• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
LOCAL GUIDE GRAN CANARIA

LOCAL GUIDE GRAN CANARIA

Todo sobre Gran Canaria / Everything about Gran Canaria

  • THINGS TO DO
    • ACTIVITIES
      • BOAT HIRE
      • DIVING & SNORKEL
      • KAYAKING
      • SURFING
    • EXCURSIONS
    • LAS PALMAS DE GC CITY
    • BEACHES
    • VILLAGES
    • LEISURE
    • SHOPPING
  • PLACES TO EAT
    • LOCAL FOOD
    • SPANISH FOOD
    • BREAKFAST
    • PREMIUM RESTAURANTS
    • HEALTHY FOOD
    • INTERNATIONAL
  • TRAVEL GUIDES
    • CUSTOMIZED GUIDE
    • FULL GUIDE
    • GRAN CANARIA / 7-14 DAYS
    • GRAN CANARIA / 2-5 DAYS
    • RESTAURANTS
    • BEACHES
    • STAG DO / HEN PARTY
  • ROUTES
    • HIKING
    • TRAIL RUNNING
    • BIKE ROUTES
      • ENDURO TRACKS
      • GRAVEL & MTB TRACKS
      • LAS PALMAS BY BIKE TRACK
    • MOTORBIKE
  • STAY
    • CITY HOTELS
    • FAMILY HOTELS
    • ADULTS ONLY
    • 5-STAR HOTLES
    • 4-STAR HOTELS
    • RURAL HOTELS
    • RURAL HOUSES
    • CAVE HOUSES
    • VILLAS
    • PET-FRIENDLY
  • BLOG & INFO
    • BLOG
    • DISCOUNTS
      • 5% TRAVEL INSURANCE
      • 5% FERRIES
    • TIPS
    • TRANSPORT
      • HIRE A CAR
      • AIRPORT TRANSFER
      • GET AROUND GRAN CANARIA
      • VISIT ANOTHER ISLAND
    • VIDEOS
  • + DESTINATIONS
    • CANADA
    • COSTA RICA
    • ISRAEL AND JORDAN
    • JAPAN
    • ROUTE 66
    • NEW YORK
    • CANARY ISLANDS
      • EL HIERRO
      • TENERIFE
    • BELGIUM
    • SENEGAL
  • Español

Hotels in Gran Canaria. The best places to stay

There are many hotels in Gran Canaria, but choosing the establishment and the area well is not easy. In this post we are going to recommend places as if you were our friend who comes to visit and we have to guide you on where to stay in Gran Canaria for tourism. It is clear that the accommodation you are looking for will depend on the reason for your trip, your budget and who you are traveling with. However, we will try to put all the possible scenarios so that you can choose the best hotel in Gran Canaria for you. Here we go!

Hotels in Gran Canaria: secret pool Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity
Hotels in Gran Canaria: secret pool Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity
  1. Hotel DEALS Gran Canaria
  2. TIPS for finding the BEST PLACES to stay
  3. Hotels in LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA (capital city)
  4. Hotels in the SOUTH of Gran Canaria (the BEST AREAS)
    • Hotels in SAN AGUSTIN and LAS BURRAS
    • Hotels in MELONERAS and MASPALOMAS
    • Hotels SALOBRE
    • Hotels in PATALAVACA and ARGUINEGUIN
    • Hotels in PUERTO DE MOGÁN
    • Hotels in PLAYA DEL ÁGUILA
  5. RURAL hotels in Gran Canaria
    • Rural houses in FATAGA
    • Rurales hotels in TEJEDA
    • CAVE houses in ARTENARA
    • Hotels in AGAETE
    • Hotels in LA ALDEA DE SAN NICOLÁS
  6. Best hotels in Gran Canaria: ONLY ADULTS, FAMILY RESORTS, etc.
  7. Guides to Gran Canaria

Hotel deals in Gran Canaria

Below you can see all the offers available in the destination in case you don’t mind staying anywhere in Gran Canaria, either because you are going to rent a car or for whatever reason.

