HL Miraflor Suites Hotel

If your ideal evening involves a shower, a drink by the pool and somewhere comfortable to put your feet up, this four-star hotel has the right sort of rhythm. HL Miraflor Suites sits in a landscaped setting with outdoor space, several pools and a restaurant on site, while the surrounding resort keeps shops, bars and restaurants within easy reach.

Couples, families and solo travellers are all catered for, but the adults-only area gives the hotel a more settled option when you would rather not share your evening with the full soundtrack of family holidays. Its rooms include private terraces, garden areas and swim-up access, with an adults-only heated pool in winter and a dedicated chill-out bar.

The hotel’s information is available in English, Spanish, German and French, which lets you deal with the practical details before you arrive. That is useful when the only thing you want to translate after travelling is the drinks menu.

You are in Playa del Inglés, in the municipality of Maspalomas, at C/Timple 4. The Yumbo Shopping Centre is about 0.4 miles away, so an evening out does not require a taxi expedition or a military operation involving several pairs of sandals.

Playa del Inglés is about 1 mile away on foot, with the hotel offering a complimentary shuttle for beach days. Playa de Veril is roughly 1.2 miles away, while Maspalomas Beach is about 1.8 miles away. The botanical park at Maspalomas is around 1 mile from the hotel, giving you an easy change of scenery when you have had enough of poolside logistics.

Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 20 miles away by road. The location gives you the convenience of a built-up resort, with nearby restaurants and bars, while the hotel itself sits back among gardens rather than directly on the seafront.

The room choice matters here because the categories do not all serve the same sort of holiday. A standard bungalow suits two adults who want their own space after a day outdoors, while the Superior Bungalow gives a small group more room to spread out. The Superior Studio is the compact, practical option for up to three people, with two single beds and a sofa bed.

For a couple, the adults-only Junior Suite is the more obvious pick if quiet pool time matters. The adults-only section also includes categories with private terraces, garden areas or swim-up access, so you can choose between sitting outside with a coffee and stepping straight into the water. There are also suites with private pools for a more self-contained stay.

Air conditioning is available in the rooms, which earns its keep in Gran Canaria when you return warm, salty and ready for a proper sleep rather than another round of sightseeing. Private bathrooms are part of the accommodation, and the property was renovated in 2023. Families can bring children of any age; cots can be requested for babies, while extra beds are not available, so the sleeping arrangement deserves checking before you book.

Solo divers get a sizeable Superior Single Room rather than being pushed into a cupboard with a window. For two adults, the 38-square-metre bungalow is a straightforward choice; for three or four guests, the larger bungalows and suites make more sense than trying to negotiate luggage around a sofa bed.

The main restaurant works as a buffet with show cooking and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is continental and buffet-style, while the overall board options include half board and all-inclusive, giving you a choice between keeping some meals flexible and leaving the daily arithmetic to someone else.

There are two bars. The Pool Bar handles cocktails and soft drinks beside the water, with the sort of relaxed setting that suits a slow drink while your legs remember what they did earlier. In the adults-only area, the Chill Out Bar serves cocktails and drinks in a more private setting.

The adults-only premium all-inclusive option adds access to premium drinks in that exclusive zone. Drinks are served from 10:00 to 23:00, and lunch runs from 13:00 to 15:00 as a buffet in the Miraflor family area. There is no need to dress the evening up as a culinary expedition: the useful point is that food is available on site, with the Yumbo area close by when you fancy eating elsewhere.

Three pool areas give you several ways to spend a non-diving afternoon: a main outdoor pool measuring 10 by 20 metres, a heated pool measuring 9 by 14 metres, and a children’s pool. The heated pool is useful in winter, when even the Canary Islands occasionally remember that water can feel cool. Sun loungers and parasols are available around the pool areas.

The adults-only section has its own heated pool in winter, with loungers and parasols, plus a chill-out bar for quieter time away from the family zone. A spa offers massages, and the gardens and terraces give you somewhere to sit without having to buy another drink to justify occupying a chair.

Families have access to a kids’ club and a children’s splash area, while the entertainment programme is designed for all ages. If you still have energy left, billiards is available, and the tour desk can help you turn a free day into an excursion rather than another inspection of the same sun lounger.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight, and check-out is from midnight to 11:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in, although payment at the property is accepted in cash and American Express is not accepted. The front desk operates 24 hours, useful for late arrivals or early airport departures.

An airport shuttle is available and can be arranged with the hotel, either privately or as a shared service depending on the option offered for your stay. Car hire and a tour desk are also available, while laundry is offered as a service. Free WiFi is available, and ramps provide access around the property.

The hotel accepts children of all ages, with cots available on request and subject to the accommodation option. Pets are not allowed. The complimentary beach shuttle is a practical detail worth using: the beach is walkable, but carrying a day's worth of kit in the heat is not a test of character that needs to be repeated.