The family-friendly BlueBay Beach Club is a mid-range, beachfront mini-resort hotel with a big outdoor pool featuring a hot tub and snack bar. Other winning features include an on-site restaurant, kids' club, live entertainment, and access to a small rocky beach. The 158 spacious, apartment-style rooms can sleep up to six and include sitting areas, balconies or terraces, and fully equipped kitchenettes, but dated room decor and extra fees for safes, Wi-Fi, and international TV channels can be bothersome. The location is also removed from town and other beaches. Travelers may want to compare rates with Orquidea Hotel, a nearby alternative, but that hotel isn't open year-round.
The family-friendly BlueBay Beach Club is a mid-range, beachfront mini-resort hotel with a big outdoor pool featuring a hot tub and snack bar. Other winning features include an on-site restaurant, kids' club, live entertainment, and access to a small rocky beach. The 158 spacious, apartment-style rooms can sleep up to six and include sitting areas, balconies or terraces, and fully equipped kitchenettes, but dated room decor and extra fees for safes, Wi-Fi, and international TV channels can be bothersome. The location is also removed from town and other beaches. Travelers may want to compare rates with Orquidea Hotel, a nearby alternative, but that hotel isn't open year-round.
Hotel Folias is a 107-room budget hotel, located only a five-minute walk from the beach. It has a quiet atmosphere and no evening entertainment, making it suitable for guests who prefer tranquil nights over loud nightclub partying. There are two pools -- including one for kids -- and the poolside bar is a guest favorite. There’s also a buffet restaurant with partial sea views, serving free breakfast with hot and cold options (all-inclusive plans are also available). Pleasant rooms include basic kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and balconies -- some have partial sea views. Wi-Fi is only free in the downstairs lounge, and the private parking also costs extra. For a similar option that's closer to nightlife, try Servatur Barbados, located in popular Playa del Ingles.
Hotel Folias is a 107-room budget hotel, located only a five-minute walk from the beach. It has a quiet atmosphere and no evening entertainment, making it suitable for guests who prefer tranquil nights over loud nightclub partying. There are two pools -- including one for kids -- and the poolside bar is a guest favorite. There’s also a buffet restaurant with partial sea views, serving free breakfast with hot and cold options (all-inclusive plans are also available). Pleasant rooms include basic kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and balconies -- some have partial sea views. Wi-Fi is only free in the downstairs lounge, and the private parking also costs extra. For a similar option that's closer to nightlife, try Servatur Barbados, located in popular Playa del Ingles.
The 279-room, upper-middle-range Melia Tamarindos is a family-friendly, beachfront resort hotel with three pools (heated, unheated, and children's), direct access to a sandy beach, well-manicured gardens, a spa, live entertainment, and activities like a kids' area, mini-golf, and squash and tennis courts. Rooms feature tasteful Mediterranean decor, though it can feel dated, and amenities like flat-screen satellite TVs and minibars, plus some have balconies with sea views. The resort has several eating and drinking spots, including buffet restaurants and a pool bar, and inclusive options include all meals plus snacks and drinks. Towel service, Wi-Fi, and parking are all free -- items that aren't always included at resort properties in the area. By comparison, Hotel Caserio has chicer decor and is closer to Playa del Ingles, but lacks direct beach access.
The 279-room, upper-middle-range Melia Tamarindos is a family-friendly, beachfront resort hotel with three pools (heated, unheated, and children's), direct access to a sandy beach, well-manicured gardens, a spa, live entertainment, and activities like a kids' area, mini-golf, and squash and tennis courts. Rooms feature tasteful Mediterranean decor, though it can feel dated, and amenities like flat-screen satellite TVs and minibars, plus some have balconies with sea views. The resort has several eating and drinking spots, including buffet restaurants and a pool bar, and inclusive options include all meals plus snacks and drinks. Towel service, Wi-Fi, and parking are all free -- items that aren't always included at resort properties in the area. By comparison, Hotel Caserio has chicer decor and is closer to Playa del Ingles, but lacks direct beach access.
The IFA Interclub Atlantic Hotel does little to differentiate itself from the standard mid-range resort hotel typical of the area. Kids, though, are particularly well catered to here with a huge swimming pool, waterslides, and a mini-club. Rooms are basic and lack air-conditioning, but some have sea views. An all-inclusive rate is available, but the hotel still charges for many add-ons, such as Wi-Fi, so be aware when comparing prices. Check Hotel Riosol for free parking and Wi-Fi.
The IFA Interclub Atlantic Hotel does little to differentiate itself from the standard mid-range resort hotel typical of the area. Kids, though, are particularly well catered to here with a huge swimming pool, waterslides, and a mini-club. Rooms are basic and lack air-conditioning, but some have sea views. An all-inclusive rate is available, but the hotel still charges for many add-ons, such as Wi-Fi, so be aware when comparing prices. Check Hotel Riosol for free parking and Wi-Fi.
