Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel San Roque, Tenerife
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location The hotel is located on the north side of the island, 600m from the beach
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Tenerife South
Distance from airport The hotel is just over 1-hour's drive from Tenerife South Airport
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant (open for lunch and dinner), Bar, Room Service, Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Rooftop Solarium, Sauna, Tennis Court, Mountain Bike Hire, Complimentary WiFi, DVD and CD Library, stunning examples of modern art, Bauhaus and Glasgow School Furniture, 24-hour Concierge Service, Daily Newspaper, Snack Bar and Tea and Coffee Service, Valet Parking.
Complimentary
WiFi, Valet Parking, Sauna Access, Mountain Bike Hire, Daily Newspaper and iPad use.
Land sports
Tennis, Mountain Bike Hire.
Out and about nearby
The hotel's 16th Century tower is a former look-out from when the port was a busy commercial route between America and Europe. Garachico's main plaza with its town hall, rocky beach and 16th Century fortress of Castillo de San Miguel are within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. The Parque Nacional del Teide is about 1 hour 45 minutes' drive from the hotel whilst the nature reserve of Acantilados de La Culata is only 2km. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 60 minutes' drive' from the hotel and is ideal for day trips.
Sports nearby
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Walking, Sailing, the Buenavista 18-hole golf course is less than 10 minutes' drive away and is found at the foot of the Teno Mountain range.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH1818
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel San Roque, Tenerife
The four star Hotel San Roque is found in the cobbled town of Garachico on the north-western tip of Tenerife. Less than 300 metres from the rock edged coast, Hotel San Roque can be found in a striking 17th Century building, burnished orange in colour and with a large, rectangular look-out tower. Once a family residence belonging to Genoan Cristobal de Ponte, the founder of Garachico, the boutique hotel is known for its historical architecture and bold interior design and is ideal for those seeking a cultural holiday on the coast of Tenerife. The hotel artfully blends the high ceilings and arches of its historic structure with the parallel lines and distinctive appearance of original furniture from the Glasgow School and the slightly later Bauhaus movement. The bold and effective choice of interior gives the hotel's 20 rooms and suites an authentic late 1920s appearance, however, a jacuzzi bath and in-room amenities add a distinct layer of modern luxury. The hotel's restaurant, Anturium, is exclusively for hotel guests and is situated in the courtyard. The restaurant offers a relaxing and casual tapas menu from lunch until late afternoon before it reopens in the evening, transformed into a smart gourmet restaurant with candelit tables beneath the stars, serving a fusion of local Canary Island and broader Mediterranean cuisine. The heated outdoor swimming pool is jewelled with turquoise tiles adding a burst of vibrant colour against Hotel San Roque's bright exterior, recline on the sun loungers or wander to the stylish bar just inside with its bold quilted sofas and array of European spirits. For extra relaxation there is a sauna, and in-room massages are available, or for those seeking more active pursuits there is a tennis court and mountain bike hire at the hotel. Head to the rooftop solarium and enjoy views of the vast sea in one direction and the Teno Mountain range in the other. Hotel San Roque feels as much a gallery of interior design as a luxury hotel and is ideally located to unwind and explore the cobbled streets of Garachico and the rugged coastline of north-west Tenerife.
Room descriptions
Hotel San Roque has 20 rooms and suites containing air-conditioning, bathroom with jacuzzi bath, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe, CD and DVD player, satellite TV and pool towels.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH1818
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel San Roque, Tenerife
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Hotel San Roque, Tenerife, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Tenerife South. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet, Jet2 and TUI for example. The hotel is about 60 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book a private car transfer for you. If you are combining hotels and islands, you may want us to book a hire-car for you.
Additional information
Minimum stays: 7 nights minimum stay from 23 December to 5 January. 3 nights minimum stay from 1 February to 12 April. 2 night minimum stay for the rest of the year.
Children: Only children 14 years or older are welcome at the resort.
Other information: A supplement is required for the compulsory Christmas Gala Dinner and New year's Eve event.
