Riu Palace Maspalomas

Palace is an apt name for this 4 star Playa del Ingles hotel. With its unique sand dune location and enormous, blue pools, it certainly feels like a regal place to stay. Tucked in subtropical gardens, the sun terraces are just the place to kick back and chill out. If you prefer the beach, just wind your way through the garden and you are soon on the soft sands.

Children get their own pool and a playground and all guests are treated to regular entertainment. The large, buffet restaurant serves up a plethora of international cuisine, whilst fusion restaurant Krystal gets quickly booked up. If you are looking for a relaxing place to stay, this could be the place.

And when the mood takes you, all the fun of Playa del Ingles famous nightlife is just a 5km cab ride away. With the high standards of service and excellent facilities that are synonymous with the Riu brand, it is easy to see why the Riu Palace Maspalomas is one of the most popular hotels in Playa del Ingles.

It would be easier to list the facilities that are not on offer at the Riu Maspalomas Palace. Here, you will find everything you would expect from a luxury Gran Canaria hotel: Two swimming pools and a kids pool (all heated in winter), sauna, steam room, gym, wellness centre offering an array of treatments, beauty treatments, hairdresser, two outdoor Jacuzzis, gym, table tennis, artificial turf tennis courts, billiards, table football, sun terrace with loungers, parasols and towels, playground, shops (jeweller, boutique, souvenirs and kiosk), free WiFi in the lobby, internet room (payable), meeting room, conference room with TV and video.

There are 368 elegantlooking rooms at this luxury Playa del Ingles hotel. All come with carpeted floor, private bathroom with hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, flat screen satellite TV, safe for hire and balcony or terrace with either garden or sea views. For extra space and comfort, upgrade to the Junior Suite, which has a separate living area, or the two bedroom , two bathroom Senior Suite.

The large buffet restaurant at this luxury hotel serves up a wide choice of delicious eats, from salads to hot food to show cooking. Look out for the theme nights for international dishes. Naturally, there is an outdoor terrace so you can dine al fresco and make the most of the Canarian sun. Krystal, the hotel fusion restaurant is a great place to eat, but you need to reserve a table in advance. During the day, grab refreshments at the poolside snack bar and in the evening, sip cocktails in the gardens and watch the regular entertainment and shows. There is also a bar with terrace in the lobby and a lounge area with card games for slowerpaced evenings.

The Riu Place Maspalomas boasts a beautiful location with direct access to Maspalomas' sandy beach. The nearest shops are located within 50 metres and the lively nightlife of Playa del Ingles is just 5km away.