Gran Canaria, SpainMeloneras
Seaside Palm Beach
Retro palm resort
Meloneras Gran Canaria, Spain
Renovated
2002
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Seaside HotelsRetro palm resort
A curved seventies concrete exterior hides a vibrant retro playground fringed by centuries-old date palms and rolling dunes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Alberto Pinto shaped retro interiors with bold geometric palettes and candy-striped lounge seating.
Notable
Heated thalassotherapy and brine mineral pools sit beside Finnish saunas and steam baths.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
inside, it’s an artistic cut above the by-the-numbers hospitality of its neighbors. A 2002 redesign promised a major overhaul, and instead of going for chic minimalism, French architect Alberto Pinto took elements from the hotel’s Seventies origins
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Maspalomas sand dunes roll right past the grounds, and the beachfront promenade is a short stroll away.
The rooms
Private balconies overlook the gardens or dunes, and bedrooms come in vivid color blocks like turquoise, coral, or lilac.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main lagoon pool curves through date palms, lined with white parasols and tiled with a mosaic seahorse.
The spa and gym
An open-air fitness pavilion sits under the palms, steps from outdoor hydrotherapy pools and volcanic stone relaxation terraces.
Bar Salón
Violet neon glows around the circular counter, and live music plays nightly amid retro purple tub chairs.
At the table
Palm-shaded terraces host open-air live cooking dinners, and dining rooms open through French doors toward lush garden pathways.
How it began
Canarian artist César Manrique created the lobby's signature Orchilla artwork in 1980 for the family-run hotel.
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Our shorthand
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.