- Hotel Laguna Nivaria is an elegant 16th-century mansion-turned-boutique hotel in San Cristobal de La Laguna. Expect classic rooms and suites — the best of which have hot tubs — decorated in soothing earthy tones. The restaurant specialises in excellent regional cuisine, crafted using organic ingredients grown on the hotel's own farm. Lovely and romantic.
- Hotel Alhambra offers just five guest rooms in an elegant townhouse with intricate arches overlooking an interior courtyard bedecked in striking chequered floor tiles. An intimate B&B for romantics, this well-located little spot is ideal for exploring La Orotava's town centre. Gorgeous.
- Hotel San Roque is a heritage property in seaside Garachico. A red-painted 18th-century mansion, this elegant 20 bedroom hotel now has a superb courtyard pool and designer interiors. The best rooms are spread across two levels, connected by a wooden spiral staircase. Beautiful and romantic.
- Hotel Emblemático San Marcos is a characterful 18th-century Canarian residence, transformed into an intimate heritage hotel in Icod de los Vinos. Expect ochre and terracotta-coloured interiors with polished tiled floors, beamed wooden ceilings and antique beds. The best rooms have private terraces, and all share access to the piano room and excellent restaurant. Very romantic.
- La Quinta Roja, the 16th-century home of the Marquis de Quinta Roja in Garachico, has been sensitively restored. Now a lovely boutique hotel, the house has simple contemporary furnishings set against original wood and stone elements. The inner courtyard is wonderful for relaxing, as are the swimming pool and excellent eatery.
