Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel - Gran Lujo

Hotels
Barceló Hotels & Resorts
9.2 (2804 reviews)
León y Castillo, 227 , Las Palmas , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Friendly staff
Beautiful hotel setting
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Remote location
Room configuration problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Review mentions issues with bathroom cleanliness and information deficit at reception.
Service
10
Overall friendly service mentioned, with some concerns about reception communication.
Location
9
Location is noted but criticized for being remote; however, described as a nice setting.
Room Quality
8.54
Mentioned issues with the twin bed configuration, and sliding door noise.
Amenities
9.49
Hotel amenities like breakfast and bar service were praised.
Value for Money
9.02
Standard perception for value in a hotel of this rating.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Excellent breakfast and dining experiences were highlighted.
Overall Experience
9.53
Despite some issues, guests enjoyed the overall experience and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and rain-effect showers. Most rooms also boast a balcony or terrace with stunning garden views, providing guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Exceptional Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's three top-notch restaurants. From the Michelin-starred "Poemas by Hermanos Padrón" to the innovative Muxgo by Borja Marrero restaurant with the first Michelin Green Star in Spain, guests can savor exquisite dishes crafted from local products. End the day with a cocktail at the elegant piano bar Carabela or the chic Alis Roof Top Bar.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind and rejuvenate at the Santa Catalina's wellness center, offering hot tubs, Turkish baths, and beauty treatments. Guests can also stay active at the fitness center or opt for a pampering session at the spa for an extra cost.

Experience luxury and comfort at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that children under 18 are not allowed in the wellness center and in the Alis rooftop bar.

Access to the Alis rooftop pool from 10:00 to 17:30 is restricted to guests staying in a Suite or Junior Suite.
The hotel will not request in advance the total amount of the hotel stay. Except in the case that the reservation is nonrefundable.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LPA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2804 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 10
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.49
Value for Money: 9.02
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Robert couple fi
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Walter couple at
10
Hier sollte man sich ein paar Nächte gönnen.
Pros:

Fantastisches altes Gebäude mit vorgelagertem Park, modern und zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Großes Zimmer / großer Balkon. Wunderschöne Pool Area.
Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Eva couple se
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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haygroupie Couples London, England
8
Nice business hotel
Pros:

I would agree with others that the hotel is lovely. A historic gem with nice rooms and professional service. It’s worth paying extra for the category of rooms that give access to the top floor pool and bar. Two negative points: the ground floor bar service is slow and erratic, it also doesn’t have the ambience that reflects the quality of the hotel. Also, it’s hard to get into the restaurant without a reservation well in advance. Most importantly, the location is not good for the shops or old town. They are a good 25 minute walk away and there are no nice local bars so you can be quite isolated. It’s more of a business hotel I think.

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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Nicola couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Quiet location but right in the heart of everything
Staff members were all very friendly and helpful
Breakfast was fabulous
Rooftop bar and pool were very good and had great views
Great restaurants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Selina couple gb
9
Excellent - Would stay again!
Pros:

The Hotel was beautiful and spacious.
The staff was very friendly
Sonia was wonderful, her attention to detail was amazing. She made us feel at home.

Cons:

Carabela Bar - the service was dreadful - let the hotel down completely
Customers were complaining a great and and people were joking at how bad the staff were.
Too slow taking the orders, fulfilling the orders and the staff never checked in to see if their customers were ok.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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osvaldo majin couple es
2
Cons:

No fue buena experiencia

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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reynolds couple es
10
Enjoyed it. Would recommend it.
Pros:

Didnt have breakfast but came on the bill at the end. It was ammended. I liked the quietness. The central heating and the big walk in shower. Beautiful surrounding. Staff very helpfull.

Cons:

Only there for a few days so cant report anything

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Pierre couple ch
9
Pros:

chambre magnifique et petit-déjeuner délicieux.

Cons:

insonorisation de la chambre pas très efficace. On entendait les gens hurler dans le jardin et les voisins du dessus bouger les meubles tôt le matin. Parking payant alors que cela devrait être compris dans le prix car il n'y a que peu de possibilités de se parquer à l'exterieur de l'établissement.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Aoife couple gb
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Annalise couple ie
6
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Le family_with_children at
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Guillaume couple be
4
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Chambre petite avec une salle de bains donnant sur la chambre sans porte. Huisseries de la porte donnant sur la terrasse extérieure fermant tres mal. Rideaux en partie déchirés. impossible de réserver une table ni pour déjeuner ni pour diner car les 3 restaurants ne sont pas réservés en priorité pour les clients de l'hôtel et donc étaient pleins meme chose pour le bar!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Hoberie Couples
8
Exceptional Breakfasts
Pros:

This is an extremely elegant and beautiful hotel in a central location between the old town and the shopping district. The staff are very well turned out, helpful and courteous. The pool and garden areas are well maintained and the rooms are comfortable and well serviced (although not particularly large). There are bus stops directly in front of the hotel making it easy to get around. Breakfasts were of a highlight and probably the best we've experienced in Europe. The quality, freshness and variety on offer was first class. That said, the service at breakfast could be erratic e.g. repeatedly having to ask for coffee or cutlery. Our only other gripe was that the AC in our room repeatedly broke down... Will definitely return to Santa Catalina.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Eva Marie solo_traveller no
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
9
920andya Couples Telford, Shropshire, England
10
The Perfect Getaway
Pros:

My wife and myself stayed here for 6 nights to get away from the rain in Britain.
I have absolutely no negative points to make, the stay was perfect. We stayed in a Junior Suite, it was beautiful.
I strongly recommend the Jazz Sunday Brunch, well worth the cost!!
I've noted a few reviews below regarding staff being grumpy and unwelcoming. This couldn't be further from our experience. We found them highly professional. Attentive without being over fussy and a pleasure to have experienced their generous cordiale.
Thanks for the great break, we'll return soon.

2026-02-28 via Tripadvisor
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Claudia solo_traveller de
6
Paradores sind eindeutig besser
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, das Frühstück sensationell, der Spabereich sehr ansprechend und die Tiefgarage fabelhaft

Cons:

Ich hatte ein Superior Zimmer gebucht und bei Ankunft führte man mich in ein Zimmer mit Ausblick auf ein Flachdach auf denen Klimaanlagen standen. Erst als ich mich bei der Rezeption beschwerte, teilte man mir ein anderes Zimmer zu. Es war sehr klein, hatte jedoch eine große Terrasse. Leider war der Sonnenschirm voller Vogelkot.
Im Badezimmer befand sich deutlicher Schimmelpilz, der Fernseher funktionierte nicht und man bekommt nur eine Flasche Wasser am Tag der Ankunft.
Der Bademantel würde bei mir ganz schnell in den Kleidercontainer Wandern.
Was hat das alles mit fünf Sternen und der Beschreibung "fabelhaft" zu tun?

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Jelena couple nl
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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simonD7460SM NONE
10
Another Excellent Stay
Pros:

Winter break looking for sun and great food. Tried Muxgo this time. Was not disappointed! Location in the park makes it!

2026-02-27 via Tripadvisor