Rooms

José is a stickler for perfection, which shows in the attention to detail and quality of finishing in the rooms. There’s rarely a speck of dust to be seen, and the towels, pillows and bedside glasses are positioned with near-obsessional accuracy.

The 6 Double Rooms, 3 slightly larger Junior Suites and large Suite are dotted around the main house and a small courtyard. All feature ensuite shower rooms, double or twin beds, and a mix of contemporary and ornate fixtures and fittings - perhaps Oriental-style paintings, a gilt-framed leather headboard or a wall-full of modern shelves. But the thing which really makes them stand out is their bold colours.

Our room, Junior Suite #5, was situated in the corner of a patio occupied by endemic plants and trees. The bedroom walls were coated in a regal claret and lime green; not an unpleasant blend, but a bit of an eye jolt on an island of ubiquitous whitewash. The terracotta-tiled bathroom was decorated in a salmon-pink wash and had a walk-in shower with a glass-brick partition and a modern sink with a face mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries. Off the bathroom was a spacious dressing area with a generous fitted closet and a head-to-toe mirror. There was also a mini-safe tucked inside one of the wardrobes - all very functional.

For more elbow room, number 4 (a Junior Suite) next door has a wider bed. For the best views, Double #7 wins hands down. This is the only detached room and has the benefit of a picture window facing west towards the ocean with spectacular sunset views. Junior Suite #3 can be converted into a triple on request, and numbers 8 and 9 (a Double and Junior Suite) can be connected via a garden gate. The flamboyant Suite (#10) has a huge terrace, with views of the ocean and Yaiza.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Each morning a continental breakfast is laid out along with the usual assortment of morning beverages. Fruit such as figs from the house’s orchard is served when in season. Breakfast can be eaten in the pretty, stone-walled dining room or on a suntrap terrace in front of the guesthouse.

For lunch and dinner, La Bodega de Santiago is a superb Canarian restaurant just a few paces from Casa de Hilario, with a lovely tree-shaded seating area outside. Several other dining options are a healthy stroll away in the village.

Highly recommended is the owner’s restaurant, the à la carte Casona de Yaiza. It was once voted 'best on the island' by a prominent French magazine and there's no reason to doubt the acclaim. Although it's small, the quality and presentation of the Mediterranean offerings in this wood-beamed eatery can't be faulted. If you book through i-escape, you get a free bottle of house wine when you dine there.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Follow the camel route from Uga to Timanfaya National Park on a bike or on foot
  
• Make a splash on a surfboard, jet ski, windsurfer or sailboat at the swanky El Rubicón marina in Playa Blanca
  
• Saddle up on a horse or camel at Lanzarote A Caballo, just a few minutes’ drive away
  
• Head out to sea for the big game fishing season from May to December; excursions can be arranged on request
  
• Sample local wines at one of the island's many bodegas. La Geria, Lanzarote's main wine-growing region, is nearby
  
• Flop onto the gorgeous white sandy beach at Papagayo, hidden away in Los Ajaches nature reserve
  
• Swing a club on one of Lanzarote’s 2 golf courses - Costa Teguise and Tias
  
• Back at the guesthouse, practice yoga (available on request) on the sunny terrace or in the living room

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Private guided tours
• Sailing
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Windsurfing
• Wine tasting
• Yoga

Kids

Children are welcome and will enjoy splashing around in the pool. Cots are available free of charge on request; there's a supplement for children aged 3-12 years in an extra bed.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Room 3 (a Junior Suite) can be converted into a triple on request, and rooms 8 and 9 (a Double and Junior Suite) can be connected via a garden gate - ideal for families with older children who want their own space.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Casa de Hilario is west of Arrecife Airport, heading inland along the LZ2. It’s located on the northern edge of Yaiza village, in southern Lanzarote.

By Air:
Lanzarote's Arrecife Airport (22km away) is served by budget, charter and scheduled airlines from around Europe - click on the links below for a list.

From the Airport
Casa de Hilario can arrange a transfer, or you can take a taxi (around 20 minutes). Most guests hire a car, however.

By Car:
A car is advisable - see our car rental recommendations - although a reliable and efficient bus network links most of the major towns and villages.

By Bus:
A bus stop is situated less than a minute’s walk from the hotel - the route goes from Playa Blanca to Arrecife.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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