Gran Canaria, SpainLas Palmas de Gran Canaria
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Neo-Canarian heritage hideaway
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria, Spain
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
BarcelóNeo-Canarian heritage hideaway
Palm-filled courtyards and neoclassical galleries anchor this pink grand dame, where heritage elegance meets breezy island calm.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dating to 1890, the Canary Islands' oldest hotel features historic courtyards, pale pink facades, and restored 1950s murals.
Remarkable
A storied institution host to royalty and world figures, serving traditional afternoon tea in wood-paneled salons.
Notable
Polished hospitality, evening turndown, and SeaSkin bath amenities across elegant suites overlooking subtropical gardens.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
extravagant renovations by the Barceló Hotel Group have put a new shine on the silver and a new polish on the marble.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Nestled inside Parque Doramas in Ciudad Jardin, the hotel sits a short stroll from the marina and historic Vegueta quarter.
The rooms
Restored rooms pair classic wood trim and soft ambient lighting with private balconies overlooking subtropical gardens or historic courtyards.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved swimming pool sits among palm gardens, and an infinity pool rests beside a rooftop stone cupola.
The hydrotherapy pool
Swan-neck water jets fill the heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, set under blue lighting beside a Finnish sauna.
The gym
Glass walls enclose the 24-hour fitness room, equipped with strength-training machines beside a sunken stone courtyard.
Restaurant
Poemas by Hermanos Padrón
Dark carved wood paneling frames the Michelin-starred dining room, where the Padrón brothers serve refined Canarian seafood.
At the table
Cocktails are served under restored murals at the piano bar, and local wines fill the stone-walled bodega.
How it began
Founded in 1890 by Scottish architect James M. MacLaren, this landmark reopened in 2019 following an extensive heritage-led revival.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.