43 Best Hotels in Canary Islands, Spain

Fresh, ultramodern, Insta-ready design defines the aesthetic at Avanti, a 15-room, adults-only hotel with gleaming blue-and-white rooms and an elegant rooftop bar. The property was built in 1969, making it one of the area's first hotels, but it was recently refurbished and is well maintained. Its restaurant, Rompeolas, is a favorite among guests and nonguests alike (the whole lobster is worth the splurge) and, with its sky-blue beamed ceiling and arched windows, an idyllic spot to have a leisurely meal.

Built to resemble a 19th-century Canarian village—complete with a bell tower, Italianate villas, and leafy courtyards—this sprawling luxury resort takes in eight restaurants, five swimming pools, a 24-hour gym, and two tennis courts. In other words, you could stay here for weeks and never want to leave the premises, especially after seeing the rooms, which exude old-world comfort yet feature modern bells and whistles like Nespresso machines. The grounds empty out onto the (public) Playa del Duque and bustling boardwalk, which comes alive at sunset.

Villas sleeping up to six comprise this private, tranquil luxury hotel with a blue-and-white color palette. All have built-in music systems, barbecues, and private pools; upgraded rooms add tropical gardens, Balinese beds, and hot tubs. Interiors are basic and beachy—white walls, taupe furniture, patterned throw pillows—yet pleasing to the eye. Catamaran and fishing-boat excursions can be arranged through the concierge.    

The first hotel on the Playa del Inglés is an architectural stunner following a recent renovation: 115 rooms became 67, angular vertical shutters were added to the exterior, and public areas were imbued with zen-inspiring Southeast Asian decor. Today the hotel interiors have Philippe Starck furniture, Balinese beds, and tablet-controlled lights and thermostats; outdoors, there's a botanical garden with 200 tropical species and a water therapy zone with Finnish saunas and ice showers.

Museum-quality art by well-known painters lines the walls of this Bauhaus-inspired design property occupying a colonial palace in the old town. Each of the 20 rooms is uniquely decorated with collectible furniture, and there's a palm-fringed pool that's kept warm year-round. As you tour the public areas surrounding the traditional Canarian patio, don't forget to look up: the traditional astilla (\"splinter\") ceilings, fashioned out of interwoven twigs, are works of art in themselves.

Until recently, if you wanted luxury on Tenerife, you had to settle for one of the big-brand resorts in the south—no longer; Cuatro Ventanas, hidden among rolling banana plantations that tumble into the sea, is the kind of place a celebrity might rent to disappear to for a few weeks. The six-villa complex, part of a 17th-century estate, has an infinity pool, lush tropical gardens, and four charming villas decorated with original art and designer furniture.

This sumptuous retreat tucked amid sloping banana plantations and set against the open Atlantic is a tropical oasis with colonial architecture and a distinctly old-world feel. You might as well be in a museum: the converted 17th-century estate houses 1,300 works of fine art that are distributed throughout the grounds (guest rooms included)—a Dutch Golden Age painting here, an Italian inlaid marble table there. The collection is the patrimony of Enrique Luis Larroque, the hotel's owner, whose family has centuries-old aristocratic roots in the Canaries. Equally awe-inspiring are the gardens, awash with palms, ferns, orchids, pineapple plants, and papaya trees, and the abutting outdoor pool area outfitted with a sauna and whirlpool. Keep an eye out for discounts on the hotel website.  

Behind one of Lanzarote's typical green doors is an oasis named after the embajador (ambassador) who bought the property to rent rooms to the island's first tourists. The small hotel boasts views of Fuerteventura and Isla de Lobos and oozes colonial charm with parquet floors, cane furniture, and Moroccan tiles and lamps. It recently unveiled a sleek infinity pool (and consequently upped its rates). 

The ancient Guanches' name for their kings was mencey, and you'll feel like one at this grand, white stucco-and-marble hotel north of the city center. Built in 1950, its guest list has included Elizabeth Taylor, James Brown, and Sophia Loren, and the hotel still exudes timeless elegance with crystal chandeliers, original frescoes, and a traditional Canarian patio with a turtle pool. Rooms, mostly white and minimally decorated, are less impressive than the public areas, which include a newly refitted gym, modern Canarian restaurant, and spa (fee).

Sophisticated and luxurious, this hotel is a stone's throw from the edge of Maspalomas beach. In the backyard is a 1,000-year-old palm oasis as well as an up-to-date spa and pool with music piped in underwater. The spacious rooms have a whimsical '70s look and are done in one of four color schemes, including coral/blue and lilac/green; those with the best views are on the fifth through seventh floors. Three restaurants—international, Italian, and French—are on-site, and room rates include breakfast and dinner.

This Hyatt-affiliated oceanfront resort has arches, tiles, and Moorish fountains—all on one of Fuerteventura's most scenic beaches. The rooms, appointed with king-size beds, have spacious balconies that are perfect for contemplating the garden or the ocean (the latter cost extra). Secrets Bahía is all about grandeur, from the lofty marble columns and dome in the reception area to the lush tropical gardens. The jewel here is the spa, included in the room rate.

This boutique adults-only hotel is a social-media darling, thanks to its idyllic rooftop pool overlooking the cathedral. The Vegueta property proves that more and more travelers are foregoing the usual bland beachfront digs for hotels with a sense of history and place (Veintiuno occupies an 18th-century palace). You can sense the owners' Scandinavian roots in the minimalist rooms, awash with whites and blond woods.

This 17-story glass tower is a bit of an eyesore on an island where low-rises are the norm, but it's hard to hate the bird's-eye views from the guest rooms and inviting, comfy communal areas. A recent renovation gave the hotel a more minimalist look: white walls and curtains complemented by colorful textiles. The breakfast area has stunning ocean views, as does the glass-enclosed pool. 

One of the few hotels in the south of the island with direct access to the beach, Costa Canaria sits just behind the Blue Flag sands on Playa de San Agustín. It's a veteran in the area, but a recent change in management and renovations have ensured the hotel keeps up to date in design and amenities, including a spa (included in room rate). Rooms are reasonably large; most have panoramic ocean views, and the rest look out over the vast tropical gardens. Bungalows with bedrooms and living areas are also available. 

One of the first hotels to pop up in the Playa del Inglés area in 1975, this is a longtime favorite among older northern Europeans in search of sun. Rooms come with separate bedrooms and living areas and overlook the pool and garden area, beneath which you'll find one of the hotel's highlights, a huge spa area complete with a Dead Sea pool and ice tunnel. Rooms have a simple, modern look in whites and creams. Guests can make free use of the shuttle bus to the beach.

With a location right on Las Canteras, this is a good midrange option for visiting the city and taking in its beach. The grand entrance hall, lined with columns and cane furniture, leads to a pleasant glass conservatory that overlooks a seafront promenade where you can have breakfast. Rooms are beachy and basic; they all have parquet floors and balconies facing the ocean or street. The highlight is the (unheated) rooftop swimming pool with ocean views; also on the roof is a well-equipped spa with free access. 

Outstanding value in pristine surroundings is the hallmark of the Santa Rosa resort, a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and villas centered around a large swimming pool and fitness center. The accommodations are sparse and antiquated but comfortable, and the kitchenettes have all you need for cooking basic meals. The on-site restaurant provides buffet breakfasts and affordable dinners. Long-stay deals are available in the winter.

The Punta Cumplida lighthouse has been guiding ships to safety for 155 years, but since 2019, it has doubled as an end-of-the-earth luxury retreat for travelers looking for solitude amid the rolling banana plantations and crashing waves. There are three spacious suites outfitted with kitchens and designer furniture set around a traditional Canarian patio; outside, there's an infinity pool, well-kept garden, sun deck, and yoga platform. The highlight is the wrap-around balcony at the top of the lighthouse with epic views of the open ocean, an unforgettable viewpoint from which to sip a glass of wine at sunset and gaze up at the stars.      

