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Sol Barbacan

Av de Tirajana, 27, Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, 35100
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Sol Barbacan

Av de Tirajana, 27, Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, 35100
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    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

    2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed, 506-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms and living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
  • Xtra Room
    Xtra Room
    Xtra Room
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    Xtra Room

    2 Twin Beds, 463-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Xtra Room - Separate living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2018
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Minibar (stocked, some Complimentary items)
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate bedroom
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
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    Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms
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    Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

    1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 646-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • dining area - Separate
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
  • Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2)
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    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2)

    2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed, 506-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3+2) - 2 bedrooms and living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
  • Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)

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    Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)

    2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 452-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child) - Bedroom and living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate bedroom
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
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    Apartment, 1 Bedroom
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom
    Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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    Apartment, 1 Bedroom

    2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 452-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Apartment, 1 Bedroom - Bedroom and living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate bedroom
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
  • Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)
    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)

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    Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1)

    2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed, 506-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4+1) - 2 bedrooms and living room
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
    Bed Type and Features - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Dining table
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Down comforter
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • Furnished Patio/Balcony
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In-room safe - Extra Charge
    • Kitchen
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 3
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Separate living-room
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About Sol Barbacan Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Playa del Ingles), Sol Barbacan is within a 5-minute walk of Yumbo Shopping Center and within a 5-minute drive of Holiday World Maspalomas. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Maspalomas Dunes and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Playa del Cura.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or 2 spa tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a living plant wall, and tour/ticket assistance.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

All-inclusive rates are available at this aparthotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Buffet Restaurant, one of the aparthotel's 3 restaurants. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Pet Policy for Sol Barbacan
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Sol Barbacan, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Sol Barbacan are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Essential workers only - NO

Featured Amenities

Free Parking Hotel Restaurant Hotel with Pool

Sol Barbacan Hotel Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations

Beach Facilities

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun chaise loungers

Entertainment & Activities

  • pool table or Billiards
  • Tennis on property

Fitness Services

  • GYM - Fitness facilities

Games & Sports

  • Outdoor tennis courts -

General Amenities

  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs

General Amenities

  • Parasailing nearby
  • Common area water dispenser
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Elevator & lift on property
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Playground on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Internet

  • Free internet

Kids & Childcare Services

  • Children's club - Free
  • Supervised childcare & activities - Free
  • Kid's games

Lobby Level Services

  • Tours - ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Lobby Level Services

  • Safe deposit box at front desk

Outdoor

  • Garden on property
  • Terrace on property

Parking Services

  • Parking - Limited spaces
  • Self parking - Free

Pool Facilities

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Pool sun chaise loungers

Property Features

  • Eco friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Multilingual staff
  • Library & Books
  • Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of bars & lounges -
  • Number of pool bars -
  • Hotel Restaurant

Spa Services

  • Number of Jacuzzi / spa tubs -

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Sol Barbacan
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Yumbo Shopping Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Maspalomas Botanical Garden - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kasbah Shopping Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
CITA Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
El Salvador Ecumenical Temple - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Holiday World Maspalomas - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Paseo Costa Canaria - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
English Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Maspalomas Dunes - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Maspalomas Golf Course - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Playa de Cochino - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Las Palmas Beaches - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Playas del Veril - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Las Burras Beach - 3 km / 1.9 mi
La Charca Lagoon - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

The preferred airport for Sol Barbacan is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) - 32.2 km / 20 mi

Nearby hotels

Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas Hotel Riu Gran Canaria Hotel Riviera Vista Apartamentos Dunaoasis Maspalomas

Fun things to do in San Bartolomé de Tirajana

Aqualand Maspalomas Palmitos Park Las Burras Beach Arteara Necropolis

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