Bancal Hotel & Spa

This is a fabulous hotel and I highly recommend it. The rooms are large and very well appointed, and the views across to Mount Teide are great. There are extensive gardens and three pools with lots of space to chill in. The highlight is the food which is excellent. I see a few concerns in other reviews but we are here every night and the quality and presentation of the food are sensational. It is a new concept even - cordon bleu food and you can help yourself. The staff have been very charming and a special shout out to Sofia who led us in yoga and later did a garden tour.

Our stay at the hotel in La Gomera was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The architecture of the building is truly unique, giving the entire property a distinctive character that immediately stands out. The spaces throughout the hotel are large and open, which made the atmosphere feel calm and relaxed, especially at this time of the year when there are not too many tourists. Upon arrival, the front office team welcomed us warmly with a smile and a cup of fresh tea, which was a lovely and thoughtful touch after traveling. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well maintained, and our room had a sunny balcony where we could relax and enjoy the surroundings. The wellness area is a Big plus and offers a perfect place to unwind. I especially want to mention the excellent massage by Anthony: strong, professional, and exactly what we needed. To top it all off, the live music yesterday ( Singer Grol Colorado) evening created a wonderful atmosphere and felt like the perfect farewell to our stay. Overall, a memorable place with character, comfort, and truly friendly service. We would happily return. We ❤️ Balcan.

If you want lively nightlife and a buzzing vibe, La Gomera as a whole isn't really the place for you. La Bancal fits well into that laid back ethos. Yes, it is quite isolated (as others have noted, even keen walkers won't be walking into San Sebastian for dinner) and there aren't any amenities nearby. But for us that was a major bonus. We love peace and quiet and that is what we found. We had already decided to rent a car so that we could explore the island and that turned out to be an excellent decision, since it also meant we could head off to San Sebastian for dinner. I can see why people would feel that the hotel has limited soul. It's very different to a traditional holiday hotel; the designers and architects took a modern, clean, stripped back approach with lots of stone and bare concrete and a focus on sustainability (they claim to be self sufficient in electricity and from the number of solar panels on the roof I can believe it). Each to their own, but we loved it. The rooms are spacious (if a little, umm, intimately laid out!) and very clean, and the pools are fantastic with plenty of loungers and stunning views across to Tenerife. So why 4 stars? Well, I'm definitely going to add my +1 to the food critics. There are several restaurants listed but one of them is only open until 5pm, and two of the other three are closed on several nights. We had (wisely, in hindsight) gone with bed and breakfast only meaning we were able to escape on several nights down to San Sebastian by car. We were late enough checking in to the hotel on the day of arrival that we decided to go to the buffet. When almost half of the food on offer in a Spanish hotel is pizza and pasta you know you are in trouble and the fact that every item on my plate was cold (not lukewarm, cold) was a further negative. We didn't risk it again so it may be that things improved as the hotel filled up again following changeover. Breakfasts are OK, but again as others have said, the coffee is quite unspeakably vile. We had a pretty good meal at the Larrife restaurant - fine dining at very reasonable prices. Sadly even there the chef managed to provide genuinely delicious but tepid food. This is a relatively new hotel in a less touristy place. It's quiet and with stunning views. It isn't trying to offer a Playa de las Americas experience. As long as you understand that, and are happy to overlook the less than thrilling gastronomy, then it is highly recommended.

We had two interconnected rooms as a couple with two teenagers. Lovely staff and good food we were half board . Buffet very civilised and plenty of everything. The views are outstanding of Tenerife and we were very lucky to have amazing weather. You can walk down to the beach either side of the hotel but very steep and not for everyone. Taxi into town is cheap as well as drinks in bars. Not much going on if you need to keep busy but we had a lovely time as a family playing cards . Would definitely go back .

We've not long been back from our wonderful stay in Bancal but have already booked for a return visit! The hotel is extremely stylish yet full of very comfortable areas to sit and laze, read a book or just take in the beautiful gardens and exotic plants in the well tended grounds. Our garden room was spacious with such a comfortable bed. The pool areas are quite vast and spacious with lots of little 'hide-aways' to enjoy the sunshine or like me, seek shade and enjoy the incredible views of Mount Teide. Whilst staying at the hotel I enjoyed one of the best back massages I have ever had - it's truly tranquil and completely relaxing in the spa. Breakfast in Bancal is a complete feast. There's a huge choice of fruits, pastries, cooked goodies and more with very friendly and attentive staff walking a loop of the restaurant serving the most delicious fresh Spanish coffee. The Market buffet dinner did not disappoint with a very good choice and quality of food. We also ate in El Patio Restaurante which we very much enjoyed. The staff at Bancal were so helpful, nothing was a problem. Special thanks to Joseph on reception who was very efficient, friendly and very helpful answering any questions and queries we may have had about ...the hotel, the area AND the island!! Thanks to all the amazing staff Bancal and we can't wait to come back in January 2027!! Keith and Suzanne Hodgson