La Quinta Roja

The distinctive pink hue of the former mansion of the Marquises of La Quinta Roja is a fine example of baroque architecture in the Canaries. What’s more, it gets even better once guests step inside, for the renovation is shown off to its fullest around the fantastic interior patio area. The original building is 16^th century and was constructed following a royal donation from King Carlos and then further redeveloped in the next century. Although it somehow survived the volcanic eruption of 1706, it was badly damaged by a fire. Yet today the building stands renovated and refreshed, living out its former glory with a masterful design that is a true landmark of the area.

The original walls and beamed ceilings remain and house surprisingly spacious rooms for a little hotel like this (the double plus rooms and junior suites are the ones to go for to experience this at its best). All rooms and suites have modern amenities: music system, satellite TV, air-conditioning, a safe and free wi-fi internet access.

Although La Quinta Roja doesn’t have its own pool, this won’t be missed when guests can go to the nearby volcanic rock pool just down the road in which to swim. There is also a conventional swimming pool nearby. Meanwhile, to relax, there is a spa, sauna and solarium in which to rest those weary legs and recuperate (many guests like to trek or cycle in the surrounding area). Bicycles can be hired from the hotel. The Pigeon Loft lounge provides an attractive and more contemporary-looking space in which to look out over the historic town of Garachico and maybe read a book.

Garachico itself is a ‘casco histórico’, which means something akin to ‘historic town’. This means that the town around the hotel is almost exclusively made up of traditional buildings, appearing somewhat as though time has stood still, with old churches, restaurants and a tiny castle.

Meals

There is no restaurant at La Quinta Roja, but recommendations can be made, and there are plenty to choose from within Garachico.

Out and About

Golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros
Swimming pool
Historic town- volcanic rock pools, castle
Caving
Horseriding
Diving
Kayaking
Hiking and trekking
Parapenting
Whale watching
Cycling
Massages

Standard rooms are situated on the ground floor of the hotel overlooking the pedestrian street behind the hotel.

No two rooms are the same but they all have the same level of comfort and are attractively furnished in a contemporary style. They are all outward facing with a modern bathroom with hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, a double bed, satellite TV, CD players and have air conditioning.

These rooms can be found on both the grounds and first floors and are slightly larger than the standard rooms.

No two rooms are the same but they all have the same level of comfort and are attractively furnished in a contemporary style. They are all outward facing with a modern bathroom with hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, a double bed, satellite TV, CD players and have air conditioning.

These rooms are all on the first floor overlooking the square. They are the largest rooms in the hotel and have the best views.

No two rooms are the same but they all have the same level of comfort and are attractively furnished in a contemporary style. They are all outward facing with a modern bathroom with hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, a double bed, satellite TV, CD players and have air conditioning.