Location

This striking 4 storey colonial style hotel is perfectly situated on the quieter side of Playa del Ingles, right next to the island's famous sand dunes, yet only a short walk to the bars and action of the Yumbo area. Set in 28,000 square metres of subtropical gardens this popular 4 star hotel is a great choice for couples and families that enjoy comfortable surroundings and a wide range of holiday facilities. The hotel is located 30 Kilometres from the airport, 2 kilometres from the resort centre and 50 metres from the nearest bus stop.

Bedrooms

The Riu Palace Maspalomas has 368 guest rooms all equipped with private bathroom and bidet, hairdryer, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, flat screen satellite TV, music channel, telephone, balcony or terrace (most with sea view) and in room safe (payable locally). The hotel also has a selection of suites these are equipped as above but also enjoy a separate living room, bathrobe, additional TV and sea view. Some suites are also available with extra bedroom and bathroom with shower.

Restaurants & Bars

The hotel offers a choice of bed and breakfast or half board arrangements. The breakfast consists of a varied buffet with wholegrain products and on the spot cooking station plus Cava. Dinner has a choice of hot and cold buffet starters with some dishes prepared on the spot, main course with table service and buffet (vegetarian options available), dessert buffet and cheese cart. Full dinner service is available. The hotel also provides theme buffets twice a week and a further option is dinner in the Krystal Fusion Restaurant (no extra charge/ reservations required in advance). Formal dress is required for dinner with long trousers and shirts with a collar for gentlemen. The Riu Maspalomas has a lobby bar with terrace, lounge bar with a card games area and terrace and a poolside snack bar.

Sports & Entertainment

The hotel has 2 swimming pools (heated in winter) 1 with whirlpool and Jacuzzi, a children's pool (heated in winter) there are complimentary sun loungers parasols and towel service available on the sun terrace. The hotels facilities include a children's playground, table tennis, gymnasium, sauna, 2 floodlit artificial turf tennis courts, billiards and table football. In the hotel vicinity you can hire bicycles play squash, mini golf, an assortment of water sports or play golf. The hotel has an evening entertainment programme with live shows.

Other Facilities

The Grand Palace Maspalomas has several additional services for its guests these include, a Wellness Centre with a range of treatments, a beauty salon, hairdresser, shops that include a boutique, a souvenir shop, jewellers and a news kiosk, there is an internet room and various conference and meeting rooms available (additional costs apply).

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