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Hotel Riu Gran CanariavsIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
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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
| Hotel Riu Gran Canaria | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.6 (8,110) | Google Rating | 4.8 (4,895) (better) |
| From $173 | Price / Night (pp) | From $121 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Gran Canaria | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 8.5 (better) |
| 9.1 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Hotel Riu Gran Canaria leads on 3 and Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa leads on 8.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Gran Canaria | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Gran Canaria | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Cons · Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
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