Rivendell Eco lodge

Name: Rivendell Eco lodge
Address: Calle Hacienda del Cura finca la fajana, El Paso, es

Location: Calle Hacienda del Cura finca la fajana, El Paso, es

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Unique Location at the Start of Hikes into Caldera de Taburiente National Park

Located in El Paso, Rivendell Centro de Arte y Retiro offers a one-of-a-kind experience at the beginning of the Hikes into the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Immerse yourself in nature and adventure right from our doorstep.

Cozy Accommodation with Shared Amenities

Our property provides comfortable accommodation with free WiFi, shared terrace, kitchen, and bathroom. Some units even boast a seating area and balcony for you to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Personalized Service and Pet-Friendly Environment

At Rivendell, we ensure your convenience by providing parking information and pickup service. Plus, we welcome your furry friends as we have cats and dogs on-site, adding a homely touch to your stay.

Book now for a memorable retreat amidst nature and tranquility at Rivendell Centro de Arte y Retiro.

Important Information

For everyone's safety, alcohol is not allowed on the premises. Please only smoke in the designated area outside. The property cannot be accessed via a vehicle. The property is a 15-minute walk from the car park. Please contact the property in advance if you need to arrange a Jeep pick-up for an extra charge. Please consider adding the Room Cancelation Insurance, otherwise, we are not responsible for refunds related to bad weather. Thank youGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shared kitchen
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Process in place to check health of guests
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Free wired internet
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Spa tub (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Art gallery on site
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Covered parking
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory features a balcony, barbecue and patio. Kitchen is shared with all the other rooms.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory has a balcony, tea/coffee maker and dining area. Kitchen is shared with all the other rooms.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory features a balcony, sofa and private pool. Kitchen is shared with all the other rooms.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory has a balcony, tea/coffee maker and stovetop. Kitchen is shared with all the other rooms.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Tent

In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The tent features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Double Room with Mountain View

This double room has a tile/marble floor, stovetop and dining area. Kitchen is shared with all the other rooms.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Double Room with Mountain View

A kitchen fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware is available for cooking and storing food. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Vacation Home

This holiday home consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. A seating area, a desk, a terrace and a dining area are provided in this holiday home. The unit offers 8 beds.

Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Magdalena (1/5): Jak tak można - Nic Gospodyni zależy tylko na pieniądzach. Nie dba o bezpieczeństwo swoich gości. Nie chciała odwołać rezerwacji mimo że po cyklonie Teresa trasa prowadząca do budynku była zamknięta i nie było możliwości dojścia.
Roberto (10/5): Rivendell Paraíso - Rivendell es simplemente un lugar increíble No es algo que no me guste, para mí no es problema y de hecho lo valoro positivamente pero entiendo que para algunas personas el acceso sea complicado
Karin (6/5): -
Markus (9/5): - Sehr schöner Aufenthalt in einem Naturhostel. Die Lage ist ein Traum mit der Aussicht und dem Pool. Es ist für manche vermutlich etwas beschwerlich hinzukommen mit den 20 minuten zu Fuß aber es ist es wirklich Wert wenn man gerne in der Natur ist und man auch gerne Tiere mag :)
Pavel (10/5): -
KotiDiana (1/5): Horrible la actitud de la mujer a cargo - Engañados por esta mujer, Alison, que nos avisó ya en tenerife de que el acceso a su casa en la Palma es peligroso con lluvia y que se había desbordado el río. No tuvo la decencia por fuerza mayor de devolvernos la reserva, lo que dice mucho de seres que solo se miran así mismos sin empatizar con las circunstancias de los demás, ya le comenté que estaba embarazada pero así funciona el mundo,...tuvimos que buscarnos la vida como sin techos, parece muy bonito, pero yo no me dejaria volver a engañar por las apariencias.
Katja (9/5): Super Aufenthalt - Alison und ihre Tochter sind super freundlich und die Athmosphäre ist absolut einzigartig. Für wen viele Tiere, ein steiler Aufstieg zu Fuß, ein recht enges Beieinanderleben mit den anderen Gästen und das allgemeine Konzept zusagen wird hier eine tolle Zeit inmitten von Bergen und der Natur haben.
Eva (9/5): - Amazing location, friendly owners
Oliver (10/5): Out of this world -
Mieke (7/5): - Omgeving. Ruim huis. Onduidelijke communicatie ter plekke.Even zoeken ontbijt was ook niet duidelijk geregeld. Wel vriendelijke mensen..
Manuel (10/5): -
Roel (8/5): Onvergetelijk. Fijne mensen en prachtige plek. - De sfeer en de ligging en de mensen Matig en weinig keukenmateriaal
Timmel (10/5): Einzigartige Lage für Individualisten - Einzigartiger Ort für Individualreisende in toller Lage, doch nur mit Auto zu erreichen und die letzten Kilometer mit abenteuerlichem Aufstieg durch Flussbett. Super nette Besitzerin und Mitbewohner*innen Alles war schön. Bei Regen könnte man Probleme bekommen, wieder wegzukommen, da der Fluss unpassierbar werden könnte. Zudem muss man sich auf eine eher rustikale Unterkunft mit vielen Katzen und zwei Hunden einstellen. Tierliebe vorausgesetzt. Für uns war das toll!!!
Rebecca (10/5): - Alison is a wonderful host. We had an issue accessing the property on the first day due to an unusual and very uncharacteristic recent rainstorm, but Alison rushed to pick us up in the Jeep and ensure we reached the lodge safely. The stay is perfect for anyone who loves animals and the outdoors, especially cats! I would 100% recommend a stay here and plan to visit again one day. The only issue we had was our inability to get to the property on foot on the first evening, but this was dealt with brilliantly and we couldn't fault anything to do with the weather really!
Martínez (4/5): - Here is an honest review. There are things we liked about our stay in Rivendell and things we did not. Before getting into that, we should preface this review by saying that Rivendell is clearly not a place which is meant to afford the traveller all the usual luxuries of a hotel. We booked knowing that in advance. Now, it must also be said that Allison herself was lovely and hospitable. And it cannot be denied that the location is breathtaking. The job Allison does for the animals living there (and there are more than a few) is admirable. We also liked being around them - but not everyone might. Here are the issues we had. 1) The journey to Rivendell is difficult; the road just to the parking is dangerous and should be highlighted in the description so people are aware at least. More to the point, the path you have to walk after the public parking is across a rough river bed (on, not alongside) and finally an ascent which unfit or elderly would be unable to make. We were told by one of the guests that they had to wait for hours to get across due to the flooding. The check in stated on the booking is until 8pm, however, Allison told us on the day we were meant to arrive that we should not arrive later than 6pm (7pm at the latest) due to the darkness - which we later found out was due to the challenging journey there. Unlike the description, there is no street parking, and the accomodation is not in a residential area. The walk can take more than 20 minutes - especially is you are carrying anything heavy. There are two crossings through the river before you take the concrete path uphill. There are no signs to Rivendell until you get to this path. This could be confusing and it would be easily helped by transparency on the description. You can get a lift up in Allison's Jeep, but it costs 5 euros per person and you need to book in advance. We were glad to have brought our head torch which we found key to make out wya across the river specially. There is no parking. The parking is public and it's based in the base of the Caldera de Taburiente in the opposite side of the river to Rivendell. Anyone can park there and it has limited space. It wasn't too busy during the three days we stayed around. 2) The smell of poo in the house we stayed in. The loo is by the kitchen area. Toilet paper is expected to be put into a bin (fair enough), however, there is no extraction fan in the bathroom, and the bin was not changed during our three nights stay, so it smelled pretty bad - both in bathroom and kitchen area.
