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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel vs Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Santa Catalina ranks marginally higher than IFA Faro Hotel. Santa Catalina comes in at #15 in Gran Canaria with praise from 3 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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
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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in one of Las Palmas’ most iconic buildings, the 202-room Santa Catalina is an upscale property full of classic charm."
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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
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..."
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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,..."
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Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel
Oyster
The Telegraph
Plaza de Colon 1, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
From $264 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Ifa Faro Hotel is a quiet three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located directly on lovely Maspalomas Beach, and within walking distance of shopping and dining."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Maspalomas, one of Gran Canaria’s major resorts, conjures up images of its spectacular sand dunes."
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