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Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa Gran Canaria Island
Experience the ultimate escape at the brand new Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa. A luxurious retreat located in the Salobre Golf in the south of Gran Canaria.
The resort overlooks the breathtaking greens of the 27-hole Salobre Golf Course, fairways, and splendid surrounding mountains. Its design and materials have been carefully chosen to seamlessly blend into its natural surroundings, respecting its giant cacti, volcanic rocks and tranquillity.
Santa Catalina Hotel Gran Canaria
A hotel suite in English Colonial style, built in 1890, and totally renovated. It has been declared HISTORICAL ARTISTIC MONUMET.
Its location, in Ciudad Jardín, inside a sub-tropical park opposite a sports harbour and half way, either the historical centre or the comercial aereas, makes it a unique space where its guests can feel the elegance of a recent past, combined with the highest technologies of our times.
Visit the exclusive Spa Centre (more than 2800 m2) with both interior and exterior swimming-pools, jaccuzzis, hammans (Turkish bath),... All kind of beauty and relax programmes.
H10 Playa Meloneras Palace Hotel Gran Canaria
Impressive throughout with modern décor, endless facilities in spacious gardens, luxurious bedrooms, fine cuisine and enticing pools.
· Tamadaba Restaurant: service with buffet and show cooking.
· Gaudi Restaurant: select À la Carte service, located in the central building of the hotel.
· Lobby bar: located in the lobby
· Tirajana Reception Room
· Maspalomas Bar: piano bar beside the hotel reception desk.
· La Choza Restaurant: lunch service on the outdoor terrace beside the pool.
· Tropical Bar: with poolside terrace
· Two large swimming pools with waterfalls,
one heated pool set in attractive gardens.
· Children’s swimming pool
· Swimming pool with marked lanes
· Solarium areas
· Sports Centre: Tennis courts, sports ground, giant chess, and darts.,
· Ping – Pong
· Snooker
· Jacuzzi
Villas Salobre Hotel Gran Canaria Island
duplex villas decorated with a contemporary style and an innovate architecture, some of them with private pool or Jacuzzi; all offer a shared pool and solarium, perfect to relax. The Villas have two or three bedrooms overlooking the golf course. The terraces and gardens are furnished with table and deckchairs.
Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso Gran Canaria
5-Star-Hotel situated directly on the coast line with twin rooms and suites completely equipped, reflecting the traditional
Canarian architecture, highlighted by the impressing reception lobby, a genuine adaptation of one of the most ancient and
traditional Gran Canarian churches, with two towers, bell tower and central dome.
It offers a Thalossotherapy Centre (extra charge) with indoor pool and an area for group treatments with sea view, exclusively situated right above the coastline.
For golf fans the hotel offers special green fee discounts and free transfer to the Maspalomas Golf Course and Meloneras Golf.
The transfer is only free for 18-holes-reservations in both golf courses.
Melia Tamarindos Hotel Gran Canaria
The Meliá Tamarindos Hotel resort is situated directly alongside the beach of San Agustín, offering a spectacular view over the Atlantic. Its architecture full of light, freshness and colour provides it with a unique warm atmosphere. Surrounded by subtropical gardens that lead on to the beach. The hotel gives you a warm welcome to an authentic world of Canary luxury. Only 500 metres from the shopping and entertainment in San Agustin. 25 km. from Puerto de Mogán, 30 km. from the airport, and 60km. from the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 5 golf courses within a distance of 35 km.
Gran Vecindario Hotel Gran Canaria
The Vecindario Aeropuerto hotel is strategically situated, at the town of Santa Lucía and next to the Atlántico shopping centre, one mof the best malls of the island, offering cinemas, shops, specialised restaurants and many other leisure activities. Only 10 minutes away from the airport, and close to the best tourist area of the island, the hotel becomes the perfect place to combine both leisure and business.
Gloria Palace San Agustin Hotel Gran Canaria
Located in San Agustín, Gloria Palace San Agustin Thalasso & Hotel is a 4-star establishment built in 1989 and fully refurbished in 2007. The spacious hotel has sea views, top quality cuisine, facilities specially designed for families, a thalassotherapy centre and family-oriented, friendly service within an atmosphere of a family business.
