Barcelo Margaritas

The Barcelo Margaritas is tucked away in lush tropical gardens in Playa del Ingles. With a laid back vibe for adults and plenty to keep the children entertained, there is plenty to write home about at this 4 star Gran Canaria hotel.

Firstly, there is the swimming scene. The two large freeform outdoor pools are lined with ample sunbeds and parasols, perfect for lazy days in the sunshine. The children will have a splashing time too with their own pool. On dry land, there is a kids club and playground for the little ones and sports facilities, beauty room and sauna for the grownups.

Secondly, there is the dining scene. The main restaurant is a buffet style affair, with a host of dishes from around the world on the menu and twice weekly themed dinners. Go down the a la carte route and dine al fresco on tasty Mediterranean specialities. No need to go hungry poolside, with light bites and cool drinks served in the two snack bars.

On top of all this, the evening entertainment programme takes some beating. There is live music and shows up on stage and an onsite disco to dance the night away. Discover why the Barcelo Margaritas is a popular place to stay in Playa del Ingles.

The Barcelo Margaritas has all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel in Gran Canaria. Highlights include: Two outdoor swimming pools with sun terraces, sun beds and parasols, kids pool, mini club with kids pool, tropical gardens, beauty salon, daily activity programme, playground, two snack bars, buffet restaurant, a la carte restaurant, lounge bar, nightclub, theatre lounge, free shuttle to the beach and the Maspalomas dunes, gymnasium, cyber corner and WiFi. Additional services include: naturism/nudism solarium, parking, car hire, bike hire, medical service on request, laundry, hairdressers, souvenir shop and bureau de change. Sports available are: tennis, water polo, aqua aerobics, petanque, table tennis, shooting range, mini golf, hopscotch and football.

The hotel has 490 bright and spacious guest rooms. All rooms have been recently renovated and boast a balcony, mini bar, 32inch LCD TV, safe for rent, air conditioning, wireless internet access, rain shower and mirror.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet style in the main restaurant. The Aloha 37 a la carte restaurant is the place for a special dinner in a stunning al fresco setting. Evening entertainment includes professional shows, bingo and dance games. There are also two snack bars, a lounge bar and disco bar for all your beverage needs.

The all inclusive package at this 4 star Gran Canaria hotel includes: Buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner, two weekly themed dinners, snacks at selected times, ice cream, coffee, tea and cake from 3pm to 4pm, a selection of local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks served from 10am to 11pm. Wine, water, beer and various drinks served during lunch and dinner.

The Barcelo Margaritas is located in Playa del Ingles, a short walk from both the Gran Chaparral Shopping Centre and the Cita Entertainment Complex. The hotel is 30kms from the airport and 60kms from the capital Las Palmas.