Special offers
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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 7 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH1818
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel San Roque, Tenerife
About Canary Islands
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the Canary Islands includes a selection of four and five star beach resorts which cater for families and couples alike. The Canary Islands can be found sitting off the western coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Warmed by year-round sunshine, the Canaries feature otherworldly landscapes of volcanic craters, lava deserts and cute coves with black-sand beaches. Meanwhile, steep hillsides and terraced farmland gives way to peaceful fishing villages and characterful old towns. In the west of the archipelago are the mountainous islands of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. Expect black-sand beaches and buzzing resorts along Tenerife's coastline whilst the interior is dominated by the dormant Mount Teide volcano. Meanwhile the three smaller islands remain relatively unspoiled, with landscapes including terraced hillsides, craggy cliffs and subtropical rainforests. The eastern isles consist of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, each with a unique atmosphere and plenty of attractions. Gran Canaria is home to sprawling resorts as well as stunning scenery with forests, mountains and sand dunes; Fuerteventura is an arid and sparsely populated island with a desert-like landscape and long stretches of white sand beaches; while Lanzarote is a rugged island where lava flows have solidified to create a lunar landscape which contrasts with sandy beaches and green valleys. Due to their location in the Atlantic Ocean just 60 miles away from the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands' cultures fuse African, Latin American and European influences, creating a unique identity which is quite different to that of the Iberian Peninsula. Contrary to popular belief, there is no want for authenticity here....
Highlights of the Canary Islands
There is great variation between the different islands which make up the Canaries, with each destination offering much for visitors to enjoy during their luxury holiday. Tenerife: Teide National Park, an area surrounding the volcano with stunning natural landscapes. Traditional towns such as La Orotava and La Laguna. The Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Fuerteventura: Untouched white- and black-sand beaches which surround the island. Betancuria, the island's former capital which is now a picturesque town. Primitive stone dwellings in the village of Poblado de la Atalayita. Lanzarote: The Fire Mountains, a number of volcanoes which form part of Timanfaya National Park. The modern yet charming city of Arrecife. Teguise, an old-fashioned town which hosts a weekly market with folk dancing. Volcanic caves at Jameos del Agua. Gran Canaria: Picturesque towns and fishing villages such as Puerto do Mogán and Agaete. Undulating sand dunes at Maspalomas, a protected nature reserve. Botanical gardens in Tarifa. Cave complexes in the valley of Barranco de Guayadeque. Views of the volcanic crater at the Caledra de la Bandama. The old quarter of the island's capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. La Palma: Santa Cruz de la Palma, the island's colourful capital where you will find cobbled streets, buildings with pretty wooden balconies and a full-sized replica of Columbus' ship. Caldera de Taburiente National Park, set in a volcanic crater at the island's centre. Picturesque villages including El Paso which is still known for its silk production. El Hierro: The extensive network of walking trails which traverse the volcanic interior of the island, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Natural seawater pools along the coastline, as well as excellent scuba diving opportunities. La Gomera: San Sebastián, the island's main town where Christopher Columbus stayed before sailing to the New Wold. Stunning natural scenery including terraced hillsides, subtropical rainforest, dramatic gorges, steep cliffs, picturesque coves and black-sand beaches. Garonjay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gastronomy of the Canary Islands
Due to the geographical location, gastronomy in the Canary Islands incorporates elements of Spanish, African and Latin American cuisine. A staple of Canarian cuisine is fish, which may be grilled, baked, salted or dried in the sun, along with shellfish which is also abundant. Bananas and tropical fruits are all grown across the islands, whilst rum, Malvasía wine and goat's cheeses are also produced. Key ingredients include ‘Gofio’ (cornmeal which is used in bread and stews), ‘Mojo’ (a sauce which contains either coriander or chili peppers and is frequently served with fish and meat) and ‘Papas arrugadas’ (a kind of jacket potato which is cooked in salt water). Typical dishes include ‘Sancocho’ (boiled fish served with potatoes), ‘Puchero canario’ (a hearty stew made with meat and vegetables) and ‘Bienmesabe’ (an almond cream dessert).
Festivals on the Canary Islands
January to February: Canary Islands Music Festival. February: Carnival celebrations. March: Holiy week celebrations. 29 April: Festival of the Aborigines, April to May: Cheese Festivals, 30 May: Day of the Canary Islands, May/June: Corpus Christi celebrations, 14 to 15 June: Festival of Saint John, marking the beginning of summer. July: Festival of the patron saint of fisherman. July: Canary Islands Jazz festival. 14 to 15 August: Festival of Virgen del Candelaria.
Climate of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands' year-round sunshine, clear skies and spring-like temperatures make them a suitable holiday destination for all seasons. Winters are mild with average temperatures of around 17 degrees, whilst summers are warm with temperatures of around 24 degrees. Most of the islands are cooler and wetter in the northeast thanks to the trade winds which prevent the temperatures from getting too hot in the summer.