IFA Catarina Hotel Gran Canaria
The hotel Catarina has a privileged location next to the Maspalomas/Playa del Inglés sand dunes, therefore offering
fantastic views.
The hotel has a friendly atmosphere with extremely well kept gardens, where the guests can relax and sunbathe in peaceful surroundings under palm trees.
For those of the guests who are looking for more action, the hotel has a professional entertainment team offering different activities, as well as sports competitions and shuffleboard.
In the evening the hotel guests can have a choice from the menu of the à la carte restaurant, a show beside the pool (in the "Showhall" during the winter season), or a drink in the bar while listening or dancing to live music.
Barcelo Margaritas Hotel Gran Canaria Island
Barcelo Las Margaritas is a 4 star hotel, with 320 double rooms, 63 suites and 105 apartments, comprising two buildings joined by beautiful gardens.
Located in a quite corner of the Playa del Ingles Resort, at walking distance from several shopping centers. Golf at 2 miles, diving school. 1mile away from the famous Maspalomas Dunes. 12 free shuttles daily to the beach.
Each room is elegantly furnished with terrace and see or swimming
pool and garden view, complete bathroom with hairdryer, refrigerator,safety deposit box for hire, telephone, 220 v electricity, sat-tv. Air conditioning in every room and closed public areas.
This hotel also has a complete entertainment program for adults and children, mini-club and separate children's playground, souvenir shop,hairdresser, gymnasium, tennis court, solarium, sauna and massages, beauty center, convention room for up to 150 persons and table games room, mail fax service and e-mail. Besides, our guests can be permanently on line in the Barcelo Las Margaritas CyberCorner.
Our buffet restaurant with themedinners, including a typical Canarian Night fortnightly, completes the offer of this hotel.
Tax of 5% is included in rate
NH Imperial Playa Hotel Las Palmas De Gran Canarias
A resort and business hotel rolled into one, the NH Imperial Hotel is built overlooking the ocean and is sure to make your stay a pleasurable and memorable one.
Marina Suites Aparthotel Gran Canaria Island
This modern aparthotel is ideal for those travellers who enjoy good food and high-quality services.
This contemporary aparthotel is located in a privileged
area of Puerto Rico, opposite to the Portonovo´s
Marina and overlooking the Atlantic from our great
swimming pool. It is perfect for those who love
a nice cuisine and a high standard of quality.
Located 500 meters away from Puerto Rico´s beach and its restaurants and 800 meters away from the center of Puerto Rico, the property is surrounded by numerous restaurants, bars and the funniest discos in the area.
Morasol Suites Gran Canaria Island
Aparthotel Morasol Suites is one of the more luxury and confortable establischment that Morasol Hotels have in Canary Insland.
Situated near the Port with a magnetic view to the sea and at only 400 m away from the Beach, where you can enjoy the sea at Puerto Rico along with its golden sand and relaxing sun. You can also practice all kind of sports.
Was build in 2004, ours 88 spacious apartments with magnificent views and balcony are equipped with all the comfort needed for your holiday. Well equipped kitchen with all household items (microwave, toaster, coffee machine, kettle) - Music channel - Complete bathroom - Hairdryer - Satellite TV - Pre-pay safe - Air conditioning in all rooms and in the hotel.
All our areas in the hotel have been adapted for disable use.
Las Calas Rural Hotel Gran Canaria
Hotel Las Calas is a century Manor House of 17th century, , situated in La Lechuza Hamlet, in the heart of Gran Canaria Island. Small and cosy Hotel Las Calas occupies an old house recovered, renovated in 1999 and decorated with traditional furniture and clear African influences. It is the ideal place to rest in a calm and familiar atmosphere, enjoying protected natural spaces where species of endemic flora and birds of the own ecosystem proliferate. La Vega de San Mateo counts on different protected natural areas and places to be visited with reminiscences of ancient vegetation and old watermill. The distance to the airport is 38 km.
Las Calas provides 7 unique guest rooms. All rooms are decorated in a very original and rustically style and equipped with private bathroom / shower, hair dryer, local TV with satellite channels, safety deposit box, mini-bar / fridge and central heating. Non-smoking rooms are also available. Whilst all modern conveniences have been added during the conversion, you still feel you are in an enchanting private home here with many original features combined with a “homy & cosy” service by Magui the owner & her team and a relaxing atmosphere.
Hotel amenities include bar-lounge with chimney, library lounge, restaurant, room service, laundry and ironing services, luggage room, terrace solarium, car park and a very beautiful green garden. Las Calas is the ideal place to relax, for playing golf, horse riding and walk in the nature.
Neptuno Adult Only Hotel Gran Canaria Island
The 4-Star HOTEL NEPTUNO is situated in the heart of Playa del Inglés and is recommended only for adults - the ideal location for those who are looking for short distances to local activities and tourist highlights. The famous beach of Playa del Inglés with its lively promenade is only 900 meters away. Right beside the hotel is the shopping-center Yumbo located, with a big variety of shops, restaurants & bars.
The Hotel Neptuno is recommended for adults only, why most clients are couples of all ages and single clients. The Neptuno Hotel offers 171 comfortable rooms, all equipped with a furnished balcony, LCD satellite television, complete bathroom with hair-dryer, direct telephone for international and national calls, in-house music system, minibar (with charge), safe (with charge) and air conditioning.
The main restaurant “Nautilus” offers and excellent buffet for breakfast and a choice of cold/warm dishes with show-cooking for dinner. For having lunch, the Pool Bar “La Sirena” invites you to a diverse menu of Spanish and International cuisine. Two times a week a thematically lunch, with Barbecue and Paella, can be enjoyed.
Furthermore the hotel offers a free fitness centre to our clientes equipped with the latest installations and machines for providing a perfect work-out programme during your stay.
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Gran Canaria
The Gran Hotel Costa Meloneras in Gran Canaria is a world of its own with all the necessary facilities and amenities for unforgettable holidays.
Each and every moment of your stay you will discover something new in this infinite universe designed for you to rest, relax, enjoy your leisure time and have fun. And for us you are the central point of our attention.
For golf fans the hotel offers special green fee discounts and free transfer to the Maspalomas Golf Course and Meloneras Golf.
The transfer is only free for 18-holes-reservations in both golf courses
Dunas Vital Suites Hotel Gran Canaria
Dunas Vital Suites – an intimate stylish and romantic hideaway
Dunas Vital Suites is a small, very elegant 4 stars plus hotel. The view from the Dunas Vital Suites over dunes, deep blue Atlantic Ocean and Maspalomas golf course is unsurpassable. True to its name, Dunas Vital Suites accommodation is mainly formed by suites, featuring a comfortable living room and a separate bedroom.
Dunas Vital Suites enjoys a quiet location in an isolated spot, yet minutes away from the bustling life of this leading seaside resort. The City center is only 300 m away and the ariport about 40 km (approx. 30 min). The beach is only 5 minutes by car (20 minutes walk), the Golf course Maspalomas 5 minutes and the golf course El Salobre 10 minutes.
The spacious Wellness Centre, with its Thalasso pools, Jacuzzi, Bio- and Finnish saunas, steam room and wide selection of therapies, is totally in a roman style. At the Beauty Centre the entire focus is on beauty.
Moreover the hotel disposes two outdoor pools of fresh water (1 heated in winter), 1 outdoor baby pool, 1 Restaurant, 1 poolbar, 1 salon bar, 1 internet corner and a wireless-LAN connection in the lobby.
Special green fee discounts (10% in winter, 20% in summer) for Dunas Vital Suites guests on all golf courses of the island.
Iberostar Costa Canaria Hotel Gran Canaria
Hotel Iberostar Costa Canaria is Canary Island holiday hotel included in the new "only for adults" hotel concept, endeavouring to offer guests relaxation and personalised care thanks to facilities such as the spa range and the Thai Zen SPAce.
Concorde Hotel Gran Canaria
The Hotel Concorde is located in the very heart of Las Palmas, in the midst of the commercial and entertainment district of the town. Only 50 metres from the famous Las Canteras beach with golden sand and the blue flag of the European Community, 300 metres to the Santa Catalina Park.
Dunas Don Gregory Hotel Gran Canaria Island
The Dunas Don Gregory is situated directly alongside the beach of San Agustin, offering a spectacular view over the Atlantic. Its architecture full of light, freshness and colour provides a unique warm atmosphere. Surrounded by subtropical gardens leading to the beach and the seafront promenade – inviting for a wonderful vacation.
