Seaside Hotel Palm Beach, Maspalomas

With a beach that’s four miles long and often regarded as more upmarket than nearby Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas is popular year round for both families and couples and the hotels in Gran Canaria here are often thought of as being a touch above some other areas.

The Seaside is just that – close to the beach and two swimming pools including a saltwater one, and a spa centre within the grounds.

For location as well as being close to the beach, the hotel is just a couple of hundred yards away from a bus stop should you wish to get out and about rather than having to hire a car. Different tour operators including Thomson Holidays offer this as one of their Gran Canaria hotels.

And it’s no surprise really that Thomson offer The Seaside as so many previous guests praise it, not just as one of the best hotels in Gran Canaria, but in the Canaries. Certainly worth considering.

Neptuno Hotel, Playa Del Ingles

There’s a wide choice of accommodation in the resort, and the hotels range from basic through to top level comfort.

Playa del Ingles is the most popular area for holidays on the island, but for some it’s not what they want – reps trying to get you into their bars and cafes for example.

But for others it’s the ideal holiday destination when they look at a Gran Canaria map as it’s lively and busy, with a good beach – and the hotels in Gran Canaria are popular in this area.

Previous guests have mixed experiences of their stay, but the majority seem to think it’s good, and the staff are helpful, efficient and friendly.

Cordial Mogan Valle Apartments, Puerto Mogan

If you don’t mind what location you have when choosing your hotels in Gran Canaria as long as the Gran Canaria weather is good, Puerto Mogan might not stand out as anywhere special.

But if you’re looking for a quiet upmarket area on the island that can retain its individual character, then the Cordial Apartments could be a good one to include on your shortlist.

For location it’s good – close to the harbour, beach and a choice of restaurants, walkable along the promenade.

Previous guests praise the good size rooms and terrace, also the staff and clean state of both the rooms and common areas.

Revoli Playa, Puerto Rico

Looking at a Gran Canaria map Puerto Rico is situated on the south-west side of the island, and not far from Puerto Mogan.

It’s a resort that could be good if you have children in your party looking to book one of the Gran Canaria hotels as the beach is well known (the sand is brought in from the Sahara) and the bay is a gentle slope.

Previous guests have very mixed opinions on this hotel, ranging from awful to brilliant, so perhaps taking a chance with this one.

Las Vegas Golf, Maspalomas

Gran Canaria flights are happily a little les than the real Las Vegas, but if you choose to stay here you might wish you had chosen Las Vegas in the US instead of here.
Of all the hotels in Gran Canaria this one regularly gets the worst reviews, and a lot of guests wish they had booked different accommodation.

With some great deals available it’s no longer necessarily true that you get what you pay for – but here cheap really does mean you get what you pay for.