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The unique charm of a living icon in Gran Canaria

For more than a century, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel 5 star Grand Luxury has witnessed the history of the island of Gran Canaria, known for its paradisiacal beaches, volcanic landscapes and rich culture. Since its inauguration in 1890, this hotel has been the point of reference for the social and cultural life of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, welcoming illustrious visitors such as Maria Callas and guests such as Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner.


Reopened in 2019 by Barceló Hotel Group after a careful refurbishment, the oldest hotel in the archipelago has written a large part of the capital's tourist history within its walls. With a privileged location in the illustrious neighbourhood of Ciudad Jardín, in the exuberant Doramas Park and close to Playa de las Canteras, its interior oozes inspiration from every corner. In addition to its original British style, there are works of art, murals and canvases dating from the nineteenth century, and an elegant and welcoming interior design also evident in its rooms, with a design that can only be eclipsed by the beauty of its surroundings on the shores of the Atlantic. 

The hotel in Gran Canaria is a refuge of high culture: a centuries-old history

The history of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel dates back to the years 1888 and 1890, when its first plan was built by the architect James M. MacLaren. In 1923, after the ravages of the First World War, the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria took over the building, being rebuilt by the architect Miguel Martín-Fernández de la Torre, who preserved its characteristic English colonial style.

But it was in 2019 when the hotel resurfaced with a complete renovation of its main spaces by the hand of Grupo Barceló, at which time it was baptized as we know it today: Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. The building is part of the Architectural and Cultural Heritage of the Canarian capital, being one of the most significant examples of the regionalist architectural movement of the twentieth century.

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Sun, sea and luxury: a unique location in the Canary Islands

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel enjoys a perfect location to discover all the details that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has to offer. It is located in the famous neighbourhood of Ciudad Jardín, a residential area in the centre of the city presided over by the emblematic Romano and Doramas parks. Inside the latter stands majestically Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, in a setting of exuberant beauty among palm trees, ficus, dragon trees and other specimens of the Canary flora, as well as species from different corners of the world. An unparalleled refuge where you can enjoy days of rest and connect with the environment.

 

Near this luxury hotel in Gran Canaria is what is considered one of the main urban beaches in the world: Playa de las Canteras. With fine, golden sand, this beach is a paradise at any time of the year, thanks to the region's privileged climate. A rare gem in the heart of the city where you can relax or practice water sports.

 

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel adjoins the Pueblo Canario, a 1937 architectural complex that reflects the traditional architecture of the Canary Islands. This is where the Néstor Museum is located, which exhibits a large part of the work of the Canarian artist Néstor Martín Fernández de la Torre, the architect of this beautiful enclave of the city. 

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C. León Y Castillo 227,Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

+34928243040 santacatalina@royalhideaway.com

  • Gran Canaria Airport

    14.5 miles

  • Las Canteras Beach

    1.8 miles

  • Historic Center (Vegueta)

    1.8 miles

  • Conference Centre

    2.9 miles

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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers an exclusive hotel experience in the Canary Islands. A refuge for relaxation on the shores of the Atlantic designed from the highest quality standards, with elegant and welcoming rooms equipped with the latest technology and all the facilities of a 5-star GL accommodation. A charming hotel in Gran Canaria where you can discover the benefits of the island.

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Facilities and Services at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

A unique stay in a luxury hotel in Gran Canaria with facilities and services that take your vacation to a new level. Michelin-starred cuisine, elegant and charming rooms, spaces to share moments, and a dreamy design. Discover the essence of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

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Cuisine

The Gran Canarian Temple of Haute Cuisine

The gastronomic offer of this luxury hotel in Gran Canaria bursts onto the island with proposals that embrace local tradition and international recipes. From Michelin-starred haute cuisine to the Canarian temple of circular cuisine, through signature cocktails seasoned with the best views of the sea.

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Wellness: the best face of wellness

Welcome to wellness Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel; a hotel with spa and state-of-the-art facilities to feel good inside and out. A haven of peace where you can find well-being and daily balance through a complete menu of massages from around the world, ancestral techniques, advanced and personalized facial treatments and a hydrotherapy circuit in a highly inspiring context where you can repair body and soul. At Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, our best cosmetic is happiness.

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Exclusive experiences at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Hiking from Barranco de Guayadeque to Caldera de los Marteles, a volcanic area with dry fields at the bottom, Gran Canaria, Canary Island, Spain, Europe
Treasures of Gran Canaria

This 7-hour excursion takes us to discover the southern area of Gran Canaria and three of its most representative places: two protected natural environments of great environmental value (the Guayadeque Valley and the Protected Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas) and the elegant Puerto de Mogán. A walk through the history and natural legacy of the island with a swim in its waters.

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Essences of the North

Charming villages, tropical valleys, banana plantations, coffee plantations and vineyards. A personalized and unique excursion to enjoy with our expert guides.

