10 Resorts in Gran Canaria: Best hotel deals for 2023

The completely refurbished in summer 2018, Half Board Hotel Riu Palace Oasis opens all year round and lies directly on playa de Maspalomas, has a private beach access, is surrounded by 65.000 sq.m. of gardens. RIU Palace is the most elegant category in the RIU hotel chain, with hotels that meet the highest standards in terms of luxury, excellence and sophistication, creating a unique experience. The location is ideal due to its proximity to Gran Canaria Airport LPA (37 km) and Playa del Ingles (5 km) and invites you to explore the area. The hotel has 415 modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and offers many amenities (Swim-up double room). Relax in our spa, or get in shape in the gym. 3 outdoor pools, 1 children's pool and steam & whirlpool. For the youngest guests there is the RiuLand Kids Club (ages 4-7 & 8-12 years), day & evening entertainment for adults. For lovers of gastronomy, we offer live cooking stations at our main restaurant, Krystal Fusion & Spanish restaurants, 3 bars.

The All Inclusive 24h Hotel Riu Gran Canaria opens all year round and is located in Maspalomas, in the southern coast of Gran Canaria, next to the sea and the promenade and just 800 m from the dunes beach and the lighthouse. The RIU Classic Hotels offer comfortable rooms and excellent facilities with great leisure and relaxation facilities, as well as international gastronomy. Enjoy a relaxing holiday - whether alone, with family, partner or friends! The location is ideal because of its proximity to Playa del Ingles (6 km) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) (37 km) and invites you to explore the area. The hotel has 639 comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi and offers many amenities. Relax in our spa or get in shape at the gym. 2 outdoor pools, 1 infinity pool, 1 children’s pool with slides and 1 baby pool. For the youngest guests, RiuLand kids’ club (4-7 & 8-12 yrs) and Riu4U activities (13-17 yrs). For adults, daytime and evening entertainment, discotheque, RiuArt atelier, 2 volleyball courts and group fitness activities. For lovers of gastronomy, live cooking stations and themed buffets at our main restaurant, as well as a themed restaurant serving Canarian and barbecue dishes; 5 bars located in different areas of the hotel.

Exclusive luxury Lopesan Baobab Resort was inaugurated in 2009; it is located in the south of the island of Gran Canaria, in the exclusive Meloneras holiday area, just a few walking minutes away from the extensive, several kilometres long, Maspalomas beach and the impressive landscape of sand dunes. Famous Maspalomas lighthouse is situated nearby, as well as the long coastside promenade. ExpoMeloneras Convention Centre is also located only a few steps away from the hotel. Five-star hotel Lopesan Baobab Resort has become one of the preferred destinations for family holidays of Spanish national tourists. Thanks to the uniqueness of its architecture inspired by the African continent, its impressive water landscapes with pools, rivers and waterfalls, as well as the high quality services offered, this hotel shows off ethnic charm, modernity and refinement. The hotel’s main entrance leads guests over a picturesque wooden bridge to the reception area, passing a grandiose aquatic landscape with waterfalls. From the lobby you can reach the hotel rooms or the large garden area, on a surface of 56,000 square metres, in the centre of which a large 21 metres high wooden African lodge is located; this lodge houses a restaurant and a bar. Common areas are connected by an extensive sheet of water crisscrossed by small bridges. In total there are nine swimming pools (all of them heatable at different temperatures) covering a total surface of 4,245 square metres. The “lazy river”, two artificial beaches, pools with waterfalls and caves, and two pools for babies and children are specially outstanding. The hotel’s leisure and recreation areas are enriched even more by a complete entertainment programme with a variety of activities during the day and in the evenings. The Lopesan Baobab Resort offers high quality cuisine in all restaurants, characterized by an elevated level of creativity. For this purpose the hotel’s select kitchen staff puts special emphasis on using the best products and on preparing them in presence of the hotel guests. The ‘Akara’ Restaurant is only open for dinner and its name refers to an African recipe; it offers flavours from the very heart of Africa with a menu committed to originality. The hotel’s second à la carte restaurant is the ‘Pili Pili’ Restaurant, open at lunchtime and specialised in paellas, seafood and grilled meat. Furthermore, there are two buffet restaurants, the ’Marula’ and the ‘Baobab’, the premises of which are conveniently separated to provide differentiated atmospheres where delicacies from international occidental cuisine are served. The rooms’ interior design carefully combines colour schemes and African ambience. The Lopesan Baobab was built on a plot of 72,000 square metres with a total of 677 modern rooms. The hotel has at its guests’ disposal a complete and varied entertainment programme, offering something for everybody. Many of the organised activities take place during the day and in the evenings.

