Hand Picked Hotels on Gran Canaria
We would like to give you a few hotel tips for Gran Canaria. This hand-picked hotels are proof that besides the classic tourist resorts, there are also hidden gems to be found in the inland of the island. From a luxury hotel in Las Palmas to an old manor house in the mountains of Gran Canaria, everything is included in this list. Each hotel has its own advantages and special charm.
Santa Catalina – a Royal Hideaway Hotel
This luxurious 5-star hotel is located directly in the centre of Las Palmas and is surrounded by extensive gardens. It has three restaurants, a rooftop bar, a wellness centre, and an outdoor as well as rooftop pool. The wellness centre offers whirlpools and Turkish baths, and beauty treatments can be booked on request. For a city trip, this hotel is an excellent starting point where your well-being is guaranteed.
Santa Catalina
Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
Spend the night in the hills of Gran Canaria - the 4-star Hotel Parador de Cruz de Tejeda makes it possible. The hotel is located nine kilometres outside of Tejeda and is surrounded by forests and mountains. Each of the rooms has its own balcony where you can enjoy the unrestricted views into the distance. If you stay four nights or longer, the spa area is free of charge. Far from the hustle and bustle of beach tourism, a stay at the Parador de Cruz de Tejeda is a particularly relaxing experience.
Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia - Gran Lujo
The Gran Lujo is a luxury hotel in a class of its own. Here, the guests' rooms are located in luxurious villas built in the Spanish colonial style. The French interior designer Alberto Pinto has furnished them in stylish shades of blue and yellow. The location of the villas is also special: in only 400 metres you are at the dunes of Maspalomas, two kilometres away from the nearest golf course, a tennis court for free use just around the corner. The hotel's restaurant serves specialities from the Canary Islands and around the world.
Hotel s.XVI
If you prefer a quieter place to the main tourist resorts, then the Hotel s.XVI in Telde would is the right place for you. Telde is located inland and about 20 kilometres from Las Palmas. From the outside, you would never guess what a masterpiece of interior design has been achieved inside. On the interior every detail has been exquisitely designed. The outdoor pool is located on the roof, where you can make yourself comfortable on the sun chairs. A small oasis that provides an unforgettable holiday experience.
Hotel Rural Las Calas
This hotel is also a wonderful alternative to the busy tourist resorts by the sea. The manor house dates back to the 17th century and is located in a nature reserve in the mountains of Gran Canaria. The house is surrounded by tropical gardens where you can relax in the evenings. There is also an outdoor pool to cool off on those hot summer days. There are three different room categories ranging from double rooms to suites. Each room has its own unique charm.
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