Judith (10/5): Rivendell - the perfect name for this haven - We loved the location, the people and the house. If you know Tolkien, you'll understand why Alison calls it Rivendell. It is so peaceful, the views are wonderful and the air is so clear. The walks we did from the house were fantastic. We made sure we had all the food we needed for 3 days. The shared kitchen is well equipped. There was a film night while we were there, everyone was invited and popcorn was shared. The animals are all quiet and friendly, but not intrusive. We definitely hope to return. The path to Rivendell is steep and takes around 15 minutes to walk from the car park. It is definitely worth the effort though. Enjoy it!
Juan (10/5): Inoubliable - Magnifique emplacement , personnes très accueillantes . Un séjour inoubliable.
MERCE (8/5): -
Israel (10/5): - Ambiente único entre montañas, tranquilidad, dormimos dentro de una piscina en una cama enorme con vistas a las estrellas y no pasamos frío. Teníamos café y te ilimitado. No sé si dormiré así alguna vez en mi vida. Volveré Algunos gatos se colaron dentro de la cama
Raquel (8/5): -
Arnaud (8/5): -
Simona (10/5): Truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful stays I’ve ever had. - Absolutely magical place. The surroundings are breathtaking. Pure nature, mountains, peace and quiet. Alison is an amazing host: incredibly friendly, helpful, and always quick to answer any question or help solve anything you need. Yes, you park a bit lower and walk up, but if you have a backpack and a little sense of adventure, it only adds to the charm of this unique, remote spot. For me it was not a problem 😊
stefan (9/5): -
Anna (10/5): - Miejsce cudowne, z dala od tzw. Cywilizacji. Cisza, spokój brak odgłosów, który mamy do czynienia na co dzień. Taka cisza, że można usłyszeć swoje myśli, spotkać się ze sobą bez dystraktorów, które nas atakują każdego dnia. Na tarasie leżąc na leżaku można zobaczyć niezliczoną ilość gwiazd. Obserwować zachodzące słońce, które maluje pasmo górskie w odcieniach żółci, pomarańczu i różu. Na miejsce dociera się pieszo idąc od parkingu ok. 800m wyschniętym korytem epizodycznej rzeki, ostatni odcinek ok. 100m jest bardzo stromy, wymaga dobrej kondycji, ale myślę, że przy mniejszej kondycji można spokojnie wejść. W tym miejscu żyje się blisko natury z pełnym jej poszanowaniem.
Anna Gerlinde (10/5): Wunderschöner Aufenthalt in den Bergen - Ich habe meinen Aufenthalt in der Lodge sehr genossen, es war eine spezielle Erfahrung dort einige Zeit zu verbringen. Mein Zimmer war gemütlich und sauber, auch das Bad , das man mit einem zweiten Zimmer teilt. Die Gemeinschaftsküche war gut ausgestattet , die Lage wunderschön in den Bergen , wo man schöne Wanderungen machen kann. Ich habe die Ruhe und entspannte Atmosphäre genossen und sehr nette Menschen getroffen. Alison ist die Seele in dem Haus, sehr Tier- und Menschenfreundlich. Vielen Dank! Ich habe nichts negatives zu berichten. Für diejenigen die keine Tiere mögen, ist es womöglich nicht der richtige Platz. Auch liegt es etwas abgelegen und der Weg dorthin ist für manche wahrscheinlich etwas beschwerlich.
Janis (10/5): - Nice charming place in rural area - surrounded by banana trees. The walk to the lodge is a bit steel
Dawid (1/5): -
Mariano (8/5): - El lugar donde está ubicado y la persona que nos atendió
Annita (1/5): Неожиданное разочарование. - Воспитанная хозяйка, место, где расположен дом. Скажу, как есть - мы приехали на остров и списались с владелицей дома, сказали, что будем в районе 16 часов (заезд с 14:00). Она подтвердила, что ее не будет в это время, но нас встретит другой человек. Оставив машину на стоянке, мы шли примерно минут 20 до дома в гору. Место красивое, но учитывайте свои физические возможности. Дойдя до места, мы не обнаружили вообще никого. Нас, к сожалению, никто не встретил. Мы пытались безуспешно связаться с хозяйкой минут 40. Потом выяснилось, что она была вне зоны доступа. Я не видела дом внутри, но снаружи все было достаточно не убрано, много котов и собака (наличие животных не было проблемой для меня). Во все остальном я была очень разочарована. Мы решили не оставаться там, потому что впечатление было уже очень сильно испорчено. Нам пришлось экстренно бронировать отель. Следует добавить, что хозяйка оказалась добропорядочным человеком и подтвердила возврат полной суммы проживания. Рекомендовать это место, разумеется, я не могу.
MARIA YOLANDA (10/5): Un lugar para ser feliz - La calma
Xavier (9/5): Unique en son genre. - Localisation atypique. Un eco lieu unique. Un environnement apaisant. Des personnes y vivant très accueillantes. RAS.