Situated in the heart of Playa del Inglés, an area in the south of Gran Canaria renowned for its amazing beaches, HD Parque Cristóbal Gran Canaria offers fully equipped bungalows in a horizontal architectural style, complete with spacious gardens. Ideal for fun family holidays, we provide excellent children’s entertainment, a swimming pool with aquatic games and waterslides, fun ziplines in our gardens, nighttime camping, an urban garden and even an e-gamer zone for all ages. Our new hotel concept at HD Parque Cristóbal Gran Canaria also lets you connect to more adult-oriented experiences such as our innovative experiential tour, ECO Yoga space, Crossfit zone, sports area, spa and cycling space, all accompanied by a variety of thematic dining experiences for all ages. The bungalows reflect an aesthetic inspired by Canarian aboriginal culture and the natural colours of the surrounding landscape that typify our island paradise. Earth-toned flooring, organic textiles and furnishings provide a feeling of warmth and the look and feel of Boho Chic, fused with Guanche tradition, while integrating our natural landscape inside of each bungalow.

Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa is located in the south of Gran Canaria, right on the seafront in the exclusive Meloneras area. This spectacular resort is nestled within the Maspalomas Sand Dunes Special Nature Reserve, a spectacular setting that represents Gran Canaria as a tourist destination on an international level. The unmistakable beauty of the natural environment surrounding the hotel is combined with the proximity of El Faro Boulevard, an avant-garde shopping and dining district that offers everything our guests need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation filled with relaxation, recreation and fun. The iconic architecture of Lopesan Costa Meloneras is inspired by the aesthetics of two emblematic colonial-style buildings: the Santa Catalina Hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba. When guests arrive, they are met by an awe-inspiring building that pierces the sky with the iconic profile of this colonial palace that spans more than 105,000 m2. The hotel opened in 2000 and after almost two decades as a leader in the archipelago’s tourism industry, it was forced to close its doors on 24 March 2020 because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since then, it has focused efforts on revamping its image, modernising its infrastructure and adding new services to its already diverse offer. All the design elements of this magnificent resort are centred around outdoor activities and enjoying the amazing weather. Guests can get away and let their imagination run wild in a lush, 76,000 m² tropical garden, home to over 800 palm trees representing 100 different species and subspecies. The vegetation flows at the pace set by the water and the harmony provided by its 4 freshwater pools (2 of which are heated in winter), 2 whirlpools, 1 children's pool, heated in winter, and its artificial beach. In total, the hotel offers 12,000 cubic meters of pools equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas that blend in with the surroundings. If there is one thing that sets Lopesan Costa Meloneras apart from the rest, it is its infinity pool: 102 meters long and 5,500 m³, it seems to merge with the sea, creating an optical illusion that becomes part of the photos and unforgettable memories of guests who have stayed at the hotel since it first opened. The structure and finishes of the infinity pool have been completely renovated, keeping the essence of this iconic Gran Canaria landmark intact. The Río Pool (2,170 m3) has also been given a makeover, adding new shades of green and brown to create a special symbiosis with the surrounding nature. The course of this unique river has created a peaceful, island-shaped area which will delight our most exclusive guests. Like its aquatic sisters, the Unique Pool (650 m3) and the 'Árbol de la vida' Pool (348 m3) have been transformed, offering a new and updated image, adapting to the aesthetics of the rest of the pools in the complex. The renovations have also involved the expansion and creation of new areas, such as the back terrace of the Solarium Bar, now with more space for enhanced comfort and convenience. Our guests can enjoy the best sunset in Meloneras from this magnificent location. The areas with the highest guest traffic have been modernised, upgrading the pavement and adding new decorations in the lobby, the Tertulia terrace and the Dragones Fountain. La Plaza is another of the hotel's iconic areas that has undergone significant changes, adapting to the demands of our guests and enhancing accessibility. All of the paving has been updated, the irrigation networks have been upgraded and new attractions have been added to all of the resort's gardens, ensuring that repeat guests feel that they are visiting a new, modern and comfortable space that preserves the same essence of the original Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa.

