Boutique Hotel San Roque

Hotel San Roque, Garachico, Tenerife, Canary Islands - Explore & Book

"Garachico, old and pretty, is squeezed between ocean and mountain, but it’s San Roque which exhilarates; everything about this boutique hotel is special. Inside, you find luxury, chic style and peace. The architectural elegance of this 18th-century mansion needs little embellishment. Wide cloistered walkways under heavy beamed ceilings lead to arched stone doorways. Wood, stone and steel mix easily with the terracotta-washed walls and the feel is uncluttered and airy, with a sense of timeless calm. Big wicker sofas are scattered about, primed for a day of relaxation. Lie by the pool and take the sun or walk down to the sea and bathe in volcanic rock pools. Potter back for a cup of Earl Grey on the roof terrace or grab a video from reception and head to your room. The 20 rooms are strikingly simple. You’ll find Rennie Macintosh and Mies van der Rohe chairs, Spanish modern art, super-comfortable beds and all the 21st-century gadgets you could want. Candlelit dinners by the pool offer some of the best cuisine on the island; breakfasts won't disappoint either. The kindest staff add the final touch. Perfect. Highs The exquisite traditional architecture is combined with delicate modern décor We found the food to be outstanding - modern and inventive, a real rarity in the Canaries Set in a cloistered courtyard, the swimming pool is lamp-lit at night and heated in the cooler months The great staff are helpful and unobtrusive; they park your car, remember your favourite wine and do an impeccable turndown service This is ideal for those looking to discover the real Tenerife; the north west is a world apart from the built-up resorts on the south of the island, and pretty Garachico is a true gem Lows You'll need a hire car to get down here, but this is easily arranged either through the hotel or other companies on the island The good white-sand beaches are on the other side of the island, putting them out of range, though there are some lovely black-sand beaches within striking distance North Tenerife is cooler and cloudier than the south, but this also makes it more lush and green - and less crowded You may find the air-con a little underpowered in summer, and the rooms are a little on the dark side due to the courtyard layout Coffee is from a machine, and some recent guests have been underwhelmed by the food" - Tom Bell