Southern Gran Canaria
With just the sound of pigeons cooing in the morning, this ultra-charming B&B in an 18th-century former schoolhouse has been creatively transformed by the…
Must-see hotels in Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Located just off Calle Mayor de Triana, this fabulous 1920s building was designed by the same architect as the elegant Gabinete Literario. Rooms are…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This bright, colourful and welcoming hostel is spectacularly located right on the beachfront. The six-person dorm has ocean views, but the optimum place…
Gran Canaria
This appealing hotel in a traditional stone-clad building in the heart of Tejeda has rooms set around a Canarian-style courtyard, with plenty of…
Maspalomas
This huge, luxurious complex was designed to showcase typical Canarian architecture; the 'traditional town' approach could feel tacky, but it has been…
Maspalomas
From outside it may resemble another outsized resort hotel, but step within and the Palm Beach becomes a riot of warm, enticing colours and vibrant modern…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance. The rooms won’t…
Gran Canaria
Located in the heart of the port area, this 30-room hotel has the air of a guesthouse about it, with friendly staff and individually decorated, bright…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This good-looking place abounds in charm and history: General Franco supposedly stayed here in 1936, launching the coup that started the Spanish Civil War…
Gran Canaria
The interior of this luxurious, state-run hotel matches low-key sophistication with a muted earth-colour palette, accentuated by tasteful artwork and…
Maspalomas
This gem set among a sea of generic high-rise hotels dates to the 1960s, with a traditional Canarian look and wooden balconies, white stucco exterior and…
Maspalomas
This resort is exclusively for gay men, with a three-day minimum stay and excellent service. Rainbow Golf Bungalows isn't dead central, but it's worth the…
Gran Canaria
Set among lush banana plantations about 1.5km north of town, this aesthetically renovated country estate dates back to 1572. The rooms are rustic yet…
Gran Canaria
A superb base for hikers and cyclists that looks out onto spectacular views of soaring mountains, this alpine-style lodge matches old-school, warmly…
Puerto de Mogán
Right in the thick of the resort’s pretty ‘Venetian’ quarter just north of the marina, this quiet and well-managed choice has a truly lovely frontage…
Gran Canaria
This bright but rather old-fashioned hotel is a few blocks back from the ocean and an easy walk to numerous seafood restaurants. The hotel could do with…
Gran Canaria
This beautifully restored, colonial-style 18th-century house is located just off Teror's main square, and contains three large and homey apartments with…
Maspalomas
This low-rise complex overlooks the dunes and has a tranquil, homey atmosphere, basic bungalows, lovely gardens and swimming pool. The minimum stay is…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
With terraces overlooking Playa de las Canteras just a few metres away, these ample-enough studio apartments aren't going to win any awards for decor, but…
Puerto de Mogán
Quietly ensconced beside the yacht-filled harbour, this accommodation option consists of large airy doubles and apartments (for two to four people), with…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
These spacious apartments have enough kitchen cupboards for a family of four and massive ocean-facing terraces. The rooms have a retro '60s feel with…
Gran Canaria
If you fancy seeing how troglodytes live, check in at this unique cave hostel. The views are stunning and the atmosphere is original but simple and basic,…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
With its oatmeal-cloth sofas, trendy wooden armchairs and neat little cushions in the lobby, this good-looking choice has chic but not very spacious rooms…
Puerto de Mogán
Despite its size, the Cordial Mogán Playa does not mar the low-rise landscape of the town. Echoing the harbour with waterways and bridges, the public…
Hotel Rural Casa de los Camellos
Gran Canaria
This lovely place is tucked away down a narrow pedestrian street in the historic centre. Rooms are charming, elegant yet rustic, with antiques and wooden…
Gran Canaria
A long-term popular choice with walkers, this simple place has an unpretentious rustic charm, with rooms that boast appropriately sublime views of the…
Puerto de Mogán
About 750m inland, heading north from town, this excellent-value place has straightforward and simple, light-filled rooms, a spacious rooftop terrace and…
Centro Internacional de Windsurfing Hostel
Southern Gran Canaria
Right on the beachfront, this large hostel caters to windsurfers and can arrange classes and gear hire. The dorms have ocean views.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This six-storey hotel is positioned in an excellent location overlooking the Parque San Telmo, although the service is rather slack. The great-value rooms…
