13 of the best all-inclusive hotels in Gran Canaria

Forget what you think you know about all-inclusive hotels in Gran Canaria. Long gone are the beige buffets and excess, and in their place is a new range of high-end hotels providing exceptional value and incredible activities and amenities. From à la carte restaurants serving local cuisine, gourmet Japanese delights and themed gastronomic events to cultural and wellness activities for all ages, these are the best places to stay in Gran Canaria with everything included. 

Main photo: Marina Elite, Mogan (Expedia)

1. Barcelo Margaritas Royal Level, Playa del Ingles

Best for active travellers
A hotel within a hotel, the Royal Level is an exclusive all-inclusive in Gran Canaria’s popular Playa del Ingles, with a range of suites to suit all tastes. It forms part of the Barcelo Margaritas hotel complex, and guests have access to both hotels’ facilities, including an outdoor CrossFit area with a personal trainer and exercise programme for those looking to keep up their workout routine. There’s also a wellness centre with massage rooms, sauna and salon. Royal Level guests benefit from one à la carte lunch or dinner at no additional cost, plus an array of snacks and access to an exclusive buffet restaurant. 

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 2
Premium drinks Y

2. Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel, Amadores

Best for sea views and serenity
Perched on the clifftop between vibrant Puerto Rico and laid-back Amadores beaches, the Gloria Palace has become something of a landmark hotel since it opened several years ago. Those looking to get away from it all will love the infinity pool that seems to stretch far into the Atlantic, while the spa and thalasso centre are set up for restorative comfort, with an extensive hydrotherapy pool (with no fewer than 29 hydromassage stations) and a range of treatments from mud baths to acupuncture. 

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 6
Premium drinks some included

3. Hotel Gran Canaria Princess, Playa del Ingles

Best for adults
Smack-bang in the middle of Playa del Ingles in the south of the island, the Gran Canaria Princess is a great retreat for adults amid the frenetic excitement of the resort. There’s a spa with whirlpools, sauna and treatments, and plenty of grown-up entertainment and activities, such as water polo and an aqua gym, tai chi and a multi-sports court to play basketball, volleyball and mini football. The rolling sand dunes of Maspalomas are a mere ten-minute walk away, as well as the Yumbo Shopping Centre — the focal point of the annual Pride celebrations.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 2
Premium drinks N

4. Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, Meloneras

Best for food
Set in stylish, upmarket Meloneras, the Riu Gran Canaria provides a modern take on the all-inclusive with many on-site restaurants to choose from including Kaori, an Asian-inspired eatery, and Atlantico, which serves classic Canarian cusine, as well as two buffet-style spots with live cooking stations. There are several cool beach club bars for poolside refreshments, too. There are group fitness sessions in the RiuFit area, while children from four to 17 are kept busy with their own dedicated programmes of activities. If you do feel like venturing away from the hotel, Maspalomas is only ten minutes away.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 7
Premium drinks some included

5. Suites and Villas by Dunas, Maspalomas

Best for getting on your bike
This low-rise hotel has all the advantages of an all-inclusive with the added bonus of private bungalows. The hotel is laid out like a small village, with accommodation divided into small Canarian-style houses with classic pine details. There are separate cycling suites that give you access to the onsite Cycling Center with racks and video surveillance 24 hours a day, mechanical kit and five personalised cycling routes to download. Suitably cycled out, soak up the sun around the pool or book in for a massage or beauty treatment at the bijou wellness centre. If you fancy a swift 18 holes, then you’re in luck — the Maspalomas Golf Club is next door.

