Gay Hotel Gran Canaria

Seaside Palm Beach is a particularly gay-friendly hotel in Maspalomas, since it’s practically as close as you can get to the gay beach: 3 mins walk to Maspalomas gay beach, and it’s a short walk along the beach to the gay vibes of Hut 7. There are plenty of direct buses to the Yumbo Centre (or 10 minutes by taxi), including some all-night services.

The hotel also features some incredibly cool and colorful designs, which really stand out from the bright personality of its rooms. There are four color schemes, inspired by the natural colors of the island and each creating a distinct atmosphere: sunny yellow and turquoise, soothing violet and green, flirty coral and blue, or understated beige and brown. The decor feels fresh and modern but with a touch of 70’s vintage,

The rest of the hotel is equally colorful and well-designed, with the large lagoon-style swimming pool being the central highlight. There is also a saltwater wellness pool and a brine pool, along with excellent spa facilities, including a sauna, steam room, and salt cave.

Fitness fanatics will be spoiled for choice, with a lovely gym surrounded by palm trees as well as yoga, qi gong, and tai chi classes. There is also a tennis court available free of charge for hotel guests, and many top-of-the-range golf courses nearby.

There are three restaurants serving a range of delicious Spanish specialties, as well as a snack bar and a swanky 70’s-style lounge bar. The hotel also has a “Cross-Dining Programme” with Seaside Gran Hotel Residencia, where you can try out the food at both resorts for an extra fee.

Axel Beach Maspalomas is part of the international Axel gay hotel chain and it is one of the most popular gay hotels in Gran Canaria. Like all the hotels in the group, Axel Beach is designed with gay men in mind, but is hetero-friendly. This makes it a particularly good option for gay visitors traveling with straight friends, as most of the gay hotels in Gran Canaria are gay-only.

The hotel has 92 apartments, all of which sleep two or three people. All the apartments are spacious and comfortable, decorated in a simple but modern style. They all feature a lounge area, bathroom, kitchenette, separate bedroom, and a furnished balcony. The latter can either overlook the street or the hotel’s beautiful pool and gardens.

The lounge garden is a special addition to Axel Beach, a lush patch of greenery with Hawaiian hammocks that’s the perfect spot for some quiet chill-out time. Meanwhile, the pool is a great place to enjoy the Canarian sun, with plenty of sun loungers, stylish beds, and a cool Sky Bar serving delicious cocktails and snacks throughout the day.

At night, the bar becomes an excellent mingling spot, giving you an opportunity to meet up with fellow gay and hetero-friendly guests before heading out to Yumbo for the night. The gay nightlife center is only about 10 minutes away on foot, so you can save up your taxi money for trips to the Maspalomas gay beach.

Axel Beach Maspalomas has a wellness center offering massages and luxury treatments, and there is also a hairdresser and a barber on site to keep you looking sharp. For gym bunnies, there is a decently-sized, well-equipped gym on site.

Paso Chico is made up of six self-catered bungalows, arranged around a pleasant pool area with loungers. The small size of the place gives it a very intimate and homey vibe, while the bungalows give you all the privacy and comfort you need for a great stay. Each bungalow features a living room, separate bedroom, bathroom with basic toiletries, kitchen with microwave, toaster, and kettle, and a small terrace.

There are few hotel services involved, except for daily cleaning, weekly change of linen, and beach towels. You can save some money by getting their ECO rate, where you accept only having one cleaning a week.

By far the best thing about Paso Chico is its location for gay nightlife. Your bungalow isn’t just close to Yumbo center: it’s literally across the street. This is just about the closest you can get to staying within the center itself, which means you can enjoy the wealth of local gay cafes and bars throughout the day, as well as the clubs at night.

Of course, this comes with quite a high level of noise at night, so it’s best to only stay here if you’re planning to be one of the ones making the noise.

Vista Bonita is a gay-only resort owned by the same group behind Seven and Atlantic Beach. It is unique in that it welcomes gay women as well as men, which makes Vista Bonita the best option if you happen to be traveling with a mixed LGBT group. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, a bit too far away from Yumbo and the beach for walking, but taxi rides are cheap enough to keep this from being too inconvenient.

The hotel has an exceptionally lovely staff team, who are much beloved by the regular customers who come here year after year. Despite having a loyal clientele, there is enough variety of new and old customers to keep things interesting, and there is a fun, social, (and clothes-optional) atmosphere around the pool and the pool bar.

