Hostel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 150 m from Playa de Las Canteras, with a terrace, barbecue and rooms with private or shared bathrooms.
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Cactus Host is a hostel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 150 m from Playa de Las Canteras, with a terrace in its rooms. It offers 25 and 27 m² suites with private bathrooms and 10 m² double rooms with shared bathrooms, all accommodating two people. A seating area and flat-screen TV are part of the rooms, and the terraces provide private outdoor space. Some double rooms include a desk or fan; the suites have a large double bed and a desk.
WiFi is free in the common areas, and there is a shared kitchen, picnic area and barbecue. Parque Santa Catalina, Museo Elder de la Ciencia y La Tecnología and Aquarium Poema del Mar are 340 m, 300 m and 650 m away, respectively. Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina is 470 m away, while the airport is 21 km away. The range of bathroom options lets you choose between greater privacy and a double room with a shared bathroom.
Cactus Host offers 25 and 27 m² suites with private bathrooms and 10 m² double rooms with shared bathrooms. All the categories described accommodate up to two people and have a terrace, seating area and flat-screen TV. The suites add a large double bed and a desk, while the double rooms have a double bed; some include a desk or fan. This variety lets you choose between more space and bathroom privacy or a more compact stay with shared facilities.
The double rooms have a private entrance and bed linen; one has a shower and bidet in the shared bathroom, as well as cable channels. In the suites, the private bathroom accompanies the terrace, desk and seating area. Each room type accommodates a maximum of two people.
At 27 m² and accommodating two people, this Suite is the largest of the suites. It has a private bathroom, terrace and seating area, as well as a desk and private entrance. The flat-screen TV with satellite channels completes the space, which is furnished with a large double bed.
At 25 m² and accommodating two people, this Suite offers a private bathroom and terrace in a smaller area than the 27 m² category. It has a seating area, desk, private entrance and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The large double bed completes the room.
This 10 m² room has a terrace, private entrance and seating area for two people. The bathroom is shared and includes a shower and bidet; there is also a hairdryer. The flat-screen TV offers cable channels, a feature that distinguishes this layout from the other double rooms.
At 10 m² and accommodating two guests, this double room has a shared bathroom, terrace and seating area. The desk provides a surface for working or setting down your belongings, while the flat-screen TV and private entrance complete the facilities.
This 10 m² double room has a shared bathroom, terrace, desk and seating area. The private entrance provides independent access to the room, which also includes a flat-screen TV and bed linen. Its compact layout is designed for a maximum of two people.
This 10 m² room for two people has a terrace and shared bathroom. Unlike the double rooms with a desk, this one features a fan, as well as a private entrance and seating area. The flat-screen TV with satellite channels completes the facilities.
This 27 m² Suite offers a private bathroom and terrace for a stay of up to two people. The seating area and desk provide more options for relaxing or putting away your belongings. It has a private entrance, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a large double bed.
At 10 m², this double room has a shared bathroom and accommodates up to two people. It has a terrace, seating area and private entrance, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The double bed and bed linen complete this compact stay with outdoor space.
The hostel offers free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and cable and satellite channels. Outside, there is a terrace, sun terrace, outdoor furniture and dining area, as well as a picnic area and barbecue. The beach provides another option for combining days in the city with time by the sea.
The rooms have bed linen, towels, cleaning products, a clothes rack and power sockets by the bed; the bathroom has toilet paper and a shower. A shared kitchen is also available. General features include a private entrance, tiled or marble flooring, a fan, an alarm, security cameras in the common areas and key access. Non-smoking rooms are alongside a designated smoking area.
Cactus Host is at Calle Doctor Miguel Rosas, 19, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 150 m from Playa de Las Canteras. The urban surroundings combine a seafront promenade, shops and everyday services. Parque Santa Catalina is 340 m away and Centro de Arte La Regenta is 330 m away; Museo Elder de la Ciencia y La Tecnología is 300 m away. Aquarium Poema del Mar, 650 m away, offers a visit focused on marine life. Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina is 470 m away.
Gran Canaria Airport is 21 km away. Intercity buses connect the airport with the capital, and from Santa Catalina you can continue around the city by public transport. For sea travel, Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas is 970 m away and Terminal Fred Olsen is 1.3 km away. To the south, Casa Museo de Colón is 4.7 km away and Calle Triana is 5 km away; routes through Vegueta and the shopping district let you explore another part of the city. Parque Romano, 1.9 km away, offers a green space away from the beach strip.
Playa de Las Alcaravaneras, 950 m away, is another seaside option; Playa del Confital, 1.9 km away, is to the north, while Playa de La Laja is 8 km away. At Las Canteras you can combine swimming, walks and restaurants along the coast. Gran Canaria's mild climate makes outdoor activities possible for much of the year. In summer, an early walk by the sea lets you make the most of the cooler hours; in the mild winter months, the beach and nearby museums offer alternatives to round off the day.
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Guests particularly value the proximity to the beach and highlight the staff's service and value for money. Cleanliness and comfort receive solid reviews; the facilities and WiFi score somewhat lower than those aspects.
Rates at Cactus Host vary depending on the dates, season and room you choose. For your stay, you can check the latest rates through the booking channels.
Cactus Host is 21 km from Gran Canaria Airport. You can travel to Las Palmas by intercity bus; Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina is 470 m from the hostel. Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas is 970 m away and Terminal Fred Olsen is 1.3 km away. Cactus Host has no parking, so you can walk or take a taxi for the last part of the journey from the station.
Cactus Host is 150 m from Playa de Las Canteras and 340 m from Parque Santa Catalina. Museo Elder de la Ciencia y La Tecnología is 300 m away, while Aquarium Poema del Mar is 650 m away. Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina, 470 m away, makes it easier to get around the city. Playa de Las Alcaravaneras is 950 m away.
Not all rooms at Cactus Host have a private bathroom: the suites have one, while the double rooms listed as shared use a shared bathroom. The suites measure 25 or 27 m² and the shared-bathroom double rooms measure 10 m²; all the categories described accommodate up to two guests.
Check-in at Cactus Host is from 14:00 to 21:00, and you need to let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. Arrivals after 20:00 incur a EUR 15 surcharge. The reception desk is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 and is closed on Sundays.
Yes, Cactus Host offers free WiFi in the common areas; the service is available in these shared spaces at the property.
Yes, Cactus Host has a shared kitchen. The hostel also has an outdoor dining area, so there are places to eat in the common areas and outdoors.