This 7-hour guided tour is designed to share and learn with us, the history and anecdotes of the places we will visit in an enjoyable way.

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Afternoon Tea

Our reinterpretation of the classic English afternoon tea at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. An experience with which we pay homage to the British origins of the hotel through a moment of relaxation accompanied by the best teas and a selection of sweets, among which there is no lack of delicious éclair, strawberry macarons or the beloved Santa Catalina chocolates.

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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in the Media

"Its recent and luxurious restoration has left intact its attributes of a grand turn-of-the-century hotel."

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"With a DNA marked by classic hospitality, everything in it is designed for enjoyment and calm"

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"In addition to a gastronomic paradise, the glamorous marble and wood rooms, the spa and the swimming pool surrounded by palm trees make the stay most evocative"

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"The hotel with the highest number of Michelin stars on the island."

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A place to celebrate and create unique moments

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a place designed for success, with regal and charming spaces that give a special halo to any celebration. Its exceptional location, in the district of Ciudad Jardín and inside a nineteenth-century park, makes this enclave a unique option to celebrate a special event in a 5-star hotel in Gran Canaria.


Professional travelers will also find here a perfect refuge for team building meetings and events, in an emblematic building declared a Historic-Artistic Monument of the island. Its facilities combine indoor and outdoor lounges, and flexible and perfectly equipped spaces with capacity for up to 1200 people. 

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Our sustainability proposal; A hotel by and for the island

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel seeks to promote a conscious and respectful tourism through the enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage of the island of Gran Canaria .It does so from a building that is emblematic of the city's tourist character and its historical attraction. Its meticulous recovery led the hotel to win the Re Think Hotel award for one of the best sustainability and hotel rehabilitation projects in Spain, a recognition that highlights the work carried out by Barceló Hotel Group for the conservation of a building with more than a century of history.

 

Among the measures adopted for its recovery, the creation of a green axis in order to integrate the building into the Doramas Park, the creation of a lighting system with LED technology throughout the hotel, the installation of a water-cooled air conditioning system, as well as improvements for its accessibility, stand out.

 

Its link with the destination is present not only in its history as the social and cultural epicentre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, but also in elements of its interior design, where a set of carefully restored large-format works from the nineteenth century belonging to the Palma painter Jesús Arencibia are preserved. Also in the uniforms of its employees, signed by the designer also from the island Pedro Palmas.

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How many stars does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have?

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a 5-star Grand Luxury hotel.

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What are the check-in and check-out times for Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in time at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is from 14:00 hours, while check-out is at 12:00 hours. After check-out our guests can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services subject to availability. To be consulted at the reception.

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Does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer food and beverage offerings for guests with food intolerances?

Yes, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers food and beverage offerings for guests with food intolerances.

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Does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer transfer services to the nearest airport?

Yes, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers shuttle service to the airport closest to the hotel at an additional cost. 

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What languages are spoken at the front desk of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

The reception team at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel speaks the following languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and French.

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What parking options does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer?

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers paid parking for hotel guests. Check with reception for the exact cost of parking.

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Is Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel suitable for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a hotel adapted for people with reduced mobility. Check with the hotel reception for adapted services, facilities and rooms*.

 

*Rooms with reduced mobility must be booked directly with the hotel, upon request and subject to availability.

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Does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.

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Is Wi-Fi available at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

No, Wi-Fi is free at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.

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Does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer room service?

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers room service for hotel guests. In the hotel you will find all the necessary information about our food and drink proposals in the room, as well as prices and schedules.

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Is breakfast at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel included in the accommodation?

No, breakfast at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is not included in the accommodation.

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How many meeting rooms and event areas does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have?

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers its guests 6 meeting rooms and 8 areas for events.

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What is the minimum age to enter the wellness and Spa area of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel? Are there an additional cost for the spa facilities for hotel guests? Is it accessible to children?

The minimum age to access the spa area and wellness of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is 18 years old. Entrance to the spa has an additional cost for hotel guests. This service is included in the VIP Service for Junior Suite and Suite bookings.

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How much does it cost to stay at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

The prices of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel may vary depending on the stay (dates, hotel conditions, etc.). Select the desired dates to find out the price.

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Does Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has three swimming pools.

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What can you do at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has different services and activities, such as fine dining restaurants, wellness center, fitness area and event rooms. Guests also have the opportunity to visit Doramas Park, Las Canteras beach and other points of interest in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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How can I make a group reservation at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

If the reservation does not exceed 10 rooms, the Barcelo.com search engine allows you to choose the dates and number of rooms desired. Once this information has been filled in, we will offer the best price online. The reservation will be considered group in case of booking more than 10 rooms on the same date. For this reason, it is necessary to contact our reservations/groups department (928 295 504 / 928 909 595).

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