Finca la Hacienda Rural Hotel

The owners were charming on day one but had shouting arguments in front of guests. The food was dire and largely inedible including a paella with tinned peas and carrots in it. I was charged 25€ instead of the 23€ price list. Rude, dishonest owners let the hotel down which was very pretty, clean and had fantastic views. Although the hotel is called “rural” it’s unbelievably remote and not accessible by public transport. It cost 18€ for a taxi from Los Lilos so hitch hiking was necessary. If it wasn’t for the lovely bar across the road we would have been stranded without any food because the restaurant closed for the rest of the week after the paella shambles! Needless to say I definitely won’t be going back to that hotel but I will make a special trip back to the village to see Memet and his friends for awesome food, drinks and a very warm welcome. This local bar gave us something that Theres and Boudila didn’t…smiles, authentic food and helpfulness.

This is a delightfully situated rural hotel with very obliging and friendly hosts. The apartment was charming, spacious and clean with comfortable beds. There was all you need for basic cooking, and a standard sized fridge. The village is small, the local bar is OK but a bit limited, so if you want "bling" or nightlife, this is not for you. The views down the valley to the sea are lovely, the whole experience is clean and fresh. This is excellent walking country - an official footpath starts right by the gate - and there are plenty of great routes within easy driving distance. There is a small natural pool at Los Silos (near a large municipal one) which is great for a swim and a snorkel - lots of fish. Our room as neither cold nor damp, though did have a slightly musty smell on arrival due, I think, to no window or fixed ventilation in the bathroom. It soon went.` This hotel should not be judged by the standards of large beach/swimming pool hotels. It has a different offer, and if it's for you, then, like us, you will want to come again.

The property is attractive, the rooms very spacious with fridge and two ring hob. The village is small: one bar one shop. The staff are very friendly, some Spanish will help. Walking in the Teno National Park is great - very quiet when, we were there in April and trails start right from the end of the drive. The road down to Los Silos is "fun" not for the faint hearted - but the main road is OK . Trails are steep views fantastic. If it rains and is cold the rooms will feel "damp" we had heaters and a dehumidifier provided and did use them. Breakfasts are OK, standard buffet, evening meals are a bit basic, I'd recommend B&B but there is not much else on hand for an evening meal. Probably best for a short stay 3-4 days. Internet was good.