Alice (7/5): Dépaysant et nature - La vue et l'environnement sont magnifiques Alisson est très accueillante Petit-déjeuner facturé cher bien que je n'ai mangé qu'une banane, quelques grammes de muesli et un peu de lait (7,5€) trop d'animaux (les chiens aboient, pas très reposant...) beaucoup de mouches (compost) la côte pour venir à pied est vraiment trèèèès pentue, attention à avoir une bonne condition physique
Aurora (10/5): El mejor cielo que he visto en mi vida acompañado de un lugar que parece un vórtice energético - Me quedé fascinada con el cielo nocturno y no podía irme a dormir contemplando esa belleza del lugar.
Selina (9/5): -
Maja (10/5): Exceptional - wonderful location and proprety
Oliver (10/5): Amazing lodge with amazing host and amazing view right at the border of the national park - -amazing spot right at the border of the national park - the super amazing view from the logge - super nice host Alison and Alexis - the tent in the pool ist a very interesting accomodation with a lot of private space - all the cute cats and digs, especially Mr Sunday, the cutest dog ever - two shared kitchens to use which are good equipped - free tea and coffee - etc etc. etc. Both following points were no problem for us at all but might be challenging for some people: - If you have a car: you can not park your car right at the lodge. You can park it at a public car park, which is safe. And than you have to walk the last 900 m with 60 m in height, but you can arrange a transfer by the host from the car park to the lodge - if you have no car (like us): shopping for food is not so easy. It is a 5 km hike one way to the next supermarkt (Lidl in Los Llanos) or 4 km from the car park if you use transfer
Merel (8/5): Very good - The pool The nature People and vibes Sweet cats Too much dogs in the kitchen
Beatrix (10/5): Unforgettable place - The host, Alison, puts her whole heart in running and developing this place. Staying here is a truly unique experience. The photos do paint a kind of accurate picture, but it's nothing compared to the feeling of being present there, surrounded by those green mountains, relaxing in that complete calm and quiet atmosphere. The two of us reserved a private room in the 2-room guesthouse: it had a super comfortable bed (I honestly didn't expect it to be so good :)), and Alison's paintings on the wall added to the nice atmosphere. We loved waking up to the sight of the lush green forest in front of one of the windows and being able to peek around and see if we can spot some of the cute cats and dogs. As we came for mostly hiking on the island, it was important to us to be able to put our sandwich ingredients in a fridge - the solution here is perfect for that, there is a huge shared fridge in the hostel building where guests can put their name on a personal box. It's great how solar power is enough to provide sufficient energy for all the basic needs here. Maybe it was just me or just that occasion, but the water wasn't hot enough for thorough dishwashing.
Marie-kristin (10/5): Magical experience with the kindest host and the most beautiful landscape around. - I had the most amazing magical time at the lodge. Alison is the kindest soul, I met the kindest people there, the place and it’s location are most magical in the mountains under the stars and I loved all the cute dogs and cats around.
Oliver (10/5): Amazing lodge in the national park with superfriendly hosts - - Amazing location of the hostel right in the national park - super friendly host - nice 5 bed dorm - double rooms have a private kitchen and toilet only shared by the 2 double rooms. But double rooms can also use the shared kitchens of the dorm and the hostel public rooms - the pool - all the cute cats and dogs. Especialy Mr Sunday, the cutest dog ever. Was no problem for us but might be one for someone: - if you have a car you can not park at the lodge. You have to hike 900 m to the lodge from the carpark. The hike is medium in difficulty. But the host is offering transfer to the car park if arranged 24 hours in advance - if you have no car you have to hike to the lodge. The closest bus stop and supermarket in Los Llanos is 4.8 km away by feet (250 m elevation gain).
Kristina (8/5): Very good - It was quiet and the view was wonderful The road to get there was a bit difficult at the end but it was all together ok
Laurenz (10/5): Exceptional - Paradise in Earth. There ist nothing more to say you have to discover for yourself.
Aleksandr (9/5): Magical place in a unique location with plenty of cats and dogs for company. Will definitely return! -
Nina (10/5): I felt welcome in paradise, surrounded by lovely staff, guests and a green barranco. -
Fintan (9/5): Superb - Incredible views every morning and starry skies in the evening. Really surrounded by nature. Hiking up the valley is incredible. Allison was super nice and always available to answer our requests. Breakfast was good with many ingredient options, but you need to make it yourself. Bathroom can be busy in the mornings when there's a lot of people staying. Same with the outdoor kitchen. Be prepared for the very steep hike. Next time we'll book the Jeep service for our arrival.
Gregor (10/5): Exceptional - My second stay here, and for good reason - Alison has created a magical place. It won't be for everyone so read the reviews carefully, but if it is your kind of place there are few places like it.
