Hotels in Aqualand Maspalomas
Aqualand Maspalomas is Gran Canaria's biggest water park, set among the resort hotels and bungalow complexes of Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles. Families base themselves nearby for a slide-first holiday just a short taxi ride from the Maspalomas Dunes.
Families planning a slides-and-sunshine trip to Aqualand Maspalomas will find their base a short taxi ride from the park gates, tucked among the bungalow resorts and apartment hotels of Maspalomas and neighbouring Playa del Ingles. This corner of southern Gran Canaria was built for exactly this kind of holiday: outdoor pools at almost every property, a warm climate that keeps the water park running most of the year, and the Maspalomas Dunes and beachfront a few minutes further on for the days the family wants sand instead of slides. Gran Canaria Airport sits roughly twenty minutes north, so arrival day can end poolside rather than mid-transfer. Stay types range from simple pensions to family bungalows with kitchens.
Aqualand Maspalomas in numbers
Breakfast IncludedServatur Don Miguel Adults Only
Near the WaterparkCasa Mamre
Family SuitesHotel Ritual
Near the WaterparkClub Tisaya
Near the WaterparkCaybeach Princess
Near the WaterparkBlanco 35 VV
Near the WaterparkMaspalomas Princess
Family SuitesLAZURITE MASPALOMAS Apartamentos Sur Gran Canaria - Two-Bedroom Apartment
Near the WaterparkBungalows Parque Nogal
Near the WaterparkMirador Maspalomas by Dunas
Near the WaterparkInez & Flor Nice House in Maspalomas
Near the WaterparkPension Alvarez
Near the WaterparkMaspalomas Lago
Family SuitesRelax Apartment in the quiet zone of Maspalomas
Family SuitesPalm Oasis
Family SuitesClub Vista Serena
Family SuitesAxel Beach Maspalomas
Spa & WellnessBarceló Margaritas
Family SuitesVista Bonita LGTBI Resort
Near the WaterparkHH Riz Resort – Adults Only Boutique Hotel Gran Canaria
What to expect
- Short taxi ride to Aqualand Maspalomas from most Maspalomas bases
- Outdoor pools at the majority of nearby hotels and apartments
- Maspalomas Dunes and Playa del Ingles within easy reach
- Self-catering bungalows and apartments alongside classic hotels
- Gran Canaria Airport roughly twenty minutes away
- Warm, dry climate keeps the water park season long
Local tips
- ✓Book your Maspalomas base for the school-holiday weeks well ahead, since family-friendly bungalows near the park sell out first.
- ✓Pick a stay with its own kitchen if you want to skip a restaurant every night after a full day on the slides.
- ✓Confirm whether park access is included or bought separately before you commit, since not every hotel bundles an Aqualand ticket.
- ✓Ask about airport shuttle timing when you book, since several Maspalomas properties run their own transfer instead of relying on taxis.
- ✓Pack water shoes for the walk between sunbeds and slides, and keep a dry bag for phones and towels.
- ✓Balance one park day with one dunes or beach day so younger children get a rest from queuing for slides.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far is Aqualand Maspalomas from most hotels in the area?
Most Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles bases are a short taxi ride from the park gates, and several properties list it among their nearby landmarks directly, which makes a car unnecessary for the park run.
Is Aqualand Maspalomas open outside the summer school holidays?
The park runs across the warmer months typical of Gran Canaria's climate, which is one reason families use this coast for slide-focused breaks outside the shortest, coolest weeks of winter.
Do hotels near Aqualand Maspalomas include park tickets in the room rate?
It varies by property: some bundle park access into the stay while others leave it as a separate purchase, so check the listing's tags for park-access-included before assuming it is covered.
Are there self-catering options near Aqualand Maspalomas for longer family stays?
Yes, the area mixes classic hotels with bungalows and apartments that include kitchens, which suits families who want to cook after a long day at the water park rather than eat out nightly.
How do families get from Gran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas?
Airport shuttle transfers and taxis both serve the route, and a number of Maspalomas hotels list an airport shuttle among their own amenities, so it is worth checking before booking a separate transfer.
What else is there to do near Aqualand Maspalomas besides the water park?
The Maspalomas Dunes and the beaches of Playa del Ingles sit a short ride away, giving families a natural break from slides and queues on the days they want sand and sea instead.