sky-blue trim, these seven individually decorated rooms are attractively styled with…
Lanzarote
Enjoying sweeping coastal views from little Tabayesco, 2.5km west of Arrieta, the Casitas take in a cheery, charming townhouse with a few simply styled…
Arrecife
With king-size beds, royal-blue carpets, orange curtains and, for many, cosy balconies, the beachfront Lancelot's large bright good-value rooms exude a…
Tenerife
This rural 17-room hotel is just across from the lovely stone church in Granadilla de Abona, a genuine working town. A converted post office, the hotel…
Gran Canaria
The interior of this luxurious, state-run hotel matches low-key sophistication with a muted earth-colour palette, accentuated by tasteful artwork and…
Tenerife
Facing the plaza, this family-run six-room casa rural – the building dates to the 18th century – is a good-value choice, with a charming traditional…
Puerto del Carmen
A prize-winning, eco-conscious hilltop five-star, thoughtfully designed La Isla y El Mar is inspired by Lanzarote’s landscapes, weaving together gardens…
Fuerteventura
This franchise is so vast it deserves its own postcode. The whole place exudes a sumptuous feel, with bougainvillea-draped bungalows and lush landscaped…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Run by helpful owners, this adorable little place has operated as a pensión since the 1940s, with much of its original charm kept pleasantly intact: high…
Lanzarote
Basking in views across rolling volcanic hills on the southern edge of town, Casona de Yaiza brings a grand Renaissance-art theme to a thoughtfully…
Maspalomas
This gem set among a sea of generic high-rise hotels dates to the 1960s, with a traditional Canarian look and wooden balconies, white stucco exterior and…
Puerto del Carmen
There’s just one pensión in Puerto del Carmen and it’s a goodie: a traditional blue-and-white home with sea views from several rooms and the roof terrace,…
La Gomera
Opposite the Charco del Conde (a natural seawater pool), these jolly apartments sit in a prime spot of Valle Gran Rey beachfront. The one- to five-person…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The public areas of the 173-room Taburiente aim for a classic and traditional look, with a few dashes of modern style and Asian art touches. Rooms are…
La Gomera
Looming above Vallehermoso, peaceful Añaterve was a bodega in the 1900s (the original wine press is still here) and later a police station. Today, it's a…
Maspalomas
This resort is exclusively for gay men, with a three-day minimum stay and excellent service. Rainbow Golf Bungalows isn't dead central, but it's worth the…
San Sebastián de la Gomera
A friendly team has revamped an old family home opposite the Casa de Colón with fresh-faced, bright-white, contemporary interiors, while still retaining…
La Palma
The Canary-styled Hacienda offers large and well-thought-out apartments with separate bedrooms, open-plan kitchens, uninspiring decoration but great views…
La Palma
Resembling a huge Canary farmhouse overlooking the ocean, and just a short drive from Los Cancajos, this tranquil parador has a pretty pool surrounded by…
Gran Canaria
Set among lush banana plantations about 1.5km north of town, this aesthetically renovated country estate dates back to 1572. The rooms are rustic yet…
La Palma
If you don’t want to self-cater, this large package-tourism-style hotel at the southern end of the beach is your only bet. With a kiddie-filled pool…
Playa Blanca
Queen of Playa Blanca's resorts, this sumptuous seafront five-star opens through a sweeping marble lobby wrapped in overhanging plants, beyond which lies…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This central hotel offers terrific value and despite the rooms having a fairly drab colour scheme (brown on brown), they come well equipped, are…
La Gomera
Attached to celebrated restaurant Casa Efigenia, surrounded by greenery in the hillside village of Las Hayas, is a collection of rustic-style rooms…
