Parador De Cruz De Tejeda in Tejeda (Gran Canaria), Gran Canaria

Set at one of the highest points of Gran Canaria, Parador Cruz de Tejeda offers panoramic views of the Tejeda caldera and, on clear days, the Teide volcano on Tenerife. The hotel is 9 km from the town of Tejeda and 35 km from Las Palmas, with free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Surrounded by mountains and forests, the property provides direct access to hiking trails such as those leading to the Roque Nublo Natural Monument.

The hotel's spa offers a wide range of treatments including peels, massages (back, foot, full body, hand, head, neck), and access to a wellness circuit with an outdoor infinity pool and jacuzzi overlooking the mountain landscape. Guests must book in advance for 90-minute sessions, with the spa open to hotel residents at an additional cost of approximately €35 per person. The spa facilities include a sauna, steam room, and fitness centre with locker rooms.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Canarian cuisine using regional ingredients, with a menu that changes little over multiple nights. Breakfast offers a diverse selection including vegan and gluten-free options, with hot dishes ordered at the table. Guests can also dine at the hotel's bar, which serves burgers and drinks, though some reviews note slow service during peak hours.

Each spacious room is uniquely decorated with Mudejar-style architectural influences, air-conditioned, and equipped with a minibar, satellite TV, and free WiFi. Most rooms feature a private balcony with panoramic views, though the two attic rooms (501 and 502) lack balconies. Complimentary room upgrades are available for guests, subject to availability at check-in.

The Parador is pet-friendly, welcoming furry companions, and offers wheelchair-accessible facilities including guest rooms and common areas. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, tour desk, daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and meeting/banquet facilities with fax/photocopying. Guests can use the games room with board games and puzzles, and the hotel provides packed lunches for hiking excursions.

Views: Panoramic outlook over Tejeda caldera and Teide volcano

Spa: Hydrothermal pool, sauna, steam room, and massage treatments

Dining: Traditional Canarian cuisine with vegan and gluten-free breakfast options

Rooms: Mudejar-style architecture, private balconies, complimentary upgrades

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible, pet-friendly, EV charging station

Location: Direct hiking access to Roque Nublo and Artenara trails