Booking.com

Hotels in Gran Canaria, the best places to stay

As we said, there is too much hotel supply on the island and choosing well is difficult. We are going to recommend that you take into account several important points before you choose the best place to holiday in Gran Canaria for you.

  1. Avoid all-inclusive hotels. The food is usually of very low quality and the all inclusive is against discovering the local cuisine and, therefore, the culture of Gran Canaria.
  2. Avoid crowded areas. The most crowded areas of hotels and apartments in Gran Canaria are all on the south. If you do not want to be in a very touristic area, you should mainly avoid Puerto Rico, Taurito, Amadores beach and Playa del Inglés. Finally, if you are looking for cheap hotels in Gran Canaria, surely these places will appear in the first options.
  3. Combine your stay in the north and south and/or rural areas of the island (as long as you come for several days). In this way, you will save time traveling and you will be able to discover the contrasting landscapes of the island. We always recommend spending at least one night in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city.
Faro Collection, best hotels Gran Canaria
Faro Collection, best hotels Gran Canaria

On this page we will tell you about the best places to stay on the island of Gran Canaria. That is, we will share with you our different getaways. Of course, only the good ones and you will find them all at the end of this article. Thus, we will help you choose the best hotel in Gran Canaria for your holidays. Below we detail, from our point of view, the best areas to stay in Gran Canaria.

Reserve now hotels in Gran Canaria

Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

One of the best ways to feel the local life is to stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city, the island’s capital. In addition, the city will give you access to practically everything: culture, beaches, shopping, good restaurants, etc. We don’t have the nature life at all, but with a rented car and knowing how to get around Gran Canaria it is solved quickly. However, the city has 4 urban beaches that, as we say, are our outdoor parks.

We recommend several areas. One of them is Las Canteras beach. On the other hand, if you prefer a quiet area and at the same time stay in the capital, we suggest the neighborhood of Triana or Vegueta. You can have a look at our super article with all the places to visit in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria so you can better choose the area.

Book hoteles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Breakfast in the room at hotel Suites 1478. Hotels Gran Canaria
Breakfast in the room at hotel Suites 1478. Hotels Gran Canaria

You can have a look at our post about our recommendations of hotels in Las Palmas. Our favorite ones are:

  • Hotel Suites 1478, old town Vegueta
  • Santa Catalina a Royal Hideaway hotel, downtown Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Hotel Bull Reina Isabel Spa, beach hotel in Las Canteras
  • NH Imperial Playa, beach hotel in Las Canteras
Hotel Santa Catalina, a royal hideaway hotel. Best hotels Gran Canaria
Hotel Santa Catalina, a royal hideaway hotel. Best hotels Gran Canaria

Where to stay in Gran Gran Canaria (south)

As we mentioned before, finding hotels in the south of Gran Canaria will be easy, since there is a wide range. Below we will talk about the best areas to stay and what you will find in each of them so that you can choose the one you like best based on prices. In most of them you can reserve now and pay upon arrival.

iati discount travel insurance

✔ Hotels in San Agustin

Nordic tourists are concentrated in San Agustín beach in winter. On the other hand, during the months of July and August it is where many locals spend the summer. In this area you have a nice promenade, restaurants, supermarkets, clinics and the beaches of Las Burras and San Agustín. We suggest these two options with a good value for money:

  • Hotel Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel, San Agustín. Gran Canaria all inclusive
  • Hotel Don Gregory by Dunas, Las Burras. Gran Canaria hotels with sea view and only adult
Look for hotels in San Agustín
Gloria Palace, all inclusive Gran Canaria
Gloria Palace, all inclusive hotel Gran Canaria

✔ Hotels in Maspalomas and Meloneras

Both Maspalomas and Meloneras are quite nice for a vacation. In fact, it is where the best hotels in Gran Canaria are concentrated and, therefore, where prices are more expensive. In addition to having very good 5-star hotels, there is also a good offer of holiday homes, apartments and villas. These two southern beaches are connected by a boardwalk where you will find different resorts, restaurants, and shops. Those suggested by localguidegrancanaria.com are:

  • Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia, the best hotel in Gran Canaria
  • Hotel Seaside Pam beach, hotel with sea view
  • Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort, hotel with sea view
  • Santa Mónica Suites hotel, hotels near Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. As you can see, it is walking distances from Playa del Inglés
  • Hotel RIU Palace Meloneras, Meloneras sea promenade
  • Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa, Meloneras sea promenade walking distance to Maspalomas beach
Book a hotel in Maspalomas
Santa Monica Suites hotels near Playa del Inglés Gran Canaria
Santa Monica Suites hotels near Playa del Inglés Gran Canaria

The area around the Maspalomas lighthouse is also popular for families, as all kinds of services are just a few steps away and the sea is usually calm. Finally, we could say that Meloneras is also fantastic for families due to its offer of resort-type hotels with entertainment and mini clubs. Regarding family hotels, here are the top hotels in Meloneras:

  • Lopesan Baobab resort, African design and family rooms
  • Hotel RIU Gran Canaria, all inclusive with sea views and nice hotel for kids
Look for hotels in Meloneras
Gran Canaria hotel Lopesan Baobab resort
Gran Canaria hotel Lopesan Baobab resort

Finally, there are other hotels on the island dedicated exclusively to the LGTB community and the majority are in Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Especially near the El Yumbo Shopping Center. Here you can find gay men only accommodation, options where you can practice naturism, swinger hotels, among others.

✔ Hotels in Salobre Golf

If what you are looking for is a place away from the masses where you can rest and enjoy the sun, the Salobre Golf area is your place. Here there is only one big hotel, villas with private pools and a golf course. We have been clients or guests of the Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity. We can affirm that it is one of the best 5-star hotels on the island with a spa and a first-class gastronomic offer. In addition, it is very good value for money. The only bad thing is that for everything you have to take the car, that is, it is not part of the hotels near the beach. If you are going to rent a car, you really like it for its tranquility.

Look for hotels in Salobre Golf
Gran Canaria hotel Salobre Golf
Gran Canaria hotel Salobre Golf

✔ Accommodation in Arguineguín – Patalavaca

Arguineguín and Patalavaca can be said that they are also two coastal areas for Nordic tourists. Above all Norwegians. It is true that in summer it is full of local tourism. In Arguineguín there is a hotel offer, but nothing exaggerated, since it is rather a town of Canarian residents. Both in Arguineguín and in Patalavaca you have practically everything: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants…

Look for hotels in Arguineguín and Patalavaca

The promenade that takes you from Arguineguín to Patalavaca and vice versa has one of the best sunsets of Gran Canaria. In Patalavaca the most popular hotel is the Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria.

atardecer la lajilla
Sunset in Arguineguín

✔ Hotels in Puerto de Mogán

Puerto de Mógan is one of the best-known tourist areas on the island of Gran Canaria. Ideal for family vacations. Its town is very calm, like the waters of its beach. The only bad thing is that it is 1 hour drive from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. However, its connection with the Mogán Valley and the beautiful west coast of the island is very easy. Another characteristic of Puerto de Mogán is that it is one of the areas of the island with the most hours of sunshine per year, so if you are looking for guaranteed good weather, this is your place. We invite you to take a look at these hotel options in Gran Canaria:

  • Radisson Blu Ressort & Spa, hotel in Mogán Gran Canaria
  • Hotel Cordial Mogán Playa, walking distance from the beach of Mogán
Look for hotels in Puerto de Mogán
Casas en Puerto de Mogan
Houses in Puerto de Mogan village

✔ Hotels Playa del Águila beach

It is a very quiet and non crowded part of the island, but also touristic. However, we would recommend it, as it still retains part of its authenticity and beaches with few people. Here you have restaurants, supermarkets and a beautiful promenade. This area includes the beaches of Bahía Feliz, Águila and Pirata beaches.

Look for hotels in Playa del Águila
playa de morro besudo
Playa del Pirata

Rural hotels Gran Canaria

If you like nature and rural environments, below we will make a list of the best sites to stay in rural hotels in Gran Canaria, so as in rural houses. Here you can disconnect to connect with nature.

