Palm Oasis Maspalomas

Palm Oasis Maspalomas suits you if you want your diving holiday to include room to stretch out, a proper kitchen and enough to do on land without turning every afternoon into an expedition. The setting is quiet and tropical, with gardens around the accommodation and views towards the Maspalomas dunes or the Atlantic Ocean.

The feel is more spacious than a standard hotel base. You can swim, sit in the sun, make coffee in your own apartment or settle into the evening with a cocktail at the hotel. The hotel's online information is available in English, German and Spanish, which is useful when you are checking the practical details before travelling.

For couples, the separate living space and terrace make it easier to keep the day at your own pace. For families or small groups, the larger apartments give you somewhere to live rather than simply somewhere to sleep. After a long day in the water, that distinction matters.

You are in Maspalomas, Spain, in a quiet inland part of the resort rather than directly on the beach. The coast is about a five-minute drive away, so this is a hotel for divers who are happy to use a car, shuttle or taxi for the sea rather than carry everything down to the shore in full kit. The hotel has a garage, and car hire is available on site.

Meloneras Beach is about 1.5 miles away, with De las Mujeres Beach at roughly the same distance. Maspalomas Beach is about 2 miles away, as is Playa del Inglés Beach. The lighthouse at Maspalomas is about 2 miles away, while the Botanical Park is around 1.5 miles from the hotel.

You have everyday options close by. Bamboo Garden is about 100 feet away, Meson Sonnenland roughly 300 feet, and several cafés and bars are within about 1 mile. The Gran Canaria Airport is around 18 miles away by road, with the hotel offering an airport shuttle to arrange before arrival.

The accommodation is built around studios and apartments rather than compact hotel rooms. Every option has a terrace, free WiFi, satellite television and a private bathroom, while the apartments add a modern kitchen with a ceramic hob, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware. That fridge is useful for the first bottle of water when you come back tired; the kitchen is there for more than decorative purposes.

A studio works well for a couple who want a straightforward base with twin beds and no unnecessary ceremony. Choose a one-bedroom apartment when you value a separate living area, or move up to the two-bedroom options when several people need proper personal space. The Two-Bedroom Suite is the sensible choice for a larger group wanting two bathrooms and more room to spread out.

Terraces give you somewhere to sit outside, and the views vary between the dunes and the Atlantic. Bathrooms include a bath or shower, with some accommodation offering a spa bath. Air conditioning operates in June, July, August and September; outside those months, rooms also have a fan. Cleaning runs from Monday to Saturday, a small practical detail worth knowing if you prefer to plan your room time around a diving schedule.

Breakfast is a buffet served from 08:00 to 10:00, with continental and full English or Irish choices alongside the usual buffet spread. It gives you a clear start before heading out, although the published information does not describe an early breakfast or a packed meal for dive departures.

Dinner is available at Restaurante from 18:30 to 22:00. The kitchen works internationally and combines à la carte and buffet meals with themed evenings, live cooking and show cooking. Barbecue nights add a change of format, which is welcome when you have had enough of making decisions about dinner. If you book half board, drinks are not included.

There are two named bars. The pool bar handles daytime drinks beside the water, while Pub Oasis takes over as the evening venue; cocktails are served in the lobby bar. A snack bar, coffee house and on-site minimarket cover the less formal moments, including the occasions when a full restaurant meal feels like an ambitious post-dive project.

The pool area is the main reason to stay put. You get two heated outdoor pools, another pool for children, waterfalls, hot tubs and a water slide. Sun loungers, umbrellas and a solarium give you the basic equipment for a slow afternoon, while the pool bar means you do not have to go far for a drink. The slide is aimed at younger guests, but the hot tubs are a more convincing proposition when your legs have already done enough work.

If you want to move without committing to a full excursion, there are tennis courts, table tennis, mini golf and billiards. A fitness centre is available, and massages can be booked. Golf courses at Meloneras and Maspalomas are within 2 miles, while bicycles can be hired on site.

Evenings can include live music or a performance, and the hotel can help with island information and cultural excursions. Families also have an indoor play area, playground and games room. For a couple, the useful combination is simpler: swim, eat, take a massage or sit on the terrace and let the day finish without another transfer.

Check-in runs from 14:00 until midnight, and check-out is between 11:00 and 11:30. You need photo identification and a credit card at arrival, and the hotel asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance. The full reservation amount is settled on arrival. The minimum check-in age is 18, while guests under 18 can check in with a parent or official guardian.

Private parking is available in the hotel garage, with one car allowed per reserved apartment. Parking must be reserved in advance, and availability matters. An airport shuttle exists, as does a general shuttle service; arrange either through the hotel rather than assuming it will fit an early dive departure.

Free WiFi covers the property, and luggage storage, a 24-hour reception, a tour desk and concierge service are available. A supermarket on site is handy for breakfast supplies, drinks or the small items that somehow never make it into a dive bag. Children of any age are welcome, cots can be requested, and extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed.