Best Luxury Hotels in Canary Islands

A top destination for winter warmth, the Canary Islands have long been a favourite with British travellers seeking some Spanish culture under an African sun. There are seven islands in total; Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, of which the first three remain the most visited by mainstream tourists, closely followed by the windswept surfing paradise of Fuerteventura. Each has its own character and combined, they cater for everything from classic family beach holidays to peaceful spa retreats, romantic boutique escapes and lively short breaks for those who like to party till dawn. Find your perfect Canarian hotel, from our list.

Canary Islands, La Palma, Fuencaliente de la Palma

La Palma Princess

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 484 Rooms including Standard Rooms Superior Family Rooms & Ocean Suites
Amenities Feature Multiple Dining Options a Spa with Thermal Circuit a Modern Fitness Centre Seven Outdoor Pools including a Children's Pool & Various Sports Facilities
More Located on a Cliff Above the Ocean in the Southwest of La Palma Surrounded by Banana Plantations

On a clifftop on La Palma’s stunning southwest coast sits the grand Hotel La Palma Princess. The hotel is comprised of several three-story, Canarian-inspired buildings boasting 484 guestrooms and suites which overlook the hotel’s tropical gardens, any of the seven outdoor swimming pools, or the Atlantic Ocean from the hotel’s prime location. The hotel boasts multiple inviting dining options including a speciality restaurant with an excellent tasting menu as well as three buffet-style restaurants. The Aqua Princess Spa is available to guests and is equipped with thermal circuit and a selection of massages and treatments. The “Vital & Fitness” wellness programme offers clifftop Tai Chi lessons and an array of fitness facilities including a sports area and a fully equipped gym. While the hotel is family-friendly and features a Kids Zone and pool as well as child-friendly activities, guests are granted exclusive access to the adults-only Esencia de la Palma hotel facilities.

Canary Islands, La Gomera, Playa de Santiago

Hotel Jardin Tecina

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 434 Rooms & Suites including Duplex Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Options including Buffet & Specialty Restaurants, Wellness Centre, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pools, Kids' Club, Golf Course & Tennis Courts
More Located on La Gomera with Views of the Atlantic Ocean & Mount Teide

Hotel Jardín Tecina is a stunning resort found nestled on a cliffside in La Gomera’s Playa Santiago area. There is a selection of comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the lush botanical garden that surrounds the hotel. Guests can choose from seven on-site restaurants and four bars, each with a unique offering. The resort boasts the adults-only Spa Ahemon, five swimming pools and two solariums to allow guests every opportunity to soak up the sun all year round in addition to Beach Club Laurel. Guest can enjoy a fully equipped gym as well as tennis, table tennis, padel and mini golf facilities while the offerings from the Harmony & Fit programme allow you to find peace through yoga and meditation or take part in high-intensity fitness classes. Guests are invited to take advantage of the lush 18-hole golf course overlooking the sea.

Canary Islands, La Gomera, San Sebastián de la Gomera

Bancal Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 276 Rooms including Junior Suites & Suites
Amenities Four Restaurants & Four Bars, Wellness area with Pools, Sauna & Gym, infinity Pool, Children's areas & Bike Maintenance Facilities
More Located Near San Sebastin De La Gomera with Sea Views & Sustainable Practices

Embedded into the stunning island of La Gomera, Bancal Hotel & Spa blends the essence of luxury with environmentally conscious design and practices to give you a tranquil retreat with every modern comfort. There is an array of modern and stylish guestrooms and suites which enhance the beauty of the nature that surrounds you and invites in glorious sunlight. There are three dining venues to choose with options of gourmet dining with panoramic views, a buffet with show cooking, or a poolside terrace overlooking the sea. Each of the hotel’s five bars offer something distinct including live music at Silbo or poolside relaxation at Maraire. Guests are invited to completely unwind in AUALA Wellness & Spa and make use of its hydrotherapy circuit and treatment menu. There is also a 24-hour gym with indoor and outdoor fitness classes. The hotel boasts three adult pools and two children’s pools surrounded by sun decks in addition to the private adults-only Nudist Sun Deck.

Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Playa Blanca

Gran Castillo Tagoro Family & Fun, Playa Blanca

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 327 Rooms & Suites including Family Options
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues, Spa & Wellness Centre, Six Outdoor Pools including a Water Park, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, & a Themed Kids' Club
More Located in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Offering Easy Access to Beaches & Local Attractions

The Gran Castillo Tagoro Family & Fun Playa Blanca Hotel is a sensational seaside resort in Lanzarote. The hotel offers a selection of spacious guestrooms, suites and duplexes and features the exquisite Imperial Suite – Ocean View with its expansive terrace and covered lounging area. There are multiple dining options including Las Coloradas, Portofino and Sansofé Restaurants serving local and international cuisine buffet- and à la carte-style. Guests can also lounge by Snack Bar La Cascada for an bite or a beverage by the pool. The hotle is home to six swimming pools with sun decks and Balinese beds to lounge upon. Vitanova Spa & Wellness Centre is available to guests with a thermal circuit and a range of treatments to enjoy. There is a fully equipped gym and other sports facilities including beach volleyball courts. While the hotel is family friendly there is an adults-only area for a serene escape. However, there is a lively entertainment team on hand with activities for all ages to help you make the most of your stay.

