Hotel Las Olas, Breña Baja, La Palma

You're pretty much slap bang between the airport and the capital, so this is a convenient place to stay. The closest beach is Playa de Los Cancajos, a c-shaped sweep of black sand that's a ten-minute walk away. There's a shuttle bus between Santa Cruz de La Palma and the hotel.

Dine on octopus and other seafood at Bar Restaurante El Pulpo.

By plane: flights from London take around 9 hours with a stop in Barcelona; flights from Birmingham take around 11 hours with a stop in Tenerife. The hotel is a 2-minute drive from the airport. Free parking on-site. Book flights to La Palma.

This aparthotel is a riot of pastel colours, almost as if someone has opened a box of coloured chalk.

The complex is spotless, and staff have a can-do approach when dealing with holidaymakers' enquiries. There are two interconnecting pools (one heated) as well as pool, table football and table tennis, plus a gym and naturist solarium terrace.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Swimming pools
• Wellness centre
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Apartments can fit up to four, with a double bed and living room with sofa bed, so this is a popular spot for families. There's a well-equipped kitchen which is a good incentive to book the self-catering option. Interiors have a similar pastel colour scheme to the exteriors.

Room types: Apartment, Mountain View Apartment

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, balcony, kitchenette, TV, free Wi-Fi

The breakfast and dinner buffets are a bit same-y, but you'll enjoy the view. At night, try Canarian cuisine or there's an á-la-carte Thai restaurant too. The pool bar serves snacks.

Buffet restaurant: Canarian specialities and international cuisine.

Restaurante Thai La Ola: traditional Thai cuisine.