All of the accommodation listed here are locally owned Canarian properties offering the highest standard of accommodation. When you stay at these properties you are helping to support the local economy rather than the tour operator owned resort hotels.

Booking: You should be able to book any of these hotels directly though their websites, alternately if you can not contact the hotel please email ed@whalenation.org directly, and we will make a booking on your behalf. We are more than happy to help find for you the most suitable property for your requirements.
La Casita
Arafo: Is a beautiful village house in the very heart of the tranquil village of Arafo (tranquil except for its many fiestas, famous romeria, religious rituals and music concerts – the village has a strong music tradition and its own auditorium).

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Luxury Hotel El Nogal
Arona: Dali might have designed this hotel, he certainly would have felt at home in it for the eclectic mix of styles give it an imposing surreal image that stops passing cars in their tracks (wheels).

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​Pension Casa Domingo
Alcala: ​Pension Casa Domingo
Casa Domingo has several apartments, each with a kitchenette, a living room and a sleeping room/ rooms as well as single and double rooms above the cosy little restaurant run by Nati.

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Casa La Hoyita
Guimar: This little terraced cottage is to be found up a cobbled path. It offers a downstairs room with kitchen diner and sitting room with a spiral staircase leading up to the bedroom, oldy worldy, wooden four poster with wooden shutter windows that open out to a view of palm trees and ocean.
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Rural Finca Salamanca
​Guimar: The Finca Salamanca is situated in the Güimar Valley between Güimar and Puetito de Güimar. and set in banana plantations, yet only five minutes from the sea.

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Rural Hotel El Sombrerito
Vilaflor: ​This charming old hotel is situated at the heart of the Vilaflor. It is used regularly by walking groups as a base to the beautiful surrounding walks through pine forests, flower meadows. mountains and up on Las Canadas a few minutes drive away. 

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Caserio Los Partidos
​Nr Santiago Del Teide: At one time this charming secluded property was an important vineyard supplying Garichico far below. The hotel is set alone in a mountain valley with glorious views of El Teide, its own restaurant and an extraordinarily intimate atmosphere.

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Casa Riquelme
Masca:  Quite possibly the most romantic place to stay on the island. Small cottages clinging to the mountainside overlooking Masca and with the most incredible view of the valley, the ocean and La Gomera. Very private with a charming and small restaurant in the cluster of buildings​.

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Lo De Carta
 Above Arafo: High in the hills overlooking the mountain village of Arafo, this old hunting lodge, once frequented by Simon de Bolivar, is an oasis of tranquillity. Set in a working vineyard it is surrounded by centuries of tradition and offers simply extraordinary accommodation.​

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Hotel San Telmo  
Puerto Del La Cruz: A throwback to an age long past this very old fashioned hotel is at the heart of Puerto de la Cruz. Overlooking the ocean, a wonderful restaurant set in the harbour wall and the Martianez pool complex. Sounds of the ocean, old world charm and the best pastry shop on the island at its doorstep. Be sure to ask for a room facing the ocean.

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Paradores - Las Canadas Del Teide
Teide: A more magnificent setting it is hard to imagine. Perched under El Teide with magnificent views of Las Canadas, a UNESCO world heritage site, stunning sunsets and sunrises and the best view of the stars at night in the northern hemisphere. Great restaurant too!

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Hotel Rural La Correa
Arona: A charming small rural hotel set a little way out of Arona on the Camino Real up to Vilaflor. Great views and utter tranquillity

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El Refugio
Irfonche, Vilaflor: An absolutely delightful and remote getaway located in Ifonche, situated in the shadow of Imoque, a local mountain named after a Guanche Princess and with stunning views  of the mountains behind, ocean far below and local vineyards and farms. The food is delicious and the intimacy unparalleled.

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Hotel Rural Senderos de Abona
Granadilla: This old manor house in the heart of Granadilla offers old style luxury in very beautiful settings with all the amenities of a bustling town a few minutes’ walk away.

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Hotel Vina Vieja
Arico: This is a beautifully renovated old manor house  situated in the mountain village of Arico Nuevo, with cobbled streets, impossibly quaint cottages, a delightful and equally old tapas bar in the church square just down the lane. Pure tranquillity and charm.​

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The Climbing House
Arico: Something different, this highly regarded mountaineering operation offers Tyrol ski style bunk bed accommodation at a very reasonable price. Great views!

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