10 Gran Canaria Spa Hotels and Wellness Retreats for Health, Beauty & Relaxation
From beachfront holiday homes to five star luxury resorts, we’ve got 10 of the best Gran Canaria spa hotels along with self-care destinations to explore.
With its spectacular sand dunes, year-round sunshine, and an impressive selection of spa hotels, it’s no wonder that Gran Canaria is a top destination for wellness getaways. Gran Canaria’s wellness tradition stretches back more than 150 years, when European doctors first praised the healing benefits of the island’s sunshine, thermal waters, and restorative sands. Today, there are over 100 Gran Canaria spa hotels and apartments – including one that is home to one of Europe’s largest Thalassotherapy Centres!
This is our second post in our series exploring Gran Canaria’s hidden side, and I’m delighted to partner with Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health to highlight 10 spa hotels in Gran Canaria, along with a selection of highly rated health and beauty centres across the island.
If you are looking to combine a relaxing spa hotel with some walking or hiking trails check out our post on Gran Canaria’s Hiking and Nature Activities.
10 Gran Canaria Spa Hotels for Relaxing and Rejuvenating
1. Hotel Cordial Mogán Playa
Styled after a traditional Canarian village, this expansive hotel is set amid 10,000 square metres of lush botanical gardens. It is also home to the Inagua Spa & Wellness Centre, where a salt-rich flotarium pool allows guests to float effortlessly, much like in the Dead Sea. Additional highlights include two swimming pools (heated during winter), soothing Jacuzzis, and the Michelin-starred restaurant Los Guayres.
2. Cordial Mogán Valle Apartments
The Cordial Mogán Valle Apartments, a sister property to the Cordial Mogán Playa, is located just a short distance away. The apartments an ideal choice if you are looking for the flexibility of self-catering accommodation combined with the comforts of hotel-style facilities.
Guests can enjoy subtropical gardens, three swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, a solarium, and the relaxing Salinas Spa & Wellness Centre.
Families are especially well catered for, with dedicated facilities including a children’s Splashpark and Kids Club, plus you are free to use the facilities at the Cordial Mogán Playa such as the tennis court, and bowling alley – additional charge applies.
3. Cordial Santa Águeda Resort
The beachfront holiday homes at the Cordial Santa Águeda Resort offer a touch of luxury, making them perfect for family stays or group getaways. Guests can enjoy two infinity pools, a fully equipped fitness centre, and the Callao Spa & Wellness Centre, which specialises in organic and natural treatments alongside a relaxing wet circuit with steam bath, sauna, and leisure pool.
Families are catered for too with spacious two- and three-bedroom homes, a dedicated children’s pool, games room, and playground.
4. Seaside Sandy Beach Hotel
The 4-star Seaside Sandy Beach enjoys an ideal location in Playa del Inglés, just 200 metres from the beach. Surrounded by subtropical gardens, it features a heated saltwater pool complete with massage jets, underwater beds, and a cascading waterfall. For even deeper relaxation, the Spa & Wellness Centre offers a private terrace and Jacuzzi, creating the perfect retreat.
5. Seaside Palm Beach Hotel
The 5-Star Seaside Palm Beach, located beside the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve and sweeping sandy beach, is an idyllic choice for a wellness break in Gran Canaria. Guests can unwind in three heated pools (two of them saltwater) and a luxurious Spa & Wellness area offering original Far Eastern treatments such as Pantai Luar massage.
6. Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia
The 5-Star Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and set within tropical gardens beside the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve. Guests will love the heated saltwater pool with hydromassage jets, as well as the extensive Spa facilities including Finnish sauna, salt cave and ice fountain, as well as aromatherapy, beauty treatments, and massages.
Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor if you still need convincing, this must be one of the best five star spa hotels in Gran Canaria.
7. Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity
The 5-Star Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity lives up to its name, offering a luxurious escape designed for pure relaxation in a tranquil setting. Guests can enjoy a choice of outdoor pools, from serene, secluded spots to an infinity pool with Balinese beds and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
For complete rejuvenation, the Be Aloe Wellness Spa provides a range of treatments, featuring its own locally sourced Aloe Vera.
8. Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel
The three Gloria Palace Hotels in Gran Canaria are firm favourites with holidaymakers looking for top-quality hotels in Gran Canaria with Spa facilities. The Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel boasts one of the largest thalassotherapy centres in Europe, offering 7,000 m² of wellness and spa treatments for guests.
This spacious hotel boasts sea views, a panoramic a la carte restaurant, four pools including a rooftop adults-only pool, and a separate swimming area for children.
9. Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel
The Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel is beautifully located on the cliffs in Amadores with spectacular ocean views. Amadores is home to a stunning beach and its south-westerly location usually feels less windy than the resorts on the south coast.
Its 1,800 m² thalassotherapy centre has a hydrotherapy circuit with seawater at different temperatures. There are also two swimming pools including an infinity pool and a children’s pool.
10. Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa
The Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa’s is located just 200 metres from the beach in Amadores. This four-star superior hotel is the most prestigious hotel in the area. Its heated infinity pool appears to merge with the sea, while its wellness offering includes hot stone treatments with complimentary hydromassage stations in the Spa.
The Gloria Palace Royal Hotel and Spa’s facade is made of natural stone so it blends seamlessly into the cliffs above Playa de Amadores. Its floor-to-ceiling windows in most public areas, and sea-facing balconies in all bedrooms take full advantage of the stunning sea views.
Medical Centres & Dental Clinics in Gran Canaria
As well as a host of spa hotels to choose from, Gran Canaria is also home to highly-rated medical centres, aesthetic and dental clinics.
IKIGAI by Hospitales San Roque has centres in Las Palmas and Maspalomas and offers everything from thread-lifting treatments and acne scar and tattoo removal, to ways to combat hair loss – all designed by the prestigious Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, an accredited university hospital.
In the heart of the capital, Kala by HPS clinic was founded in 1959 and offers aesthetic medicine from a team of surgical specialists under the umbrella of Hospital Perpetuo Socorro, one of the country’s leading private hospitals.
This top-rated clinic also features an advanced rehabilitation to help people with traumatic or neurological conditions, along with expert care for acute and chronic pain management.
Centro Brånemark Las Palmas specialises in Implantology, Orthodontics, and Cosmetic Dentistry through 3D guided surgery that require minimal recovery time. They also offer cosmetic dental treatments – from whitening and stain removal to gum contouring.
Clínica Dental Adalia has over 3000 five star google reviews! You can visit for general dentistry as well as advanced surgery and cosmetic dentistry. Their initial diagnostic appointment is completely free, making it a great opportunity to assess your oral health and discover the treatment that best fits your needs.
I hope this post will inspire you to book a wellness holiday in Gran Canaria. Discover more on Gran Canaria Wellness.com.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, descriptions are subject to change. This post was sponsored by Gran Canaria Wellness and Health.
