




In short: We analysed 22 recent guest reviews of Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive. Guests consistently praise Service & staff (14 of 14 mentions positive), Condition & cleanliness and Food & restaurants.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
By Axel Hernborg · Updated 30 August 2026 · How we review hotels
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 24 hotels we list in Gran Canaria is 8.8.
What Guests Loved
- Riu runs its 24-hour all-inclusive here: meals, snacks and drinks around the clock, verified on riu.com.
- The house reopened as an all-inclusive Riu Palace after a top-to-bottom renovation, and guest scores — 8.8 on Booking — reflect it.
Things to Consider
- The beach is a short walk rather than at the doorstep — count roughly five minutes to the sand.
- The Palace badge signals Riu's top tier, but the official classification is four stars — service polish over five-star facilities.
Should you book it?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive is worth booking for guests wanting round-the-clock all-inclusive service — but pick somewhere else if you must have the sand at the doorstep.
Book it if you want
- Guests wanting round-the-clock all-inclusive service
- Travellers who value a freshly renovated base
- Couples and families who accept a short beach walk
Pick somewhere else if
- You must have the sand at the doorstep
- You only consider five-star properties
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Book the Double Room with Balcony and Sea View for the view; garden-view doubles are the quieter pick.
- Double Room with Balcony2 twin beds or 1 king bedsleeps 2BalconyPrivate bathroomFree Wifi
- Double Room with Balcony and Sea View2 twin beds or 1 king bedsleeps 2Sea viewBalconyPrivate bathroomFree Wifi
- Double Room with Garden View2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Garden viewBalconyPrivate bathroomFree Wifi
- Large Double Room with Balcony1 sofa bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 3BalconyPrivate bathroomFree Wifi
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
What guests say
Reviews from Google“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Riu Palace Las Palmeras with our family. Everything was perfect from start to finish: the warm atmosphere, the kindness and professionalism of the staff, the delicious food, and the amazing location just steps away from the beach. The hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort, relaxation, and family-friendly service. A very special thank you to Francastro and the restaurant team, especially Vanessa and Luciano, who were truly amazing with our children. Their kindness, attention, and smiles made our meals even more enjoyable and created beautiful memories for our family. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a wonderful family holiday experience Rime, Sami and Ghali.”
“We had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras. The resort is smaller and quieter than some other RIU properties, which created a relaxing atmosphere throughout our holiday. The hotel grounds are beautiful, with a well-maintained garden full of palm trees that gives the resort a tropical feel. The food was excellent with a good variety of choices, and we were impressed by the cleanliness of both the rooms and the public areas. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help - they even organized a small table arrangement for an anniversary celebration. The beach is around a 10–15 minute walk away, which was perfectly manageable for us. One thing we noticed was that the hotel seemed to attract an older clientele, and there were quite a few smokers around the outdoor areas. Families with very young children may also want to note that there is limited entertainment specifically aimed at kids compared to some larger RIU resorts.”
“We spent one week at this hotel and, overall, we were very satisfied with our stay. The hotel is beautiful, well maintained, and exceptionally clean. The rooms were cleaned to a high standard every day, and the pool area was also kept spotless. The food was of good quality, varied, and tasty. The staff were generally friendly and helpful. However, I would like to mention two points that could be improved. The first concerns the reservation of sunbeds with towels. Unfortunately, guests do not only place towels on sunbeds early in the morning, but many also reserve several sunbeds at the same time. We often saw two sunbeds occupied with the hotel's towels in the sun and another two reserved with personal towels in the shade, while nobody used them for hours. As a result, there were several occasions when it was impossible to find a free sunbed anywhere around the pool. It would be appreciated if the hotel could manage this issue more effectively. My second comment concerns the check-out experience. We had to be at the reception at 7:00 a.m. because our transfer was arriving early. I understand that this is a very early hour, but at a hotel of this standard, a simple goodbye, asking whether we enjoyed our stay, or wishing us a safe journey would have been appreciated. In addition, if an early breakfast, coffee, or takeaway snack is available for guests leaving before breakfast service, it would be helpful to inform guests about it. If such a service is not available, it might be worth considering. Despite these remarks, we had a very pleasant stay, and the positive aspects far outweighed the negatives. I would happily recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located place to stay in Gran Canaria. Overall, it was a wonderful holiday experience.”
“A very high end hotel with an exclusive feel. Decorated,finished and furnished to a very high standard. Lovely large rooms woth comfortable beds and private balconies but beautifully landscaped grounds woth two lovely swimming pools. Great professional ,friendly and hard working staff. I would definatrly stay in a Riu hotel again.”
“Due to a recent family bereavement we were not here very long however the staff were incredibly helpful and sympathetic. The hotel facilities were great and whilst it was a quiet hotel, it is perfect for relaxation in an ideal location if you want to venture out.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo analysed 22 full guest reviews in all languages. Every review is topic-tagged and the shares counted — never estimated.
Food & restaurants
8 reviews · 8 positive · 0 negative
- +Diverse, tasty all-inclusive selection
- +Large daily variety praised by families
”The food was very diverse and tasty.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
14 reviews · 14 positive · 0 negative
- +Staff called warm, professional and service-minded
- +Restaurant staff praised by name
- +Sympathetic, helpful attitude stands out
”All staff were so friendly about they will do what it takes to make sure you are enjoying your stay.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
5 reviews · 5 positive · 0 negative
- +Beautiful, comfortable pool area
- +Warm water and a good gym noted
”Swimmingpool area is beautiful and comfortable.” — guest, translated
The rooms
7 reviews · 7 positive · 0 negative
- +Comfortable rooms with wide bathrooms
- +Sea-view upgrades and comfortable beds mentioned
”Rooms were kindly all upgraded to sea views, very comfortable beds.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
9 reviews · 9 positive · 0 negative
- +Sparkling clean and modern after the renovation
- +Gardens and pool area kept spotless
”Amazing hotel which was sparkling clean.” — guest, translated
Location
6 reviews · 6 positive · 0 negative
- +Easy walk to beach and shopping
- +Well placed for Maspalomas
”Easy walk to beach and shopping.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
3 reviews · 3 positive · 0 negative
- +Smaller and quieter than other Rius — relaxing pace
- +Suits guests seeking calm; skews to an older crowd
”smaller and quieter than some other RIU properties” — guest, translated
value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive from the airport?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive is 27 km from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
How far is Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive from the centre of Gran Canaria?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive is 18.4 km from the centre of Gran Canaria.
How do guests rate Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,163 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 299 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive have?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive offer?
Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras - All Inclusive offers 3 swimming pools, Free Wifi, Private Parking, Fitness center, Non-smoking rooms, 2 restaurants.
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