In which locations is accommodation on La Gomera the best and cheapest? How much does it cost to stay in summer and low season? Read in this chapter.
Where to stay on La Gomera
La Gomera is a small but very rugged island, so it's a good idea to give some thought to your choice of accommodation.
Most of the accommodation here is made up of small private apartments and there are very few regular hotels.
Valle Gran Rey
The largest tourist resort on the island is located on the southwestern tip of the island and has the most accommodation, including classic hotels.
Benefits
- Complete facilities (restaurants, many shops, petrol station)
- The best beaches on the island
- Accessibility by ferry and 3 bus lines
Disadvantages
- Far to all parts of the island, not very convenient for daily excursions and exploring all of Gomera
- More traffic and concentration of tourists
Prices and availability of accommodation - Valle Gran Rey
San Sebastián de La Gomera
The largest city on the island is ideal for accommodation if you like at least a little bit of city life. It is located in the south-east of the island.
Like Valle Gran Rey, you'll also find classic hotels here.
Advantages
- Complete facilities (restaurants, many shops, petrol station)
- Accessibility by ferry to Tenerife and La Palma
- Good accessibility by bus
- City life
Disadvantages
- Worse beaches than in Valle Gran Rey or Playa Santiago
- Far from the western part of the island
Prices and availability of accommodation - San Sebastian
Chipude, El Cercado, Las Hayas
A trio of villages in the central part of the island is the best accommodation option if you want to explore all of Gomera and head in a different direction every day.
There are also three bus lines that pass through the area.
Benefits
- Central location
- Close walking distance to the mountains
- Quiet surroundings, yet basic amenities (several restaurants as well as small supermarkets and gas stations)
- Beautiful surrounding countryside and sunset views
Disadvantages
- Fewer entertainment options, there is a quiet village life
- Less choice of accommodation (but there is a classic hotel in Chipude, Hotel Sonia Chipude**)
Prices and availability of accommodation - Chipude and surroundings
Hermigua or Agulo
The most popular destinations in the north of the island are the beautiful villages of Hermigua or Agulo, which are the best starting points for exploring this part of the island.
Benefits
- Beautiful surrounding countryside
- Quiet surroundings, yet basic amenities (several restaurants as well as small supermarkets and petrol stations)
- Good accessibility by car to the whole north coast, part of the south coast, but also to the mountains in the central part
- Greener landscape than the southern half of the island
Disadvantages
- Fewer entertainment options, quiet village life
- Far from the beach centres of Valle Gran Rey or Playa Santiago
- Clouds can appear during winter
Prices and availability - Hermigua/Agulo
Alojera
This small village in the west of Gomera is one of the most beautiful places on the whole island.
Benefits
- Beautiful surrounding countryside
- Very peaceful environment
- Great rated accommodation
- Beautiful sunsets
Disadvantages
- Low amenities (only one restaurant by the beach and one very small shop)
- Far from the rest of the island
- Bus only comes twice a day Monday to Friday
Prices and availability of accommodation - Alojera
Our tips and where we stayed
It was clear from the start of planning our trip that we wanted to stay on the west coast, which we found the most beautiful and peaceful.
We chose the cozy Vivienda vacacional La Era apartment with a fully equipped apartment. The wonderful accommodation in a very quiet part of Alojera has nice balconies, a fully equipped kitchen and is very spacious even for a family of 4.
Prices - Vivienda vacacional La Era
The very detailed communication from the owner was pleasant, with a great description of how to get to the accommodation and how to pick up the keys without having to wait for the owner.
We attach our own photos of the apartment.
La Gomera hotel prices
Accommodation on the island is not among the cheapest. On the contrary, it is one of the most expensive locations in the Canary Islands.
Prices between June and September are normally between 100 eur and 200 eur per night in a double room. However, in La Gomera you can find many accommodations for only slightly higher prices, where you can have a whole villa for 6 or more people.
Prices in winter are between 80 eur and 150 eur per night.
