Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Gran CanariaIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
7.2
9.2
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
8.8
8.6
Rooms
8.2
8.5
Value
8.4
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (7,882)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,805)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
7.2
Beach
9.2
8.7
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
8.6
8.2
Rooms
8.5
9.1
Pools
9.2
8.4
Value
8.2
8.8
Family
9.1
8.2
Nightlife
—
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
- 6 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 50 min from PMI
Pros — Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Excellent pool inventory
- Strong food variety
- Good family facilities
Pros — Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Cons — Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
- Not directly on sand
- Lounger competition at popular pools
- Large-resort feel
- Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence