Meloneras is Gran Canaria's version of Las Vegas' Strip. It's big, brash, and, in its own way, beautiful. Glittering hotels are of the shouty, look-at-me-variety. Making sure it stands out is the five-star Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso. The resort is a neo-Canarian village in its own right, complete with central square. The reception is built to resemble one of the most distinctive churches on the island, Agüimes' Parroquia de San Sebastián. At night, when it is lit up, the effect will send your jaw tumbling to the floor. Time and time again. A resort within a resort, there's enough to see and do on your doorstep without ever feeling the need to step outside the comfortable enclave.
Get away from it all by retreating within the resort - but the bright lights of main Meloneras are reassuringly near.
The hotel is in the seaside resort of Meloneras, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Maspalomas.
By plane: flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester to Gran Canaria take around 4 hours 30 mins. The hotel is a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport. skyscanner.net.
A firm family favourite, the Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso appeals to every age - from child all the way up to grandparent. The faux façades and fountains are easy on the eye and the ocean breeze means you won't need any air con.
You'll find not one, not two, not three, not four, but five pools. One is saltwater if you don't fancy the beach.
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Five pools
- Spa
- Wellness centre
- Gym
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The two-bedroomed Royal Suites, with a separate living room, boast 238 square metres of space and are designed with families in mind. If you're in a Unique by Lopesan room, your stay starts off in an extra special way with a private welcoming drink.
Double Standard Economy, Double Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Senior Suite, Superior Suite, Royal Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, private terrace or balcony, TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
It's always reassuring to see local vintages on the wine list, particularly when they're organic such as Caletón Ecológico Natural. El Patio starts as it means to go on with the classically Tuscan bruschetta pairing of basil and tomatoes.
Ovo: a la carte, traditional Canarian dishes including Txogitxu steaks and Galician veal loin. Open in the evenings.
Alpendre: bar and grill by the pool. Lunches, desserts and ice creams.
La Plaza: hot and cold breakfast buffet and live cooking stations at dinner time.
El Patio: sandwiches, afternoon snacks, drinks.
Akoran: cocktails.
Azotea: poolside bar, juices, drinks.
Pub Zythum: extensive drinks menu and speciality beers.
Terraza Tizziri: drinks and dancing.
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