The Barcelo Margaritas 4 star hotel Playa del Ingles is one of the most popular hotels in Gran Canaria and lies close to the centre of Playa del Ingles and 1.5km from the nearest sandy beach. The Barcelo Margaritas is popular with families especially on an All inclusive board basis, but will also appeal to anyone wishing for a quality hotel close to lively Playa del Ingles.
Built in 1974 and renovated in 2004, the Barcelo Margaritas hotel is composed of a 9-storey main building and an 8-storey annexe block with a a total of 488 rooms of which 105 are apartments, 320 are double rooms and 63 suites. Facilities on offer include 2 separate foyer areas with 24-hour reception desks, safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a newspaper stand, a hairdresser's salon, a café, a bar, a nightclub, a games room, a TV room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and highchairs for infants. Furthermore, the hotel offers use of a public Internet terminal, a conference room, room, laundry and medical services, a kids' club, a playground, a bicycle storage facility and a car park.
Location
This comfortable beach hotel is located approximately 1.5 km from the inviting sandy beach and the turquoise-blue sea. The famous Playa del Inglés lies just a short distance from the hotel in the tourist centre of the town. Gran Chaparral shopping centre as well as Cita leisure centre is situated just a few paces away and can easily be reached on foot. Public transport departs from stops that are to be found in the vicinity and there is an abundance of restaurants as shops as well as countless restaurants, bars and lively nightlife scene. Many additional entertainment venues are to be found in the local area.
Rooms
The comfortably equipped rooms come with an en suite bathroom with shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar, a double bed, carpeting, various lounges and a safe.
Sport
Guests may make use of the 2 swimming pools, 2 snack bars, sun loungers, parasols, solarium, sauna and massage (for an additional fee). Local providers on the beach offer activities such as horse riding and golf as well as a range of water sports opportunities such as diving. Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to play volleyball, bocce, minigolf, billiards/ snooker (extra charge) and a gym. There are also a range of seasonal entertainment programmes for guests both young and old.
Meals
A breakfast buffet is available to guests each morning. Guests may choose their breakfast, lunch and dinner from the individual buffets. In addition, the restaurant caters for special dietary requirements. Guests may also book all-inclusive stays.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.