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
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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…
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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…
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El Hierro
Tucked away just outside La Frontera's centre, surrounded by sloping countryside, this reimagined bodega is an utterly charming, eco-conscious hideaway…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Maspalomas
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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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…
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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…
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La Gomera
Opposite the harbour, elegant marble staircases and tile-covered corridors lead to spacious, light-flooded, modern-rustic apartments boasting beautiful…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fuerteventura
One of the loveliest casas rurales on the island, the lovingly restored 18th-century stone house has two plant-filled central courtyards, traditional…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fuerteventura
Situated 13km southwest of the capital, this self-catering casa rural is ideal for walkers and birdwatchers. The traditional cottage with kitchen is…
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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…
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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…
