Most Romantic Hotels in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

The upper-middle-range Marina Bayview is an adult-only hotel with some of the most stunning panoramic views in the area. Its 113 air-conditioned apartments are cute and stylish, and feature fully stocked kitchenettes, sofa beds, and terraces with sweeping sea vistas. The infinity pool is lovely and quiet, and there is a separate deck with additional seating and cabanas. Breakfast is tasty and varied, but it is not included in the standard rate. The poolside restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, but some guests find the food overpriced. The hotel’s hillside location allows for great views, but travelers with mobility issues may want to stay elsewhere, as there are over 100 steps to get to the city center. Families may want to compare rates at sister property Marina Suites. 

The Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa is a sprawling resort built into the cliffs overlooking Amadores beach on Gran Canaria, the largest of the Canary Islands. The hotel offers spacious guest rooms with contemporary furnishings and ocean-facing balconies. Some of the rooms are far from the main building, however, while those that are more centrally located can have issues with street noise. The two outdoor pools are definite highlights, as they are large and overlook the beach. The infinity pool has particularly striking views of the sea below. The hotel is kid-friendly, with a playroom equipped with a jungle gym and a ball pit. The spa is simple and clean, but a bit more basic than expected at a property that bills itself as upscale.

The three-and-a-half pearl Marina Suites is an apartment complex situated in the busy area of Puerto Rico, on Gran Canaria Island. It's located within a few minutes' walk from the beach and harbor, and a 10-minute walk into the city center. There are seven variants of suites available, all come with separate lounge and sleeping area, full kitchen, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The large outdoor infinity pool overlooks the ocean, and includes a kids' swimming pool and adult-only area. A breakfast and dinner buffet is available (though meals aren't included in room rates), as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day. There are also two outdoor hot tubs, a fitness center, and spa. Travelers can also consider Morasol Suites, with similar rates, though not as nice features.

This upscale 392-room holiday complex makes an immediate memorable impression, with its wave-like architecture and colorful, quirky decor and murals. Sitting atop a terraced cliff and offering sweeping views, the Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel has two infinity pools and a 20,00 square-foot spa with a range of hydrotherapy treatments, and a fitness center. Rooms are spacious, and all but a few have views of the sea. The all-inclusive option, which some guests say is impractical and confusing, is not mandatory, and the town of Puerto Rico, which offers many other eating choices, is less than a five-minute drive away. Or, guests can take the glass lift down the cliff to the promenade -- though this isn't an option at night.

The Morasol Suites is an upscale 88-apartment complex that reflects the chic and shimmering Puerto Rico marina it overlooks. Unlike many hotels in this resort area, the Morasol maintains a relaxed and refined vibe, even during the busy summer months. Apartments are clean and contemporary, and most have sea-view balconies. Location means easier beach access but without the stunning vistas of the hilltop hotels.

The four-pearl Servatur Casablanca Hotel is a chicly modern, all-suite, adults-only hotel a five- to 10-minute walk down stairs to the resort's commercial center (home to shops, nightlife, and restaurants) and in walking distance to the beach. The property has a small outdoor pool with a bar, a rooftop sundeck, a gym, and a full-service spa, though this costs an extra fee. Half-board options include a buffet breakfast and sit-down dinner with a set menu and live entertainment. The hotel's 97 suites are stylish and modern with fully equipped kitchenettes, spacious terraces, and beds with memory-foam mattresses -- upgraded suites feature terraces with lounge chairs and jacuzzi tubs. Travelers who want a livelier family-friendly option might consider the Revoli Aparthotel. 

The Revoli Aparthotel is an upper-mid-range, 181-apartment property built near the bottom of the mountainside that overlooks Puerto Rico Bay. Its bottom of the hill location means easy access to Puerto Rico's town center and the sandy beach, though this also means the views aren't as spectacular as they are from other hotels higher up. Most of the clean, modern apartments have balconies with views of the sea. They all come with kitchenettes -- but Wi-Fi and TV usage cost extra. While the Revoli is a decent choice, there are less-expensive hotels in the area with about the same level of services, so travelers might want to compare rates with the Hotel Riosol or ClubHotel Riu Vistamar.