Accommodation
There are 231 guestrooms in this seven story building and all have bathroom with hairdryer, fitted carpet, telephone, central air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, surround sound music channel, in-room safe (additional charge applies) and balcony or terrace.
Food & Beverage
Guests on half board may enjoy breakfast and dinner service at the main restaurant which has a non-smoking section and a terrace. Breakfast is comprised of a varied buffet with wholemeal products and on the spot cooking stations. For lunch, you can have the benefit of a light fare at the pool snack bar. At dinnertime a cold and warm starters buffet is set and there are also dishes prepared “on the spot.” The main course is served at the table, followed by a diverse dessert buffet. Vegetarian dish is available. Twice a week the staff organises special evenings. The lounge bar offers a multitude of drinks and refreshments and an open terrace.
Sport & Leisure
The hotel’s swimming pool is heated in winter and has a children’s section. Lounge chairs, cabins, towels and sun umbrellas are offered gratis by the pool and there is a terrace-solarium you can freely use. The beach with its dunes of fine sand, which is 6 km long and between 30 to 100 m wide can be easily reached down a flights of steps. The beaches are made for strolling, and have lounger and sun umbrella hire as well as pay changing-room services. Nudists can enjoy specially reserved areas between Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. In the hotel you can enjoy a complimentary game of ping-pong or at a fee use the billiard tables or the lighted artificial-grass tennis court. Nearby the hotel you can find a variety of water sports available, two 18-hole golf courses, mini-golf, squash and bicycle rental. Further away there is a wide range on offer including tennis, squash, keep-fit facilities and, on the outskirts, a go-kart track. The entertainment staff provides you with live music or shows several times a week. The popular resort town with tropical gardens nestling just behind the beach and sand dunes has shops, boutiques, supermarkets and restaurants abound, while the lively nightlife is provided by numerous bars, pubs and discos. Fun and entertainment are guaranteed at the Holiday World fun park in the International Ground. And do not miss the colourful twice-weekly market in San Fernando.
Facilities & Services
Other facilities include a conference room, a game room with TV/video, a children’s playground, hairdresser and boutique/kiosk. At an additional charge massage service and internet access are available to guests.
Useful Information on Distances
The hotel is 30 km from the airport. Just 350 m from the sea-front promenade and the beach and 250 m from the city centre. You can find a shopping centre 200 m away. To get to know the island better under your own steam, cars, scooters and bicycles can be hired. There are also regular bus services that connect San Agustin, Las Palmas, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan. There is a bus stop 100 m from the hotel.
Refurbishment Works at the Hotel - Summer 2006
Please note that the Riu Palmeras will remain closed for the period between 01/05/2006 & 31/08/2006 due to refurnishing.
Board Types
Half Board / Full Board