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Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa vs Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Santa Catalina ranks marginally higher than Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa. Santa Catalina ranks #15 in Gran Canaria with accolades from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.

Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa
Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
C/ Tamara, 1, Playa de Amadores, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
From $134 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"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." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Constructed on the cliffs of the Montaña de Llamadores (Callers’ Mountain) from which the Playa de Amadores (Lovers’ Beach) is 200 metres below." Full review
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
7 / 10
Leon y Castillo 227, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria
From $129 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1890 to house English tourists and now one of the oldest hotels on the islands, the Hotel Santa Catalina has pure belle epoque flavor, with many original features." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in one of Las Palmas’ most iconic buildings, the 202-room Santa Catalina is an upscale property full of classic charm." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The revival of the island’s oldest remaining hotel has breathed new life into Gran Canaria’s capital. This former temporary residence of kings and queens and Hollywood royalty is back in..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance. The rooms won’t disappoint: there are king-size beds,..." Full review
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