Luxury hotels on Gran Canaria

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts on Gran Canaria. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel - Adults Only Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Situated by the lighthouse that gives it its name, the hotel overlooks the sea and is just a few strides from the southern end of Maspalomas beach. The property has one swimming pool included and there is also a second pool on the rooftop which is subject to additional charges. Thanks to the hotel’s unbeatable location, it offers spectacular views over a 6 km stretch of sand dunes and the ocean that bathes them. This 5-star hotel is flooded by daylight and has a functional and urban interior and décor. Close by there are 3, 18-hole golf courses, where golfers can enjoy their sport 365 days a year and benefit from the special services this establishment makes available. The hotel is well known for its excellent cuisine: in both the buffet restaurant and the à-la-carte restaurant you will find a high level of quality and service. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 223 EUR.

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• 2 Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set in Maspalomas, less than 1 km from Maspalomas Beach, Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property features a hot tub, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The hotel features certain units with sea views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. At Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras include De Las Mujeres Beach, Meloneras Beach and Maspalomas Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 34 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 278 EUR.

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• 3 Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only offers 5-star accommodation in Maspalomas and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only features some rooms with sea views, and each room includes a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak German, English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Playa del Ingles Beach, Yumbo Centre and Cita Shopping Center. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 29 km from Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas - Adults Only. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 241 EUR.

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• 4 Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia - Gran Lujo Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. This luxury complex, set in tropical gardens, is 400 metres from Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas Dunes. Spanish colonial-style villas have private balconies or terraces, and there is a free spa and a heated outdoor pool. Air-conditioned villas at Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia are decorated in relaxing blues and yellows by French interior designer Alberto Pinto. They have modern facilities like satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Grand Hotel Residencia guests have free access to the spa’s gym, hydro-massage saltwater pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Free Taichi and agua-gym classes are also available at the neighbouring Seaside Palm Beach. The restaurant serves Canarian and international cuisine. It has an outdoor terrace with views of the lush gardens and mountains. There is a poolside snack bar and a piano bar. Guests have free access to a tennis court and other facilities in the Hotel Seaside Palm Beach complex 200 metres away, and Meloneras Golf Course is 2 km from the hotel. There is also a DVD library with films in various languages. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 517 EUR.

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• 5 Suites 1478 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set in the historic Vegueta district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Suites 1478 features a rooftop terrace with views of the Cathedral. Rooms at Suites 1478 offer a classic décor and feature air conditioning, heating, and free WiFi. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom provided with a rain shower and a hairdryer. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Other facilities at the property include a terrace with views of the cathedral. Guests will find shops, bars, restaurants and cultural landmarks within a short walk. Casa Museo Colon is 200 metres from Suites 1478 while Calle Triana is 400 metres from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 205 EUR.

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• 6 Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity Salobre, Spain

  Hotel. Set within the 18-hole Salobre Golf Course, Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity features 7 outdoor swimming pools and a spa. This hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Maspalomas. Guest rooms at the resort are equipped with a terrace with mountain views as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. A safe is available at no extra charge. Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity features 3 restaurants offering a wide range of international and local dishes. Guests can also have a drink in one of the 3 bars available. The wellness centre offers a variety of facial and body treatments. Guests can also join the on-site gym or sports activities such as yoga, basketball or cycling. The property offers a free shuttle to Meloneras Beach. Playa del Ingles is 7 km from Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, while Playa de las Burras is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 31 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 285 EUR.

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• 7 Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

  

  Hotel. Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is situated in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a 5-minute walk from Las Palmas Marina and surrounded by extensive gardens. This hotel features an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants, a rooftop bar, a wellness centre and free WiFi. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms have flat screen TV and a bathroom with a rain-effect shower. Most have balcony or terrace with garden views. The Santa Catalina’s wellness centre offers hot tubs, Turkish baths and beauty treatments. A fitness centre is available for free. Guests can access the spa for an extra cost. The Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel 5 * GL has 3 restaurants: The Poemas restaurant with the Michelin Star, 1890 La Bodeguita, specialised in tapas, and Camarote, featuring a cuisine based in local products. Guest can also enjoy a cocktail in the piano bar Carabela and in the Alis Roof Top Bar. Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Puerto de la Luz and Las Canteras Beach. Vegueta historic district is also a 10-minute drive away. Gran Canaria Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 201 EUR.

