Stunningly located next to the sand dunes (just to confuse you, the hotel is in actually in Playa del Ingles - about a 10 minute walk from the Yumbo - not Maspalomas), we're pleased to offer this much requested hotel. The imposing 'colonial style' Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas underwent a complete renovation during the summer of 2003, improving the hotels facilities (which include bar, restaurant, terrace and gardens, pool (heated in winter), 'straight' sauna and Jacuzzi) and rooms in keeping with its high four star standard. The hotel has a total of 368 rooms, split between standard (street view) and 'sea view' rooms, which look out over the rolling sand dunes to the sea. Although in our opinion the rooms are a bit more compact than we'd expect for a hotel of this class and price range, the hotel is always in very high demand so make sure you book early: especially if you want to secure a 'sea view' room!