Spa N
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 4
Premium drinks some included

6. Seaside Palm Beach, Maspalomas

Best for design
Everything about this dune-side hotel is design-led. Built in the 1970s, the Palm Beach’s interiors have been modernised without losing the uniquely retro feel — it was one of the first hotels to be constructed when the area was being developed as a tourist centre. What really sets this place apart is that it overlooks the Maspalomas dunes and offers almost direct access to the miles-long sandy beach. There’s a spa with a satisfying brine pool and salt cave, plus an array of dining options. À la carte choices are included in the all-inclusive premium package for stays of seven days or more.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 6
Premium drinks Y

7. Corallium Dunamar by Lopesan Hotels, Playa del Ingles

Best for beachside luxe
Lopesan has become renowned in the islands for its stellar properties and service, and the Corallium Dunamar is no different. Sitting on the first row of Playa del Ingles beach, the hotel has incredible, far-reaching views across the Atlantic. Guests can choose from the main buffet-style restaurant or the à la carte Mediterraneum, which serves fresh fish, meat and vegetarian dishes in the Mediterranean style accompanied by a good wine list. The hotel is for adults only and there’s a choice of grown-up activities to keep you active and entertained — or you can simply kick back on the pool deck.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 5
Premium drinks N

8. H10 Playa Meloneras Palace, Meloneras

Best for stylish spa time
You’ll find the spaceship-like Meloneras Palace just 100m from Meloneras beach. Its vaulted lobby is reminiscent of a Bond villain’s magnificent den, and the live music sessions at the bar fit right into the vibe. The cool vibes continue at the Despacio spa centre where a thermal circuit, including dynamic pool and hydromassage beds, awaits those looking for zen vibes. You won’t get peckish thanks to the seven restaurants and bars, and your in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive package.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 7
Premium drinks some included

9. Paradisus Gran Canaria, San Agustin

Best for modern luxury with a local flavour
This five-star, design-led resort is right on the beach in San Agustin — a slightly quieter resort than neighbouring Playa del Ingles. As well as a chic spa and several dining options including theme nights featuring local products and customs, the all-inclusive package covers a local experience for every guest. You could opt for culture and history with a visit to the Cueva Pintada (a preserved painted cave from the island’s original Guanche inhabitants) or a rum tasting at the Arehucas rum distillery.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 3
Premium drinks some included

10. Servatur Waikiki, Playa del Ingles

Best for family-friendly fun
Anyone who’s been to Playa del Ingles will recognise the cylindrical towers of the Waikiki. Fully refurbished and renovated in the past few years, the hotel is set up for families with a children’s park, splash park and entertainment club, where they’ll get the opportunity to try sports, crafts and games. Adults can sign up for Zumba, beach volleyball sessions and a fitness and entertainment programme.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 2
Premium drinks some included

11. LIVVO Valle Taurito, Taurito

Best for waterpark fun and sun
Taurito is a small resort between Puerto Rico and Puerto Mogan and scores points for families thanks to the neighbouring waterpark. Kids and adults can slip and slide at the Lago Taurito waterpark for free as well as access a range of drier activities in the form of bowling and squash. Relaxation awaits at Spa Krabi, the onsite thermal pool and wellness centre.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 1
Premium drinks N

12. MUR Hotel Neptuno, Playa del Ingles

Best for chilled-out workations 
As the first adult-only hotel in Gran Canaria, the family-owned Neptuno has plenty of experience providing grown-up amenities and facilities. Rooms are simple, kitted out with striking Spanish tiles, and have been fully renovated in recent years. What sets this hotel apart, however, is that they welcome digital nomads and remote workers; there’s a coworking space in the hotel with stylish desks and high-speed wi-fi. Office envy can also be triggered if you choose to work poolside.

Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 2
Premium drinks some included

13. Marina Elite, Mogan

Best for great value
You’d be forgiven for thinking that you are floating on the water at Marina Elite: this secluded four-star hotel is on Balito beach, a small cove near Puerto Mogan. It has a mix of apartments with small kitchenettes, and several suites depending on your needs. The interiors are bang up-to-date and there’s a delightful rooftop pool and clever sun terrace housed on a bridge that crosses the road into the resort. While Balito beach is a quite pebbly, the white sands of Anfi del Mar are just a ten-minute stroll away.

Spa N
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 1
Premium drinks some included