Overview Consistently praised by returning guests for its high standards of service and the range of dining options offered, the Gran Melia Salinas fully lives up to expectations as a ‘Gran Luxe’ hotel, the highest category in Spain. Also featuring 10 de luxe and secluded villas (The Garden Villas), the hotel is thoroughly recommended for its ability to satisfy the most discerning of guests.
Location Overlooking the sandy Las Cucharas beach, in an unrivalled front-line location, thanks to being the first hotel here. The nearest shopping centre is almost adjacent, and in the vicinity there is a range of places to eat, although it’s difficult to better the hotel restaurants.
Relaxation The huge, lagoon-like pool is surrounded by ample terraces dotted with shady palms, sun-loungers and there’s a courtesy towel-service. There is a pool bar in the gardens, and a Piano Bar inside with extensive lounge and seating areas.
Sports/Games Facilities include 3 floodlit tennis courts, table tennis and a multi-sports court. A gymnasium, basketball, mini-golf, volleyball and billiards are also offered. For golfers, concessionary green fees are available at the nearby 18 hole Teguise Golf course. Windsurfing and water ski-ing on the beach (separate management).
Dining Extensive buffet breakfast with Cava on the terrace. Poolside bar, which also serves lunch-time snacks. Waiter service lunch with choice of dishes available on the terrace. Spectacular buffet and show cooking for dinner in the Atlantida Restaurant (half board guests can opt for set-menu lunch or buffet dinner on a daily basis). A la carte restaurant La Graciosa open Tues-Sat with pianist entertaining (closed approx one month from early June). Further à la carte dining available in Casa Canaria which offers 3 speciality restaurants: La Tarantella (Italian food); Especias (rice dishes) and La Bodeguita (tapas and seafood).
Entertainments Daily entertainments programme. Piano bar, dancing to live music nightly and regular weekly programme of live shows.
Special Features Air conditioning in summer. Central heating in winter. Beauty parlour, sauna and jacuzzi. Shopping gallery.
Complimentary Extras Regular theme evenings for half board guests.
For Children Children’s section of pool, playground, mini-club, early evening meals available and daytime and evening baby-care can be arranged (charge).
Accommodation 279 rooms and junior suites with bath, shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, minibar, air conditioning and balcony with sea view. Some inter-connecting rooms available. 24-hour room service.
THE BEST..... Spacious Junior Suites with large balcony/terrace. Details on request.
Open All year Official Category 5 star Gran Luxe
