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The Best Hotels to Book in La Palma, Canary Islands

Youll find sea and mountain views at the Hotel Hacienda de Abajo in Tazacorte
You'll find sea and mountain views at the Hotel Hacienda de Abajo in Tazacorte | © Phil Crean A / Alamy Stock Photo

One of the more remote Canary Islands, subtropical La Palma is often overlooked as a holiday destination, but still has a wealth to explore. From the Teneguía and Cumbre Vieja volcanoes to unspoiled beaches and the picture-perfect capital of Santa Cruz de la Palma, this small isle packs a punch, also offering plenty of great places to stay for all budgets. Here’s a selection of the best hotels in La Palma, bookable with Culture Trip.

Hotel Eden La Palma

Hotel

Two double beds in room with table, chair and balcony at Hotel Eden La Palma
Courtesy of Hotel Eden La Palma / Expedia.com

Comfortable and budget-friendly, Hotel Eden La Palma is a great choice for exploring the island. The 19-room hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, home to endangered trees and birds and the Roque de los Muchachos – at 2,423m (7,949ft) above sea level, it’s La Palma’s highest point. Rooms at the hotel are simple yet cosy and open onto furnished patios. It’s worth booking here for the mountain views alone.

Hotel Hacienda De Abajo

Independent Hotel

A light bedroom at Hotel Hacienda De Abajo with two cushioned beds, a chandelier, lamps, a bedside table, chairs and windows
Courtesy of Hotel Hacienda De Abajo / Hotels.com

Just a short stroll from the black volcanic sands of Tazacorte beach, this meticulously restored 17th-century sugar plantation offers palatial living with a Canarian twist. The 32 rooms are sumptuously decorated with chandeliers, mahogany beds and elaborate tapestries. L’Occitane bath products and fluffy bathrobes complete the luxury feel. The hotel is home to an impressive art collection of 1,300 paintings. The grounds feature native Canarian plants and a saltwater swimming pool. A gourmet restaurant offers local cuisine and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Hotel San Telmo

Boutique Hotel

Two adjoining single beds in a room with TV, three tables and two seats on its balcony at Hotel San Telmo
Courtesy of Hotel San Telmo / Booking.com

With some of the most reasonable rates of all hotels in La Palma, you’ll wonder what the catch is at this boutique gem. The converted 17th-century townhouse of eight individually styled guest rooms set around a pretty courtyard, is brimming with charm. Located in the oldest part of Santa Cruz de La Palma, the small rooftop terrace offers sun loungers and sea views. Friendly, attentive service from the owners is also guaranteed.

H10 Taburiente Playa

Chain Hotel

Outdoor pool area with two large pools and several handrails at H10 Taburiente Playa, which is lit up at dusk
Courtesy of H10 Taburiente Playa / Expedia.com

In a prime position overlooking the sea on the east coast of the island, this chain hotel attracts a more mature clientele. Accommodation is modern with jazzy pop art and the latest technology. Most of the rooms have balconies with either sea or mountain views. Leisure facilities are top-notch, with three swimming pools (one heated in winter) and tennis courts. An all-inclusive option is available.

La Palma & Teneguía Princess

Chain Hotel

Terrace dining area with many tables set overlooking the sea at La Palma & Teneguía Princess
Courtesy of La Palma & Teneguía Princess / Expedia.com

Boasting an impressive 11 pools, this upscale option is one of the most popular hotels in La Palma. Its setting on a volcanic clifftop overlooking the Atlantic is pretty spectacular, offering some wonderful sunset panoramas. The traditionally styled Canarian buildings are set in extensive gardens filled with sub-tropical flora, plus there’s a small sandy artificial beach and a luxe adults-only thermal spa with a heated pool, sauna, and massage treatments.

Hotel Las Olas

Hotel, Apartment

Outdoor pool area at Hotel Las Olas, with two connected pools, four handrails and many loungers
Courtesy of Hotel Las Olas / Booking.com

This apartment complex of pastel pink and yellow, low-rise accommodation blocks is set in a garden of tropical plants overlooking Los Cancajos seafront. All 182 self-catering units can accommodate families of four. There are plenty of facilities, including two large outdoor pools and a children’s playground and mini-club. The buffet and à la carte restaurant have superb ocean views.

Parador de La Palma

Hotel

Exterior of Parador de La Palma, with outdoor pool area, playground and volcano behind
Courtesy of Parador de La Palma / Booking.com

Set on a hillside on the island’s east coast, the Parador de La Palma offers fabulous views of the ocean and mountains. Its impressive grounds comprise waterfalls, footpaths flanked by lush tropical plants and a kitchen garden that supplies the hotel restaurant. Rooms are decorated in colonial style and have balconies. A modest-sized outdoor pool is great for cooling off, while a sea view terrace provides a romantic setting for candlelit dinners.

Lorna Turnbull contributed additional reporting to this article.

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A dyed-in-the-wool Londoner now firmly rooted among the cobbled streets of old town Palma de Mallorca, left a piece of himself in Mexico some time in the last millennium and had a previous existence touring the world with a band you've probably never heard of.

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