Hotels in Playa del Ingles
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One of the crowning jewels of southern Gran Canaria, Playa del Ingles is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and popular holiday destinations in the whole of Spain. As the name suggests, the beaches are what takes centre stage in this holiday haven, but the resorts are well developed with plenty for holidaymakers of all ages to enjoy.
Budget holidays are easily achieved in Playa del Ingles, with a choice of affordable options throughout the resort from friendly hostels to quality hotels.
Neighbourhoods of Playa del Ingles
Playa del Ingles consists of a number of districts:
- Maspalomas: This is the undisputed party area, boasting many bars, clubs, and restaurants with a vibrant nightlife.
- Las Palmas: This is the nearby capital, a place where you can experience a much more rounded culture and better idea of what everyday life is like in Gran Canaria.
- Artenara: This is the highest village in Gran Canaria, which means that a visit to it provides you with the best view on the entire island.
- Arucas: This town is regarded as the ‘pearl of Gran Canaria, and is home to many notable buildings including the Neo-Gothic Iglesia de San Juan town hall.
What to see and do in Playa del Ingles
Playa del Ingles is filled with attractions to enjoy on holiday, with some of the best being camel riding in the Maspalomas Dunes, surfing in the sea, or enjoying a day at the Aqualava water park.
What to eat in Playa del Ingles
Some absolutely must-try dishes in Playa del Ingles include papas arrugadas which is a wrinkled potato dish, rope vieja, a hearty meat stew with chickpeas, and vieja sancochada which is a sea bream casserole.
Typical events and festivals in Playa del Ingles
Typical events in and around Playa del Ingles include Fiesta del Alemendro en Flor in February, the Fiestas del Queso in April and Fiestas de la Naval in October.
How to move around in Playa del Ingles
Exploring via public transport is made simple with a busy and wide reaching bus service. A large number of taxis service the resorts.
The climate in Playa del Ingles
Days in Playa del Ingles are warm all year round, with the most pleasant time being between December and April. The climate is a very dry one, and summer holiday months are always the most ideal for a family trip.
More interesting facts about and sights in Playa del Ingles
This purpose built resort has always been a popular hit with British tourists in particular, hence its given name of Playa del Ingles which translates as Beach of the English.
Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Playa del Ingles
The most centrally located hotels in Playa del Ingles with the best ratings are: Gold Playa Del Ingles Adults Only, Hotel Mur Neptuno Gran Canaria Adults Only and Sol Barbacan.
It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Playa del Ingles, the average price per night is 54 €, while you will pay an average of 35 € for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 70 €.
You can make reservations at Sol Barbacan if you´re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Playa del Ingles.
If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Playa del Ingles, like Gold Playa Del Ingles Adults Only, Hotel Mur Neptuno Gran Canaria Adults Only or Hotel Bull Escorial & Spa.
If you need a hotel with disabled access in Playa del Ingles, we recommend Hotel Parque Tropical, Sol Barbacan and Hotel Barceló Margaritas.
If you want to save time, the hotels in Playa del Ingles with express check-in and check-out are Masparadise Apartments, Playamar Bungalows and Apartamentos Las Góndolas.
Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Playa del Ingles are Gold Playa Del Ingles Adults Only, Hotel Mur Neptuno Gran Canaria Adults Only and Hotel Parque Tropical.
In Playa del Ingles, Gold Playa Del Ingles Adults Only, Hotel Mur Neptuno Gran Canaria Adults Only and Hotel Bull Escorial & Spa offer 24-hour front desk service.
The following hotels in Playa del Ingles have luggage storage: Hotel Mur Neptuno Gran Canaria Adults Only, Hotel Parque Tropical and Sol Barbacan.