For a good, all-inclusive deal in tropical surroundings, this is one of the best bets in the area for families. Built around attractive and verdant gardens with four pools, the cuboid whitewashed blocks hold one-bedroom apartments furnished in simple pine and cozy reds. The apartments sleep two adults and two children or three adults. There's nightly entertainment and children's clubs for kids ages 6 months to 14 years. Beaches and amenities are a short walk away.

Tuscany meets the Canary Islands at this neoclassical hotel with soaring towers and ocher columns. The Mediterranean atmosphere is accentuated by the primarily Italian clientele, although other aspects of this resort, such as its lush gardens, three huge pools (plus two for children), and ocean vistas are pure Canarian. The hotel beach is small, but it is sheltered from the wind—a rarity on Fuerteventura. Rooms are spacious (most have sea views) and have functional white furniture with blue accents. 

Get a taste of historic life in La Laguna at this 18th-century palace that became a hotel in 1885. The hotel has a colonial air: rooms are set around a central patio with original marble pillars and a green-tiled floor. The comparatively spartan rooms have high ceilings, parquet floors, and antique furniture.

This cheery budget hotel is situated in a residential area north of the city center, just off the Rambla Santa Cruz. A good-size pool and verdant gardens provide attractive views from all of the rooms, which are awash with bright colors yet rather basic otherwise.

Sprawling gardens and serene pools await guests at this modern hotel, just south of Puerto del Carmen in the Puerto Calero marina. The blocky, corporate-looking exterior belies spacious and luminous communal spaces that exude tropical calm. The grounds are protected from the fierce northeast winds (rare on this side of the island) and come to life with 260 different palms and four large (unheated and often chilly!) pools.

Facing the attractive Playa del Reducto, this is a good budget option for a quick overnight. The reception area empties into a cozy Moroccan-style lounge. Rooms are basic and passé in style but comfortable nonetheless—ask for a room with beach views. A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant overlooking the beach.

A far cry from the big-box resorts that abound on Fuerteventura, this suites-only sanctuary has spectacular ocean views—it's 2 km (1 mile) to the west of Costa Calma resort and perched about 650 feet above the magnificent Playa de Sotavento. The stark-white hotel, built in 1987, is a swooping and highly distinctive collection of cuboid and oval spaces. Every suite has its own patio beside the tropical gardens and pools, which are set on different levels. The Horst Walczok restaurant serves a set menu.

You can step right onto Grandes Playas, one of the best beaches on the island, from this hotel, which resembles a cruise ship with its six stories and curved white facade. Inside is decidedly dowdier—the rooms are spacious, but the beige-and-red accents and heavy curtains are odd choices. Rooms face either the ocean or white dunes.

Situated in the tiny town of Tefía (population 200), 20 minutes down the road from Puerto del Rosario, this family-run hotel that opened in 2022 has cozy, inviting rooms with stone walls, beamed ceilings, and white linens. The down-home restaurant is popular among guests and nonguests alike for its fair prices and genial service.

In a centuries-old building with painted wooden balconies and a plant-filled courtyard, this tiny, independently owned hotel offers charm and tranquility at a fantastic value. Guest rooms—some with sea views—feel cozy with furniture you might expect to find in a farmhouse; suites add pull-out couches. 

Take in sweeping views of the city, ocean, La Palma island, and Monte Teide from the lush tropical gardens at this family-owned hotel above Taoro Park. Beyond the modern ocher facade are spacious rooms with floral and green color schemes. All have balconies; opt for a corner suite with a whirlpool to truly pamper yourself. An international menu is served on outdoor terraces overlooking the manicured gardens.

This no-frills budget hotel has cramped digs and an uninspiring facade, but its location, sandwiched between the Las Canteras seafront promenade and the main shopping street, makes a great base for exploring and beachgoing. Rooms are sparsely decorated and nothing to write home about, but at these prices, who can complain?