Hotels in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria Introduction

It’s hard to believe that an island as tiny and as populated as Gran Canaria can have huge expanses of pristine landscape. However, that’s part of its magic – from ribbons of golden sand to soaring mountains shrouded in mist, Gran Canaria is the place for the perfect holiday. Spend your days on the beach and party your nights away in the clubs. Get out and take in the island’s stunning scenery by enjoying wilderness walks and nights beneath star-filled skies.

Hotels in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria hotels range from luxury all-inclusive resorts to self-catering apartments and rural guest houses. There are some excellent Gran Canaria hotel deals to be found throughout the island. Luxury hotels tend to be all inclusive with a choice of restaurants and bars to enjoy, hence the steeper prices. Spend your days lounging by the pool, unwind with treatments in the spa, or try your luck in the casino. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped, with suites available for families. If you prefer self-catering, there are lots of apartments available with on-site pools and rooftop terraces to soak up the sun.

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Where to stay

For luxury resort hotels right on the beach, the district of Meloneras on Gran Canaria’s southern tip has the best choice. You’ll be spoilt with all-inclusive service and on-site leisure activities, as well as easy access to the restaurants and shops of Maspalomas. If you’re looking for a budget hotel, the self-catering apartments in central Maspalomas are the best option, and there is plenty of choice. All are within a stone’s throw of the beaches. For a rural retreat, head to the Tejeda region, where you’ll find Roque Nublo. There’s a selection of boutique hotels hidden away in the mountains.

Things to see

You can quite easily take in all that Gran Canaria has to offer within a few days, especially if you hire a car. Maspalomas Beach is a stunning, gigantic stretch of beach with a thriving restaurant scene and a vibrant nightlife to boot. The beach has a buzz like no other on the island with tonnes of restaurants, bars, shops and fun-filled activities on offer, such as parasailing and kitesurfing. Maspalomas Dunes are a magnificent area of rolling desert sands found at the end of Maspalomas Beach. Complete with a lighthouse and away from the crowds, it’s the perfect location for some peace and tranquillity. If you’re feeling up for a hike, you can clamber up through fragrant pine forests and rocky hillsides to Roque Nublo. Perched up high and pretty much in the centre of the island, Roque Nublo provides fantastic views of the dramatic mountain scenery.

How to get to Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria’s international airport is Las Palmas, situated on the east coast of the island not far from the capital, Las Palmas. A comprehensive network of buses run all over the island from the airport, with plenty of services to the main tourist resorts. Taxis are also available at the terminal. Some of the larger hotels and apartment complexes, as well as numerous private operators, provide airport shuttle services, which you’ll need to book in advance. Car hire tends to be economical in Gran Canaria and a good option if you want to explore outside the confines of your resort.