Sol Barbacan is an aparthotel on Avenida de Tirajana in Maspalomas, built around space and self-catering flexibility. Its 150 rooms include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and bungalows, with thirteen room options in all. There are three outdoor pools, a children's pool, two poolside bars, two hot tubs, two tennis courts, a playground and mini golf, and three restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property was renovated in 2021 and holds an Ecostars sustainability certification. Guests give it 9.2 out of 10 from more than 300 reviews, which is a strong score for a four-star in a busy area. It suits families and small groups who want more room than a standard hotel gives.
Location and getting around
The Yumbo Shopping Center is a two-minute walk away and the CITA centre about twelve minutes on foot. The beach at Playa del Inglés is roughly an eighteen-minute walk, and the Maspalomas Dunes are a six-minute drive. Holidayworld Maspalomas is only four minutes by car, which suits families who want an evening out, and the airport is about 27 minutes away.\n\nThe rooms: studios work well for couples, while one- and two-bedroom apartments and bungalows give families and friends room to spread out.
Free WiFi is available in rooms. Because it is an aparthotel, you can combine on-site restaurants with some self-catering, which keeps a longer stay flexible.\n\nWho it suits: families, groups and longer-stay visitors who value space and a pool area with activities for children and adults. It is a good base for those who plan to walk to shops and restaurants rather than rely on a resort bubble. If you want to sleep steps from the beach, a seafront hotel is a better fit.
\n\nGood to know: check-in begins at 2 pm and check-out is at noon. Only service animals are allowed. Parking is not among the stated amenities, and guest reviews describe a free but small parking area with a refundable key deposit, so ask the hotel in advance if you are driving. One guest notes the in-room safe is a paid extra. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates, so check the terms for your dates, especially in the winter high season.
\n\nWhy choose it: the guest score of 9. 2 out of 10 is unusually high for the area, and the room mix, from studios to two-bedroom apartments and bungalows, gives groups real flexibility. It is a good fit for longer stays, because apartments let you shop for some meals and eat out for others, and the pools and sports facilities keep everyone busy. Compare it with Grupotel Orquidea if you want a beachfront family hotel, or with a seafront hotel if being on the sand matters more than space.
Why stay here
- ✓Studios, apartments and bungalows
- ✓Three outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓Two hot tubs and two tennis courts
- ✓Playground and mini golf
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Ecostars sustainability certification
- ✓Two minutes' walk to the Yumbo Shopping Center
Good questions
What room types does Sol Barbacan offer?+
Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and bungalows, with thirteen room options in all.
How far is the beach?+
English Beach in Playa del Inglés is about an eighteen-minute walk, and the Maspalomas Dunes are a six-minute drive.
Is there parking?+
Parking is not among the stated amenities, but guest reviews describe a small free parking area, so ask the hotel in advance.