It is about 25 km away from the airport. A shopping centre is near the hotel and the city centre of Playa del Ingles is only 4 km away.
The Hotel offers a non-smoking-restaurant, a pool bar, a piano bar, heatable outdoor pool with fresh water, sun beds and sun shades free at the pool, entertainment with games and shows for adults during the morning and the evening, mini fitness centre, hall with TV and video for a maximum of 50 persons, massage, tennis court and babysitter service (please note that some facilities and services may incur extra local charges).
Moreover there are different shops, a medical health service and an exchange office.
In the surroundings you can practise water sports like diving, surfing and playing golf.
Dogs till 5kg allowed (payable, not allowed in public areas).
IFA Dunamar Hotel Gran Canaria
‘Pyramid-design’ hotel with stunning views of the Playa Del Ingles beach, located five kilometers from Sioux City.
Guests can cool off with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, complete with cascades and whirlpools. Further indulgence can be found in the health spa complete with a massage-treatment room, beauty services, Turkish baths, sauna and steam room. Evenings can be whiled away with cocktails accompanied by the live piano music overlooking the ocean from the seventh-floor Bar Atlantico, before sampling the Canarian cuisine in the restaurant. After dinner, guests can make use of the babysitting services and head down to the onsite nightclub.
IFA Faro de Maspalomas Hotel Gran Canaria
Modern, five-floor beachfront hotel overlooking the Maspalomas sand dunes, four kilometres from Aqualand water park.
Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, relax with beauty treatments, enjoy a game of bridge, table tennis, and billiards, and have a drink in the bar with evening entertainment, live music, dancing, art exhibitions and fashion shows. Business guests can use conference and meeting facilities for up to 100, while other practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, dry cleaning services and free nearby parking.
Tryp Iberia Hotel Gran Canaria
Enjoying a beautiful seafront location and offering various facilities, the Tryp Iberia Hotel Gran Canaria is an ideal destination for both business and leisure stays.
Dunas Suites & Villas Resort Gran Canaria Island
The Dunas Suite Hotel Maspalomas is a comfortable and spacious 4-star-hotel with bungalows in the heart of a tropical palm tree court close to the Golf Course and the Dunes of Maspalomas.
This hotel complex is situated about 30 km away from the airport. The beach of Maspalomas is only 1000 meters away from the hotel. It is only 4 km to the city centre and just 2 km to the shopping centre. Free bus transfer to the beach of Maspalomas 3 times per day.
The hotel offers a restaurant, various pool bars, a lobby bar and a discotheque. Half board includes breakfast buffet and dinner buffet. For all-inclusive guests: Lunch, snacks, local drinks during meal times, at the bars and in the disotheque (time table at arrival). Excluded of the all inclusive are all international drinks and the bar hall.
Leisure and Sports
Free: 2 pools with sweet water one is heated from December until April - 1 pool for children - 1 whirlpool - Sun beds and umbrellas at the pool - Pool towels against deposit (10,-€) - Fitness centre -Table tennis - Petanca - Children’s playground
Animation for adults and children (miniclub 4-12 years)
Professional shows twice a week
Extra:
2 tennis courts with floodlight (in the neighbouring complex)
Billiard and tabletop football at the pool
Sauna and massage
Hairdresser / Manicure / Pedicure
Internet-Corner
Golf:
Green fee discounts for hotel guests on all golf courses of the island.
Marinasol Aparthotel Gran Canaria
Welcome to Apartmentos MarinaSol & Aqua Spa, a new health and holiday centre concept which combines the full range of services available in a hotel with the comfort of an apartment complex built to include every possible additional luxury to guarantee the maximum comfort. We can offer you a total of 53 apartments together with a complete health infrastructure (saunas, jacuzzis, fitness installations etc) all waiting to ensure that your stay with us is unforgettable.
IFA Interclub Atlantic Hotel Gran Canaria
Situated in the higher part of San Agustín the all-inclusive IFA Interclub Atlantic offers its guests an impressive view over the Atlantic and the sand dunes of Maspalomas.
