Gran Canaria

Housed in one of Las Palmas’ most iconic buildings, the 202-room Santa Catalina is an upscale property full of classic charm. — Oyster

The Bohemia Suites and Spa is a 67-room, adults-only, luxury boutique hotel in Playa del Ingles, roughly 200 yards from the beach. — Oyster

Right in the geographical center of the island, this is the perfect spot to get away from it all and to take in some of Gran Canary's best views. — Fodor's

One of the few hotels in the south of the island with direct access to the beach, Costa Canaria sits just behind the Blue Flag sands on Playa de San Agustín. — Fodor's

This four-star located on an ancient acropolis is full of surprises. — The Telegraph

The four-star Hotel Reina Isabel’s setting above Las Canteras, one of Spain’s best urban beaches, remains a real draw. — The Telegraph

The Hotel Dunas Suites and Villas Resort is an upper-middle-range chain hotel, with 302 suites and villas, that's a six-minute drive to Maspalomas Beach. — Oyster

The 332-room Riu Palace Oasis is an aging, mid-range, beachfront all-inclusive resort catering to older couples and families. — Oyster

It feels one of a kind. — The Telegraph

Continuing a new trend of refurbishing dated establishments to catch up with the changing times in newly respectable Playa del Inglés, the Santa Mónica complex has been re-imagined as a four-star superior hotel. — The Telegraph

The island’s best-known resort is now trying to appeal to hipsters as much as, if not more, than the 18-30 brigade. — The Telegraph

The 448-room Gloria Palace San Agustín is a large, upper-mid-range hotel situated along the southern edge of Gran Canaria Island. — Oyster

The 189-room Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria is a five-pearl family-friendly property with a small but sandy beach. — Oyster

Hotel & Spa Cordial Roca Negra is a rare thing on Gran Canaria, with its nature-embracing remoteness the star of the show. — Oyster

The upper-middle-range Marina Bayview is an adult-only hotel with some of the most stunning panoramic views in the area. — Oyster

Thanks to its south-west position (Gran Canaria’s sunnier side), Gloria Palace Amadores is a popular choice with families. — The Telegraph

The Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa is a sprawling resort built into the cliffs overlooking Amadores beach on Gran Canaria, the largest of the Canary Islands. — Oyster

Owned by the same group that runs a nearby botanic garden, this hotel is a near oasis. — The Telegraph