Hotel Riu Papayas - Playa del Ingles (Gran Canaria)
27.763914, -15.572493Overview
4-star all-inclusive hotel in Playa del Ingles with 24-hour dining and a free beach shuttle
Dining and Drinks
Hotel Riu Papayas offers an extensive 24-hour all-inclusive menu with snacks and drinks available at all hours. Specialty restaurants include the Zhu Asian buffet and the Óle Spanish restaurant, which require advance booking. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and themed dinner nights with live music take place regularly.
Pools and Recreation
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, including a heated pool that is open throughout the entire year. A kids' pool with a water slide and a children's playground sit within the hotel grounds. The fitness centre offers classes, and an art club provides creative sessions for interested guests.
Rooms and Spaces
Family rooms at Hotel Riu Papayas Playa del Ingles come with balconies, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room is fitted with a refrigerator, a TV, and a safety deposit box for guest use. A scenic sun terrace and dedicated adult-only spaces are available throughout the property.
Transport and Location
The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus to Playa del Inglés beach throughout the day. Riu Papayas is located 17 mi from Gran Canaria Airport and is within walking distance of the Yumbo Centre and Cita Shopping Center. Nearby attractions include the Maspalomas sand dunes and the Paseo Costa Canaria coastal path.
Family and Kids' Services
Riu Papayas Gran Canaria runs a kids' club with supervised activities and an indoor play area. Babysitting and child services are available for families who wish to attend evening entertainment. The hotel provides family rooms, a heated kids' pool with slides, and a children's playground.
- Dining: 24-hour all-inclusive menu with Asian and Spanish specialty restaurants
- Transport: Complimentary bus to Playa del Inglés beach
- Pools: Heated year-round pool and kids' pool with water slide
- Activities: Art club and fitness centre with classes
- Family: Kids' club and babysitting services
- Location: Near Maspalomas sand dunes and Yumbo Centre
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 center
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Children
- Cribs
- 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 | 278 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gran Canaria, LPA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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