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• 8 Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria La Playa de Arguineguín, Spain

  

  Hotel. Offering accommodation with large balconies and ocean views, Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria features 2 outdoor swimming pools, one of which is a saltwater pool, and 2 children's pools. Located just 50 metres from Aquamarina and Patalavaca Beaches, the resort offers a spa. The rooftop restaurant has spectacular ocean views and serves local and international cuisine. There is also a poolside bar and an outdoor lobby bar with great ocean views. The spa features a hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath, and it offers massages and a range of beauty treatments. There is also a gym, tennis courts and other sports courts on site. The on-site restaurant, La Canaria, serves 7 times a week a buffet with cold, warm plates and desserts. Every evening we have a different theme night; Spanish Buffet, Italian Buffet, Tex-Mex buffet, international Buffet, Outside Barbeque. All spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites at Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria have modern décor. There is a seating area with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. The elegant suites include a kitchen with an induction hob, microwave, oven and Nespresso coffee maker. Located in Arguineguin, the hotel is less than 3 km from Puerto Rico. Gran Canaria Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 284 EUR.

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• 9 Hotel Riu Palace Oasis Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Hotel Riu Palace Oasis is located on Maspalomas Beach and offers direct access to the beach, large lush garden, 3 heated pools and a spa center. The hotel also offers a gym and evening entertainment. There is also a children's pool, playground and a RiuLand Kids club. Air-conditioned rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower, double sink and vanity mirror. A hairdryer, bathrobe and free toiletries are provided. Playa del Ingles is 6 km from the accommodation, while Maspalomas is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 36 km from Hotel Riu Palace Oasis. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 222 EUR.

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• 10 Seaside Palm Beach Maspalomas, Spain

  

  Hotel. Situated 100 metres from Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas Beach, Seaside Palm Beach offers a lagoon-style swimming pool, a spa and tropical gardens. Each stylish room has a furnished balcony and free Wi-Fi. The hotel’s colourful retro interiors were designed by Alberto Pinto. Each modern, air-conditioned room is decorated in one of 4 different colour schemes. All rooms include satellite TV and a minibar. Activities such as yoga, tennis and water aerobics are available for free. The spa includes saunas, a heated saltwater hot tub and a heated saltwater pool. During winter season, guests can choose to eat in the Palm Beach’s gourmet restaurant or Italian Trattoria, or enjoy a buffet meal outside on the terrace. The complex also has a poolside bar and cocktail lounge. Seaside Palm Beach is located next to the Maspalomas Sand Dunes, and less than 3 km from Maspalomas Golf Course. The lively centre of Playa del Inglés is 4 km away. Airport transfers for up to 10 people can be arranged for an extra cost. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 267 EUR.

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• 11 Bohemia Suites & Spa - Adults Only Playa del Ingles, Spain

  

  Hotel. Offering large rooms without balconies, with balconies or terraces, the adults-only Bohemia Suites & Spa is 200 metres from Playa del Inglés Beach. It features 1 freshwater outdoor pool and 1 saltwater outdoor pool and 2 outdoor jacuzzis. The stylish rooms at Bohemia Suites & Spa feature yellow, terracotta or purple colour schemes with olive-wood furnishings. The Bohemia’s rooftop restaurant offers creative local dishes and panoramic views, while the terrace features a cocktail bar. Relax privately in the cozy wellness area with vitality indoor pool, sauna and steam sauna for a supplement. Maspalomas’ sand dunes are within 10 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 268 EUR.

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• 12 Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa Meloneras, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set 800 metres from Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas Beach, this luxury complex features a spa, casino and heated lagoon-style swimming pools set in tropical gardens. Each room has a private balcony. Rooms at the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa are spacious and elegant, with marble floors and air conditioning. They all have satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The Costa Meloneras Resort’s stylish Ambassador restaurant serves nouvelle cuisine. The complex also offers buffet restaurants, cafés and a cocktail bar. The Lopesan Spa offers a hydrotherapy circuit and salt grotto. A wide range of wellness treatments is available. The complex also features an artificial beach and sun terraces with loungers. Situated next to Maspalomas Lighthouse, the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort is a 10-minute walk from Maspalomas Dunes. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to Meloneras Golf Course, just 1.5km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 197 EUR.