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Gran Castillo Tagoro Family & Fun, Playa Blanca

Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Playa Blanca

H10 Rubicon Palace

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 584 Rooms & Suites including Junior Suites with Garden Views
Amenities Multiple Dining Options, Spa Centre with Seawater Pool & Gym, Five adult Pools & Children's Pools, Kids Club, Pet-Friendly Policy, Exclusive Club Services, Multi-Sports Court
More Located on the Seafront in Playa Blanca Offering Stunning Ocean Views

Located in Lazarote’s Playa Blanca, the H10 Rubicón Horizons Collection Hotel offers a lavish and tranquil getaway by the Atlantic Ocean’s shores. The hotel can be found in the south of the island and has been renovated to include every modern comfort to make your stay as relaxing as possible. There is a wide selection of comfortable and luminous guestrooms and junior suites as well as the Privilege Service which is available to guests and provides exclusive rooms and services. There are multiple dining options including five à la carte restaurants, featuring Janubio with show cooking, and two buffet style restaurants. There are also five bars to choose from, including Piano Bar with live music, and two food trucks for more informal dining setting. The hotel boasts an impressive five adult swimming pools and three children’s pools with three heated options. Guests are invited to unwind in Despacio Thalasso Centre with its seven treatment rooms. A fitness centre and sports facilities, including multi-sports courts and mini golf, are at your disposal. This family friendly resort invites younger guests the Daisy Kid’s Club and Daisy Adventure area while the Blue Team entertainment programme is geared towards adults. This hotel is pet friendly.

Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Puerto Calero

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 335 Rooms & Suites including Double Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features Multiple Restaurants Serving international & Specialty Cuisines & Four Outdoor Pools
More Located in Puerto Calero Marina with Easy Access to Papagayo Beaches & Timanfaya National Park

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa can be found in the highly desirable Puerto Calero Marina and offers a serene escape to adults only. The hotel is near some of Lanzarote’s stunning natural attractions such as Papagayo beaches and the breathtaking Timanfaya National Park. There is a collection of 335 deluxe guestrooms and suites with private balconies and terraces boasting spectacular vistas over the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Preferred Club Suite upgrade options. The resort invites guests to savour the exquisite cuisine served in its gourmet restaurants or enjoy expertly crafted cocktails by the sea. There is live music, and evening shows as well as daytime activities and classes to enjoy. The resort has four swimming pools and guests are given access to the world-class Secrets Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit. There is also a fully equipped fitness room. This hotel is dog friendly.

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Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa

Canary Islands, Gran Canaria

H10 Timanfaya Palace

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 305 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Options, Spa Facilities, Fitness Centre, indoor & Outdoor Pools, Tennis Court & Entertainment Programme
More Located in Playa Blanca with Direct Promenade Access & Close to Flamingo Beach

The H10 Timanfaya Palace is a luxurious, adults-only hotel located in a fishing town on Lanzarote’s stunning south coast. The hotel boasts a selection of comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites while the Privilege Service which is available to guests and provides exclusive rooms and services. Guests are invited to dine at the à la carte restaurant Kasbah or at the tempting buffet restaurant. There are four bars including poolside La Geria. The resort features two outdoor swimming pools and an additional indoor heated pool. There is also an outdoor Jacuzzi and sauna facilities while the hotel also offers a Nudist area. Guests are welcome to make the most of the fitness room and facilities including tennis courts, mini golf and a diving centre. For guests’ enjoyment, there is a games room and the signature Blue Team entertainment programme.

Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Playa Jandia

Hotel Riu Palace Jandia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 201 Rooms including Double Rooms with Sea Views & Senior Suites with Separate Living Areas
Amenities Outdoor Pool with Sun Loungers & Parasols a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & a Wellness Centre Offering Various Treatments
More Located Directly on Playa De Jandia with Immediate Beach Access & Close Proximity to Local Attractions

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Fuerteventura’s spectacular Playa de Jandía, the Hotel Riu Palace Jandia offers a luxurious escape from reality. The hotel offers lavish accommodation options in guestrooms and suites overlooking the sea and features the two-bedroom Suite Senior with a private balcony or terrace. Guests are invited to enjoy a buffet breakfast or sample the local and international cuisine served at one of the à la carte restaurants. There is a collection of bars to choose from including a poolside bar serving tapas while there are live shows and entertainment to keep guests entertained. Guests make the most of the heated outdoor swimming pool all year round with its spacious sun deck complete with loungers and parasols. There is the Body Love wellness centre at your disposal for the chance to totally unwind while there is also a fitness room and facilities including tennis courts and water sports. This family friendly hotel offers children a designated area in the swimming pool and daytime entertainment.

