Best Luxury Hotels In The Canary Islands

A top destination for winter warmth, the Canary Islands have long been a favourite with British travellers seeking some Spanish culture under an African sun. There are seven islands in total; Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, of which the first three remain the most visited by mainstream tourists, closely followed by the windswept surfing paradise of Fuerteventura. Each has its own character and combined, they cater for everything from classic family beach holidays to peaceful spa retreats, romantic boutique escapes and lively short breaks for those who like to party till dawn. Find your perfect Canarian hotel, from our list.



Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms94 Rooms & Suites Including Junior Suites, Master Suites & a Presidential Suite with Luxurious Furnishings & Garden or Pool Views
Amenitiesa Main Restaurant Serving International & Local Cuisine & a Pool Bar
MoreLocated In Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Within An Extensive Palm Grove Near the Sand Dunes & Beach

This large and lavish resort has been attracting major celebrities from all over the world for many years and is the perfect place to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Nature lovers are sure to be in their element here as in addition to being right on the edge of the sands of Maspalomas the enchanting lagoon and nature reserve of Charca is just a short stroll away. Guests should make sure that they select one of the spacious upper-floor suites so that they can take in the vistas of the dunes below from the serenity of their balcony.

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Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Bohemia Suites & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms320 Rooms & Suites
Amenities360 Restaurant, atelier Cocktail Bar, 24/7 Room Service, Outdoor Pools, Luxurious Spa, Gym, Adults-Only Accommodation with Rooftop Views & Focus on Art & Live Music
MoreLocated on Playa del Ingles Beach

Set right on the edge of the pristine white sand of the Playa del Inglés, this five star establishment treats guests to a taste of the finer things in life. As the name suggests, this establishment boasts several spacious suites for guests to choose from and one of the choicest options is the Sky Suite. In addition to providing guests with a huge freestanding tub in the bathroom as well as an Illy espresso machine, this decadent suite also comes complete with a complimentary Audi A1 Sportback hire car. The balcony is also set with comfortable chairs that light up at night and couples are sure to want to take advantage of the decadent room service menu so that they can spend plenty of time here gazing out at the scenery.

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Bohemia Suites & Spa

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria Mogan

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms422 Rooms & Suites, including Family Suites
AmenitiesAqua Restaurant with Buffet Dining, La Veranda for Mediterranean Cuisine, Sunset Grill for Grilled Dishes, Pool & Lobby Bars, Full-service Spa, Multiple Outdoor Pools including an infinity Pool, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, & Kids Club
MoreSet in Puerto De Mogan with Stunning Sea views

Everything about this grand hotel whispers exclusivity and there are plenty of unique touches for guests to enjoy. After entering the hotel on the 11th floor, guests take a lift down the cliff face to their room and the huge ocean facing outdoor swimming pool complex. The resort is also famous for is modern spa, which comes complete with a Finnish sauna, a traditional hammam and whirlpool tub, while there is a wide range of special treatments for guests to take advantage of. True luxury lovers will want to make sure that they book one of the two-bedroom Superior Suites, which feature 200 square metres of space including a terrace, a living room and a fully-equipped kitchen.

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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria Mogan

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms204 Rooms & Suites Elegantly Designed with Sea or Garden Views
AmenitiesMichelin-Starred Poemas by Hermanos Padrn, Muxgo by Borja Marrero with a Michelin Green Star, 1890 La Bodeguita for Modern Tapas & Alis Rooftop Bar for Cocktails
MoreLocated in the Heart of Las Palmas Adjacent to Doramas Park & Close to Las Canteras Beach

Located just a short stroll from Las Palmas Marina in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel provides a lush retreat as it is surrounded by picturesque gardens. Stunning views of the marina can be enjoyed from the infinity edged swimming pool as well as the rooftop pool and spacious terrace. Food lovers will be able to enjoy gourmet cuisine at Poemas, while 1890 La Bodeguita specialises in tapas. Guests who want the opportunity to sample traditional dishes in a stylish setting should also make sure that they indulge in a meal at the Camarote Grill, while the Alis Roof Top Bar is the perfect place to sit and sip a cool cocktail or two while watching the sun set.

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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Lopesan Villa del Conde

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms561 Rooms & Suites including 40 Suites Such As Junior & Royal Suites
AmenitiesLa Plaza Buffet Restaurant, Alpendre Salt Grill, & Six Bars; Spa with Turkish Baths & Hydrothermal Circuit; Six Outdoor Pools; Fully Equipped Fitness centre; Kids Club; Tennis Court; Putting Green
MoreLocated on the Seafront in Meloneras, Gran Canaria, near Maspalomas Dunes & Lighthouse

Set in the upmarket beach resort of Meloneras, Lopesan Villa del Conde is one of the most decadent hotels in the whole of Gran Canaria. The lobby has been modelled after the magnificent Parroquia de San Sebastián, which is one of the island’s oldest and most striking churches. The lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool boasts an infinity edge allowing guests to gaze out at the ocean, while stunning ocean views can also be enjoyed from the rooftop terrace and the spacious balconies that join the largest suites and guestrooms.

