Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa is one of those Gran Canaria resorts that makes organising a golf trip feel almost too easy. You're based in smart Meloneras, close to the Atlantic and within strolling distance of the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve, so even your non-golfers have plenty to do while you're chasing winter sun and better turf than back home.
The hotel is big, no getting around that, but it's laid out in a way that still feels airy around the pools and gardens. And when you're planning a few rounds, that matters, because you want everything to be simple, from breakfast to getting out the door to the first tee.
If you're the type who likes a resort where golf is the main event but the post-round options are strong, this place ticks plenty of boxes. You've got a standout spa for recovery days, a proper choice of bars for a sundowner and enough dining variety to keep groups happy over a long weekend or a full week.
The resort sits right by Meloneras beach, with the lighthouse at the edge of the promenade marking the southern end of the complex. It's sizeable, with 1,136 rooms spread across the site, but the upside is choice: different room categories, plenty of public space and multiple pool areas, so it rarely feels like everyone is in the same place at once.
Who is this for? Golfers looking for a reliable winter-sun break with easy access to quality courses, strong spa and pool facilities, and enough dining variety to suit groups or couples staying four nights or longer.
Who is it best for? Mid-to-high handicappers who want a relaxed resort base with coastal golf on the doorstep, plus anyone travelling with non-golfers who'll appreciate the spa, beach access and the range of dining options available.