Grand Hotel Residencia
Intimate, serene, adult-oriented colonial retreat. The vibe is closer to a private estate than a hotel — very quiet, very green, and seriously well-staffed. Not a party hotel. Not a beach club. Guests come to decompress.
Request a Deluxe (Type C) room for pool views — standard rooms can look onto less photogenic angles
Why It Matters
Gran Canaria's sole LHW member, and one of the very few Spanish hotels to hold the Gran Lujo classification. The restaurant has earned a Sol in the Guía Repsol under Michelin-starred chef Wolfgang Grobauer. The Presidential Suite comes with a 400 m² private garden, hot tub, and fire pit — genuinely rare for the island.
Ninety-four rooms and suites spread across low-rise two-storey colonial villas set inside a thousand-year-old palm grove, a five-minute walk from the Maspalomas dunes and beach. The architecture is the work of Jaraba Arquitectos; Parisian interior designer Alberto Pinto brought in warm Spanish-colonial tones, classic teak furniture, and hand-painted Portuguese tiles. It is the only member of The Leading Hotels of the World on Gran Canaria, and holds Spain's highest hotel classification, Gran Lujo (GL).
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Accessible Twin Room
Adapted version of the standard twin room, designed for guests with mobility requirements. Same colonial aesthetic and amenities as the standard category.
Deluxe Room
Type C rooms with pool views — the best of the standard room categories. Guests consistently recommend asking for this tier specifically for the pool outlook. Around 40 m² per guest reports, though the official site doesn't publish a specific size. Coffee machines available in this category.
Junior Suite
17 suites across the two-storey villas. At 51 m² these feel genuinely spacious — a proper bedroom with an incorporated lounge area, plus a furnished balcony or terrace with pool, garden, or dune-side views. Bvlgari bath amenities, Illy espresso machine, hydro-massage bathtub, and a separate shower. Two washbasins. Max occupancy of 3.
51 sqm
Master Suite
Spacious suites in the colonial style with solid dark wood furniture and warm colours. A furnished terrace overlooks either the palm and cactus gardens or the pool area. Full colonial character throughout — more generous proportions than the Junior Suite.
Presidential Suite
The hotel's single Presidential Suite. 78 m² of interior space with a private garden of approximately 400 m² — complete with hot tub and a fire pit seating area. Ground floor only. Living room, separate bedroom with dressing room, two washbasins, hydro-massage bathtub, and a separate shower. Nespresso machine, Hi-Fi system, and Bvlgari amenities with extras. Can be connected to an adjacent Junior Suite to create a two-bedroom configuration. Max occupancy 3 (or more with connected Junior Suite).
78 sqm
Superior Room
A step up from the Standard, the Superior rooms (Type B) face the manicured gardens rather than less scenic orientations. Still colonial-style throughout, with all the same base amenities.
Twin Room (Standard)
Entry-level rooms at the hotel, which is saying something given the quality benchmark here. Ground or first floor in the colonial villas, each with a private balcony or terrace. Colonial-style bathroom with handmade Portuguese tiles, underfloor heating on ground-floor rooms.
The Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Water-based exercise classes in the pool.
Well-equipped fitness centre on-site. Complimentary for hotel guests.
One-on-one personal training sessions available at the hotel.
On-site Bridge salon — a proper room dedicated to the card game. One of those details that signals exactly what kind of clientele this hotel attracts.
A variety of outdoor leisure activities available at the sister hotel two minutes away — table tennis, giant chess, shuffleboard, and darts.
The concierge can arrange discounted green fees at eight world-class nearby golf courses, some with Atlantic views. The hotel also offers dedicated golf packages.
Artificial turf tennis court (floodlit) at Seaside Palm Beach, two minutes away. Free for hotel guests. Professional tennis lessons also available for a fee.
The famous sand dunes and Maspalomas beach are a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The UNESCO-recognised dune system is an easy stroll through the palm grove.
On-site medical check-up service available for guests.
Guided and silent meditation sessions, described as a Buddhist meditation centre atmosphere.
Physiotherapy sessions available on-site.
Slow-form Tai Chi sessions at Seaside Palm Beach, focused on coordination and breathing technique.
Yoga classes under the palms at sister hotel, available five days a week.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Member of The Leading Hotels of the World loyalty programme.
Two outdoor pools on the property — one main heated pool, plus the saltwater thalasso pool in the spa area. Sunbeds and umbrellas around the main pool.
Dedicated concierge team — arranges golf tee times, excursions, boat trips, and more.
Complimentary fresh fruit basket and water replenished daily in all rooms.
Available during limited hours.
Daily newspaper delivered to room. Digital library of international newspapers and magazines also available.
Airport shuttle service available. Confirm when booking.
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