Aparthotel in Patalavaca with an outdoor pool open all year, apartments with kitchens, a spa and the beaches of southern Gran Canaria just minutes away.
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Mariposa del Sol is a 3-star aparthotel in Patalavaca, on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, with an outdoor pool available all year. Playa Patalavaca is 140 m away and Playa de Anfi del Mar is 720 m away, making it easy to combine days at the beach with time to relax by the water.
Its apartments and suites offer a kitchen, private bathroom and air conditioning, with options of one or two bedrooms, a patio and sea or mountain views. Some units are up to 55 m² and can accommodate up to five guests. The property has a sun terrace, sun loungers, a sauna, steam room, hammam, massage services and beauty treatments. You’ll also find a café, bar and snack bar, as well as bicycle and car hire. Anfi Tauro Golf Course is about 7 km away; Gran Canaria Airport is 32 km away. The combination of self-catering facilities, wellness spaces and nearby beaches is convenient for a stay as a couple or with family.
There are one- and two-bedroom apartments and suites, ranging from 35 to 55 m² and accommodating up to three or five guests, depending on the type. All have a kitchen, private bathroom and air conditioning. Layouts combine a separate bedroom with a living room, and some units also have a second bedroom.
Views vary between the sea and the mountains, and several units have a patio. The Two-Bedroom Standard Apartment and suites offer 55 m² of space and sleep up to five people; some layouts include single beds or a sofa bed. Practical details also vary, such as the safe, coffee machine, microwave and outdoor dining area. Apartment with Shower stands out for its three single beds and living area.
This 35 m² apartment combines a separate bedroom with a living room and an equipped kitchen. The patio provides private outdoor space, and the outdoor dining area lets you enjoy meals outside. It also has a coffee machine, microwave and shower, as well as a private bathroom.
This 35 m² apartment has a separate bedroom, living room and patio, as well as mountain views. The kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, and the space includes a safe, coffee machine and shower. Its distinguishing feature compared with other options of the same size is its mountain scenery.
This 35 m² apartment stands out for its sea views and a patio that extends the living space outdoors. It has a separate bedroom, living room and equipped kitchen, as well as a coffee machine and microwave. The sea view sets it apart from the one-bedroom alternatives overlooking the mountains.
With 55 m² and two separate bedrooms, this apartment accommodates up to five guests and has mountain views. The kitchen has a hob, fridge, utensils and microwave; the bathroom includes a walk-in shower. The patio and living room complete a layout designed for sharing the space.
This 55 m² apartment has two bedrooms, a living room and sea views, and accommodates up to five people. Its layout combines four single beds and a sofa bed. The kitchen lets you prepare meals, while the patio provides private outdoor space alongside the living area.
The Junior Suite covers 55 m² and combines sea views with a separate bedroom and living room. Its layout includes single beds, a large double bed and another double bed. The equipped kitchen and patio complete this option, which can accommodate up to five guests.
This 55 m² suite offers sea views, a separate bedroom and a living room. Its layout combines single beds, a large double bed and another double bed, with space for five guests. The equipped kitchen lets you prepare meals, and the patio adds an outdoor area to the accommodation.
This 35 m² apartment has a separate bedroom and living area, and stands out for offering three single beds. The kitchen includes a hob, fridge, utensils and microwave; the bathroom has a shower. There is also a coffee machine and safe, in a layout suited to sharing the accommodation.
The aparthotel has an outdoor pool, sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols. Wellness facilities include a spa, steam room, hammam, sauna, beauty treatments and massages. You can also hire bicycles or cars, request a transfer service and make use of the concierge and luggage storage.
Dining options include a café, bar and snack bar; there is also a children’s menu and grocery delivery. Free public parking is available on site, but cannot be reserved. Free WiFi is available in some rooms. The apartments have a kitchen, private bathroom and air conditioning, and there are non-smoking rooms.
Mariposa del Sol is in Patalavaca, on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, beside a stretch of coastline with several beaches. Playa Patalavaca is 140 m away and Playa Arguineguín/Patalavaca (Stein) is 120 m away; Playa de Anfi del Mar is 720 m away and Playa La Carrera is 910 m away. Los Canarios is 390 m away and La Verga is 550 m away, two nearby landmarks that help you get your bearings between the area’s settlements.
For travel by sea, Anfi ferry terminal is 770 m away and Arguineguín ferry terminal is 1.6 km away. Anfi Markt is 880 m away and Mercadillo is 1.7 km away. Nearby restaurants include Valentino, 40 m away, and Restaurant Fernando and Restaurante Slow Boat, both 150 m away; Kai Club is also 150 m away. Gran Canaria Airport is 32 km away, with public transport available from the airport.
The coast lets you alternate swimming with walks between beaches, including Playa de Anfi del Mar, known for its white sand. There are sailing options in the area, and Anfi Tauro Golf Course is about 7 km away. For a trip towards Maspalomas, Faro de Maspalomas is 9 km away and El Parque Botánico de Maspalomas is 10 km away. Nearby beaches offer different places to spend the day by the sea, while ferries from Anfi and Arguineguín give you more options for exploring the coast.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, who stand out in the reviews. Comfort, cleanliness and facilities also receive favourable comments. WiFi is rated positively, while the pool and sea views are among the aspects guests appreciate about their stay.
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Gran Canaria Airport is 32 km from Mariposa del Sol. You can reach the property by public transport from the airport; parking at the aparthotel is free, public and cannot be reserved. The Anfi and Arguineguín ferry terminals are 770 m and 1.6 km away, respectively, and coastal roads connect Patalavaca with other towns in the south.
Playa Patalavaca is 140 m away and Playa de Anfi del Mar is 720 m away. Playa La Carrera is also 910 m away, and Anfi ferry terminal is 770 m away. For dining, Valentino is 40 m away, while Restaurant Fernando and Restaurante Slow Boat are 150 m away. The area combines beaches, dining and ferry connections.
Yes, Mariposa del Sol has an outdoor pool that is available all year. The outdoor area also includes a sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols, so you can alternate swims with time to relax on the property.
Mariposa del Sol has spa facilities with a sauna, steam room and hammam. It also offers massages and beauty treatments. These services complement the aparthotel’s outdoor pool and sun terrace.
Yes, the apartments at Mariposa del Sol have a kitchen and private bathroom. There are one- and two-bedroom units, as well as suites; some have a patio, while others offer sea or mountain views. Depending on the apartment, the kitchen includes items such as a microwave, fridge, hob and coffee machine.
Check-in at Mariposa del Sol is from 16:00 to 20:00, and you must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. Guests under 18 can only stay with their parents or legal guardians. Bachelor and bachelorette parties and similar celebrations are not allowed.