Homestays in Canary Islands, Spain

We stayed at beach bungalows the bungalow was clean and in a perfect location x we had a good nights sleep the beds were comfy xx

Da wir La Gomera zu Fuß umrunden wollten, hatten wir einige Sorgfalt auf die Planung der Etappen und die frühzeitige Reservierung passender Quartiere verwendet. Als wir auf der Etappe nach Las Hayas nach sechs Stunden schweißtreibendem Aufstieg noch fünf Minuten von der ersehnten Dusche in den Casas Rurales Amparo entfernt waren, traf eine lapidare WhatsApp-Nachricht der Vermieterin ein, es gebe ein ”last minute problem” mit unserer Reservierung. Sie habe in Arure Ersatz besorgt, das seien ja nur 10 Minuten. Kein Wort des Bedauerns oder der Entschuldigung. Offensichtlich hatte man für die Buchung einer größeren Radgruppe unsere beiden Zimmer benötigt, uns aber erst möglichst kurzfristig informiert, damit wir keine Chance zum Umdisponieren mehr hatten. Das Personal vor Ort im Restaurant Amparo war oder tat ahnungslos, man sei hier nur die Ausgabestelle der Schlüssel, die Zimmervermietung laufe über eine Agentur. Die Vermieter in Arure waren zwar superlieb und bemüht, die Ferienwohnung im Hinterhof des Restaurants El Jape war aber trotzdem das trostloseste Quartier, in dem wir je übernachtet haben. Man möge die Bilder mit denen auf der Homepage der Casas Amparo vergleichen. Die Behauptung unserer ursprünglichen Vermieterin in ihrer WhatsApp, das Ersatzquartier sei ein Upgrade, das sie uns netterweise ohne Zusatzkosten organisiert habe, macht mich deshalb auch nach zweimal Drüberschlafen noch sprachlos. Immerhin ein Taxi organisierte sie nach Aufforderung, damit wir mit zwei erschöpften Kindern nicht nochmal eineinhalb Stunden zu einem Ort zurücklaufen mussten, an dem wir gar nicht hatten übernachten wollen. Statt des geplanten Essens auf der Panoramaterrasse mit Meerblick des Restaurants Amparo also Abendessen in einem dusteren Hinterzimmer in Arure. Es kann ja mal was schief gehen, aber wenn ich mein Quartier überbuche, sollte ich mich wenigstens bemühen, den Leidtragenden eine angemessene Entschädigung zu bieten, und sie nicht noch für dumm verkaufen und was von ominösen ”technical problems” fabulieren. Nicht mal die Getränke an der Bar gingen aufs Haus. Das eigentlich in Spanien vorgeschriebene Beschwerdebuch wurde nicht vorgelegt, obwohl wir es verlangten. Offensichtlich hat es hier jemand wegen seiner Monopolstellung nicht nötig, sich um zufriedene Gäste zu bemühen.

The room was clean and beautiful, the beds super comfortable. A kind person and good service.

Amazing place Like staying in a Hotel for a fraction of the price. Easy access to all the resorts, the bus which you catch is 180 meters from the Hostel, they also run through the night. The Airport bus you catch about 200 meters in front of the hostel. The town itself has a couple of cafes, we went to the BP Guaza as it catered for Vegetarians and was really nice. We chose the room with a private bathroom. The rooms are cleaned each day, if you wish you can put do not disturb. Excellent free Wi-Fi, we cast our phone to the tv and watched films on poor weather days. At first we went to the resorts to sunbathe, but then we went on the roof terrace they have sun loungers, which throughout the holiday we had to ourselves as nobody else went up there. Lovely and quiet all the time we stayed there, if you kept your window open you could hear traffic but that’s what earplugs are for. And last but not least, a massive thank you to Stephen and his Mum and baby Stephen for making everyone so welcome, you instantly feel part of the family. I wish them all the best for 2023 🎇🎆🎆🎆

