Are the specialty restaurants included at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria. Official 24-hour all-inclusive includes buffet and à la carte restaurants.

Does Hotel Riu Gran Canaria include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, but premium options cost extra. Guest reports mention mainly branded spirits, but official premium-brand exclusions were not fully verified.

Is Wi-Fi free at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria. OTA and RIU standard amenities support free Wi-Fi.

Are spa treatments included at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official page promotes spa body and facial treatments; treatments are not evidenced as included.

Is the kids' club included at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria. RIU Land children's entertainment is part of the family resort offering.

Does Hotel Riu Gran Canaria have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Hotel Riu Gran Canaria runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm 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.

Is the beach at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

Do you need dinner reservations at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria?

At some restaurants: book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

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Hotel Riu Gran Canaria

The Palmprint

8.7 out of 10

Six fronds, six scores ·

Fly into

LPA · 30 min

Dining

6 venues

Best months

Apr – Oct

Guests say

4.6 · 8,110

From $173

pp / night · $346 for two

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Value8.4

Service8.8

Beach7.2

Dining8.7

Rooms8.2

Pools & Spa9.1

Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.2. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

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Dining, pools and the beach

Open-air dining pavilion with black wicker chairs at white-topped tables, palm trees visible through glass walls and beyond the covered terrace.

Dining & bars

12venues · 6 restaurants, 6 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Official RIU page lists 6 restaurants and 6 bars under 24-hour all-inclusive service.

Buffet · Asian · Italian · Grill · Canarian · Gourmet

Food 8.7

Infinity pool with sunbeds and palm trees overlooking the ocean under clear blue sky at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria.

Pools & waterplay

6pools

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.

Pools 9.1

Person in wide-brimmed hat relaxing poolside at RIU Gran Canaria with turquoise water beyond the wooden deck.

The beach itself

7.2beach score · medium confidence

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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria

All 4 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Resort guest room with double bed, sitting area with blue chairs, and balcony overlooking the coast at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria.

Modern bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in shower, and amenities at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria.

Modern resort suite with private pool access, lounge chairs, tan umbrellas, and glass barriers overlooking a larger blue pool below under clear sky.

Room categories at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double Standard	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
Double Room with sea view	Not published	1 bedroom	Sea view
Family Room	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
Suite	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 0 of 0 max

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.

Most loved

4 themes

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

4 themes

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

Sentiment: Split

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 it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$173pp / night

$346 for two, all in · checked 30 Jul

Cheapest month we've seen: October, around $173 pp / night.

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Best time to visit

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.

Hotel Riu Gran Canaria by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	73 degrees Fahrenheit	73 degrees Fahrenheit	74 degrees Fahrenheit	77 degrees Fahrenheit	78 degrees Fahrenheit	79 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	89 degrees Fahrenheit	81 degrees Fahrenheit	83 degrees Fahrenheit	80 degrees Fahrenheit	74 degrees Fahrenheit
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

Getting there

30 minutes from LPA

Nearest airport: LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
Transfer: 30 min
Address: Urbanización Las Meloneras, Avenida del Mediterraneo, s/n, 35100 Maspalomas - Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Phone: +34 871 96 62 96

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Before you fly

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

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The vibe

Who it suits

Family8.8

Nightlife8.2

Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Hotel Riu Gran Canaria; the full set is above.

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Flights

Fly into LPA, 30 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $665.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Hotel Riu Gran Canaria

8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

hotels · reddit · booking · expedia · official · riu_land · fact_sheet · thomas_cook · tripadvisor · riu_land_blog

The six that set the score

Value8.4

Service8.8

Beach7.2

Dining8.7

Rooms8.2

Pools & Spa9.1

And 2 more we track

Family8.8

Nightlife8.2

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

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Service8.8High confidence

Animation Team: 8.8
Staff Friendliness: 8.8
Restaurant Operations: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Beach7.2Medium confidence

Swimmability: 7.2
Walkable Access: 7.8
Not Direct Sandfront: 6.5
Meloneras Prom美Enade: 8.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Thomas CookVerified 16 July 2026

Dining8.7High confidence

Drink Program: 8.2
Buffet Variety: 8.8
Restaurant Count: 8.6
Specialty Restaurants: 8.4

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Rooms8.2High confidence

Family Fit: 8.0
Room Count: 8.0
Cleanliness: 8.8
Sea View Options: 8.2

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Booking.com · OfficialVerified 16 July 2026

Pools & Spa9.1Very High confidence

Pool Count: 9.2
Kids Slides: 8.8
Adults Only Infinity: 9.0
Heated Selected Pools: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Fact SheetVerified 16 July 2026

Family8.8High confidence

Riuland: 8.6
Family Room Fit: 8.0
Food Flexibility: 8.6
Kids Pools Slides: 9.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · RIU LandVerified 16 July 2026

Nightlife8.2Medium confidence

Themed Party: 8.2
Evening Entertainment: 8.2
Early Finish Quietness: 7.4

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · OfficialVerified 16 July 2026

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

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Hotel Riu Gran Canaria

Hotels Reddit Booking Expedia Official Riu Land Fact Sheet Thomas Cook Tripadvisor Riu Land Blog

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay for	Status
Premium & à la carte diningOfficial 24-hour all-inclusive includes buffet and à la carte restaurants.	Included
Top-shelf liquorGuest reports mention mainly branded spirits, but official premium-brand exclusions were not fully verified.	Partly included
Wi-FiOTA and RIU standard amenities support free Wi-Fi.	Included
Spa treatmentsOfficial page promotes spa body and facial treatments; treatments are not evidenced as included.	Costs extra
Kids' clubRIU Land children's entertainment is part of the family resort offering.	Included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

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: Supervised program, ages 4–12
Drop-off care from: Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
Heated pools: Yes, winter for selected pools
Beach for young swimmers: Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does Hotel Riu Gran Canaria have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Hotel Riu Gran Canaria runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm 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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