The 448-room Gloria Palace San Agustín is a large, upper-mid-range hotel situated along the southern edge of Gran Canaria Island. The property is conveniently located near one of the main highways, the shops of Playa del Ingles, and the beach. It caters to families in particular, but attracts couples as well with its tranquil vibe and an extensive array of amenities expected from a hotel of this size. For families, there is a kids' club, table tennis, child-friendly entertainment, and a kiddy pool. All ages can enjoy the extensive pool complex, which spans two levels that house two outdoor pools (in addition to the one for children only) and plenty of lounge chairs. A particular highlight is the extensive spa, which specializes in thalassotherapy treatments and features saltwater pools. However, guests have to pay an extra fee to access the spa facilities (including the fitness center), unless they opt for a special package.
The 448-room Gloria Palace San Agustín is a large, upper-mid-range hotel situated along the southern edge of Gran Canaria Island. The property is conveniently located near one of the main highways, the shops of Playa del Ingles, and the beach. It caters to families in particular, but attracts couples as well with its tranquil vibe and an extensive array of amenities expected from a hotel of this size. For families, there is a kids' club, table tennis, child-friendly entertainment, and a kiddy pool. All ages can enjoy the extensive pool complex, which spans two levels that house two outdoor pools (in addition to the one for children only) and plenty of lounge chairs. A particular highlight is the extensive spa, which specializes in thalassotherapy treatments and features saltwater pools. However, guests have to pay an extra fee to access the spa facilities (including the fitness center), unless they opt for a special package.
With its cozy, boutique size and charming nautical theme, the 65-room San Agustin Beach Club is a relaxed three-and-a-half-pearl option with traditional charm. There’s direct beach access from the pool area, while both pools (including a heated saltwater option) and the hot tub look out over the sea. The well-liked restaurant serves an elegant a la carte menu, and the free buffet breakfast is plentiful with good hot options. Rooms are classically styled, most have sea views, and all have balconies, air conditioning, and free bathrobes -- but no free Wi-Fi. Access to the sauna, steam room, and gym is free, and there’s free Wi-Fi in reception and cheap discounted parking. For a larger hotel with free spa facilities, try Hotel Costa Canaria - but be prepared to pay more.
With its cozy, boutique size and charming nautical theme, the 65-room San Agustin Beach Club is a relaxed three-and-a-half-pearl option with traditional charm. There’s direct beach access from the pool area, while both pools (including a heated saltwater option) and the hot tub look out over the sea. The well-liked restaurant serves an elegant a la carte menu, and the free buffet breakfast is plentiful with good hot options. Rooms are classically styled, most have sea views, and all have balconies, air conditioning, and free bathrobes -- but no free Wi-Fi. Access to the sauna, steam room, and gym is free, and there’s free Wi-Fi in reception and cheap discounted parking. For a larger hotel with free spa facilities, try Hotel Costa Canaria - but be prepared to pay more.
The 210-room, mid-range IFA Beach Hotel is built on tropical garden grounds so it maintains a more secluded and tranquil vibe than many of its competitors. With its sixth-floor nudist terrace, the hotel is geared more toward couples than families. Rooms are simple but clean and modern, and include minibars, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Prices are a little higher than at hotels with a similar rating, but along with the pretty gardens, the IFA Beach Hotel offers easy access to the beach and two outdoor pools.
The 210-room, mid-range IFA Beach Hotel is built on tropical garden grounds so it maintains a more secluded and tranquil vibe than many of its competitors. With its sixth-floor nudist terrace, the hotel is geared more toward couples than families. Rooms are simple but clean and modern, and include minibars, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Prices are a little higher than at hotels with a similar rating, but along with the pretty gardens, the IFA Beach Hotel offers easy access to the beach and two outdoor pools.
Adult-only Bull Hotel Costa Canaria is an upscale all-inclusive resort with direct beach access and countless facilities. It's classier than the busy resorts of the south, with a leisurely feel and modern style. There are three pools, two bars, an excellent buffet restaurant with enormous variety, and free access to the elegant spa facilities and gym. The 246 rooms are attractive and bright, with air-conditioning, large flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. All have balconies, and many feature sea views. There are also poolside bungalows and beachfront suites with seaview terraces. The large landscaped garden has numerous recreational areas, and there's live evening entertainment. For an upscale alternative in more popular Playa del Ingles, try Labranda Marieta instead, though there's no direct beach access and the spa facilities costs extra.
Adult-only Bull Hotel Costa Canaria is an upscale all-inclusive resort with direct beach access and countless facilities. It's classier than the busy resorts of the south, with a leisurely feel and modern style. There are three pools, two bars, an excellent buffet restaurant with enormous variety, and free access to the elegant spa facilities and gym. The 246 rooms are attractive and bright, with air-conditioning, large flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. All have balconies, and many feature sea views. There are also poolside bungalows and beachfront suites with seaview terraces. The large landscaped garden has numerous recreational areas, and there's live evening entertainment. For an upscale alternative in more popular Playa del Ingles, try Labranda Marieta instead, though there's no direct beach access and the spa facilities costs extra.
