Best Luxury Hotels in Gran Canaria

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.

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.

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.

The luxurious Casa León Royal Retreat has everything you need for a much-needed getaway to the stunning island of Gran Canaria. Each of the hotel’s 27 guestrooms and suites feature expansive windows to allow you to make the most of the year-round sunshine. Guests can dine in style in the on-site restaurant serving gourmet cuisine using the finest locally sourced, traditional Spanish ingredients. The Lion’s Bar invites guests to savour a cocktail by the fireplace or enjoy the views from the terrace. There is a spectacular outdoor infinity pool overlooking the island’s scenic landscapes. The hotel spa offers a range of treatments and wellness facilities to leave you feeling refreshed. There is a fully equipped fitness studio complete with classes and activities such as yoga and Pilates. Guests can stay in touch with nature from the comfort of this resort in the tranquil and expertly landscaped gardens of Casa León Royal Retreat. The hotel is pet-friendly.