Hotel Overview
The Riu Papayas Hotel is situated in Playa del Ingles amidst lush gardens in a very central location on the island paradise of Gran Canaria. This terrific complex is 1.5 km from the popular beach of Playa del Ingles with 203 double guestrooms offering modern amenities and a convenient location close to a wide variety of shops (Kasbah, Metro Plaza Maspalomas), bars and restaurants. The local bus stop is 50 m from the property and connects you to all points on the island. If you are looking for a value for money holiday in Gran Canaria, the Riu Papayas Hotel mean sun, fun, and relaxation! Gran Canaria Airport is 30 km from the hotel.
Local Tips: Playa del Ingles is packed with bars, pubs and clubs, especially in the Kasbah centre, which is home to the famous Cream and Pascha nightclubs, both of which pump out the best in dance music until the early hours.
FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: Half Board accommodation with a delicious buffet restaurant offering breakfast and dinner with cooking stations and the freshest of ingredients. The hotel has theme evenings and there is live music or shows several times a week. Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen). Light lunches are available at the poolside snack bar (with charge).
Sports, games and activities: Swimming pool heated in winter and surrounded by a sunny terrace area equipped with sun beds, parasols, changing rooms and towels. There is a children's pool, children's playground, massage (additional charge), card games room and reading area, TV area, floodlit hard surface tennis court, table tennis, Billiards and table football (additional fee). Activities found nearby include assorted water sports, two 18-hole golf courses, mini-golf, squash and bicycle hire, and there are countless other attractions such as water parks, the crocodile park, Sioux City and much more!
Additional: 24 hour reception, hotel safe, 3 lifts, bicycle rental, launderette, laundry service, small supermarket, hairdresser, conference room, room service, parking.