The pool area of the IFA Interclub Atlantic is attractive with large swimming pools and whirlpools.
In the extensive grounds it is possible to make your holiday what you will. The garden alone covers 40,000 square meters. Those that prefer peace and quiet can relax amongst the tropical vegetation.
Alternatively the IFA Interclub Atlantic offers a programme of activities and entertainment for large and small. The many sports’ facilities please any sportsman.
If you wish you can enjoy a cocktail or cool beer at the bar on the poolside.
IFA Beach Hotel Gran Canaria
3-stars hotel in a fantastic location directly on the San Agustín beach. Formed of dark sand this beach with its gently sloping is ideal for children.
Just a few minutes from the international Casino as well as range of wonderful shopping and entertainment possibilities, this hotel is the preferred destination for families and customers that like to enjoy a nice quiet holiday.
Partner Puerto Azul Aparthotel Gran Canaria Island
The Aparthotel Partner Puerto Azul is situated right on the top of one of the hills overlooking the bay of Puerto Rico with an unbeatable panoramic view of its sporting facilities and sandy beach in an enviable location.
Within the complex there are many facilities including restaurant (buffet), Cafeteria, Bar, Pool Bar, Lounge Areas, Games Room, Pool Tables, Inernet Area, Supermarket, Minigolf, Tennis Court, Two Pools (one of them heated in winter and with integrated children's area). 5000 square meters make enjoying sun your perfect opportunity to relax.
IFA Buenaventura Hotel Gran Canaria
The Buenaventura Hotel is a hotel with lots of facilities; bars, restaurants. In this hotel the clients will not get bored. Suitable for young people, couples and people of all ages with young spirit, for active people and passive people.
There is an area (pool) with lots of action and a very quiet area, to make the perfect combination of activity and relax.
The hotel has been renovated during the last years and offers all the ingredients to holiday in a comfortable way in a three star hotel of superior quality.
Vik Hotel Bandama Golf Gran Canaria Hotel
The hotel is located at a height of 400 metres in a protected area, the Natural Monument of Bandama. Surrounded by beautiful gardens full of native plants, it is just 10 metres from the 1st tee. Just 20 minutes away from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and 25 minutes from the airport.
The VIK Hotel Bandama Golf maintains all the charm of the English style in the decoration of its 34 rooms – 27 double rooms, 6 single rooms and one suite – with magnificent views over the golf course, the putting green or the awesome crater the Hotel is named after. All the rooms have all you need for a comfortable stay: telephone,
TV, hairdryer and bathrobe for guests.
The swimming, which is heated during winter, is surrounded by wonderful tropical gardens next to the putting green.
The hotel also has a Scandinavian style sauna that has been brought specially from Stockholm.
At the Club restaurant, guests can enjoy our breakfast buffet and the blending of creative cuisine with fresh local Canary Island
produce for lunch and dinner. Always with magnificent views over the Bandama crater.
And the Club Bar, overlooking the green, is a meeting place, where you can taste one of the
delicious appetizers that our chef cooks everyday. For those who want to practice or start knowing other sports, the club has a 50
stable horse-riding centre.
The VIK Hotel Bandama Golf is currently an exceptional venue for private meetings, celebrations and any other gatherings that
require style and distinction.
Partner Playa del Ingles Hotel Gran Canaria
189 apartments,completely equipped and distributed in two buildings,this complex is specially focused on families with special facilites for children.Facilites: reception 24 hours, Internet corner, buffet restaurant, 2 swimming-pools, solarium
Vista Serena Hotel Club Gran Canaria
Situated in serene and stunning surroundings Club Vista Serena is a friendly and relaxed resort where you will feel at home the moment you walk through the door. Designed to make your stay comfortable and carefree, each apartment has everything you need. One double bedroom and a pull out sofa bed (convertible into 2 separate beds) in the living room allows a cozy stay for up to four people. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you will need in order to get the most out of these apartments. Whilst sunbathing enjoy the beautiful views of the swimming pools (one for adults and one for the children, heated in Winter) and gardens that surround you or enjoy a glass of sangria at our pool bar, where they can offer you a wide range of snacks . The pool area is undeniably the heart of the resort. People gather here to mingle, relax, and sunbathe. Comfortable sun beds surround the heated swimming pool and parasols are available for everyone On those days where you just fancy a night in, ask our Receptionists to put on a DVD from the range we have available, sit back and relax or surf on the internet in our small internet corner. With all the amenities that you require, including a laundry room and courtesy shower, 24 hours minimarket, Club Vista Serena is just what you’re looking for.