Stephen (10/5): Excellent - A very different type of stay but unique and stunning in the mountains. Good socials and Alison is super friendly and helpful. You need to love cats, dogs and other animals 😊
Gareth (10/5): Exceptional -
Tom (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place. If you don't like cats and dogs, it's probably not the place for you.
Nigel (9/5): Superb -
Radoslaw (10/5): Exceptional - Quiet location surrounded by nature at the entrance to the Caldera.The downside could be the distance to the next town (Los Llanos) which is approx. 5km but it wasn't a problem for me. Allison and Alexis made me feel like home. There are a few friendly dogs and cats residing at the property so you should like animals. It was a wonderful and relaxing stay for me. I wish I could have stayed longer.
Clement (10/5): Come here if you are seeking some peace and quiet. - Alison is a warm and gregarious host of a wonderful and isolated hostel. Rivendell is one of the most remote hostels close to the Caldera National Park and the environment reflects this. Come here if you are seeking some peace. The night sky is breathtaking - you can see the stars without light pollution. The views down the valley are second to none. The hiking trail along the riverbed into the Caldera National Park is very convenient. The facilities are very good, the breakfast is simple but satisfying (bread, home made yoghurt, fruit, muesli, etc). If you don't like cats or dogs, stay away, as Alison's pets freely wander around the main areas of the property. If you are not physically fit and do not have a car, think twice about this hostel as it takes at least 1.5 hours to hike out to Los Llanos (1 hour if you are fit) - taxis don't like coming to pick you up from the car park, though it is easier to get a taxi from Los Llanos.
P.k. (10/5): Super stay at Allison’s lodge. Very nice and relaxing in the mountains. - The warm welcome and the location. Our room was at a funny place (former swimming pool) perfect for checking out the stars in the night! Lovely owner, dogs and cats. Would book it again when we are coming to La Palma
Eden (6/5): Pleasant - the agricultural crops, the pool and the surrounding landscape There was were no refrigerator in the property as stated in the description. Limited access to the property based on the host that wasn’t consistent available for us. Excluding of the toilets, every indoor spaces in the property are shared with all guests staying at the lodge.
Katie (10/5): Exceptional - This is such a special place - the location is just amazing, right in the mountains. A beautiful and peaceful place to relax, on the path of hiking trails, and with a lovely swimming pool looking out over the mountains! Alison is a wonderful host, who puts a lot of love and care into the place and taking care of her guests (and her delightful animals!)
Silvio (10/5): Exceptional -
Mika (10/5): Exceptional -
Raanan (10/5): Perfect for people looking for a lovely, quiet hostel out in nature. - Alison was very helpful even prior to my arrival, providing great directions to the hostel and additional information. During my stay she was super kind and attentive, and it was a great experience staying with her.
Jean (8/5): Rivendell is a place to keep close to your heart - The location can not be better to start your visit to the Caldera through the river bed. The grounds and houses attract a mixed crowd of backpackers, couples, single travellers that often extend their stay. Beautiful decorations and gardens, some in Hobbit and Elves style. Walkable distance from Los Llanos, but be aware the last hundreds of meters are pretty steep. Shuttle service available € 5. The size of two person bedroom was just enough. Beautiful wall painting though. The place is self catering, and do not expect too much from the breakfast € 7.5 though fresh eggs from the chickens next door are very tasteful.
Ashley (10/5): Exceptional -
Katinka (10/5): A hidden gem surrounded by beautiful nature - A true gem, fully surrounded by nature. A jaw dropping surrounding, and the best hosts I could wish for. The perfect get away of you want to spend some time in nature. The energy there is really good and the other guests were also amazing. I only stayed for 2 nights, but it feels like home. For sure I will be back. It’s good to know that it’s not easy accessible. You have to walk the last part or they will pick you up with a 4x4. Of course I got too enthusiastic when I saw the pictures so I didn’t read the description well. Luckily they send a message directly after the booking where they explain it again :).
Vasilisa (10/5): A magical place in the mountains - For me, this place was a kind of paradise. I I love to be right in the middle of the mountains, with incredible views and great stars at night. I enjoyed talking to the other people at the hostel and I felt like I slept really well as well. It’s worth it being in the middle of nature even though you do you have to walk up a steep hill to get there. That really is the purpose that you’re right in the middle of nature, and the experience is otherworldly and incomparable. I think it’s fabulous
Camacho (10/5): Excellent holidays - The Place is one of the most beautiful I've been, we're surrounded by Nature. I absolutely loved this experience. Mosquito, if you have repellent will be fine
