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Hotel Riu Palace MaspalomasvsSanta Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Santa Catalina is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas. Santa Catalina has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Avenida Tirajana s/n, Playa del Ingles- Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "You can step right onto Grandes Playas, one of the best beaches on the island, from this hotel, which resembles a cruise ship with its six stories and curved white facade." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Two worlds collide at Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas: the manmade development of Gran Canaria’s biggest resort, Playa del Inglés, and the natural beauty of Maspalomas’ iconic dunes." Full review
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet The Telegraph Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Leon y Castillo 227, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built in 1890 to house English tourists and now one of the oldest hotels on the islands, the Hotel Santa Catalina has pure belle epoque flavor, with many original features." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Housed in one of Las Palmas’ most iconic buildings, the 202-room Santa Catalina is an upscale property full of classic charm." Full review
Lonely Planet "This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The revival of the island’s oldest remaining hotel has breathed new life into Gran Canaria’s capital. This former temporary residence of kings and queens and Hollywood royalty is back in..." Full review
Lonely Planet "This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance" Full review