Dunas Mirador Maspalomas Hotel Gran Canaria Island
In this modern and lively hotel close to Maspalomas the young and the young at heart can enjoy a full programme of sports, games and entertainment.
It is easy to meet new and interesting people in a casual atmosphere and have exciting days and unforgettable evenings.
The modern hotel is situated 3.5 km from Maspalomas. There is a free bus service to the beach 4 times per day.
The hotel has a main restaurant (buffet style), a pool bar, a lobby bar and a discotheque. Half board includes breakfast buffet and dinner buffet. For all-inclusive guests: Lunch, snacks, local drinks during meal times, at the bars and in the disotheque. Excluded of the all inclusive are all international drinks and the bar hall.
Leisure and sports facilities:
Free: 2 swimming pools (fresh water, 1 heatable, 24º) - 1 whirlpool - 1 children’s pool - Sun beds and sun shades - Table tennis - Archery - Petanca - Aerobic
Daily changing animation programme from morning to night for children and adults, live music and professional entertainment shows twice a week
With charge: Pool towels (10 € deposit + 1 €/day) - 2 floodlight tennis courts - Billiards - Table soccer - Internet corner - Massage -
Mini wash centre
Kid’s Special:
Entertainment for children (4-12 years), 1 children’s pool, playground
In the surroundings (with charge):
All kinds of water sports like surfing and diving, mountain biking, crazy golf, 18-hole golf course, hairdresser, shops etc.
IFA Continental Hotel Gran Canaria
Set in landscaped gardens near the beach, this modern hotel is located in Playa Del Ingles, 800 meters from the center.
Sun-worshippers can lounge on the terraces with a drink at the poolside bar, before relaxing in the sauna or visiting the hair salon. Guests can get an early start with a wake-up call and enjoy the buffet breakfast service, before exchanging currency at the 24-hour front desk and heading out for a day's sightseeing.
Families will appreciate the children's miniclub, children's pool and onsite playground. The hotel offers animation shows in the evenings, such as live orchestral music, folklore shows and flamenco dances. The hotel also caters for business guests, with its conference rooms, audio-visual equipment and Internet access.
Parque Romantico Bungalows Gran Canaria Island
The bungalows PARQUE ROMÁNTICO are situated closely to the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas, in a very quiet area of Playa del Inglés. It is the perfect place for families. Close to the establishment is the shopping center CITA located, with shops, restaurants and bars.
The establishment counts with a total of 80 complete renovated bungalows, which have the characteristics of an igloo. There are 53 bungalows which provide one bedroom, while the other 27 units provide 2 bedrooms, all have a furnished terrace, a big and bright living room with a sofa-bed, a complete American kitchen (incl. fridge, microwave, 2 hot-plates, toaster and a coffee machine). The green garden with its big trees and canary’s vegetation creates an idyllic atmosphere and separates the complex from the neighbour properties. The bungalows provide all facilities for making your own dishes. However, if the urge for a prepared meal comes up, the a-la carte restaurant of the establishment will serve you with delight an international meal while you enjoy a panoramic view.
For being active during your vacations, the establishment offers three floodlit tennis courts (with charge) as well as billiard (with charge).
Pujol Hotel Gran Canaria Island
Fully renovated in 2007, this charming family-run hotel offers comfortable accommodation at great rates in a fantastic location in the centre of Las Palmas, just metres from the beach.
Founded and run by the Pujol family since 1965, the hotel is situated in the very heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just 50 metres from Playa de Las Canteras, the city’s main beach. Puerto de La Luz harbour is within easy walking distance, as is the shopping centre El Muelle, with all of its shops and boutiques. The beautiful, tranquil Parque de Santa Catalina is just a 200-metre stroll from the hotel.
The hotel is conveniently located close to the Parque de Santa Catalina bus station. The bus station offers fast, convenient access to the whole of the city, all of the surrounding region and the airport