The apartments come in Standard Duplex, Superior Duplex, and One-Bedroom. All of them are comfortably furnished and kept exceptionally clean, with private balconies and terraces and well-equipped kitchenettes. However, it is worth mentioning that the Standard Duplex does not have air conditioning, which can be a problem during the summer.

Atlantic Sun Beach is located in Maspalomas, about a 25-minute walk across the dunes to the gay beach at Hut 7. Yumbo is about 15-minutes away, but there are a handful of closer gay nightlife options. Fetish cruise club TImE oFF by Romeo & Julio is a short walk away, as are the gay hotspots in Cita Center, including SCORE bar, MAUU, and Cafe Wien.

This gay-only hotel offers convenient apartment-style accommodation, with most apartments directly facing or overlooking the pool. There are two categories, standard and superior, with the main difference being that only the superior apartments have air conditioning – this means the standard apartments are not a good idea in the height of summer.

That said, the apartments are comfortable and well-equipped. The kitchenette is small, but it does have electric hobs as well as a microwave and coffee machine, which allows for a bigger range of food you can make. Another plus is that, since the hotel is located in a quiet residential area, you get a much better night’s sleep than in some more central locations.

The pool area is also quiet and relaxing, with very good sun throughout the day as well as some nice shady spots. There is no gym or bar, but you can take a breakfast buffet in another nearby hotel. However, buying your own breakfast ingredients and starting the day on your private balcony is definitely the way to go.

Villa Adler is the single highest-rated hotel in Playa del Ingles on Booking.com, which is evidence of both its high quality as a hotel and of just how gay-friendly the area is. The hotel is made up of 8 bungalows, giving it a very intimate boutique vibe and ensuring that every customer receives the highest standard of personal service. Looking for a gay men only hotel? Villa Adler is the most booked boutique gay hotel in Gran Canaria with highly personalized service.

This men-only gay hotel in Playa del Ingles is located about 15 minutes from both the beach and Yumbo center. It is even closer to the Cita Center, meaning that just about every gay hotspot in the area is walking distance from your private bungalow.

The bungalows themselves are incredibly sleek and stylish, decorated in tones of grey and black. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided, including a spacious living room with a fully-equipped kitchenette, plenty of wardrobe space in the bedrooms, private terrace area, and modern bathrooms with superb walk-in showers.

The hotel also has a lovely saltwater swimming pool, which is kept unheated (ideal for sweltering summer days). A small but friendly bar allows guests to mingle, and an extremely high-quality breakfast is served every morning at your own private terrace. As is the case with many gay hotels in the region, the poolside area is fully clothing optional.

Birdcage Gay Resort is a boutique-style resort in Playa del Ingles, less than a 10-minute walk from Yumbo Centre. It’s one of the most booked and popular exclusive gay hotels in Gran Canaria. Its intimate and quiet atmosphere makes for an incredibly relaxing stay, which means you can party away your evenings and then recover peacefully in your little slice of Gran Canaria heaven.

The hotel is centered around a lovely pool and garden area, with a lush variety of local plants and flowers providing the perfect scenery for a dip in the pool or lie down on a hammock. The permanent smooth background music gives the whole place an exceptionally chilled-out vibe, (the jacuzzi also helps). Any level of the dress (or lack thereof) is allowed, so you can truly make yourself at home.

Breakfast is included and is served on the terrace, with a fresh and delicious variety of hot and cold foods. Best of all, it is served until mid-day every day, which means you can sleep in a couple of extra hours after a big night at Yumbo. Meanwhile, the lounge is a pleasant place to chat with your fellow gay guests, read a book, or have a few drinks.

All of the staff, from the owners to the reception to the therapists in the wellness area, are exceptionally friendly and helpful. They help elevate the resort into a superb boutique experience, giving you all the personal attention you need without ever feeling intrusive.

Hotel Gran Canaria Princess is an adults-only hotel located close to Playa del Ingles. The endless gay entertainment of Yumbo center is just a 15-minute walk away, and if that seems too far there are two cruise fetish clubs just 5 minutes from the hotel, The Hole and Hell Club. In other words, this is a great choice if you’re in Gran Canaria to party. So it’s no surprise this is one of the most booked gay-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria.

This 4-star features modern, minimalist rooms, decorated in clear white, with furnished balconies and basic amenities. The outdoor pool area is large and extremely pleasant, with plenty of sun loungers and beautiful vegetation, and there is also a lovely outdoor spa area with saunas, jacuzzis, and Balinese beds.