✔ Rural houses in Fataga

From Fataga we have already written before with special affection, for all the beauty that surrounds it. It is barely 20 minutes from Maspalomas beach and a few steps from Roque Nublo, but in its surroundings there is also a lot to see. We encourage you to dig a little more about this town in our article about Fataga.

Look for rural houses in Fataga
Pueblo de Fataga
Fataga village

✔ Rural hotels and rural houses in Tejeda

It is said that Tejeda is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. And not only its town. Its nature, trails and monuments such as the Roque Nublo and Bentayga which are very beautiful. Everything is in the same municipality and they are part of the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria (World Heritage Site). If you don’t spend the night here, at least don’t miss it! Below we leave you with a picture of the Parador Nacional in Cruz de Tejeda.

Look for rural hotels and houses in Tejeda
Pool of the Parador Cruz de Tejeda hotel, hotels in Gran Canaria
Pool of the Parador Cruz de Tejeda hotel, hotels in Gran Canaria

✔ Rural and cave houses in Artenara

Artenara is characterized by its offer of rural houses inside caves or cave-houses. An experience that you can live in few places and we strongly recommend. In addition, it has a network of trails and incredible landscapes in general.

Look for cave houses in Artenara
Casa Cueva El Mimo, Artenara
Cave house El Mimo, Artenara

✔ Rural houses and hotels in Agaete

Agaete is a municipality that offers you the most authentic of the Gran Canaria coast thanks to the beauty of the fishing village, Puerto de las Nieves. It also consists of dream accommodations in its valleys such as Valle de Agaete or in the Guayedra ravine. It is one of the most beautiful parts of Gran Canaria without a doubt, where the local is preserved and the influence of tourism has scarcely penetrated. We suggest you here the Occidental Roca Negra hotel. Therefore, even if you do not stay here, Agaete should be a mandatory stop on your visit to the island.

Look for hotels in Agaete
Pool Occidental Roca Negra hotel, hotels Gran Canaria
Pool Occidental Roca Negra hotel, hotels Gran Canaria

✔ Rural houses in La Aldea de San Nicolás

The village of La Aldea de San Nicolás is one of the least populated and most charming municipalities of Gran Canaria, very close to the spectacular beaches of Güigüi and several little-known enclaves that many Canarians do not even know as Tasarte, Tasartico and Veneguera. In addition, in the town of San Nicolás you will perceive the happiness and relax of those who live far from the big cities. In La Aldea you will have sea and mountains as much as you wish.

Look for rural houses in La Aldea de San Nicolás
La Aldea de San Nicolás beach

Well, this has been our article about hotels in Gran Canaria. As you can see, we have all types of accommodation: family resorts, adults only hotels, cave houses, all-inclusive and cheap hotels, luxury villas (have a look at our article about villas in Gran Canaria), 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels, hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beautiful houses and / or rural hotels.

villas en gran canaria
Villa Morada, Salobre

At the same time, although we don’t mention it here (because we would have to mention the whole island), they are also more good areas to stay and get involved in the local life of Gran Canaria: Sardina del Norte, Guayadeque, Ingenio, Agüimes, Gáldar, Santa Lucía de Tirajana…

What are the best hotels in Gran Canaria?

You should know that even locals often enjoy weekends in this paradise. Fortunately, we can have all kinds of experiences to disconnect from our day to day. In other words, we can be in a rural hotel and/or a beach hotel in less than an hour. How lucky to live here! Below we will mention you what are the best hotels in Gran Canaria and the ones we have already been. Do you know any? What hotel do you recommend for the next getaway?

10 rural hotels to discover Gran Canaria

Hacienda del Buen Suceso en Arucas

In this post we want to share with you everything we know about the best rural hotels in Gran Canaria. We will give you 10 options to stay in the…

Villas in Gran Canaria. The best places to stay

villas en gran canaria

If you are looking for villas in Gran Canaria, you are in the right place. Here we will share with you everything we know about the private villas. We are…

Family hotels in Gran Canaria. The best options!

hoteles para familias en gran canaria

There is a wide range of family hotels in Gran Canaria. That is, the hotels have adapted their facilities, staff and rooms to receive families and make your family holidays…

10 Adults only hotels in Gran Canaria to enjoy your holidays

villa bandama golf

In this article we want to talk to you about adults only hotels in Gran Canaria. In other words, these are hotels in which minors under 18 are not allowed….

