Club Maspalomas Suites & SPA

Club Maspalomas Suites & Spa occupies one half of a large property run by two different companies. The other half operates under the name Canary Garden Club, and both share all on-site amenities and common spaces, including the pools, the restaurant, and the lobby. They’re virtually the same hotel, the main difference being that there is an extra charge for air-conditioning at the Bungalows, and that the Canary Garden Club offers all-inclusive meal plans, which the Bungalows does not. 

The property was designed to resemble a traditional Canarian village, with dozens of white bungalows spread over well-kept gardens with stone paths, palm trees, and colorful flowers. The focus here is on relaxation and fun rather than on style. The lobby is spacious and airy, with white floors and walls, generic furniture, and a small seating area with a few wicker couches. A mini-market and a vending machine lend the space a budget property feel, but large windows let in lots of light and offer serene views of the gardens. The restaurant, located in the Canary Garden section, is even more no-frills, with canteen-style wooden furniture, orange accents, and brown tile floors. A pleasant outdoor area complete with straw umbrellas offers plenty of space to relax and socialize. 

The hotel is located in a quiet area across the road from the 18-hole Maspalomas Golf Course. There is little of interest in the immediate vicinity, but a large supermarket is a five-minute drive away, handy for stocking the kitchenettes. There are two long, sandy beaches within a five- to 10-minute drive, including Meloneras and Playa del Ingles, each offering a wide array of bars and restaurants along the promenade. The hotel offers free shuttle service to both beaches several times a day. Aqualand Maspalomas is about a five-minute drive from the property, and there are several other sandy beaches within a 20-minute drive of Club Maspalomas Suites & Spa. The airport is a 25-minute drive away. There is free street parking right outside the property, but the area is busy during the peak season and it can be hard to find a spot.

The hotel has 116 one-bedroom apartments housed in a couple dozen small buildings surrounded by manicured lawns. Each unit has its own entrance and large windows overlooking a private patio furnished with a table, chairs, and two loungers. Units are small but clean and bright, and all have separate living areas with sofa beds and kitchenettes complete with mini-fridges, cooktops, toasters, microwaves, coffeemakers, and pots and pans. Each room is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, but there is a fee for air-conditioning and in-room Wi-Fi, and a refundable deposit is required for use of the safe. Bathrooms are clean and have spacious walk-in showers, hairdryers, and granite counters. Shower gel is provided in a wall-mounted dispenser. 

Like most of the hotels in the area, the Bungalows Club has the standard amenities travelers to this part of Spain expect in a mid-range getaway. The pool deck is located in the center of the property, and features spacious, hexagonal pools surrounded by palm trees, plenty of loungers, and a few umbrellas. Only one of the pools is heated. Fitness activities are offered daily during peak season around the pool, and there is a small tent for private or couples massages, as well as a bar with outdoor seating under straw umbrellas. The mini-market in the lobby sells all the basics for stocking the in-room kitchenettes, including drinks, meats, cheese, olive oil, chips, milk and bread, but no fresh produce. There is also an independently run restaurant serving a varied buffet for breakfast and dinner, but food gets mixed reviews. The hotel lacks a fitness center, but there are two tennis courts and a multi-sports field that guests can use free of charge for an hour a day.