Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyThe activity program is more varied than typical for a Spanish island resort. Soft archery, shuffleboard, and boules round out the usual pool games and beach volleyball. The gym access is included. Off-site options include diving, windsurfing, mini-golf, bowling, squash, and golf — all extra charge through external operators. The Bubbles discotheque offers free entry. The 15-minute walk to Maspalomas beach and its sand dunes is one of the best no-extra-cost excursions from any Canary Islands resort.
The visual centerpiece of the resort. Adults only (18+), beachfront positioning with a direct view of the promenade and ocean. Quieter than the main pools — the adults-only designation keeps the atmosphere calm. The most photographed feature of the post-2023 refurbishment.
Dedicated children's pool with slides. Shallow and safe. Adjacent to the RiuLand area.
Very shallow pool for the youngest guests. Separated from the main children's pool.
The primary adult and family pool. 337 sq m — a decent size for a 639-room resort. The activity zone for organized pool games and events.
The heated pool — slightly larger than the main pool at 347 sq m — is a significant advantage from November to March. Less crowded than the main pool because fewer guests realize it's available. Heated pools at Canary Islands resorts significantly extend the comfortable swimming season.
Additional smaller pool areas and whirlpool facilities. Useful for quieter zones when the main pools are at capacity.
The closest beach to the resort, directly accessible from the promenade. Dark, coarser sand — typical of southern Gran Canaria. The water is swimmable and the wave action is gentle. Less crowded than Maspalomas given its slightly more local character.
The headline beach — about 15 minutes' walk from the resort. Famous for its golden sand dunes that back the beach in the Maspalomas Nature Reserve. This is genuinely striking and unlike any other beach in the Canary Islands. The dunes are a worth-doing walk even if you're not planning a full beach day.
A smaller beach between Meloneras and Maspalomas. More local and less developed than the main resort beaches. Accessible as part of a walk along the promenade.
Organized pool games run by the animation team. Times vary daily — check the schedule board.
The children's pool area has water slides. Included for guests.
Tables available. Walk-in, no reservation.
Court available. Walk-in.
Pitch available. Walk-in.
Scheduled classes, typically morning sessions. Free. Check the daily activity board.
Organized and informal play. One of the most-used daytime activities.
Pétanque. A casual daytime activity, good for groups.
Group fitness classes — aqua aerobics, morning circuits, fitness sessions. Check daily schedule.
Archery with foam-tipped arrows. One of the more unusual inclusions on the activity list. Suitable for teens and adults.
Deck shuffleboard courts. A low-effort game that works well as a group or pairs activity.
Included. Full Body Love Fitness Center with cardio and weights. Sports shoes required.
The main sports area handling basketball, football, and other court games.
Supervised daily programming for ages 4–7 and 8–12. Free. Crafts, games, sports. A reliable structure for families with younger children.
Structured activities for ages 13–17, running several times weekly. Unusual and valuable — most all-inclusives leave this age group without programming. Check the schedule on arrival to plan around it.
Live shows, themed evenings, and performance acts in the outdoor theatre most evenings.
Regular live music in the bars and around the pool. Varies by season.
Themed pool parties with DJs. Part of the Riu brand event calendar.
External dive operators available for lessons and open-water dives. Extra charge. Gran Canaria has decent dive sites.
Windsurfing lessons through external operators. Extra charge. Maspalomas area has reliable trade winds.
Off-site, extra charge. There are several mini-golf facilities in the Maspalomas/Meloneras area.
Off-site bowling available in the area. Extra charge.
Off-site or on-site court. Extra charge.
Bike rentals available through concierge or external providers. Extra charge. Useful for reaching Maspalomas sand dunes or cycling the promenade.
Several golf courses in the southern Gran Canaria area. Extra charge. The Maspalomas Golf Course is the most convenient.
