Hotel Riu Papayas - Playa del Ingles (Gran Canaria)
27.763914, -15.572493Overview
4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Inglés with 24-hour food & drink and two specialty restaurants
Pools, Sun Terraces & Shuttle Service
The hotel has two heated outdoor pools - one main pool and a separate children's pool with a water slide. A free beach shuttle runs daily to Playa del Inglés beach and the Maspalomas sand dunes. An adult-only sun terrace offers loungers in a calm setting away from the main pool area.
Dining Experiences
Guests can book two specialty restaurants at no extra cost: Zhu (Asian buffet) and Ole (Spanish à la carte with steak options). The main buffet serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking stations. Themed dinner nights and a 24-hour snack bar (burgers, sandwiches, fruit) are also part of the all-inclusive package.
Evening Shows & Daily Activities
The animation team runs daytime activities such as aquafit, bingo, and pool games, plus a kids' club (Riuland) with arts and crafts. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed shows, and karaoke. Guests can also join the weekly White or Neon party held at the sister hotel Riu Gran Canaria, with free transport provided.
Family-Friendly Accommodations & Children's Facilities
The hotel offers family rooms with a separate sleeping area for children, plus an indoor play area and outdoor playground with a climbing frame. A heated children's splash pool and a small water slide are located in a shaded corner. Babysitting services and a kids' club with supervised activities are available for younger guests.
Rooms & On-Site Fitness
Each room has air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, a refrigerator, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a safety deposit box. The fitness centre includes treadmills, a cable machine, and free weights. Guests can also use the laundry service, currency exchange, and car rental desk at reception.
- 24-hour all-inclusive: Snacks, beverages, and self-service bars available round the clock
- Specialty dining: Asian (Zhu) and Spanish (Olé) restaurants included in the package
- Pool complex: Two heated outdoor pools, one with a water slide for children
- Adult-only sun terrace: Dedicated space for guests 18+ with loungers and quiet atmosphere
- Free beach shuttle: Complimentary bus service to Maspalomas sand dunes and Playa del Inglés beach
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Max:3 persons
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Hotel Riu Papayas
| 💵 Lowest room price | 165 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 32.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gran Canaria, LPA |
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