Location
The Barceló Margaritas hotel is located in the south of Gran Canaria, in the popular tourist area of Playa del Inglés. The hotel is a short walk from the Gran Chaparral shopping center and Yumbo Center. It offers a free shuttle bus to Playa del Inglés beach and Maspalomas dunes. It is also very well connected to the public transport networks. The airport is located 30 km from the hotel, and the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is 60 km away.
Facilities
Guests have a choice of 490 rooms and 168 apartments located in two 8-storey buildings with lifts. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. A TV room, a childcare service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a conference room are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Services include a hotel shuttle bus.
Rooms
Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. Rooms include a sofa bed. Guests can also book separate bedrooms. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. There is also a safe and a minibar for an additional fee. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a stovetop. A telephone, a TV and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and a vanity mirror are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including tennis, bocce, volleyball, golf and horse riding. With jet skiing, banana boat rides and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Diving is organised by third-party operators. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards. There is a wellness area with a beauty salon, massage treatments and anti-ageing treatments. Subject to charge: a sauna. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, a kids' disco and a dance club.
Meals
The dining area includes a buffet restaurant and a bar. A variety of catering options can be booked. Guests can choose between half board, full board and all-inclusive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will satisfy appetites big and small. The hotel also offers snacks. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.