Gara Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about Gara Hotel? It’s tucked right into the heart of Garachico on Esteban de Ponte street, and I mean literally in the thick of this gorgeous historic town that most tourists completely miss. Honestly, when I first walked up to it, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the building has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” like some hotels do, but once you step inside, you get it. The lobby feels authentically Spanish without being kitschy, and the staff actually remembers your name by day two (which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen everywhere).

Here’s the thing about Garachico that makes this place special – it’s this perfectly preserved 16th-century town that got partially destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706, and now it’s this incredible mix of original colonial architecture and rebuilt sections that somehow work together beautifully. The Gara Hotel sits right in the middle of all this history, so you’re literally a two-minute walk from those famous natural rock pools where locals go swimming. I spent most mornings having coffee on one of the nearby terraces, watching people head down to the pools with their towels – it’s just this lovely, unhurried rhythm that you don’t find in the bigger resort towns. The hotel itself reflects that same pace; there’s no rushing around or aggressive upselling, just solid 4-star comfort that feels genuine.

What I really appreciated was how the hotel works with the town rather than trying to be separate from it. The rooms are comfortable – not fancy, but everything works and the beds are actually good (you know how hotel beds can be a total gamble). The building’s old enough that you’ll hear some street noise if you’re a super light sleeper, but honestly, it’s just the sound of real life in a Spanish town – people chatting as they walk to dinner, maybe some music from a bar down the street on weekends. It adds to the atmosphere rather than detracting from it. Parking can be a bit tricky since the streets here are narrow and medieval, but the hotel staff knows all the local spots and they’ll point you in the right direction. The whole experience just felt… authentic, I guess? Like you’re staying in a place that belongs to its community rather than being dropped in from some corporate chain. With an 8.2 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after spending a few days there, I totally understand why people keep coming back.

Rooms

• Double or Twin Room – Top Floor with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Double or Twin Room – Ground Floor with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Triple Room – Top Floor with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Single Room with Shower – Top Floor with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Classic Double Room with Sea View with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Double Room with Sea View with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Twin Room – Disability Access with 2 single beds for 2 adults

Reviews

• Marina from Germany (9/10)

  Great location in beautiful Garachico. Beautiful terrace(s) with lovely view of the natural lava pools and the ocean. Very good breakfast, friendly hosts and staff. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would love to come back.

• Julie from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great view, and lovely roof terrace. beds were comfortable

• Lorraine from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Wonderful sea views from terraces – I suggest room 10 or 11 for best views. Owner and all staff were friendly and welcoming, breakfast was sufficient and simple. Very clean and great location in beautiful town. We used town bus to visit other places.

• Michaela from Austria (7/10)

  Great location, parking possibilities only a few minutes walk away, Garachico is a lovely village, the terrace of the hotel overlooking the sea is very nice

• Billie123 from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location was excellent, lovely view from the terrace and a nice courtyard.

• O' from Ireland (9/10)

  Great location and am amazing view from the terrace, Make sure you have your passport with you when you check in.

• Martine from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Old rural style hotel, lovely de or. Quiet

• Christine from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The traditional style of the building with its central courtyard. The terrace on which to sit and watch the world go by.

• Moira from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location was brilliant overlooking the sea but right in the centre of town. We loved the traditional architectural style. The breakfast was excellent.

• Jennifer from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location.
  Lovely old building with character

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