Magdalena (10/5): Exceptional - This place is awesome for poeple, who love nature and silence.
Janis212 (10/5): Like no other place - Extraordinary accommodation of the beaten path. garden, host and pool are like no other. Sustainability is definitely a high priority. Thank for letting me be part of this special place for a couple of days.
Tetyana (10/5): Exceptional - I was enchanted by this magnificent location, the staff was amazing, the views were breathtaking and I'm already longing to return to this place! This place is a must to visit for anyone who loves hiking and exploring nature.
Simon (10/5): Friendly hostel in magnificent mountain location with swimming pool. - Magnificent location (but that comes with being isolated). Very friendly atmosphere. Big swimming pool. Limited bathroom facilities sometimes meant waiting.
Pierre (9/5): Great unique spot in the caldera - This place is definitely unique. Lonely house with the caldera, this is super quiet and views are stunning. There is a strong collective mindset (you’d better speak German though! 😄). You can start great hikes from there (Brecitos - Taburiente - back). You cook together in the common outdoor kitchen, share nice moments, enjoy the vibe. Staff is lovely. Including the 6 dogs and cats and guinea pigs! It has a retreat vibe, you can really relax and breathe up there. It is a must-go if you’re a hostel and hiking person. Obviously the access is quite complex, you need to take a 15€ taxi from Llanos then walk 15’ with a last very steep bit… but that must be the price to pay! Manager offers a 5€ 4x4 pickup at the taxi drop if needed. Towels are not provided.
Jens (9/5): Superb - Rivendell is the perfect remote location for those looking to get away from it all, and to take a few days to connect with the surrounding nature and also themselves. The people and animals here are very welcoming, it quickly felt like I had known them for much longer already. The vibe is very open, relaxed and bohemian. Living deep in a valley certainly has some drawbacks (going shopping on foot requires an hour hike, for example), but these make this place all the more special. Despite the remoteness, all of the necessary comfort is available though, like good beds, wifi, cosy dorms/rooms and a proper bathroom. These were better than I had expected. When I visit La Palma again I will try to go back for a few days.
Harri (9/5): Harri Sutinen - Views were awesome, second to none. Even Dolomites could not compete with this. Place was like community, gathering nice People, mostly hikers. Also lot of animals, so if you like them, good place for you. There wasnt always warm water, but that could have been fixable. As a man from wery north i did not care.
Shir (9/5): Superb -
Gregor (10/5): Exceptional - A magical location. This place won't be for everyone so make sure you read through the reviews, but if you want a great location to explore the Caldera before spending the evening relaxing with breathtaking views, friendly dogs running around, and the sort of like-minded people that such a place attracts, you'll love Rivendell.
Christian (10/5): Exceptional -
Mathis (5/5): very nice place in an amazing location but not suited for remote work due to unreliable internet -
Reuben (8/5): A community minded place, offering great value, in a wonderful, natural, location. - The location is stunning, up in the mountains, with wonderful views. I can see why Alison has called it Rivendell, it is reminiscent of Tolkien's famous valley of sanctuary. She's really made it a beautiful place. Lots of small, creative, touches and decorations make it feel very welcoming for people and animals alike. It offers very good value for money and has clearly earned a loyal following amongst the backpacker community. If you're expecting all the latest mod-cons this may not be the place for you. For example, I had 3 showers during my stay and none of them stayed hot for the whole shower (Alison had informed me this was due to other people washing up at the same time but given the number of guests this might be hard to avoid.) The rooms themselves are on the small side for doubles, without much clothes storage. Due to the communal nature of Rivendell, this is a great place to come if you want to meet people but probably not so great if you wanted a lot of privacy or to have a more solitary experience.
Sebastian (10/5): A different (but lovely) kind of Hostel - I liked the place for its vibe and the lovely people. I think it makes sense to read all the information up front to find out if this hostel is something for you. But I had only good experiences there and cannot wait to come back!
Zehao (10/5): A wonderful tranquil retreat - A wonderful tranquil retreat, a 15 minute walk up from the parking but well worth it. With an communal kitchen where travelers gather and share their stories, and plenty of areas to sit and admire the view and meditate or read a book
Antonia (10/5): Great rest at this magical place - I had a beautiful time at this magical place! Alison created a truly wonderful oasis where one can rest after hikes and meet other people. The location is so nice and all th space has been created with lots of Love and care. Thanks!!
