12 Best Hotels in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria, an island that quite often referred as the continent in miniature, is the most populated island of paradise Canary Islands.

As one of the most popular tourists’ destination, the island is ready to offer a wide variety of hotels for every taste. There are beautiful affordable places, as well as luxurious breaking the bank hotels you can choose from. The main advantage of the island is that it is ready to offer you a great holiday regardless of your budget.

We created this article to show you the best 12 budget friendly places to stay in Gran Canaria. Most of them are situated in Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles, allowing you to enjoy the most popular tourist destinations of the island along with keeping your costs down.  We do hope that the information below will help you to choose the best place to stay on the island.

1. Guanabara Park Apartments, Puerto Rico

The hotel becomes one of the greatest choices for people who want to save money while enjoying Gran Canaria Island. Guanabara Park Apartments provides its visitors with the great opportunities to explore the outdoor beauty. The location of the hotel allows the quick access to the best walking paths, as well as hiking trails. What is more, tourists who stay in Guanabara Park Apartments are able to enjoy the magnificent view of the nearby harbor.

2. Eden Apartments, Puerto Rico

If you are looking for private and cozy accommodation in Puerto Rico, Eden Apartments will be a great choice. The hotel offers rooms of different sizes, a great shared kitchen and a friendly and welcoming staff. The staff will provide you with the best service that will meet all your requirements. It is a good destination for families with children as the hotel has a playground where your kids will be able to have a great time under the supervision of hotel’s staff. The Eden Apartments is situated on a hill, offering you spectacular views of the island. The only thing you have to keep in mind before choosing this hotel as your destination point is that the location of the hotel can be a reason for spending extra money on taxi rides. Still, if you are not afraid of everyday hiking, this hotel can become your best choice.

3. Servatur Aparthotel Terrazamar Sunsuite, Puerto Rico

If you are looking for amazing views of the spectacular cliffs of Puerto Rico, Servatur Aparthotel Terrazamar Sunsuite is a great place to stay.  Every room in this hotel will allow you to enjoy the breathtaking view, so a great mood is guaranteed. What is more, every room is equipped with a large balcony and a kitchen, so you can feel like home while staying here. Though the hotel is situated just a few minutes walk to the beach and the town, your way will be quite hilly.

4. Cala Nova Apartments, Puerto Rico

Cala Nova Apartments is a great choice for those who appreciate clean accommodations and want to find a budget-friendly place to stay situated not far from the main places of interest. The beach and main spots of Puerto Rico’s nightlife are situated close to the hotel. What is more, the staff in Cala Nova Apartments is very friendly. The only thing you have to note before booking apartments here is that the hotel, like many another budget hotel on the Island, does not have air conditioning. Still, if you have a portable one, the hotel is worth to visit.

5. Cala d’Or Apartments, Puerto Rico

The same to Cala Nova Apartments, the Cala d’Or Apartments offer its visitors perfectly clean apartments, as well as friendly and welcoming staff. The hotel is situated withing walking distance of the Puerto Rico city center, so you can easily explore its main places of interest. Still, note that the pool is not heated. For sure, during the summer period, it is not a problem. But when the weather is cloudy, the pool can test your nerves. If you decided on staying here, to get the best price, make your booking using Ryanair service.

6. Niza Apartments, Puerto Rico

This little hotel offers minimalistic private rooms, quite basic but clean. Though the hotel has a friendly staff, its rate is quite low. That is probably why it is considered to be one of the most budget-friendly hotels on the island. The location of the hotel will allow you to discover a variety of attractions the city of Puerto Rico shares with its visitors.

7. Babalu Apartments, Puerto Rico

Babalu Apartments are situated close to the city center of Puerto Rico, allowing you to enjoy its attractions, as well as visiting Puerto Rico’s market. The market, placed just a few minutes walk from the hotel, will allow you to keep costs down.

The hotel offers its visitors compact clean rooms and guarantees a good service provided by friendly and welcoming staff. As Babalu Apartments is a budget-friendly hotel, sometimes there is a need in asking staff for extra towels, pillows and some supplements.

8. Atlantic Beach Club, Playa del Ingles

The Atlantic Beach Club is often ranked as the best budget-friendly hotel in Playa del Ingles. The hotel faces the ocean, providing its visitors an easy and quick access to the beach. What is more, you can enjoy the view of calming waters of the ocean right from the balcony. Here you can also sunbathe and swim in a refreshing pool.

The location of the hotel will allow you to stay close to famous Playa del Ingles’ nightlife. Still, you can enjoy restful sleep after partying hard, as the hotel is situated far enough from the noisy places to guarantee you peace and quiet at nights.

9. Parque Tropical, Playa del Ingles

If you love the rustic style, want to save money and to get in the hub of paradise created by gardens with palm trees and bright colors, Parque Tropical is the best for you. The hotel is the must visit, if you appreciate lovely views, peaceful nature and still want to get in the heart of lively atmosphere of Playa del Ingles. Here you will find an on-site restaurant with tasty fresh food and reasonable prices, as well as you will be able to enjoy the varied menu at the pool bar of the hotel.

10. Apartamentos Taboga, Playa del Ingles

If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel with fresh bread for breakfast, quick Wi-Fi and parking, consider the option of staying in Apartamentos Taboga. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful garden and provides its visitors with quick and easy access to golden sandy beaches of Playa del Ingles. It is a good solution for people who come to Playa del Ingles by car: there is always a free parking space. Still, as many others budget hotels, there is no air condition, so it is always better to take a portable fan with you. Still, the hotel will provide you with welcoming and friendly atmosphere and you will get a complimentary bottle of wine at the check in.

11. Los Aguacates, Playa del Ingles

Los Aguacates is a great choice for those who are looking for the hotel that has a quick access both to the beach and the city life. Its location will allow you to enjoy the city with its dazzling nightlife, as well as provide you the ability to get to the closest beach in a few minutes. Still, you do not have to worry about noisy nights. The location of the hotel is so perfects that will provide you with calm and quite nights, allowing you to take most of the restful sleep.

12. El Cardonal Apartments, Maspalomas

If you are looking for a hotel to stay that will allow you to explore Maspalomas but still want to save money, El Cardonal Apartments is the answer. The hotel provides its visitors with comfortable and clean rooms and is known as the hotel with a super-friendly staff. If you come here during the summer period, the hotel will satisfy your needs. Still, when it comes to winter periods, you will have to hold back from swimming in the pool, as it is unheated.