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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (90% of total searches to Gran Canaria). The next most popular destinations are Maspalomas (4%) and Puerto Rico (3%). Searches for hotels in Taurito (3%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Gran Canaria for as cheap as C$ 36 (Puerto de Mogan) in the last 3 days. The average price is C$ 271.
In the last 72 hours, users have found Gran Canaria hotels for tonight for as low as C$ 49 (Puerto de Mogan). Users have also found 3-star hotels from C$ 68 (Mogán) and 4-star+ hotels from C$ 102 (San Bartolomé de Tirajana).
If you want to play golf at one of the courses on the island, then you should look to stay either in the north or south of the island, as this is where most of the resorts are. For example, you could stay at Abora Continental By Lopesan Hotels, which is about a 6min drive away from the popular Maspalomas Golf Course.
If you want to enjoy a holiday with lots of partying, then one of the best places to stay on the island is in Las Palmas, the capital. You could stay at Hotel Aloe Canteras, which is perfectly positioned for you to head out to the bars. As an example, you can reach popular establishments such as Bar Gran Muralla or 100 Montaditos in about 1min on foot from the hotel or Piscolabis Los Pajaritos in around 4min.
There are lots of luxury hotels in Gran Canaria, with most being in the south of the island. For instance, you could stay at the five-star Melia Tamarindos, which offers its guests access to a private swimming pool and is located on the beachfront in Maspalomas. There are also luxury hotels in the capital city, Las Palmas, too. Santa Catalina is one such accommodation that is also five star and has a plunge pool and rooftop pool.