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Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel vs Bull Reina Isabel & Spa

Sand three minutes from the door at both. Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel, from about €210 room only, if you want adults only by the lighthouse; Bull Reina Isabel & Spa, from about €145 with breakfast, if you would rather have a free spa and Las Palmas around it.

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel: The main pool beside the Maspalomas lighthouseThe adults-only one

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel

Adults only at the foot of the Maspalomas lighthouse, with the beach at the corner and the promenade alongside.

€€From about €210 a night

Choose Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel if

  • Couples
  • Winter sun without children
  • Beach and dunes walks
  • Eating out along the promenade

The catch

The rooftop pools and the Bali beds are paid extras, so check what your rate includes; the main pool is free to guests.

Bull Reina Isabel & Spa: The rooftop pool, looking south west along the sandThe beach one

Bull Reina Isabel & Spa

A four-star on the promenade of Las Canteras, with the city beach out front and a free spa upstairs.

€From about €145 a night

Choose Bull Reina Isabel & Spa if

  • A city break with a beach
  • Early swimmers and beach walkers
  • Spa time at no extra cost
  • Exploring Las Palmas and the north

The catch

The entry Double is not sold with a sea view; the Double Sea View Room costs about €180 against €145 for the plain Double on the same June night, breakfast included.

Which of our lists each one is on

Best forHotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection HotelBull Reina Isabel & Spa
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Best adults-only hotels in Gran CanariaOn the listNot on the list
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Best hotels with a view in Gran CanariaOn the listOn the list

Both hotels on the same scales

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection HotelBull Reina Isabel & Spa

CouplesFamilies
Beach & pool optionalBeach & pool central
Central & walkableRemote escape
QuietLively
InternationalStrong sense of place
Wellness minimalWellness focus
Smart spendSplurge

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel

Area
Maspalomas, Spain
From the centre
0.1 km
Airport
32 min from LPA
Price band
€€
Typical rate
From about €210 a night
Rooms
179
Last renovated
2020
Pool
Outdoor
Beach
Public beach nearby
Spa
No
Adults only
Yes
Restaurants
3
Parking
Yes
Selected by
Independent research
Last checked
October 2026

Bull Reina Isabel & Spa

Area
Las Palmas, Las Canteras, Spain
From the centre
48 km
Airport
25 min from LPA
Price band
€
Typical rate
From about €145 a night
Rooms
225
Pool
Rooftop
Beach
Public beach nearby
Spa
Yes
Adults only
No
Restaurants
1
Parking
Yes
Selected by
Independent research
Last checked
October 2026

The verdict

Sand three minutes from the door at both. Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel, from about €210 room only, if you want adults only by the lighthouse; Bull Reina Isabel & Spa, from about €145 with breakfast, if you would rather have a free spa and Las Palmas around it.

Questions people ask

Good questions about Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel vs Bull Reina Isabel & Spa

Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel or Bull Reina Isabel & Spa?

Sand three minutes from the door at both. Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel, from about €210 room only, if you want adults only by the lighthouse; Bull Reina Isabel & Spa, from about €145 with breakfast, if you would rather have a free spa and Las Palmas around it.

Is Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel worth it?

Book Hotel Faro for the lighthouse, the beach and an adults-only crowd, and pay for the Double Superior View so the sea is in the room. Plan to eat out along the promenade, and expect lively weekends. An adults-only five-star built around its address: the lighthouse, the beach and the promenade are the point, and the evenings are lively. It suits couples who will spend the days on the sand and the nights eating out along the front.

Does Hotel Faro, a Lopesan Collection Hotel have a pool or a beach?

It has an outdoor pool. A public beach is within walking distance.

Is Bull Reina Isabel & Spa worth it?

Golden sand out front, a free spa and a pool on the roof, at a city-hotel price. Pay the extra for the sea-view balcony. A city hotel that lives like a beach hotel: the golden sand of Las Canteras out front, a pool on the roof and a free spa, with Las Palmas on the doorstep for dinner. Good value, as long as you pay for the sea view.

Does Bull Reina Isabel & Spa have a pool or a beach?

It has a rooftop pool. A public beach is within walking distance.