Abora Buenaventura by Lopesan Hotels is located in a central area of the well-known Playa del Inglés, in the south of Gran Canaria; a destination that boasts of having an enviable climate all year long. This tourist area is very close to the breath-taking Maspalomas Dunes. It is just 15 minutes from the beach and 300 metres from a famed shopping centre, where you can go shopping or get a drink. There are also shops and restaurants nearby, making it the perfect location for an entertaining holiday. This 4-star hotel provides everything you need to enjoy a comfortable holiday filled with entertainment in a relaxing environment. The hotel is split into two different spaces: the Adults Only and the Families area. Last mentioned features a fantastic children’s pool with independent water play zone. The hotel features 3 freshwater pools: the 296m2 big pool “Island”, the pool “Holiday” (260 m2), and for our little ones the “Aboritos” pool, 50m2 big. Abora Buenaventura hotel has 724 spacious standard double, family, double deluxe or adults only rooms, all with two single beds. The double standard , double standard views and the double family rooms are also equipped with a sofa bed so that one or even two more people can stay. The rooms also have a complete bathroom, a large furnished balcony, a satellite TV, hair dryer, and surchargeable services as direct line telephone, a safety deposit box and minibar. The hotel’s restaurant service allows guests to choose between accomodation only, bed & breakfast, half board and all-inclusive. Half board basis includes breakfast and dinner. The hotel offers these options thanks to its sABOReA Buffet for all-inclusive and half-board guests. Abora Buenaventura by Lopesan is a hotel orientated towards its guests having fun. Each week, it prepares creative and leisure time activities in various languages which lead to a joint experience with the aim of the guest having a wide range of entertainment options. Each day has a different theme assigned to it, with different types of activities and dynamics. Likewise, children will feel like the stars of the show with this complete entertainment programme. Throughout the week the little ones can take part in different outdoor games, sports competitions and cultural activities.

Escape to the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria. Perfectly situated on the southern coast of the Spanish island, Gran Canaria. This stunning waterfront resort offers ocean views and sandy beaches along three sides. The island itself provides a wealth of opportunities for enjoyment with picturesque towns, idyllic beaches and 32 Protected Natural Areas. Not far from the resort lies the quaint fi shing villageof Arguineguin, and the well-known Dunes of Maspalomas are located only 10 km. away.The island’s airport, Las Palmas Airport, is a 30-minute drive from the resort and popular tourist attractions like Palmitos Park, LasPalmas and Puerto de Mogán and can be easily accessed via the island’s high-quality road network. At the resort, guests can relax in oneof the 189 rooms and suites and indulge in extensive leisure facilities that include water sports, swimming pools, a garden, a tennis court, a paddle tennis court, a beach tennis court, a gym, a kids club and a full service spa.

The 24h All Inclusive Hotel Riu Vistamar is completely refurbished in 2017, is located in the south of Gran Canaria on a cliff above the ocean and affords fantastic panoramic views. Amadores Beach is located 2 km away (complimentary hotel bus to the beach during the day). The 5-storey main building features 475 rooms and a pool for babies and two outdoor swimming pools for luxuriating in the warm climate of the Canary Islands on your holiday. Our entertainment programs include activities and live shows that will assure you plenty of fun during your stay and kids will be able to enjoy the RiuLand kids’ club, which organizes special activities. Our hotel has a gym, a volley ball court and the RiuFit program for our more athletic guests. In the Amadores restaurant, we offer breakfasts at the buffet with live cooking stations; at the Kai restaurant, delicious Asian dishes; and at Sea Breeze, the best recipes from Canarian cuisine.

Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso is located on the seafront, in the south of the island of Gran Canaria, between the Maspalomas dunes nature reserve and Pasito Blanco sports marina. Meloneras beach and the emblematic Maspalomas lighthouse are situated only a few walking minutes away from the hotel and can be reached walking along the Meloneras promenade with impressive sea views and a variety of restaurant and leisure options. This magical five-star resort was inaugurated in 2004; it is laid out as a picturesque village with manor houses, open to the Atlantic Ocean with elegant spaces submerging guests into the culture and traditions of an archipelago attractive all year round thanks to climate, people and natural settings. The hotel, with 5-star category and a surface of 56,340 m2, reflects the most characteristic aspects of traditional Canarian architecture and shows a structure similar to that of a cosy island village, with central square, garden areas and charming stately houses with wooden balconies. The hotel’s extensive garden area hosts a wide range of subtropical and indigenous plants, as well as the magnificent pool area including five pools (one of them with salt water and three of them heatable in winter), three whirlpools, a pool for children (heated in winter) and an artificial beach, as well as several terraces with sunbeds and umbrellas. Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort has four fantastic restaurants offering dishes of an excellent and exclusive cuisine. The hotel’s half board arrangement, including breakfast and dinner, is served as hot and cold buffets in La Plaza Restaurant and La Casa Vieja Restaurant. Buffets include delicious food from around the world, as well as regional and national dishes and a variety of diet products for breakfast. For guests who prefer à la carte dining the hotel offers a tempting alternative: the hotel’s Plaza Mayor Restaurant, experts in grilled meats. The hotel’s Alpendre Bar in the pool area completes its large offer of takeaway drinks and snacks with a fantastic salad buffet, perfect for light lunches. The Azotea Bar, located in the pool and sun terrace area, offers takeaway drinks and snacks. The hotel has seven floors, all perfectly connected by ten elevators. Rooms are furnished and equipped according to superior five star standard to guarantee conformable holidays to hotel guests. Rooms are distributed around the hotel as stately villas and spread through the garden area with a large variety of autochthonous flora. The hotel includes a total of 561 rooms, 521 of which are double rooms and five of which are adapted for guests with limited mobility. The hotel also offers 40 suites. One of the major attractions of the Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort is, without doubt, its extraordinary Thalasso Lopesan Villa del Conde Thalassotherapy centre (charges apply). With a privileged location on the seafront, just below the promenade, it offers sensational ocean views. Equipped with 1,200 m2 of modern and luminous facilities, the Thalassotherapy centre offers, apart from traditional seawater treatments, an innovative treatment offer for groups or couples in the so-called ‘Ocean View Suites’. These suites, surrounded by water, have their own pool with underwater massages and a terrace for relaxation. Sports fans will be eager to find the hotel’s gym, as well as the tennis court with artificial lawn and quartz sand (with extra charge), tennis lessons (with extra charge), volleyball, ping-pong table, putting green, pétanque, darts and billiard tables (with extra charge)

Located 1 km from the Maspalomas Golf Course and a few minutes from the wonderful dunes of Maspalomas beach and the Faro II and Playa del Inglés shopping center. Free bus service to Maspalomas beach. 210 comfortable two-story Bungalows with one bedroom and 16 bungalows with two bedrooms including cozy living room with sofa bed, telephone, kitchenette, toaster, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, bathroom and furnished terrace and satellite TV. Free bedroom air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi throughout the establishment and in the Bungalows. Pool bar and restaurant "à la carte". Swimming pool for adults and children separate, heated all year. Playground and mini-club. Large breakfast buffet, half board, full board and all inclusive. All pensions and meals meals can be purchased at reception.