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• 13 Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria Mogan Puerto de Mogán, Spain

  

  Hotel. This property is 10 minutes far from the beach. Featuring an on-site fitness centre and a spa, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Mogan, Gran Canaria is located in Puerto de Mogan. This resort offers 2 swimming pools with a hot tub, as well as 1 pool for children. All spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria Mogan have modern décor and large balconies or terraces. There is a seating area with satellite TV and Apple TV, free WiFi and a bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. The spa features an indoor pool with water jets, a hot tub, sauna and a Turkish bath. Massages and a range of beauty treatments are also available. The main restaurant Larder offers themed buffet dinners and pre-show dining, while the à-la-carte Filini restaurant serves international fine dining cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a drink and snacks from the Pool Bar II Taglio, as well as from the Pool Lounge. Other facilities at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Mogan, Gran Canaria include a rock climbing tower, a tennis and volleyball court, and a running track. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, diving and cycling. Maspalomas is 18 km from Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Mogan, Gran Canaria, while Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 38 km from Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Mogan, Gran Canaria. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 187 EUR.

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• 14 Lopesan Baobab Resort Meloneras, Spain

  

  Hotel. Lopesan Baobab Resort is a luxurious resort set in tropical gardens with African-style decór throughout. It features a large outdoor swimming pool and is 600 metres from Maspalomas Beach. Rooms at the Lopesan are elegant and spacious. All feature air conditioning and a balcony. The bathrooms have toiletries and bathrobes. A safe is available for a surcharge. The Baobab’s Pili Pili Restaurant specialises in grilled meats and seafood, while the Akara offers African cuisine. There is a buffet restaurant, as well as 2 stylish poolside bars and a coffee shop. The Lopesan also has a children's club and a babysitting service. The hotel's 24-hour reception provides luggage storage. The Baobab Resort offers impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is just 10 minutes’ walk from Maspalomas lighthouse and the seafront path. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 286 EUR.

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• 15 Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso Meloneras, Spain

  

  Resort. Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort offers a picturesque setting and ocean views from its setting on Meloneras Beach. It features a spa, large outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. The Lopesan is 800 metres from Maspalomas Nature Reserve. This large resort and spa has landscape gardens and spacious rooms. All air-conditioned rooms feature stylish décor with bright colours. Each has a balcony or terrace, satellite TV and a minibar. There are 5 restaurants including a buffet option, Mediterranean and an Italian restaurant. The Alpendre Salt Grill serves a large salad buffet, while the Patio Café offers cakes and crêpes. There are 6 bars, one offering live music. The spa covers 1, 200m² and is right on the sea front. It has Turkish baths, an African sauna, flotation pool and hydrothermal circuit. A range of treatments is available for an extra cost. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 268 EUR.

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• 16 Hotel Cristina by Tigotan Las Palmas - Adults Only Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

  

  Hotel. Set overlooking Las Canteras Beach, Hotel Cristina by Tigotan Las Palmas - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool. Most of its rooms have a balcony with views of the city and Las Canteras Beach. The Cristina Las Palmas features bright, attractive décor. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and a fully equipped bathroom. The Areaca restaurant serves à la carte dishes and offers impressive ocean views. The hotel also features a gym. Massage and beauty treatments are also on offer. The Cristina Las Palmas is just 50 metres from Puerto de La Luz Port, where ferries depart for Tenerife and the surrounding Canary Islands. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 126 EUR.

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• 17 H10 Playa Meloneras Palace Meloneras, Spain

  

  Hotel. H10 Playa Meloneras Palace is next to Meloneras Beach and Golf Course in southern Gran Canaria. It has 3 swimming pools, a sun terrace, spa and striking design inspired by Antoni Gaudí. The rooms at the H10 Meloneras feature tiled floors and typical Mediterranean décor. They all come with a private balcony and satellite TV. The hotel’s Tamadaba buffet restaurant offers show cooking and international food. Gaudí Restaurant serves à la carte meals, and there is also a poolside bar-café and 2 other bars. Leisure facilities at the H10 Gran Canaria include tennis courts and a mini club for children. The lively resort of Playa del Inglés is around 10 minutes’ drive from the Hotel Playa Meloneras. Gran Canaria Airport is just 25 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 210 EUR.

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• 18 Resort Cordial Santa Águeda La Playa de Arguineguín, Spain

  

  Holiday home. With Playa Santa Agueda reachable in 600 metres, Resort Cordial Santa Águeda provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, a dishwasher and microwave are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The holiday home offers a buffet or gluten-free breakfast. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Resort Cordial Santa Águeda features a terrace and a children's playground. Playa Arguineguín is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Playa Las Marañuelas is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria Airport, 39 km from Resort Cordial Santa Águeda. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 348 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2023. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!