Hotel Sahara Playa

Hotels
7.7 (64 reviews)
Avenida Alfereces Provisionales, 1 , Playa del Ingles , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Paid WiFi
Front desk (limited hours)
Internet access
Exercise/lap pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Incomplete refurbishment
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Refurbishment indicates some cleanliness issues.
Service
8.25
Very professional and helpful staff.
Location
8.79
Amazing location, close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.24
Some details are not finalized due to refurbishment.
Amenities
7.77
Nice bar by the pool.
Value for Money
7.23
Moderate pricing reflects the hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Large and delicious selection of food.
Overall Experience
7.75
Great overall, despite some refurbishment issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:23

Property Description

Sahara Playa Hotel - Your Oasis by the Beach

Year-Round Sunshine and Relaxation: Nestled just steps away from Playa del Inglés, our hotel boasts 2 outdoor pools and spacious sun terraces for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a diverse culinary journey at our restaurant, offering a buffet of international cuisines from Canarian to Chinese flavors, catering to every palate.

Convenient Entertainment and Exploration: With the vibrant Kasbah and Metro centres a stone's throw away and easy access to the charming Maspalomas resort via public transport, adventure and leisure are always within reach.

Experience the perfect blend of sun, sea, and comfort at Sahara Playa Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

The hotel does not accept American Express.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs EUR 5 per 24 hours.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 7.75
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SABINA couple si
4
NE PRIPOROČAM.
Pros:

LOKACIJA JE SUPER, CCA 250 MTROV OD PLAŽE.
HOTEL JE V FAZI RENOVCIJE IN POSLEDIČNO OGROMNO PRAHU IN ROPOTANJA. NEDOPUSTNO, DA ODDAJO ZA TAKO CENO IN NITI NE OBJAVIJO TEGA.

Cons:

ZAJTRK BREZ DOMISLICE. KLASIČEN NEMŠKI TIP ZAJTRKA. ENOLIČNO. NEOKUSNO.
VEČERJA RAZNOLIKA A SEM MOČNO POGREŠALA MORSKE SPECIALITETE, VEČINA SVINJINA.
HOTEL V FAZI RENOVACIJE, MOČNO HRUPNO IN PRAŠNO.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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MATTEO family_with_children it
3
Bisogna scegliere meglio prima di partire
Cons:

Aria condizionata presente ma non funzionante, camera con bagno ceco senza neppure areazione e senza asciugacapelli shampoo e bagnoschiuma,rumore di apparecchiature frigorifere che impedivano di stare con la porta aperta, colazione decente pranzi e cene assolutamente da rivedere…..andato quasi sempre a cena e pranzo fuori malgrado all inclusive

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Zuzanna couple ie
8
Okay
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Not a big selection of food

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Anna couple cz
6
Good holiday with some inconveniences
Pros:

Great location in close proximity to Maspalomas beach and dunes. The superior rooms are really specious and modern. The dining area was good with a wide selection of food. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The hotel is undergoing a massive renovation which means noisy work throughout the day, making it hard to relax at the pool or on the balcony. This was not mentioned to us at the check-in.The hotel claims to be a 4-star even though facilities are basic: no gym on site, majority of facilities still under construction (jacuzzi, second pool etc.)

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Heidi couple dk
7
Vi kommer helt sikkert igen.
Pros:

Vi boede i "hovedbygningen" og den var rigtig fin. Vi kunne have døren til terrassen stående åben og det var fint. Fin buffet, lækkert område hvor kokke tilbereder dagens kød. Den kinesiske buffet var super lækker. Lokationen er perfekt og når hotellet er bygget færdigt, bliver det super lækkert.

Cons:

Hotellet var under ombygning, da vi var dernede i første uge af Marts, ingen airconditioning, da den ikke var færdig, men det var ikke et problem da der ikke var meget varmt om natten. Lidt musik og fest tæt på, men ikke noget der generet os. SPA og træningsrum var ikke klar ( under ombygning ) - det kunne man godt have informeret om på forhånd.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Ingrid solo_traveller de
7
wenn man wieder draußen vor der jetzigen Hotelbar an der Straße sitzen kann und wenn auf dem Hoteldach das Sonnendeck wi
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, freundliches Personal und alles sehr sauber.

Cons:

Leider immer noch Baustellen!!!!

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Harald couple pt
8
Alles TOP, bis auf...
Pros:

Sehr abwechslungsreiche Küche, sehr gute Qualität und reichhaltige Auswahl, sehr schmackhaft. Vom Frühstück bis zum Abendessen, alles immer TOP! Personal immer aufmerksam, hilfsbereit und freundlich! Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Cons:

Leider nur 10 Liegen im Pool-/Bar Bereich. Diese wurden bereits früh am Morgen von Gästen mit Strandtüchern bis abends reserviert, wir hatten zu keinem Zeitpunkt die Möglichkeit eine Liege dort zu bekommen. Denn leider nur dort hatte man die Möglichkeit, zwischendurch ein Getränk zu bekommen. Wir würden uns wünschen, dass wenigstens Wasser=/Getränkespänder oder Automaten in den anderen Erholungsbereichen aufgestellt werden würden.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sanja family_with_children se
10
Serviceminded personal. Ren och fin hotell. Kan verkligen rekommendera. Maten var god, stor utbud.
Cons:

Polen var alldeles för kall. Ingen badade. Tveksam kring dess underhåll.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Pernille couple no
4
Pros:

Rent og god plass på rommet

Cons:

Vi bodde på en byggeplass med mye støy, bråk og støv.

