Escorial Hotel 3 stars

The Escorial Hotel is in a great location close to the beachfront and just a short walk to the resort centre.

Guests that are keen golfers can take a short taxi ride to a choice of three golf courses, with equipment hire and golf school also available.

If shopping is one of your weaknesses, then you will be spoilt for choice with the amount of shopping centres that are scattered around the resort and the local bus can take you to the islands capital for some serious shopping at the many department stores, designer shops and pretty boutique stores selling the latest Canarian street fashion.

The hotel is part of the Bull Hotels chain which prides itself on great customer service and facilities to give holidaymakers a great family holiday in Gran Canaria.

The hotel has a large reception lobby and the multilingual reception staff are available 24 hours and can offer assistance in services such as currency exchange, luggage storage and courtesy rooms for guests returning home on a late flight, tourist information and the opportunity to buy excursion tickets for amazing days out around the island or some that are just around the corner such as the stunning sand dunes of Maspalomas, the newly built water park and the amusement park.

Guests that wish to keep up with their fitness regime can enjoy the use of the tennis courts and the onsite gym, filled with the latest fitness equipment and if you have come to relax and unwind, the stunning underground cave effect spa and wellness centre will be just what you need, offering saunas, indoor swimming pool and many body treatments including a variety of relaxing massages.

For those lazy days in the sun, guests can relax on one of the many sun loungers that are spaciously placed around the sun terrace that surrounds the large and very inviting outdoor swimming pool.

Refreshing drinks, snacks and hot meals are available throughout the day at the poolside bar and terrace area, as well as the many locally and internationally produced alcoholic drinks for the adults.

The children are sure to have a great time as they have a swimming pool to themselves, a playground set in the gardens of the complex and they even have their own mini gym, with specialised mini equipment.

In the evenings there are an array of beautifully presented dishes to try at the buffet style restaurant, with many themed nights including BBQ evenings and the very popular show cooking nights.

The guest rooms are modern and tastefully decorated and all have a double or twin beds, plenty of storage including a large wardrobe, modern bathroom with a wall mounted hairdryer and a furnished balcony or terrace, with fantastic views of the pool or across the resort.

The Escorial Hotel is a great choice for anyone looking for value for money and in a great location but would appeal to families because of its facilities for the children.