Must-see hotels in Gran Canaria

  • Casa El Siroco

    Southern Gran Canaria

    With just the sound of pigeons cooing in the morning, this ultra-charming B&B in an 18th-century former schoolhouse has been creatively transformed by the…

  • Downtown House

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Located just off Calle Mayor de Triana, this fabulous 1920s building was designed by the same architect as the elegant Gabinete Literario. Rooms are…

  • La Ventana Azul

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This bright, colourful and welcoming hostel is spectacularly located right on the beachfront. The six-person dorm has ocean views, but the optimum place…

  • Fonda de la Tea

    Gran Canaria

    This appealing hotel in a traditional stone-clad building in the heart of Tejeda has rooms set around a Canarian-style courtyard, with plenty of…

  • Lopesan Villa del Conde

    Maspalomas

    This huge, luxurious complex was designed to showcase typical Canarian architecture; the 'traditional town' approach could feel tacky, but it has been…

  • Palm Beach

    Maspalomas

    From outside it may resemble another outsized resort hotel, but step within and the Palm Beach becomes a riot of warm, enticing colours and vibrant modern…

  • Hotel Santa Catalina

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance. The rooms won’t…

  • RK Hotel El Cabo

    Gran Canaria

    Located in the heart of the port area, this 30-room hotel has the air of a guesthouse about it, with friendly staff and individually decorated, bright…

  • Hotel Madrid

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This good-looking place abounds in charm and history: General Franco supposedly stayed here in 1936, launching the coup that started the Spanish Civil War…

  • Parador de Cruz de Tejeda

    Gran Canaria

    The interior of this luxurious, state-run hotel matches low-key sophistication with a muted earth-colour palette, accentuated by tasteful artwork and…

  • Parque Tropical Hotel

    Maspalomas

    This gem set among a sea of generic high-rise hotels dates to the 1960s, with a traditional Canarian look and wooden balconies, white stucco exterior and…

  • Rainbow Golf Bungalows

    Maspalomas

    This resort is exclusively for gay men, with a three-day minimum stay and excellent service. Rainbow Golf Bungalows isn't dead central, but it's worth the…

  • Hacienda del Buen Suceso

    Gran Canaria

    Set among lush banana plantations about 1.5km north of town, this aesthetically renovated country estate dates back to 1572. The rooms are rustic yet…

  • Hotel Rural Las Tirajanas

    Gran Canaria

    A superb base for hikers and cyclists that looks out onto spectacular views of soaring mountains, this alpine-style lodge matches old-school, warmly…

  • La Venecia de Canarias

    Puerto de Mogán

    Right in the thick of the resort’s pretty ‘Venetian’ quarter just north of the marina, this quiet and well-managed choice has a truly lovely frontage…

  • Hotel Puerto de las Nieves

    Gran Canaria

    This bright but rather old-fashioned hotel is a few blocks back from the ocean and an easy walk to numerous seafood restaurants. The hotel could do with…

  • Casa Rural Doña Margarita

    Gran Canaria

    This beautifully restored, colonial-style 18th-century house is located just off Teror's main square, and contains three large and homey apartments with…

  • Sahara Beach Club

    Maspalomas

    This low-rise complex overlooks the dunes and has a tranquil, homey atmosphere, basic bungalows, lovely gardens and swimming pool. The minimum stay is…

  • Apartamentos Brisamar

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    With terraces overlooking Playa de las Canteras just a few metres away, these ample-enough studio apartments aren't going to win any awards for decor, but…

  • Hotel Puerto de Mogán

    Puerto de Mogán

    Quietly ensconced beside the yacht-filled harbour, this accommodation option consists of large airy doubles and apartments (for two to four people), with…

  • Apartamentos Playa Dorada

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    These spacious apartments have enough kitchen cupboards for a family of four and massive ocean-facing terraces. The rooms have a retro '60s feel with…

  • El Warung Cave Hostel

    Gran Canaria

    If you fancy seeing how troglodytes live, check in at this unique cave hostel. The views are stunning and the atmosphere is original but simple and basic,…

  • NH Imperial Playa

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    With its oatmeal-cloth sofas, trendy wooden armchairs and neat little cushions in the lobby, this good-looking choice has chic but not very spacious rooms…

  • Hotel Cordial Mogán Playa

    Puerto de Mogán

    Despite its size, the Cordial Mogán Playa does not mar the low-rise landscape of the town. Echoing the harbour with waterways and bridges, the public…

  • Hotel Rural Casa de los Camellos

    Gran Canaria

    This lovely place is tucked away down a narrow pedestrian street in the historic centre. Rooms are charming, elegant yet rustic, with antiques and wooden…

  • Hotel Rural El Refugio

    Gran Canaria

    A long-term popular choice with walkers, this simple place has an unpretentious rustic charm, with rooms that boast appropriately sublime views of the…

  • Pensión Eva

    Puerto de Mogán

    About 750m inland, heading north from town, this excellent-value place has straightforward and simple, light-filled rooms, a spacious rooftop terrace and…

  • Hotel Parque

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This six-storey hotel is positioned in an excellent location overlooking the Parque San Telmo, although the service is rather slack. The great-value rooms…

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