Luxury Holidays to Gran Canaria

Year-round sunshine, 5-star hotels and unforgettable experiences – Gran Canaria holidays invite you to get away in style.

Looking for a luxury holiday to Gran Canaria? With its gorgeous sandy beaches, year-round sunshine and collection of luxury hotels, this sun-soaked Canary Island is perfect for an indulgent escape. In addition to premium resorts, there’s a whole host of delightfully extravagant activities that will make your getaway one to remember. Dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, strolling along the elegant marina in Puerto de Mogan, browsing designer boutiques and setting sail on a sunset catamaran cruise are just a few things you can add to your itinerary.

Whether you’re planning a romantic couples retreat or a high-end family holiday, Gran Canaria is a brilliant destination. If you’re wondering where to stay, Meloneras and Puerto de Mogan (known as ‘little Venice’) are beautiful, upmarket resorts. Wherever you choose, holidays are a time to treat yourself, so get ready to make yours extra special.

When you’re not lounging by the swimming pool at your hotel or sinking your toes into the sand at Gran Canaria’s best beaches, get out and explore the island. Highlights include wandering through the historical town of Vegueta in Las Palmas, trying exhilarating water sports, enjoying tasty tapas meals and visiting the iconic Maspalomas Sand Dunes.

For a truly luxurious escape, check in to one of Gran Canaria’s amazing all inclusive resorts. You’ll receive VIP treatment with excellent service and fantastic facilities like chic cocktail bars, idyllic spas and infinity pools. With your all inclusive package, you’ll be able to enjoy upscale dining experiences. Some hotels have show cooking stations and others boast eateries specialising in Canarian, Spanish, Italian and Japanese cuisine.

As well as jam-packed entertainment programmes, some all inclusive hotels offer complimentary activities to keep you busy, like tennis, yoga, tai chi and aqua aerobics. Select high-end hotels even give you access to a private beach area just for guests, so if you’d prefer to sit back and relax, you can sink your toes into the sand and soak up the sunshine without leaving the front gate.

In need of a couples getaway? Spoil yourselves with a luxurious stay at one of the best Gran Canaria hotels. Take your pick from all inclusive holidays, 5-star accommodation and peaceful adult only resorts that stand out from the crowd. Freshwater swimming pools, serene spas, thalassotherapy centres, à la carte restaurants and rooftop bars are just a few things you can look forward to on your romantic escape.

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in Las Palmas, is a 5-star hotel that promises a luxurious experience and is known to have welcomed royalty through its doors! Facilities include a peaceful wellness centre with a Turkish bath, 3 swimming pools, a rooftop bar and a Michelin-starred restaurant called Poemas.

Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras is a glamorous 5-star hotel with a stunning infinity pool, wellness centre and a restaurant that serves tasty Mediterranean cuisine. 

There are lots of family-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria and many of the luxury resorts welcome children. Most of the top hotels have animation programmes with live music and shows that will keep the whole family entertained. While children are having fun at the kids’ club, adults can make the most of relaxing on sprawling sun terraces, enjoying tasty meals at à la carte restaurants or indulging in spa treatments.

When you’re ready to explore outside of your hotel, add a luxury element to your family package holiday by booking an exclusive day trip. One of our favourites for families has to be venturing out to sea in search of whales and dolphins on a private boat trip.

Seaside Palm Beach in Maspalomas is a 5-star family hotel with a children's pool, playground and outdoor games like table tennis and giant chess. When the children are at the kids’ club, adults can enjoy some chilled-out time at the spa. The 5-star Radisson Blu Resort in Arguineguin is another top choice for family package holidays. It has 2 and 3-bedroom suites which are ideal for families wanting more space, plus a kids’ club, children’s pool and 2 beaches within walking distance.

Luxury golf hotels in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a golfing hotspot and, if you’re an enthusiast, you’ll want to treat yourself to a stay at one of the island’s top golf resorts. Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity in Las Palmas has 2 fantastic golf courses – one 18-hole and one 9-hole. There’s also a wellness centre, multiple bars and a restaurant serving mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine.

Things to do on luxury holidays to Gran Canaria

• Boat trips: Spend the day sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on a catamaran cruise. You’ll be able to soak up the sunshine on deck, before stopping for a refreshing swim or snorkelling session in the glistening waters. Most trips include free food and drinks, and some even have live music on select days.