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Hotel Riu Palace Jandia

Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Arrecife

Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 160 Rooms & Suites including Avenue Rooms Ocean Rooms Essential Suites Ocean Suites infinity Suites & Sky Suites
Amenities a Buffet Restaurant Poolside Bar & Lobby Bar
More Located in Arrecife Lanzarote with Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views

The Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa is a lavish 5-star resort in the heart of Lanzarote, overlooking the dazzling sea and the Bay of Arrecife and a mere five minutes from the airport. On the stunning El Reducto Beach, this hotel is comprised of 160 comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites fitted with expansive windows offering spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean or the city of Arrecife. The rooms are divided into 56 double rooms, 104 suites and 4 Sky Suites with two bedrooms and panoramic views. The hotel offers four diverse dining options including the rooftop Blue 17 Restaurant with an exquisite menu and sensational views. Guests are invited to take full advantage of the AQUAPLUS SPA with its hydrothermal circuit and a range of treatments and massages on offer.

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Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa

Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Costa Teguise

Barceló Teguise Beach Adults Only

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 305 Rooms including Deluxe Rooms & Junior Suites Many with Whirlpool Bathtubs
Amenities Two infinity Pools a Wellness Centre with Sauna & Steam Bath a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre Multiple Dining Options & a Cocktail Bar
More Located 150 Metres From Las Cucharas Beach in An Adults-only Setting

Barceló Teguise Beach is a luxurious adults-only hotel situated just 150m from the scenic Las Cucharas Beach in Lanzarote’s Costa Teguise. The hotel has undergone a complete renovation and is comprised of 305 comfortable guestrooms and junior suites with the majority featuring private hot tubs indoors or on the terraces. There are multiple dining options and bars including B-Lounge Cocktail Bar, Breeze Gastro Pool Bar and Champs Sports Bar. There are two heated swimming pools so you can enjoy soaking up the sun all year round including a stunning infinity pool with a spacious sun deck. A rejuvenating wellness centre with state-of-the-art facilities and treatments is available to guests as well as a fully equipped fitness studio and classes. There is also a wide range of water sports activities available at the beach for guests to make the most of their stay.

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Barceló Teguise Beach Adults Only

Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, La Playa de Arguineguín

Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 189 Rooms & Suites including Standard Rooms & Various Suites
Amenities Facilities include Multiple Dining Venues, Spa, Gym, Two Outdoor Pools, Tennis Courts, & Kids' Club, Adults Only
More Located in Arguineguin with Direct Beach Access & Ocean Views

The lavish oceanfront Radisson Blu Resort in Gran Canaria has everything you need for a rejuvenating Canarian escape. Guests can choose from a luxurious selection of spacious guestrooms, offering spectacular vistas over the gardens and the sea, and one- to three-bedroom suites. On-site dining includes the top-floor 222°SW Bar & Grill and La Canaria Buffet Restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. There are two swimming pools at the resort and a relaxing pool bar for guests to enjoy. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include an array of treatments, and a wellness circuit complete with a Finnish sauna. There are also beauty treatments and salon services available. Guests can also take advantage of the 24-hour fitness room, tennis, padel and volleyball courts. The hotel is perfect for the whole family and offers younger guests an exciting kids’ club while everyone is invited to take part the family programme.

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Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria

Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Maspalomas

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 179 Rooms & Suites with sea view, including 20 Junior Suites
Amenities Dining Options include The Ocean Buffet Restaurant & Callao Gastro Ocean & Lounge, Two Rooftop Pools, Gym
More Set Adjacent to the Maspalomas Lighthouse & Near the Maspalomas Dunes Natural Reserve in an Adults-Only Environment

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel is a lavish seaside escape in Gran Canaria’s gorgeous Maspalomas area. Ideally located by the lighthouse, the hotel is an adults-only sanctuary overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with marvellous architecture and stylish décor. There is a selection of recently refurbished deluxe and superior guestrooms as well as spacious Junior Suites which have been decorated with a unique and contemporary style with some offering private balconies and terraces with panoramic sea views. Guests can lounge by the inviting outdoor pools or make the most of the sports and fitness facilities including a gym, tennis courts and discounted green fees at nearby golf courses. There is on-site entertainment day and night and a whole host of optional additional services available to guests. Guests are given complimentary access to the Blue Marlin Ibiza Sky Lounge Gran Canaria’s relaxing facilities throughout the week.

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Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel




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