Santa Catalina
Colonial grandeur with modern precision. Think high ceilings, dark wood, and quiet corridors that feel like a private club — not a resort lobby.
Book Junior Suite or higher to get VIP Service included — that gets you access to the Alis Rooftop pool during daytime and spa circuit access, both normally chargeable extras.
Why It Matters
The oldest hotel in the Canary Islands, a protected Architectural and Cultural Heritage monument, host to Winston Churchill, Maria Callas, Gregory Peck, and the Spanish royal family, and the only hotel in Gran Canaria with a Michelin Key. It holds two on-site Michelin-starred restaurants — one of which also carries the first Michelin Green Star ever awarded in the Canary Islands.
Gran Canaria's oldest hotel, open since 1890. The pale pink colonial façade, wood-paneled salons, and 19th-century murals by Canarian painter Jesús Arencibia have survived every renovation intact. Barceló Group's 2019 refresh polished up the rooms and added a rooftop infinity pool and a world-class spa — without touching the British colonial bones that make this place unlike anything else on the island. Two Michelin-starred restaurants on-site. One Michelin Key. One annual classical music festival that draws serious talent from across Europe.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Deluxe
From USD171 / nightEntry-level room in neoclassical style. Compact but well-appointed, with shower. Available as connecting/accessible rooms.
23 sqmDeluxe Superior
From USD205 / nightModern elegance with exclusive furniture, a balcony or terrace, and a designer bath with separate shower and bathtub.
23 sqmFamily Deluxe
From USD247 / nightLarger family-oriented room with a separate lounge, balcony/terrace, and designer bath. Sleeps up to 3 adults and 2 children.
35 sqmJunior Suite
From USD231 / nightSpacious suite with a separate living area and rain-effect shower. Includes VIP Service — which covers daytime rooftop pool and spa circuit access.
30 sqmJunior Suite Deluxe
From USD248 / nightClassic style meets modern amenities: balcony, living area, and VIP Service included.
32 sqmJunior Suite Premium
From USD265 / nightLuxury suite with furnished balcony, king bed, and separate shower and bathtub. VIP Service included.
King · 32 sqmPresidential Suite
From USD598 / nightDesigned for the most demanding guests. Large balcony, separate living room, two bathrooms, and VIP Service. Accommodates up to 3 adults and 2 children.
48 sqmRoyal Suite
From USD939 / nightThe top of the house. Large terrace, separate living room, two bathrooms, and full VIP Service. The suite where visiting royalty and heads of state have stayed.
48 sqmSuite
From USD278 / nightGenerous suite with a separate lounge, designer bathtub, and VIP Service. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
40 sqmSuite Deluxe
From USD299 / nightLocated in the towers of the hotel's historic façade. King bed, separate sitting area, and VIP Service. A genuinely special position in the building.
King · 45 sqmSuite Premium
From USD321 / nightSpacious suite with a large separate living room and private terrace. VIP Service included.
45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A reinterpretation of the classic English afternoon tea, served in the original wood-paneled salon. Pays homage to the hotel's British colonial origins — éclairs, strawberry macarons, and the signature Santa Catalina chocolates.
The hotel adjoins the lush Doramas Park — palm trees, ficus, dragon trees, and endemic Canarian flora surround the property. The adjacent Pueblo Canario complex (1937) and Néstor Museum are worth a wander.
A 7-hour guided tour through Gran Canaria's mountainous interior: the Bandama crater, Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo, and traditional villages including San Mateo, Teror, and Cruz de Tejeda.
A 7-hour guided excursion from Las Palmas covering the neo-Gothic heritage of Arucas, the fountains of Firgas, the Valley of Agaete, and a visit to Spain's only coffee plantation with tasting. Ends with free time in Puerto de las Nieves.
An annual classical music festival held at the hotel — described as one of the most prestigious in Europe. Performances take place in and around the historic hotel grounds.
Buffet brunch with live jazz on the Doramas terrace every Sunday, 12:30–15:00. Bookable by non-guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
6 meeting rooms and 8 event areas with capacity up to 1,200 people. Both indoor and outdoor options in a 19th-century heritage building.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all hotel areas.
Available on request.
On-site gym, available to hotel guests at no additional charge.
The hotel sits directly within the Doramas Park, offering access to lush tropical gardens.
On-site parking available at €20 per day. Valet parking also available. Note: guest reviews flag that the parking area is shared and can fill up.
Three outdoor pools including the rooftop Alis infinity pool (VIP Service guests daytime, all guests/public from 5:30 PM) and the main Pool Bar Stateroom area for hotel guests.
The hotel runs on 100% renewable energy as part of its sustainability commitment.
Electric vehicle charging available as part of the hotel's sustainability commitment.
On-site car rental including electric cars and motorcycles.
Airport shuttle available at additional cost. Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is approximately 14.5 miles away.
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