Four-star hotel by Las Canteras Beach, with suites featuring terraces, two restaurants, a gym and ferry connections to other Canary Islands.
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Occidental Las Canteras is a 4-star hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 100 m from Las Canteras Beach, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. Its rooms combine functional décor with double-room and junior-suite options; some have city or inner-courtyard views, and several suites include a terrace. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
The Junior Suite offers a separate bedroom and living room, while the Family Junior Suite adds living space and a terrace. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar, a gym and a shuttle service; breakfast is served as a buffet. Muelle shopping centre and several bars and restaurants are a five-minute walk away. Santa Catalina Park and the Elder Museum of Science and Technology are nearby, and the Port of La Luz has regular ferry connections to other Canary Islands. Gran Canaria Airport is 25 km away.
The four options include double rooms and junior suites, with differences in space, views and layout. The Double Room and Superior Double Room measure 22 m²: the former overlooks an inner courtyard, while the Superior offers city views and a coffee machine. Both have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
The junior suites measure 35 m² and have city views. The Family Junior Suite has a terrace and living room; the Junior Suite separates the bedroom from the living area and also includes a terrace. Room features include a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Some add a bathrobe or slippers, depending on the category. You can choose between a simpler double-room stay and a suite with separate spaces, while retaining amenities such as a private bathroom and air conditioning.
At 22 m², this room overlooks an inner courtyard, unlike the options facing the city. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a wheelchair-accessible shower, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The room can be set up with one large double bed.
This 35 m² suite combines city views with a terrace and living room. Air conditioning and a private bathroom complete a layout designed to provide sleeping and living space in the same unit. It includes a bathrobe and slippers.
At 35 m², this suite has a separate bedroom and living room. It has city views and a terrace, as well as air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar. The layout includes one large double bed and a sofa bed.
This 22 m² room has city views and a coffee machine, two features that distinguish it from the Double Room with an inner-courtyard view. It also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a shower and toiletries; slippers are provided.
The hotel combines outdoor activities with everyday services. It is opposite the beach and offers a gym, a terrace and a shuttle service. Along the coast, you can go snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing and windsurfing. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and reception is open 24 hours a day.
Dining options include two restaurants and a bar, as well as a minibar and a kettle or coffee machine. Children’s menus and special-diet options are available on request; fruit and wine or champagne are also offered. Practical services include concierge assistance, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and laundry. The building has a lift and accessible facilities for people with reduced mobility, including a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms round out the options for different types of stay.
Occidental Las Canteras is on Sargento Llagas, in the urban area around Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The sandy beach is 50 m away; you can also visit Las Alcaravaneras Beach, 1 km away, or El Confital Beach, 1.9 km away. Muelle shopping centre and several bars and restaurants are a five-minute walk away, making it easy to combine a seafront stroll with shopping and dining out.
Santa Catalina Park is 350 m away and the Elder Museum of Science and Technology is 450 m away. Poema del Mar Aquarium is 750 m away. To get around the city, Santa Catalina Bus Station is 630 m away; the Port of La Luz and Las Palmas, with regular ferries to other Canary Islands, is 1.1 km away. Gran Canaria Airport is 25 km away. Las Canteras Beach is the main landmark for walking to the sea and enjoying activities along the coast.
Nearby, you’ll also find the Canary Islands Naval Museum, 850 m away, and Castillo de la Luz, 1.3 km away. Romano Park is 1.9 km away and Doramas Park is 2.3 km away. You can spend one day swimming and walking along Las Canteras, and another visiting the museums, aquarium and green spaces. The port’s ferry connections make it easy to add a trip to other islands to your city break.
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Travellers particularly appreciate the staff, with positive comments also about cleanliness and comfort. The proximity to the sea and local attractions makes for a comfortable stay, while the facilities and Wi-Fi connection also receive positive ratings.
Rates at Occidental Las Canteras vary depending on the season, room and travel dates. To find out the price for your stay, check the latest rate here.
Gran Canaria Airport is 25 km from Occidental Las Canteras. Santa Catalina Bus Station is 630 m away, and the Port of La Luz and Las Palmas, with regular ferries to other Canary Islands, is 1.1 km away. You can walk to the bus station and the port. The hotel does not have parking.
Las Canteras Beach is 50 m from Occidental Las Canteras, and Las Alcaravaneras Beach is 1 km away. Santa Catalina Park is 350 m away; the Elder Museum of Science and Technology is 450 m away; and Poema del Mar Aquarium is 750 m away. Muelle shopping centre and several bars and restaurants are a five-minute walk away.
Occidental Las Canteras serves a buffet breakfast, but it is not included in the rate. The hotel also has two restaurants and a bar; children’s menus and special-diet options are available on request.
Occidental Las Canteras offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Travellers rate this service 8.6, and the hotel also has a gym, a 24-hour reception and rooms with air conditioning.
No, Occidental Las Canteras only allows guests under 18 to stay if accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians. Guests must also present valid identification and a credit card when checking in.
Occidental Las Canteras has facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility, and the upper floors are accessible by lift. Features include a lower washbasin, a raised toilet, grab rails beside the toilet and wheelchair access.
Occidental Las Canteras offers Double Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, a Family Junior Suite and a Junior Suite. The double rooms measure 22 m²; the suites measure 35 m². Some have city views and a terrace, and the Junior Suite has a separate bedroom and living room.