Ingen aircondition på hele hotellet.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Tommy family_with_children no
1
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Aidan couple ie
7
Pros:

Great location and lovely lady on reception.

Cons:

Food average, lift a bit slow to come and rooms cleaned late.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Rúna couple is
10
Will definitely be back 😎
Pros:

When I read the reviews, I was sceptical and thought maybe I had made a mistake booking here. But was I ever wrong! 😀

Check in was quick and easy. Receptionist was nice and funny (James Bond 007 😂). Lobby was comfortable and had cold water. Our room was surprisingly spacious and very clean. The bed was comfortable - the first and only comfortable bed I've slept in in GC with my bad back. We had no problems connecting our Netflix to the tv from my phone. The bathroom was also clean and spacious. The shower was the best we've had so far in GC (my 10th time visiting GC, first time at this hotel and PDI).

The buffet at morning, lunch and dinner had plenty to choose from, and always something different for dinner in the grill area. The juices were delicious! Even my kid had plenty options and she's picky!!! The evening entertainment was quite fun.

The pool bar had good Ron Miel and beer - and other drinks too, but we stuck to the rum and beer 😅 Martín, the bartender was awesome (sorry Martín for keeping you very very busy with pouring the Ron Miel 🤣). Anthea (uh-oh!) the entertainer was so much fun. We did Beer Pong, Schulen (?), Death Darts and Yoga 🤣👏👏👏 She really made a positive mark on our stay and kept us busy!

The hotel is a few steps from the beach and lots of other bars, entertainment and shopping. Walking distance to Yumbo and just a 10min taxi drive to Faro (where I stayed the previous 9 times).

They have turtles by the seating area outside the buffet 😍😍😍

Cons:

I can not say that there was anything I didn't like, but a few things that maybe could make this absolutely perfect 😊

Cushions on the seats by the pool bar would make it a little more comfortable. Dim the lighting a little bit over the bar and seating area would make it more cozy and inviting. Maybe even colored lights over the seating area.

The airconditioner in our room was set at 24°c and we couldn't lower it. The maintenance guy tried but I think it's just a new system they have and needs a little learning and adjusting to - we totally managed with the balcony door open, so no complaints.

The pool was really too cold for me, but my daughter liked it and I saw other people using it, so maybe it's just me 😅

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Hellina couple de
5
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Trotz Neueröffnung waren Teil der Außenanlage und die Dachterrasse noch nicht fertig gestellt,dazu ständiger Baulärm,also nicht weiter zu empfehlen

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Wolf 007 couple de
5
Pros:

Das Hotel wird saniert und ist noch nicht fertig geworden daher ergeben sich viele Defizite. Dachterrasse ist noch geschlossen. Viele Restarbeiten sind überall zu sehen.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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ankie extended_group nl
7
Zoals altijd , we komen hier al een tijdje, weer naar ons zin gehad , gaan zeker weer keertje terug
Pros:

eten niets op aan te merken, heel goed geregeld, ruime keuze, mis alleen 's-avonds de toetjes zoals puddinkjes , vla / yochurt e.d. je hebt als dessert dan alleen van dat vreselijk zoete gebak / ijs en elke dag hetzelfde. Personeel heel gezellig en vriendelijk zoals altijd.

Cons:

ik had voor een kamer met zeezicht geboekt en dus meer moeten betalen hiervoor maar als je nu op je balkon zit kijk je
tegen een hoge dikke ondoorzichtige glasplaat aan (zie foto 3) ipv voorheen dat je er doorheen kon kijken(zie foto 2 ). Dus niks geen zeezicht meer alleen als je gaat staan. Ik vind dan ook niet dat er voor deze kamers nog extra berekend moet worden, heel jammer...
En er waren nog steeds werkzaamheden bezig ivm de verbouwing van het hotel waardoor o.a. het dakterras nog niet af is en dus gesloten. Zo jammer , je kon hier zo heerlijk lang nog in het zonnetje zitten , bij de zwembaden is de zon gauw weg.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Rima couple gb
10
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Vaclav couple gb
9
Great location, I will come back again
Pros:

Very professional and helpful staff. Johny who was responsible for entertainment was so friendly. Amazing location.

Cons:

Hotel undertaken a big refurbishment, some details are not finalised.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Hermann couple de
8
Sehr schöner Urlaub - jederzeit wieder 😊
Pros:

- Sehr freundliches Personal
- Große und leckere Auswahl beim Essen
- Schöne Bar am Pool
- Nur wenige Gehminuten bis zum Strand

Cons:

nichts

2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Hanus solo traveller fo
6
Pleasant
2025-02-28 via Nuitee
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P young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-02-19 via Nuitee