Rather out of the way to get to. In the end, not as rural as it sounds, being surrounded by conurbation, so it feels rather cramped. Admittedly, the building is rustic and has charm. The owner is unhelpful - reluctant to turn on the heating as the rooms were cold and damp on arrival. In the evening, the place appeared abandoned, as the communal areas were dark and unlit, and it was difficult to find anyone. During our stay, the owner was away in las Palmas, leaving the property in the hands of her help (who was pleasant, and competent). The food was mediocre.

We stayed at Las Calas after booking a walking holiday with Inntravel. The hotel is quietly located a few kilometres frim San Mateo, first impressions were what a charming place, however the owner's welcome was incredibly abrupt really more interested in making sure we checked in quickly and went straight to the dining room for dinner at 7pm.
The rooms are good, as we had expected for a rural hotel, clean,quiet and comfortable.Breakfast was also good, freshly squeezed Orange juice, cheese,meats, fresh bread,yoghurts and lots more.
We ate dinner on our first night, which really was disappointing, soup, pork with boiled potatoes and a cream pudding. It could be so good with a little more effort and imagination, we did not expect gourmet food but just well cooked and seasoned local food! Also you have to have dinner at 7pm, not later.
The area is fantastic for walking with amazing countryside, flowers, birdlife and really this compensated for the inflexibility of the hotel.
There are restaurants in nearby San Mateo but opening times seem to be a bit vague particularly for dinner midweek. We did find an amazing bodega restaurant in El Madrional called Restaurante Martell, well worth visiting with its own wine cellar and good food and service.
We would return to LasCalas, but definately would not eat there.

We stayed this delightful rural hotel, close to the protected areas of Cumbre and Pino Santo, rich in ecosystems and birdlife.
Our room was individually decorated with white wash walls and dark wood, and personal touches from owner, ensure a comfy, personal feel.
Breakfast was buffet style and served in the garden with home made cakes and delicious juices.
There are a few restaurants in the local town of San Mateo, 4kms away to dine out.
Within the gardens not only will you find the 2 resident dogs but also the swimming pool (unheated) with loungers for relaxing, weather permitting.
As this hotel is 1000 meters above sea level, it is cooler than on the coast.

We believe a car is essential here to explore the surrounding area and the island. Ideal location for relax & hikers.

we travelled the last winter to Gran Canaria. The rich diversity of a whole continent seems contained within the island of Gran Canaria. Like a great wheel, rugged ridges and deep ravines are carved outwards from the island’s mountainous hub to the coast, and their volcanic landscape offers striking contrasts. The white houses of remote villages dot the hillsides, and our hire car gives us the freedom to roam at will, with the views from the precipitous mountain passes providing thrills all of their own!
We stayed at Las Calas, near San Mateo. Blissfully secluded in its own gardens (complete with a splash pool and shaded sitting area) close to the central massif, this traditional house built around a courtyard planted with native species has a distinctly ethnic flavour, with touches of the Arabian and African. Dinner was included on the night of our arrival, and it was great.
We booked with Inntravel and we will repeat with them.