The best luxury Gran Canaria hotels for an elegant stay in the Canaries
Upgrade your holiday to Gran Canaria with these luxury hotels, from stylish resorts to secluded retreats
Luxury holidays to Gran Canaria are all about relaxing by the pool, cocktail in hand, heading to the beach, indulging in long tasting menus and letting your worries drift away with a treatment in the spa. Year-round sunshine and temperate climes make the island perfect for an impromptu getaway or a much-anticipated winter escape, and there’s an excellent range of styles to suit all ages and tastes.
Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia is particularly appealing for older couples who value a peaceful break without the bustle that bigger hotels bring, and the hotel’s soft underlighting creates a wonderfully romantic atmosphere in the evenings.
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has a gorgeous rooftop infinity pool (access is included when you book a suite) plus Michelin-starred restaurant, while Bohemia Suites and Spa is all about providing a refined, high quality standard of interior design for sophisticated guests searching for a wholesome experience.
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Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras, Maspalomas
This standout resort near El Faro appeals to guests of all ages and allows you to switch off the moment you arrive. As soon as you step inside Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras you’re met with what appears to be a glamorous modern art gallery with mirrored columns, chandeliers and neo baroque finishes offset with a palette of white, black and charcoal.
The focal point beyond is the cluster of pools bordered by shady gardens that lead down to the seafront ─ from which Meloneras Beach and the dunes of Maspalomas are only short walks away. Contemporary rooms continue the minimalist look, and there’s a spa for a spot of pampering.
Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, Maspalomas
With an off-the-beaten-track location and one of the island’s best wellness centres, getting away from it all is easy to do at Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, whether you’re in search of a relaxing or active break.
Aside from the spa, amenities include a free shuttle bus to and from the beach if you fancy a day at the seaside, bikes to rent, two golf courses, swimming pools and a good range of restaurants spanning Canarian fusion, Mediterranean and International cuisine. Serenity Suites with their open kitchens are the ones to book, or you can splurge on the Presidential Suite to laze around in the hammocks and hot tub.
Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia, Maspalomas
Enjoy total seclusion at this luxurious retreat surrounded by tropical gardens near the Maspalomas Dunes. At Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia you’re made to feel like number one, which is probably why celebrities including the likes of Mary Berry and Bruce Springsteen have enjoyed holidays here.
It’s especially appealing to older couples who value a calm slice of sunshine away from the bustle that bigger hotels bring. Rooms are comfortable and homely with lots of proper-wood furniture and sink-into beds. In the evenings the hotel’s soft underlighting creates a romantic atmosphere, especially if you’re sitting in the restaurant’s terrace area.
Radisson Blu Resort, Arguineguín
This former fishing village is now a luxurious seaside resort offering five-star facilities. A couple of miles from the resort town of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, the Radisson Blu Resort is close to several beaches including Patalavaca Beach and Anfi with its white sands. The sea is much calmer this side of Gran Canaria so watersports enthusiasts can get their active fix of diving, parasailing and waterskiing.
In terms of bedding down for the night, the immaculate Premium Suite looks like it’s straight out of the interiors section of a department store, and guests can enjoy luxurious touches like a nightly pillow spray and turndown service.
Bohemia Suites and Spa, Playa del Inglés
Bohemia Suites and Spa was one of the first hotels to raise the standards for holidays in Gran Canaria, allowing the island’s reputation to move away from the ‘all-day English breakfasts’ look towards a refined, high quality offering. It’s working ─ the property is popular for all the right reasons, especially with sophisticated middle-aged couples who value a wholesome experience.
Highlights include the top-floor restaurant, 360°, which offers fine dining to panoramic views of Playa del Inglés, plus the beautiful gardens, and the art gallery-like lobby.
Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso, Meloneras
Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso is an impressive five-star resort modelled on a traditional Canarian village ─ it even has its own central square. The reception takes its influence from one of the island’s famous churches, the Agüimes' Parroquia de San Sebastián, which looks incredible when it’s lit up at night.
With so much to do on site, guests tend not to leave the resort, preferring instead to indulge in a Turkish bath or African sauna in the spa, or laze around in the five tempting pools. There are plenty of dining choices but for something more upmarket opt for the Canarian à la carte experience at Ovo.
Seaside Palm Beach, Maspalomas
Evoking the look and feel of Miami in the Seventies, Seaside Palm Beach, with its trees, beach and vibrant character, is perfect for a playful winter escape packed with personality. Interiors boldly make use of colour, with lilacs (and potted palms) utilised in rooms and purples of all shades in Bar Salón.
There are three pools to flop out at but guests with itchy feet might appreciate a trip to the Sahara-like dunes of Maspalomas just a flip-flop’s-throw away. Enjoy a drink at the poolside bar and dine at the gourmet restaurant before rolling up to your Corner Deluxe room.
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Las Palmas
In the leafy Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has attracted the likes of Julio Iglesias, King Charles III, and Brad Pitt. With peaceful surroundings and easy access to livelier areas of the city, the hotel mostly draws mature couples looking for a luxurious setting in a great location (it’s a leisurely half an hour’s walk to the beach and old town).
Opt for the Royal Suite to enjoy a spacious terrace, lounge and access to the Alis Rooftop’s infinity pool (included when you book a suite). 1890 La Bodeguita serves a gourmet take on tapas while Poemas is the spot for snazzy Michelin-starred plates.
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