The only real issue was the unreliable wifi connection and fact the pool was out of order.

Its incredible location, tucked away in some of the most beautiful mountains in Gran Canaria. The spaciousness of the complex. The friendly welcoming, attitude of the staff. The good price of the room.

Stayed in April 2024

Access to the internet is only in the private zone of the hosts. Even if it is allowed to use it there, it coud be more comfortable to have wi fi in the room , as well.

Excellent location in the idyllic rural area in the mountains. Very welcoming and friendly hosts Migel and Paula. Very good equipped and spacious room with kitchen. There we found everything for preparation of our meals. We have got even fresh eggs and home made cheese from the hosts. Highly recommeded for stay and active relaxation in the mountains.

Stayed in April 2024

Very nice appartement and kind host. It’s nice to get a car to get around the environment. My friend and I had a good time!

Stayed in April 2024

A few more kitchen utilities (Scissors, knifes) and dishes (Mugs and bowls) would have been nice.

Really friendly staff. Clean appartment with a beautiful view. Nice garden with a pool and chairs. Parking slots for everyone.

Stayed in March 2024

All was great, happy to come back anytime

Stayed in March 2024

Taking into account the mountain location of Villas el Alto you have to remember that some of the roads can be quite challenging for a driver. Don't be fooled by Google showing you the shortest route - stick to the bigger roads! We visited Fontanales in March - due to its location in the heart of the mountains and the time of the year the temperatures were much lower than on the coast and the nights were pretty chilly!

Villas el Alto are located in the small, picturesque village of Fontanales surrounded by the mountains. This is an excellent location for keen hikers as there are many paths starting in Fontanales. The views are breathtaking and the nature rich and wild - a complete opposite to the southern parts of the island. The accommodation in Villas el Alto was very nice. Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. The host Miguel has a great knowledge of the surrounding area and is very keen to recommend places worth visiting and restaurants serving good traditional canarian food.

Stayed in March 2024

The icing on the cake would be a view from the flat itself

Great location, lovely hosts, good views

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful property at the edge of a mountain village in the North-Central region of Gran Canaria. Clean air and wonderful views. Eucalyptus woods, citrus orchards and hiking trails in the neighborhood.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Great Host and staff.

Stayed in February 2024

We were really satisfied in this accomodation. It is in a beautiful location, where you are above the clouds and you just have amazing views! Our favourite part of the day was sitting every the morning on the terrace, enoying the sun and the calm of this place. It is also a nice place to relax by the pool or watching the stars in the night - beautiful common area with many flowers, palm trees, fruit trees and lot of space for sit. Also you are pretty close to many of the most incerdible places in Gran Canaria - not the cities, but the nature, and believe me - this accomodation is much more better that those once in big cities. Any nature lover would love this place. It has comoftable beds, fully equipped kitchen, clean bathroom, garages for the cars etc. We did not have anything to complain about, 100% recommend this apartment. And the best thing of this accomodation is the owner who is there at any time, ready to help you with anything. He gave us many important tips and reccomendations that did our holiday even more unforgettable. We have never met as welcoming and kind landlord as he is. Thank you once again Miguel for everything, we would love to come again next time.

Stayed in February 2024

The mini supermarket in Fontanales was closed for refurbishment but there is a good supermarket in Moya on the way up from the coast with fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and a really good delicatessen counter. The kitchen is reasonably well equipped but no oven or electric kettle. There is good hob, microwave, fridge and freezer we enjoyed cooking paster dishes etc. There is no washing machine in the Villa but the staff helped us to use one of the washing machines they use for sheets etc.

Villas el Alto is in an exceptional location on the edge of the village of Fontanales with views over the Los Tilos conservation area. There is plenty of secure, parking shared with the other houses. The four bedroom villa we rented has a roof terrace which is great for breakfast or star gazing in the evening. We did three day walks into the mountains from the door. The signposted footpath S05 runs past the door and your can also walk up towards Mt Negro again from the front door. Our host was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was OK.

Location of this object is great if you only have a car/motorcycle. Wonderful views around. Very well equipped kitchen with microwave. The host was helpful and nice.

Stayed in February 2024

The property is excellent, it was the weather that did not suit.

Very clean, excellent facilities and Miguel is very helpful and excellent host.

Stayed in January 2024

The flat we got was very spacious, quiet and clean. We even had two bathrooms which I didn't expect. Miguel was very helpful and gave us advice on some walks in the area and shops and restaurants in the village. We mainly came for hiking in the mountains and Villas el Alto was the perfect spot for us. I'd definitely come back

Stayed in January 2024

We were in the villa for almost two weeks, so would have liked a microwave or small oven to cook. However, the stove, fridge, and cooking utensils (pots, pans, etc.) were great for what the were!