I was made feel very welcome when I arrived at Pension Magec. The hospitality I received from the management and other guests was amazing. Its a very friendly place. The property is very clean and my room was cleaned everyday. The management are extremely helpful. The management will go out of their way ensure that guests needs are met all times. Carla is lovely as are everyone else works there including Sandi the manager The view from the top veranda is stunning. The guests can sit and have a drink and chat together on the veranda. As a solo traveller you would never be lonely and its very safe. Everyone talks to each other when up on the veranda. You are made feel welcome by both management and other guests at all times. There is always someone to talk to. I felt we were like a big happy family. There is free tea and coffee at the property. I would highly recommend Pension Magec as its very central. Kind regards Anna from Ireland

La comida estuvo bien lo único que no me gustó es que la cocina y los baños hay que hacerle más limpieza porque tenían mal olor y la cámara que me tocó tenía restos de comida por las orillas

We spent two weeks at Casa de Hilario in Feb/March. The house is a traditional rural house outside the village of Yaiza in the centre of Lanzarote. Our bedroom was large and comfortable with views to the village and one of the many small volcanic peaks. Breakfasts were buffet style and self service, with tables indoors and outdoors on the large garden terrace. The food was fresh and the service from Lucia was excellent. The house was unstaffed in the afternoons and evenings and there was no bar or coffee facilities, which we missed. The guests all learned to stock up on snacks and drinks in the local supermarket. There is a good, traditional restaurant (Bodega de Santiago) next door for those who don't want to travel too far to eat, though our favourite restaurant was the nearby, sister property Casona de Yaiza which was excellent (we ate there four times). A good base for travelling around the island and will suit those who seek peace and tranquility in a lovely village. Not so good for those seeking a lively nightlife.

We stayed at beach bungalows the bungalow was clean and in a perfect location x we had a good nights sleep the beds were comfy xx

I was made feel very welcome when I arrived at Pension Magec. The hospitality I received from the management and other guests was amazing. Its a very friendly place. The property is very clean and my room was cleaned everyday. The management are extremely helpful. The management will go out of their way ensure that guests needs are met all times. Carla is lovely as are everyone else works there including Sandi the manager The view from the top veranda is stunning. The guests can sit and have a drink and chat together on the veranda. As a solo traveller you would never be lonely and its very safe. Everyone talks to each other when up on the veranda. You are made feel welcome by both management and other guests at all times. There is always someone to talk to. I felt we were like a big happy family. There is free tea and coffee at the property. I would highly recommend Pension Magec as its very central. Kind regards Anna from Ireland

For the price q has you can't ask for more. Around 15 min walk from Yumbo. They give you the key at arrival. The kitchen is very good, it has a refrigerator and a microwave and some covers and a dish. Windows give the back of the building, and there is no so much noise

We spent two weeks at Casa de Hilario in Feb/March. The house is a traditional rural house outside the village of Yaiza in the centre of Lanzarote. Our bedroom was large and comfortable with views to the village and one of the many small volcanic peaks. Breakfasts were buffet style and self service, with tables indoors and outdoors on the large garden terrace. The food was fresh and the service from Lucia was excellent. The house was unstaffed in the afternoons and evenings and there was no bar or coffee facilities, which we missed. The guests all learned to stock up on snacks and drinks in the local supermarket. There is a good, traditional restaurant (Bodega de Santiago) next door for those who don't want to travel too far to eat, though our favourite restaurant was the nearby, sister property Casona de Yaiza which was excellent (we ate there four times). A good base for travelling around the island and will suit those who seek peace and tranquility in a lovely village. Not so good for those seeking a lively nightlife.

Good room near Playa del Ingles

We stayed at beach bungalows the bungalow was clean and in a perfect location x we had a good nights sleep the beds were comfy xx

We stayed with a friend in a private room in a rooftop room. It was very nice, clean, and we had our own terrace! It was mostly quiet. If someone cannot stand noise than dont book this room as 2-3 times a day loud music was coming from the resort nearby (only short time, it was part of thr daily animation for the guests). We were surprised at the beginning but then it became part of our life :) The staff in the hostel is very friendly and easy going, the room was good sized, comfy beds, will be missed!

We stayed at beach bungalows the bungalow was clean and in a perfect location x we had a good nights sleep the beds were comfy xx