The restaurant, Princess, offers a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, including some straight from the show cooking grill. There is also an a la carte restaurant and several bars throughout the hotel. Like most resorts in the area, there is plenty of entertainment, from regular shows at their dedicated outdoor stage to activities like archery, wine tasting, and yoga.

Hotel Nayra is just a block away from Yumbo Center, placing all of Gran Canaria’s best gay nightlife right on your doorstep. When you fancy heading to the beach, Playa del Ingles is just a 20-minute walk away (and the gay beach in Maspalomas a further 20 minutes across the dunes). That makes Hotel Nayra – Adults Only one of the most popular upscale gay-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria.

This adults-only hotel has all the facilities you would want for a Gran Canaria stay, including a good outdoor pool, a chill-out area with Balinese beds, massage room, fully equipped gym, and poolside bar to keep the drinks coming throughout the day. It doesn’t offer any particular activities, which is kind of ideal for those who never get around to doing these anyways. Instead, you have a quiet, relaxing, vibe, with no pressure to “take part” in anything.

The rooms are decorated in a minimalist yet colorful style, and have high-quality amenities: 4K TV with plenty of international channels is a nice touch. Many of them have a terrace looking directly onto the pool, while some are in a more intimate and secluded part of the hotel. However, all have excellent soundproofing, so you can always have some privacy when you want it.

The staff are especially great at Hotel Narya. Everyone is smiling and extremely helpful, and they are always happy to fulfill special requests or provide advice on the nearby area.

Bungalows Tenesoya are affordable and basic one or two-bed bungalows in Playa del Ingles. This is a typical men-only gay Gran Canaria hotel, a short walk from the beach and 15 minutes away from Yumbo on foot.

The apartments come in one or two bedrooms, with the latter sleeping up to four people. This makes Bungalows Tenesoya a good choice for groups of friends who are on a budget. The kitchens have hobs and a fridge (no microwave), which allows guests to easily cook their own meals. There is no air conditioning, but you can pay for a fan.

There is a clothing optional pool area, an extremely basic gym (consisting of a couple of weights machines), and some nicely maintained gardens. The premises are a bit dated and worn down – don’t expect any sort of luxury. However, the staff are friendly, the location is good, and the rates are cheap.

Aparthotel Buenos Aires is a large hotel, popular with families as well as couples. This means you don’t get the relaxing “adults-only” vibe of most of the other hotels on the list, but the exceptionally good value for money still makes it a good choice. MUR Aparthotel Buenos Aires is one of the most booked budget gay-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria.

Indeed, the hotel offers affordable one-bedroom apartments for two or three people. The apartments are simple but modern, clean, and well-maintained, and all have a private balcony. Despite them being apartments, there are no kitchen facilities, so this wouldn’t work for a self-catered stay.

There is a large pool, surrounded by plenty of loungers and a good poolside bar, which serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. The hotel also has a buffet restaurant, which serves a good breakfast every day until noon.

The biggest draw for gay visitors is the location, just behind Yumbo shopping center. This makes it the most convenient resort-style hotel on this list for gay nightlife. The beach is also just a short walk away.

Pasion Tropical is located a bit far away from most of the usual gay attractions in Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Indeed, it is just next to San Agustin beach, which is one beach north of Playa del Ingles. This makes it a quieter option, especially as San Agustin beach has all the infrastructure of a resort beach with none of the huge crowds. The hotel does offer a free shuttle service to Yumbo and to the dunes, so the distance isn’t much of an issue. Pasion Tropical is one of the most booked gay hotels in Gran Canaria.

Pasion Tropical is one of the closest gay resorts to a beach, making it a great choice for those who prefer sand to the poolside. The hotel does have a pool, but it is small and more suited to a quick plunge. It’s the surrounding grounds and gardens, however, that makes Pasion Tropical stand out. There is a lot of care put into making this space as beautiful and colorful as possible, giving off a tropical oasis feel.

There are apartments, studios, and maisonettes available, all with comfortable bedrooms and kitchenettes with all you need to prepare your own meals. Some of the apartments have ocean and pool views, and some have private balconies and terraces. They feature modern, colorful decor, with the semi-circular design of the buildings lending the rooms a unique touch.

The rooftop terrace is one of the highlights of the hotel. With many loungers and Balinese beds, it has a stunning view of the sea and the surrounding area, and is a great spot for a bit of sunning. Downstairs, there is a small outdoor gym, which can cover basic workout needs.