Ileana, the host/guest support, was so lovely and helpful. She answered all of our questions, gave us lots of recommendations, and generally made every effort to make sure we had a comfortable, clean, and welcoming time.

Stayed in January 2024

The internet connection was very unstable. Unfortunately we had to work during our stay and the internet did not work the entire first day and then was patchy at best during the rest of the stay. I know this was mostly due to the internet provider, and not the owner. Another big issue we've had was the temperature of the room. When we arrived it was very cold and the first 2 days the heating was working only for a short amount of time, we were freezing. Although the location is beautiful, if you're not hiking, there is not much to do here in the winter as it was too cold to hang around the pool. The road to the village is great, scenic but very tiring with sharp turns, especially if you drive every day.

Beautiful villa on the top of the cozy village, amazing yard with orange, lemon and tangerine trees, beautiful views over the village and the surrounding mountains! The room was spacy, it had everything we needed, a cozy bed, nice and clean bathroom, very well equipped kitchen (extra kudos for sharp knives!) and a smart TV for entertainment. The village has a very simple market and 3 restaurants to choose from. There is a wide array of hiking trails around and Fontanales is famous for it's cheese farms, there are at least 5 of them around.

Stayed in December 2023

Pool was not heated or cleaned during our stay in December. It is too cold to use the pool. Heating system was not working (wires were pulled out) but we got fuel from Carrefour for the fire which kept us cosy and warm. Fire highly recommended for December!

It is very spacious and beds are comfortable. The host also allowed me to use their laundry room to wash the clothes. There was some firewood in the house which was very convenient as it is cold during our stay in December. It was very quiet too. Blinds were very dark to block the sun in the morning. Kitchen is very well equipped with pans and pots and cutlery. Dishwasher is also a bonus.

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was good. Maybe a hair dryer could be included in the amenities.

Fontanales is in the heart of Gran Canaria with beautiful views and nice restaurants. By car or motorbike the main attractions of the island are easily accessible from the village. Villas el Alto is a quiet place with many individual apartments varying in size. It was very clean and tidy.

Stayed in December 2023

A few bigger cups would be nice in the kitchen. And it should be easier to get in - at first, nobody was around, we were not even sure if we were in the right place. But I called the owner and in a few minutes somebody showed up with the keys so it was solved, but for a short time we felt a bit unsafe.

The apartment is nice, spacious, clean, the beds are comfortable. The living room is huge, with a big TV (we just used it to listen to music on YouTube but still :) ), the kitchen is nice and clean. The road to the village is curvy so you need a good driver (for me it was an adventure but maybe not everyone is aware of the conditions). The owner recommended a restaurant and we had dinner there every evening with the locals, it was lovely.

Stayed in December 2023

All super!

This place is fantastic from each points of view! I recommend it.

Stayed in November 2023

If you are looking for tranquility, beautiful natural surroundings and a warm welcoming feel, then you should no longer doubt about booking your stay at Villas el Alto. I have experienced this to be a great location to discover the central-northern side of Gran Canaria (by car). Fontanales itself is small, but definitely charming and it is a perfect starting point for several hikes. (Tip: try the circular route from Fontanales via Los Tilos de Moya) I enjoyed my large room and the attentive details like fresh flowers and fruits. The communal garden area and swimming pool were also very enjoyable - and a great place to meet other guests if you like. Miguel is a sympathetic, hospitable and helpful host that cares about his guests. The same goes for Adelaida. And if you’re lucky you might meet Balto, the four-legged charmer. Overall; recommended.

Stayed in October 2023

Our apartment was on the ground floor therefore was a bit dark and the rooms smelt of cigarettes. There was no ventilation in the shower room.

Friendly, helpful welcome from Miguel. Lovely gardens, pool and sun terrace. Spacious rooms but they lacked personal touches such as pictures. Garages for parking cars.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Miguel arranged a place to sleep for us very last minute. The room was clean and spacious. We will definitely stay here again when we are back and we recommend this place to others.

Stayed in November 2023

———- // We had wonderful days in the cozy apartments of Villas El Alto. The hilltop villas gave us stunning views over the hills of Moya. Beautiful and amazing!! Miguel was a wonderful host and gave us some special tips for our hikes in Moya and Tejeda. The apartments had everything and were fully equipped. Near the spacious villa, which also had a pool and a garage for our car, we found a local restaurant with good wine and a wide variety of food. We can recommend Villas El Alto to 100% for hiking, single traveller, families and all nature enthusiasts!

Stayed in November 2023