Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas – Adults Only Playa del Inglés, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

🏌️‍♂️ Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas – Adults Only: A first-class golf holiday in Gran Canaria

Golfers looking for the perfect base for their golf holiday in Gran Canaria will find it at the Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas – Adults Only. This luxurious 5-star hotel not only offers an excellent location in close proximity to the island’s best golf courses, but also combines tranquillity, style and service of the highest standard – perfect for golfers who want to relax after an intense round on the green.

🌅 Location & surroundings – a golfer’s paradise with views of the dunes

The hotel is located directly on the legendary dunes of Maspalomas, one of the most famous natural landmarks of the Canary Islands. While enjoying breakfast on the panoramic terrace, you can take in the view of the endless waves of sand – a sight that is almost meditative in nature before it’s time for tee time.

For me as a golfer, the location is strategically ideal:

Maspalomas Golf: only about 5 minutes by taxi

Meloneras Golf: about 10 minutes away

Salobre Golf Resort: about 15–20 minutes away

This means short distances, little transfer time and more time on the course.

🏨 The hotel – adults only, tranquillity and elegance

After a long day of golf, relaxation is my top priority – and this is exactly where the Riu Palace Maspalomas comes into its own.

Highlights from a golfer’s perspective:

Adults only concept: no children, no entertainment – absolute peace and quiet guaranteed

Comfortable rooms with balcony or terrace – perfect for relaxing with a view of the garden, pool or dunes

Excellent mattresses – back-friendly, which is particularly appreciated after 18 holes

Fast Wi-Fi – ideal for posting round reviews or reserving tee times online

Laundry service (for a fee) – handy after a sweaty round of golf

🍴 Cuisine – recharge your batteries before and after your round

As a golfer, I pay particular attention to a balanced diet. The breakfast buffet at the hotel is varied, with fresh fruit, wholemeal products, egg dishes made to order and power smoothies. For early tee times, you can also get an early bird coffee and snack – very handy.

Dinner is impressive with:

Live cooking & daily changing buffets

Themed restaurants with Mediterranean or fusion-inspired cuisine

Vegetarian & vegan options

Well-stocked wine list – perfect for ending the day on the terrace

🧘 Relaxation & wellness – regeneration for body & mind

After a round on the sometimes challenging courses such as Salobre New Course, the hotel’s wellness area is a real highlight:

Sauna, steam bath & relaxation room

Massages & treatments specially tailored to athletes (e.g. back or leg massage)

Fitness studio with cardio and strength equipment – ideal for warm-up or regeneration

🏌️‍♂️ Proximity to golf courses – my personal rating

Here is my assessment of the nearby courses – ideal for combining with the hotel:

Maspalomas Golf

Wide fairways, easy to play, ideal as a warm-up round

Flat and pedestrian-friendly

Only 2 km from the hotel – 5 minutes by taxi

Meloneras Golf

A mixture of sea views and palm trees – one of the most beautiful courses on the island

Strategically challenging from hole 9 onwards

Especially recommended at sunset!

Salobre Golf (Old & New Course)

Sportingly challenging, hilly terrain

Carts recommended

Varied holes, some spectacularly embedded in the volcanic landscape

✈️ Travel comfort – ideal for golfers

The hotel can be easily booked as part of a golf package with direct flights. The transfer from Las Palmas Airport takes about 25–30 minutes. Those travelling with golf equipment benefit from a private transfer – no lugging around, no waiting times.

🎯 Conclusion: Why the Riu Palace Maspalomas is the perfect golf hotel

In my opinion as an experienced golfer, the Riu Palace Maspalomas – Adults Only is one of the best golf hotels in Gran Canaria. The combination of exclusive comfort, proximity to the best golf courses, outstanding cuisine and absolute tranquillity makes this hotel a top destination for discerning golfers.

Whether you’re a couple, a golf group or a single player, the overall package is just right here. And with green fees, private transfers and the adults-only concept included, your golf holiday begins as soon as you check in.