Gran Canaria · Mid-Range + Budget Hotels

The world-renowned, gay-popular AxelBeach Maspalomas offers 92 stylish apartments just a few minutes’ walk from the Yumbo Center gay nightlife and 1.5 km from the beach. They are spacious and decorated in warm colours and a contemporary style.

All guest rooms have air conditioning, a living/dining area, flat screen TV, kitchenette with microwave, fridge, kettle & coffee maker. Fabulous facilities include a swimming pool with sun loungers and garden, spa, outdoor jacuzzi, wet/dry sauna and a gym.

Maspalomas is packed with gay nightlife. This hotel attracts many gay travellers every year.

The brand new, adults only Hotel Nayra has an excellent location, just a 2-minute walk from the heart of Gran Canaria’s gay nightlife at the Yumbo Centre.

The resort offers modern, stylish single, twin and double rooms, with air conditioning, flat screen TV, safe, fridge and fast, free WiFi. Freshly cooked-to-order breakfast is offered in the morning.

Facilities include a two swimming pools, sun terrace with loungers and day beds and a gym.

Good value for money resort near Playa del Ingles beach and just 10 minutes to the gay scene. The adults-only SENTIDO features a heated pool, gym, spa with sauna, solarium, restaurant and bar.

Each guest room has air conditioning, 32″ flat screen TV, safe, tea & coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. The SENTIDO offers a 24-hour reception, massage service, laundry and room service.

A consistently popular hotel with gay travellers. The Neptuno is located directly behind the Yumbo Center, the island’s main gay nightlife.

The hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned room, with satellite flat screen TV, electronic safe, minibar, coffee & tea maker, free WiFi and a balcony. There is a heated pool (October-April), sauna, Finnish bath and gym.

Neptuno offers shuttle service to the beachfront – which is a 15-minute walk to Hut 7 gay beach.

The Seaside Sandy Beach is about 10-minute walk from the Yumbo Center, so you can walk back to the hotel after a night out at the popular Mantrix gay dance club.

This great-value resort has large rooms with free WiFi, air conditioning, satellite TV, balcony. There’s an outdoor pool with gardens, tennis courts, outdoor gym with sea view, restaurant, bar, sauna and hot tub.

The budget priced, adults only RIU Don Miguel has a great location right next to the restaurants, shops and gay bars and clubs in the Yumbo Center.

The hotel offers free bus service to the beach and seafront promenade (about 5 km away), a large swimming pool with sun loungers, gym, whirlpool and an excellent à la carte restaurant.

Guest rooms are bright and modern, with free WiFi, flat screen TV, seating area and private balcony. Great value for money and a good option to consider.

The gay-popular Aparthotel Buenos Aires offers budget apartments in a very convenient location – right next to the Yumbo Center! The resort features a pool with sun loungers, shades and a poolside bar.

The apartments are fully furnished with satellite TV and free WiFi. The kitchen has a microwave, fridge, toaster, hob, etc. There is no air conditioning, but fans are available for rent.

There is a supermarket nearby, so you can easily stock up on groceries. Nonetheless, B&B and half-board options are available. You can walk to the gay beach, but it is easier to take a taxi.

Quality apartments next to the gay Yumbo Center. Sol Barbacan offers modern, well-equipped rooms with air conditioning, kitchen (fridge, microwave, toaster), lounge area, flat screen TV and free WiFi.

The hotel has 3 swimming pools, tennis courts, a mini golf course and provides nightly entertainment. There is a supermarket onsite, although you can take a good-value half board option with many food choices.

Although this is a family hotel, its location and quality make it a popular choice with gay travellers.

Los Almendros is a wonderful complex of bungalows, private and exclusive for the gay and lesbian community, offering high quality accommodation options.

Los Almendros is strategically located in the most gay-friendly part of the island, just in front of the Cita shopping centre, in the middle of Playa del Inglés. The resort has a wide range of services and entertainment on offer, and are surrounded by tropical gardens and recreation areas.

The all-inclusive Vital Suites Residencia is located near the Yumbo Center (5 minutes’ walk) and within walking distance of the gay beach at Hut 7 (25 minutes – longer if you get distracted in the dunes).

Large suites all air-conditioned and feature satellite TV, minibar, safe and a large terrace overlooking the pool or dunes. Free WiFi in the lobby.

The resort as two pools, sun terrace with plenty of loungers. The spa include a sauna, Turkish bath and a 500 m² Talasso pool that is kept at 34°C. There is a gym with cardio and weight training equipment.

Located just 500 metres from the beach and a 5-minute walk to the gay bars at Yumbo Center, Hotel Gold features two pools with sun loungers, jacuzzi and excellent views.

All rooms at this adults-only hotel have free WiFi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, a small kitchen with microwave and hob. Some rooms offer sea views from their private balcony.

The hotel has its own bar and restaurant that serves breakfast until noon. Lunch can be enjoyed by the pool. The onsite Planetarium has a chill-out area. The gay Yumbo Center is about a 5-minute walk away.