Arnaud (10/5): Exceptional -
Andrzej_sudety (10/5): Superb holiday, I'll be back :-) - The Place is unique, If You fit You love it!
Arthur (9/5): Staying at Rivendell gave us all a good base for great walking but also the chance to relax - The Hostel Manager Alison added through her artwork and nous for property layout an individual, delightful location I felt everyone who was there whilst I was also enjoyed their stay so no complaints
Sarah (9/5): A Haven of Peace in La Palma - I stayed with a friend and we loved the place, at the point that it was hard to leave it ! You are in the middle of the nature, surrounded by animals and you can breath peace all around the place. Alison and the people we met there were super nice and we enjoy meeting them. The room where we stayed was clean and the premises very well equipped to cook or relax. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to disconnect and hike around la Palma. Thank you again for our stay!! Just be aware of the hike to access to the place 😂 but you will be rewarded by a beautiful natural scenario!!
Anatael (8/5): Very good -
Lilian (8/5): Very good -
Valentine (10/5): A precious and breathtaking place, for those in search of peace, nature, silence, and authenticity 🙏🏽 -
Tobias (10/5): Exceptional - It:s a lovely place with lovely people!
Dmitry (9/5): Superb -
Janne (10/5): Paradise on earth - Rivendell is a little paradise on earth. The views are stunning and everyone was so friendly, cooking and playing music together. The owner Allison was wonderful! I felt at home from the start here and wish i could've stayed longer! The energy is so special and sacred in this place. If you don't have a car it is quite a long hike from the city los llanos, but you can get a hitchhike or taxi. It is definitely worth it.
Ľubka (10/5): Exceptional - I Liked the views, the People both working there and other visitors, I Liked the good vibes
Andrea (10/5): Exceptional - Best place on La Palma.
Miguel (10/5): Exceptional - There,s a special place in La Palma and this is Rivendell.....i went because of a sport competition and i did spent there the time i wish...but 100% i,ll be back longer time to relax, hike, chill and meet the kind , sweet and nice people that lives / stays there.... The short time i spent there... I wish i could stay longer!
Georgi (10/5): Exceptional - unforgettable location, welcoming atmosphere.
Louisa (8/5): Very good - I liked how beautiful the views were and quiet it was ! Close to the waterfall and ... lovely bedrooms and shower.. Nice people and owner was sweet. Definitely would go back! Such nice people Ngl.. the walk up is pretty steep and long 😅 didn't expect it to be that high up ..the pictures on here aren't *that* similar to the real thing ..perhaps need a new slant (zoom out) on the images
Irina (9/5): Magnificent escape in nature. Private room recommended for quality sleep - Wonderful nature, lovely host, very cute cats and dogs, social atmosphere in the common areas The double bed was rather small for two friends who are not a couple. The water for the shower wouldn’t turn warm, so I decided not to take a shower during my stay there.
Peter (9/5): Superb - The place is like from a fairytale, very distant, peaceful and nice. Good communication.
Lee (9/5): Superb -
Natan (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place to disconnect and detox. The center is in the middle of a beautiful valley with an amazing view of the mountains. It's also very close from several hiking trails. The place is clean and well equipped. The communal outdoor kitchen is an amazing place to cook with a look of the mountains and chat with other travelers. The WIFI is solid. I met people here staying for several weeks while working remotely. One recommendation: bring food with you on the way up so you can stay in the area for a few days without having to come back down unless you want to. Nothing to dislike but know where you're coming: the center is up a hill, following a steep 15 minute walk up from the parking lot. You get used to it, but it's not a "club med vacation." If you come by car, you have to walk 15 minutes to get it and then drive for another 20 to reach the nearest town with restaurants, supermarket and that stuff. Come here if you want to be in nature, not if you want to go out every night.
H.a. (10/5): unique experience away from it all! - what an experience! you’re away from everything that’s not important. great people, both guests and staff and you’re surrounded by stunning views and organic food!
Johan (8/5): Very good - The location is brilliant! It is very remote but that is the unique selling point. You have to walk a bit but then you are in paradise. Alcohol and smoking is not allowed. I can imagine this, but having a beer every now and then on your holiday, i like ;)
Adam_han_80 (10/5): An excellent place to stay in the middle of nature. - An unique home, deep in the heart of nature and so beautiful and full of life, energy and happiness. Alison and her family are super warm and friendly. I had a great time socializing and sharing stories with Alison's family and other travelers. Hiked during the day and took a swim in the pool after, a great place to relax and recharge, will definitely go back again:)