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Lopesan Villa del Conde

Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms515 Rooms & Suites
Amenitiesoffering Several Themed & Buffet Restaurants, a Wellness Centre with Massages & Jacuzzi, Multiple Outdoor Pools, a Fitness Centre, & Access to Nearby Beaches, Golf Courses, & Local attractions
MoreIdeally Situated Close to Beaches & Golf Courses

Set just 800 metres from the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas, staying at the Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras is sure to make guests feel like royalty. Everything here has been created on an extremely large and lavish scale and the enormous lobby greats guests with its huge glass columns and decadent flourishes. While families are sure to enjoy splashing around together in the five large swimming pools, the little ones are also treated to their very own Mini Club complete with a private paddling pool. Adults are also treated to a fitness room and sauna to unwind in, while there are excellent dining facilities on the site. While each of the 484 guestrooms are comfortable, the more luxurious options are the superior double rooms.

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Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms462 Guest Rooms & Suites Divided Between the Citadel & the Retreat
AmenitiesTwo Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Multiple Swimming Pools, a Fitness centre, an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Tennis Courts, a Kids Club & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
MoreLocated on Tenerife's Southwest Coast with views of the atlt Teide

Created in the style of a pink Moorish fortress, this luxurious hotel can be seen for miles and is sure to impress guests before they even arrive. Set right on the edge of Abama Beach, this is an enchanting place to unwind. The villas that can be found close to the beach offer guests plenty of luxury combined with pure privacy, while this resort features a sumptuous spa, several excellent eateries and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. People who want the chance to get back into the swing of things will also love the championship golf course that can be found right on the site.

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The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms94 Rooms & Suites Including Junior Suites, Master Suites & a Presidential Suite with Luxurious Furnishings & Garden or Pool Views
Amenitiesa Main Restaurant Serving International & Local Cuisine & a Pool Bar
MoreLocated In Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Within An Extensive Palm Grove Near the Sand Dunes & Beach

This large and lavish resort has been attracting major celebrities from all over the world for many years and is the perfect place to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Nature lovers are sure to be in their element here as in addition to being right on the edge of the sands of Maspalomas the enchanting lagoon and nature reserve of Charca is just a short stroll away. Guests should make sure that they select one of the spacious upper-floor suites so that they can take in the vistas of the dunes below from the serenity of their balcony.

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Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms266 Rooms & Suites with Garden or Ocean Views
AmenitiesMultiple Dining Venues including La Veranda Restaurant Serving Mediterranean Cuisine, Pool Bar for Cocktails, Beach Access & Club, Spa with Wellness Facilities, indoor & Outdoor Pools, 24-hour Fitness Centre, Golf Course, Kids Club
MoreLocated on Fuerteventuras east coast close to Fuerteventura airport

Perched on the island’s east coast in Caleta De Fuste, the Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Resort features a traditional Canarian style of architecture with wooden balconies. The hotel is made up of 266 bedrooms and suites, with four eateries (including a Spanish buffet, pan-Asian and Mediterranean restaurants), a tennis court, a fitness centre, multiple outdoor pools and the Hespérides Thalasso Spa with a thermal circuit. The Fuerteventura Golf Club is accessed via a free shuttle bus and offers discounted green fees to guests. Sheraton resort is super family-friendly with a Yambaland mini-club, a Maxi Club and a cinema and disco in the evenings.

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Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort

Hotel Royal Garden Villas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms28 individually Designed Villas Each with Private Heated Pools
AmenitiesMain Restaurant Offering Gourmet Dining, Bar, a Poolside Dining Options, The Golden Pond Spa with Comprehensive Wellness Facilities, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Heated Outdoor Pool, & Proximity to Costa adeje Golf Course
MoreLocated in Costa Adeje Tenerife Overlooking the Golf Course & Offering Stunning Ocean Views

Located on the Costa Adeje Golf Course, the award-winning Hotel Royal Garden Villas boasts twenty-eight sensational 1- to 3-bedroom villas, each with a private, heated pool and features the Queen Villa with Pavillion. There are three dining venues, including the gourmet Jardín restaurant with its extensive wine cellar, as well as the option to enjoy floating brunch from the comfort of your own pool. There is also a weekly poolside dining experience with a tasting menu and live music. Guests can enjoy the exclusive Golden Pond Spa with lavish treatments and facilities including Hydromassage showers, a Turkish Bath, and a fitness centre. Unique couples Spa packages are also available. The hotel also boasts scenic sailing and fishing trips aboard the ‘Royal Garden’ boat where you can spot Canarian marine life.

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Hotel Royal Garden Villas

Hotel Hacienda del Conde Meliá Collection Golf & Spa Adults Only

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms117 Rooms & Suites including Premier Rooms & Junior Suites with Sea Or Golf Course Views
AmenitiesFeatures a Restaurant Offering Mediterranean & Local Cuisine, Wellness Centre with Spa Treatments, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool & a Golf Course Designed By a Renowned Golfer
MoreLocated in Buenavista Del Norte with Scenic Atlantic Ocean Views in An Adults-only Setting

The colonial-style, adults-only Hacienda del Conde Meliã Collection resort is nestled in the natural beauty of Tenerife and overlooks the Teno Massif. Part of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”, this five-star hotel offers eight luxurious accommodation types including deluxe rooms and suites overlooking the sea and nearby Buenavista Golf Course. Suite packages include green fees for golf lovers and cycling equipment for cyclists in addition to terraces and whirlpool bathtubs for all to enjoy. There are six dining venues to choose from and a range of local and international cuisine in gourmet and casual settings. Guests can relax by the stunning, two-tiered swimming pool with Bali beds and sea views. There is a wellness centre offering treatments and sauna and hydrotherapy facilities. Guests can also make use of the fitness centre offering tours, classes and golf lessons.

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Hotel Hacienda del Conde Meliá Collection Golf & Spa Adults Only

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