Cactus Host
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Gran Canaria

Cactus Host

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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7.9 Score
1.164 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Playa de Las Canteras · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Cactus Host

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
★ 7.9 · Good · 1.164 reviews

Plan your stay at Cactus Host

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.

Room types

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.

Suite — Cactus Host
Suite
27 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Suite — Cactus Host
Suite
25 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Cactus Host
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
10 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Private entrance

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.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Cactus Host
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
10 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Desk

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.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Cactus Host
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
10 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Seating area

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.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Cactus Host
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
10 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Fan

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.

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Suite — Cactus Host
Suite
27 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Cactus Host
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
10 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Seating area

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay 150 m from Playa de Las Canteras
  • you want to choose between suites with private bathrooms and double rooms with shared bathrooms
  • you are looking for a terrace, picnic area and barbecue
  • you want free WiFi in the common areas
  • you travel by public transport: Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina is 470 m away

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private bathroom in every room: the double rooms listed have shared bathrooms
  • you travel by car and need on-site parking, which is not available
  • you arrive after 20:00 and do not want to pay the EUR 15 late check-in surcharge
  • you need a reception desk open on Sunday, when it is closed

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Shower
  • Smoking area

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Beach
  • Security cameras in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Seating area

Location & what to see

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.

Playa de Las Canteras — An extensive urban beach with a seafront promenade and areas suitable for swimming. 150 m
Parque de Santa Catalina — A tree-lined public space by the port and Museo Elder. 200 m
Museo Elder de la Ciencia y La Tecnología — An interactive museum devoted to science, technology and activities for different age groups. 300 m
Aquarium Poema del Mar — An aquarium with marine habitats and ecosystems from different regions of the planet. 650 m
Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina — A bus station with connections for travelling around different neighbourhoods of the capital. 470 m
Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas — A commercial and passenger port with sea connections from Gran Canaria. 970 m

What guests say about Cactus Host

7.9
Good · 1.164 reviews
Staff
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.8
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

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.

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