Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
8.7 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and service
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria at a glance
- Location
- Maspalomas
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 on Google8,421 reviews
- Best months
- Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 6 pools
- Airport transfer
- LPAAbout 30 minutes
- Dining
- 6 restaurants
- Drinks
- 6 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 21, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
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Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
Things to know
before you go
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria is a verified 24-hour all-inclusive and one of the stronger pool-first family options in Meloneras.
Book it for food variety, pools, and reliable RIU operations, not for direct-on-sand beachfront access.
Hidden tips
Use the app early for bookable restaurants.
The adults-only infinity pool is a key upgrade in the on-property experience, but prime loungers can go early.
Things guests wish they had known
The pools are the star feature; the beach is walkable rather than immediately under the hotel.
Book popular restaurants through the RIU app early when available.
Strengths from our research
24-hour all-inclusive
Excellent pool inventory
Strong food variety
Good family facilities
Other considerations from our research
Not directly on sand
Lounger competition at popular pools
Large-resort feel
Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence
What guests say
Most loved
- Six-pool layout and adults-only infinity pool
- Food variety and specialty restaurants
- Cleanliness and staff organization
- Family entertainment and kids facilities
Most complained about
- Best pool loungers can be reserved early
- Not directly on a sandy beach
- Some buffet/drink items are stronger than others
- Large resort atmosphere is not boutique
From Reddit
No strong property-specific Reddit thread was found; broader RIU all-inclusive discussions describe RIU as consistent for clean rooms, pools, drinks, and dependable value, with entertainment and food varying by property.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official 24-hour all-inclusive includes buffet and à la carte restaurants.
- Wi-FiIncluded
OTA and RIU standard amenities support free Wi-Fi.
- Kids' clubIncluded
RIU Land children's entertainment is part of the family resort offering.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Official page promotes spa body and facial treatments; treatments are not evidenced as included.
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Guest reports mention mainly branded spirits, but official premium-brand exclusions were not fully verified.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 639
- Pools
- 6
- Value
- 8.4 out of 10
- Service
- 8.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.2 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.7 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.2 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except beach and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 2 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except beach and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.4High confidence
- Pool Depth
- 9.0
- Food Quality
- 8.6
- Beach Not Direct
- 7.0
- 24h All Inclusive
- 8.8
Service8.8High confidence
- Animation Team
- 8.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.8
- Restaurant Operations
- 8.6
Beach7.2Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 7.2
- Walkable Access
- 7.8
- Not Direct Sandfront
- 6.5
- Meloneras Prom美Enade
- 8.0
Dining8.7High confidence
- Drink Program
- 8.2
- Buffet Variety
- 8.8
- Restaurant Count
- 8.6
- Specialty Restaurants
- 8.4
Rooms8.2High confidence
- Family Fit
- 8.0
- Room Count
- 8.0
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Sea View Options
- 8.2
Pools & Spa9.1Very High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.2
- Kids Slides
- 8.8
- Adults Only Infinity
- 9.0
- Heated Selected Pools
- 8.6
Family8.8High confidence
- Riuland
- 8.6
- Family Room Fit
- 8.0
- Food Flexibility
- 8.6
- Kids Pools Slides
- 9.0
Nightlife8.2Medium confidence
- Themed Party
- 8.2
- Evening Entertainment
- 8.2
- Early Finish Quietness
- 7.4
What it does best
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Excellent pool inventory
- Strong food variety
- Good family facilities
Where it costs you
- Not directly on sand
- Lounger competition at popular pools
- Large-resort feel
- Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence
Everything we read on Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.7 / 10
- Places to eat
- 6
- Bars and lounges
- 6
Buffet · Asian · Italian · Grill · Canarian · Gourmet
Official RIU page lists 6 restaurants and 6 bars under 24-hour all-inclusive service.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?
Official RIU page lists 6 restaurants and 6 bars under 24-hour all-inclusive service.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room with garden viewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
| Double StandardBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Not published |
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room with sea view | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Sea view |
| Family Room | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Suite | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
With waterslides, heated
Official page lists six pools including an adults-only infinity pool. Fact-sheet and TripAdvisor sources support children's slides and winter heating for selected pools.
The beach itself
The resort is in Meloneras near Maspalomas seafront/promenade rather than directly on sand; beach access is walkable.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program ages 4–12
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Heated pools
- Yes, winter for selected pools
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Hotel Riu Gran Canaria have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Hotel Riu Gran Canaria lists a kids' club for ages 4–12. RIU Land is RIU's children's program for ages 4–12; TripAdvisor/RIU sources specifically associate Hotel Riu Gran Canaria with RiuLand and kids facilities. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Are the pools at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria heated?
- Yes: pool heating is confirmed, running winter for selected pools. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Apr to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 73°F in January to 89°F in August, and the wet months run Feb to Apr.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 88°F31°C | 89°F32°C | 81°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 80°F27°C | 74°F23°C |
| Rain days | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 4 days | 2 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 3 days | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Verdict | Fine | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
- Nearest airport
- LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 30 minutes
- Transportation
- Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.
RIU Hotels & Resorts, via RIU Brand Center Source
Destination essentials & trip planning
Urbanización Las Meloneras, Avenida del Mediterraneo, s/n, 35100 Maspalomas - Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain · +34 871 96 62 96
Spain
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Tenerife (TFS), Málaga (AGP)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Hotel Riu Gran Canaria; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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