5-Star hotels in Gran Canaria. Our best selection!

If you are looking for 5-star hotels in Gran Canaria, here we are going to tell you which are, from our point of view, the best. It is true that…

Hotels in Las Palmas. The coolest and most emblematic

In this article we want to share with you everything we know about hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. As we told you in our post about the best…

Pet-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria. Also apartments!

Hoteles que admiten mascotas gran canaria

The holidays are here and those of us who have dogs or cats start looking for pet-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria. And it is that, if we can take them…

Staying in a cave house in Gran Canaria is a great plan!

Cuevas de Barreto, Firgas

The orography of the interior of the island made the residents of the countryside build cave houses in Gran Canaria. Some were used for resting cows and sheep, others for…

4 star hotels in Gran Canaria. The most beautiful ones!

Hotel Santa Monica Suites

If you are looking for 4-star hotels in Gran Canaria, we want to do our bit by sharing with you places that will not leave you indifferent. These are four-star…

Boutique hotel Gran Canaria: Suites 1478. Luxury, art & yummy breakfast

Desayuno Suites 1478

If you are looking for a boutique hotel in Gran Canaria, stop looking, as we are sure that Suites 1478 is the best option on the island. It is an…

Find your rural house in Gran Canaria here

If you are reading these lines it is because you are looking for a rural house in Gran Canaria. Here we want to help you to find the best option….

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity, a luxury 5-star hotel

salobre hotel

We can say that the Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity is one of the best five star hotels in Gran Canaria. You should know that for the islanders an escape…

Roca Negra Hotel, relax in Agaete

cordial roca negra

The Occidental Roca Negra Hotel & Spa is a very good choice if you want to get away from the tourist areas during your stay in Gran Canaria. Basically because…

Guides to Gran Canaria

We hope that this information has been helpful for you to choose the best places to stay in Gran Canaria. If this is your first time on the island, you have to know that we have a lot of free content about the best things to do in our blog. Check below our top articles:

  • Top things to do in Gran Canaria
  • Places to visit in Maspalomas
  • Restaurants in Gran Canaria
  • Restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Restaurants in Maspalomas

On the other hand, if you don’t want to waste your time reading blogs, we have several guides to Gran Canaria which could help you to discover the most authentic side of the island on your own. In this guides you will find complete itineraries per day with restaurants and tips. You can have a look at all of them by clicking on the following image.

guias de gran canaria

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Footer

Legal disclaimer and contact:

  • Contact
  • Cookies policy
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms & conditions

Follow us:

  • youtube
  • tiktok
  • instagram
  • facebook

Newsletter Telegram:

  • telegram

Subscribe to our epic newsletter:

We do not send spam. Read here our privacy policy.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription to our newsletter and start receiving our news about Gran Canaria :)

Copyright © 2023 · Local Guide Gran Canaria · All rights reserved.

We use cookies to offer you the best experience on our website. You can read more about the cookies we use or disable them in the settings.

 

Privacy policy

This website uses cookies so that we can offer you the best possible user experience. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website or helping our team understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

You can check here our privacy policy and cookies policy.

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies must always be enabled so that we can save your cookie setting preferences.

These cookies are:

User Log in

Cookie acceptance

Comments

Security

If you disable this cookie we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will have to activate or deactivate cookies again.

Third party cookies or analytics

This website uses Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, or the most popular pages.

Leaving this cookie active allows us to improve our website.

Please enable strictly necessary cookies first so we can save your preferences!

Additional cookies or advertising

This website uses the following additional cookies:

Google AdSense

Please enable strictly necessary cookies first so we can save your preferences!

Cookies policy

More information about our privacy policy and cookie policy.