Something we at Little Hotels are delighted to see is a blend of old and new. For a hotel to find the natural harmony of both is not the work of a moment, but we are pleased to see it's been achieved by Sonia and Miguel here in the historic town of Garachico. This means a restored 18th-Century country house by the seaside, with lovely wooden beamed ceilings in the guest rooms and the exterior stone wall that frames this intimate little residence; it also means the way the mod-cons fit cleanly and effortlessly into the spacious rooms, contemporary wooden flooring and stylish and pretty bathrooms. It's not a juxtaposition of features, but a mix that is intended solely to bring out the best in the building and simply provide attractive and appealing accommodation: neither overtly contemporary, nor deliberately traditional, the focus is on attraction, space, and a timelessly beautiful hotel.

Gara is right in the middle of this town and looks out on the sea front, with its terrace a perfect spot to relax in front of the rugged rocky coastline. There is just one avenue between the hotel and the coastline. Just in front of the shore is the little San Miguel Castle, one of the most distinct survivors of a volcanic eruption in 1706.

There is an enormous swimming pool mere footsteps from the hotel that guests can use for free, and the spa and sauna are also welcome retreats after a day's walking around the delightful landscapes - oh, the hardship!

The sixteen rooms are spread over two floors, with two of them being dedicated singles also allowing for a twin room set-up and two specifically prepared for disabled guests. Sonia told us that 'neatness' was an important aspect to the rooms. We take this to mean the "clean" design and layout. The rooms are uncluttered and display plenty of old-style furnishings, amalgamating the newer features into them easily, such as plasma TVs and fridges.

A final note on the definition of 'hotel rural'. Many of our visitors may form a natural association of such a term with tiny villages or almost entirely unpopulated areas. Although this is a town, it is a 'casco historico' (preserved, historic town) in which the hotel building fits in with the landscape, and 'rural' relates to both this and a legal definition as determined by the number of rooms, fewer than twenty.

Restaurant:

Breakfast is provided, with fresh juice and fruit etc. Coffee is served between 11am and 10pm. Meanwhile, as the hotel is in the centre of the town and Sonja and Miguel are so knowledgeable about it, they will make all the suggestions you need for nearby restaurants.

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar Lounge Terrace Spa Sauna Swimming pool (next door, free) Tennis court Bicycle hire Internet point Free wi-fi internet	En-suite bathroom with shower Free wi-fi internet Air conditioning Telephone Satellite TV DVD player Safe Fridge Hairdryer

Nearby Amenities:

Golf course
Historic town
Caving
Horseriding
Diving
Kayaking
Hiking and trekking
Parapenting
Whale watching
Cycling
Massages

What We Say:

The stand-out feature of Gara Hotel is the beautiful position right beside the sea, with the castle tower in front and the rocky coast extending to either side. Very pretty, and in a very peaceful part of the island.

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	Special Season	High Season	Mid Season	Low Season
	24 Dec - 3 Jan	4 Jan - 30 Apr 1 Nov - 23 Dec	16 Jul - 31 Oct	1 May - 15 Jul
Double Room (First floor)	€ 160	€ 129	€ 115.50	€ 103
Double Room (Ground floor)	€ 143	€ 114	€ 102	€ 89
Single Room (First floor)	€ 95	€ 79.50	€ 73	€ 66.50
Single Room (Ground floor)	€ 86.50	€ 72	€ 66	€ 59.50
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Prices are per room per night including tax and breakfast for 2 people. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with shower. Extra bed- 25% reduction (on request). Child (0-6 years, sharing adult's bedroom)- free (on request). Cot- free (on request). Child (7-12 years, sharing adult's bedroom)- 50% reduction (on request). Ground floor rooms are suitable for disabled guests. Animals are not permitted. Smoking is not allowed inside. Airport transfers are available (approx. € 110 from Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) and € 80 from Tenerife South (Reina Sofia). Check Availability     Book Now!

Deposit:

A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received in writing (e-mail or fax). Those received up to 3 days before scheduled arrival will not be charged for. Those between 3 days and 1 day before scheduled arrival will be charged for 50% of the total. Cancellations received less than a day before scheduled arrival or no-shows will be charged for 100% of the total.