Lopesan Baobab Resort is ranked as the top hotel in Meloneras on TripAdvisor. It has a chic African theme running throughout it, from it’s striking colonial-inspired architecture to the gorgeous wild greenery that surrounds the hotel. Everything is designed to make you feel like you have stepped into an entirely new world, both exotic and beautiful. Only 10 minutes walk to Maspalomas gay beach, no wonder why Lopesan Baobab Resort is the most booked luxury hotel in Gran Canaria among gay visitors.

Inside, the rooms are more toned down, with simple decor that uses small touches to tie in with the African theme. Many of the rooms have ocean views, while others look onto the resort’s leafy grounds or the mountains of Gran Canaria. All the rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable. It is worth mentioning, however, that the hotel charges extra for WiFI in the rooms.

There are no less than seven pools in this resort, including two children’s pools (which keep the other five mostly child-free). All the pools are surrounded by loungers and stunning greenery, and there is always a nearby bar or cafe for you to keep yourself refreshed.

In fact, the hotel boasts four bars, two buffets, and two restaurants, offering a staggering selection of meals and treats. Each place has its own unique atmosphere, from an African hut-themed buffet to a bar that sits in a stone enclave behind a set of waterfalls.

The resort has a small but well-equipped free gym, but there is also a large independent gym downstairs, which you can pay to attend. There are also several sports facilities available in the hotel, including tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and golf.

If you can bring yourself to leave the resort, Maspalomas beach (including the gay beach section near Hut 7) is walking distance. Yumbo is too far to walk, but just a 10-minute taxi or a 20-minute bus away.

Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia is located just next to its sister hotel Seaside Palm Beach, but it offers a much more exclusive and luxurious experience. While both hotels are 5-star, Grand Hotel Residencia takes it up a notch, starting with their exceptional standard of service. It is the only hotel on the island to be a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, and is ranked as the second-best hotel in Maspalomas by the users of TripAdvisor.

The hotel is located in an ancient palm grove, which gives it a beautifully secluded atmosphere. All rooms and suites are located in large, airy two-story villas, each room including its own shady terrace from which to watch the world go by. Even the standard rooms are beautifully decorated in a colonial style, with luxury details like L’Occitane toiletries and daily fresh fruit.

The central pool is quiet and picturesque, with a chilled-out vibe and lovely greenery all around. There is also a wellness saltwater Thalasso pool, featuring a range of relaxing jets and massages, as well as a state-of-the-art spa. The gym is located along a terrace overlooking the wellness pool, which makes for a very pleasant workout.

The restaurant serves a range of international dishes and Canarian specialties, and is particularly good for fresh fish and seafood. The pool bar also serves tasty food and drinks throughout the day, and the piano bar is a classy place to wind down in the evening and get chatting with your fellow guests. Thanks to the “Cross-Dining” service, you can also benefit from the excellent restaurants at Seaside Palm Beach.

As with Seaside Palm Beach next door, the location is ideal for gay visitors. The gay beach is a short walk away, and you can get to Yumbo with a quick bus or taxi ride. Overall, Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia offers many of the same benefits, but with a more intimate and high-end atmosphere.

Bohemia Suites & Spa is an adults-only resort hotel located just next to Playa del Ingles. It is a popular gay hotel in Gran Canaria due to its beautiful, creative design and its proximity to the Yumbo gay center. Indeed, most of the island’s gay nightlife is under a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while the beach is a similar distance in the opposite direction.

Bohemia Suites & Spa features colorful and inventive design, with rooms that are both stylish and unique. Most of them have perfect views over the sea, visible through large wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows with private balconies. All rooms have luxury amenities such as a tablet device with 4G internet across the island, iMac, iPod dock, mood lighting, and Molton Brown toiletries.

360º Restaurant, as the name indicates, offers spectacular views of the island, but it also serves up truly delicious food. Atelier Cocktail bar also comes with great views, and is one of the best spots on the island to watch the sun go down with a tasty cocktail in hand.

However, the true highlight of this gay-friendly hotel is its wellness facilities. As well as the Siam Spa, which offers a range of traditional Thai wellness treatments, the hotel has a large spa area featuring various pools, saunas, and baths in every temperature imaginable. There is also a gorgeous pool area surrounded by a lush garden, and a small gym. For those in need of something more intense, their Bohemia Health & Recovery center offers holistic health packages that include physiotherapy, nutrition, and personal training.

Bohemia Suites & Spa has won two Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence and is ranked as one of the top 3 hotels in the Playa del Ingles area on TripAdvisor.