The north of Gran Canaria is colder and the south is warmer. There are clearer skies in the west of the island than the cloudier east. This makes Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria's south-westerly position ideal for a hotter, sunnier break. It's what transformed a fishing village into the go-to winter destination for northern Europeans in the 1980s when the Steigenberger hotel, the Radisson Blu's predecessor, opened. Soon, the Steigenberger's helipad whirred with the arrival of Scandinavian VIPs. The see-through lift feels like a fairground ride as you whoosh toward the Atlantic from the clifftop reception - one of the innovations introduced by Norwegian designers before it re-opened as a Radisson Blu in 2012.
Surfing is popular on Gran Canaria but the two beaches closest to the hotel are family-friendly, with the Atlantic at its most pacific.
The hotel is in Arguineguín, right by the beach and less than two miles from the popular resort town of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
By plane: flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester to Gran Canaria take around 4 hours 30 mins. The hotel is a 30-minute taxi ride from the airport. Free parking on site. skyscanner.net
The expansive look and sublimely relaxed feel of the hotel has visiting families very much in mind. The novelty of heading inside and catching the lift down to your room rather than up doesn't wear off.
The hotel's location is ideal for watersports beginners and enthusiasts, with opportunities to try out or return to diving, parasailing and waterskiing.
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Two adult pools
- Two children's pools
- Tennis courts
- Spa
- Gym
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The generously proportioned 220 square metre Premium Suite feels more like a show home than your average hotel room. They offer a nightly deep sleep pillow spray and turndown service if you have booked a Suite.
Standard Room, Premium Room, Junior Suite, One Bedroom Suite, One Bedroom Superior Suite, Two Bedroom Suite, Two Bedroom Premium Suite, Three Bedroom Premium Suite
Facilites include: ensuite bathroom, free toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, TV, desk, hairdryer, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
Room service faithfully replicates the Pool Bar menu which includes some welcome child-friendly options such as cheese burgers and pasta. We love the Canarian Avocado Guacamole at 222SW, which adds crunch to go with the smooth by way of pomegranate seeds and fried totopos.
La Canaria: al fresco dining, regional cuisine and international favourites. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.
222 SW Bar & Grill: Michelin guide-listed rooftop restaurant. Fresh, creative dishes. Open daily for dinner and drinks.
Pool bar: all-day dining, light meals, snacks, drinks, happy hour 5.30-6.30pm.
To view Booking.com’s supplier’s terms and conditions click here.