Gay Gran Canaria

A favourite with the GayMapper team, the Sol Barbacan has a great location just 5 minutes walk from the Yumbo centre, yet is set in lush green gardens, giving a great feeling of getting away from it all. You have a choice of apartments in the main building with balconies large enough for two sun loungers, or bungalows in the gardens, each with a private rooftop sun terrace. There are three pools, one of which is adults only and also has a hot tub. There's a restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and light meals can be taken poolside for lunch. HIghly recommended for a relaxing and fun holiday to Gran Canaria.

Neptuno is an adults-only hotel, next to the Yumbo Shopping Centre, Playa del Ingles and has long been a popular choice with gay holidaymakers. It offers an outdoor pool, spa and free shuttle bus to the beach, 900 m away. There is an all-inclusive option here if you want to have all your food and drinks included. All air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a furnished balcony. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. The hotel spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath and gym. The Neptuno's swimming pool is heated from October until April and live music can be enjoyed in the bar several times a week. There is a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Maspalomas Golf course is 3 km away. You can hire a car and there is free on-site parking.

Lopesan Baobab Resort is a luxurious resort set in tropical gardens with African-style decor throughout. It features a large outdoor swimming pool and is 600 m from Maspalomas Beach, from where you can walk along to the gay beack at Kiosko 7. Rooms at the Lopesan are elegant and spacious. All feature air conditioning and a balcony. The bathrooms have toiletries and bathrobes. The Baobab's Pili Pili Restaurant specialises in grilled meats and seafood, while the Akara offers African cuisine. There is a buffet restaurant, as well as 2 stylish poolside bars and a coffee shop. The Baobab Resort offers impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is just 10 minutes' walk from Maspalomas lighthouse and the seafront path.

Villa Adler features a private terrace with an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside cafe-bar. The Yumbo Centre is 5 minutes walk from Villa Adler Gay Men Only while Maspalomas dunes are 15 minutes walk. The bright, modern bungalows and apartments are decorated simply and with colourful finishes. Each one includes a lounge area with cable TV and an equipped kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is available. The property is just 100 m from the CITA Centre. Gran Canaria Airport can be reached in 25 minutes.

Gay hotel Ritual Maspalomas in Playa del Ingles provides adults-only accommodation right next to the Yumbo Centre, with a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with pool view. At Hotel Ritual Maspalomas every room is equipped with a seating area.

Gold by Marina, Playa del Ingles, is a gay friendly, adults only hotel, about 5 minutes walk from the Yumbo Centre. This modern hotel has a spacious pool area with stylish, Miami Beach club design, 2 pools, a hot tub, sauna and lots of comfortable sun loungers. The air-conditioned rooms at this adults-only hotel feature cool, white decor with turquoise details. Each one has free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a mini-kitchenette with a hob, microwave and toaster. All rooms have a private balcony or terrace, and some have sea views. The hotel's restaurant serves an extensive daily breakfast until 12:00. You can enjoy lunch by the pool, with many fresh and healthy options to choose from, along with a tempting cocktail list. The hotel's large Planetarium chill-out area with suspended orbs hanging from the ceiling and is a great place to relax with a cocktail. You can walk to Maspalomas Sand Dunes in around 13 minutes.