Hotel rating: Star Rating 5; Hotel awarded Luxe category from 1Nov04. Hotel awarded Feinschmecker Gourmet award in 2000 and 2001.
Chain: Leading Hotels of the World
Number of floors: 2
Number of rooms: 93
Year opened: 2000

Only 5 minutes walk away from the fabulous Maspalomas beach and dunes, the hotel is embedded in a 100-year-old palm grove. Location, distinctive architecture and excellent service make the Grand Hotel Residencia the jewel of the Seaside Resorts. As you enter the charming and elegant lobby lounge area you immediately feel the calm atmosphere. The Spanish/ Moorish style villas with wooden balconies and terraces are nestled in a tropical garden. Built around the heated pool, each of the just 94 rooms has a Spanish flavor with its terracotta tiled floors and blue and white furnishing. Spacious and very comfortable, facilities include air conditioning/heating, satellite TV, DVD and CD player, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathroom with separate bath and shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and under floor heating on the lower floors, free safe plus private furnished balcony or terrace. The excellent Wellness Centre under professional supervision offers a rang of fabulous treatments, including Rasul with its gentle lightning and Cleopatra bath, massage, physiotherapy, gym, a heated salt water pool, hairdresser and more. The Seaside Restaurant meets the requirements of even the most demanding gourmets and serves an exquisite á la carte menu opulent theme buffets and barbecues with regional and international delicacies. Boutiques, free internet access and room service complete the facilities on offer. Golf course, seafront promenade and Shopping Center are closed by. This hotel is for those looking to relax in lovely peaceful surroundings with good service.