Barceló Margaritas

M van der Geest

The pros: - lobby looks nice - great WiFi - good airconditioning in the room - food from the buffet is nice (and warm enough) - gardens are well kept - staff at the reception is friendly - the Balinese beds are free - enough and sufficient working elevators (the building has 8 floors) The cons: - the hotel is averagely situated, if you want great views, book a high situated hotel in Puerto Rico - even though the policy says reservering sun beds isn't allowed, people do it and nobody removes the towels (there's towels and empty alcohol bottles and left overs from yesterday at one of the Balinese beds as we speak - it's 12:25 in the afternoon) - the staff apart from the reception isn't very friendly, especially at the pool bar where they sometimes don't even notice you because they're on the phone or simply aren't around at all - not enough recycling stations for empty cups and not enough waste bins outside - the food in the snackbar near the pool is repetitive (the tuna sandwich is nice but some variation would work) - I don't find the hotel very clean around the pool. The stairs to the solarium and Balinese beds are dirty and sticky. They haven't been cleaned during my stay so far. They've cleaned the solarium floor (with buckets and mops) this morning but this needs to be professionally done to be hygienic. Mops and a bucket don't do the trick when it's used by many people spilling drinks and food. - the lobby looks renovated but from the pool area looking up to the hotel you can see it's an older building. That's not something bad but you can see it. The corridors look dated too and the room bathroom and balcony too. - no privacy on the balcony, especially when you're staying in a corner room - I asked for a quiet room but I was placed in a room directly next to the elevators. Also, the airconditioning (even though it works good) makes weird, hard noises with intervals. Sleeping with it on wasn't possible. It's just an ok-stay. I've been in two other hotels on Gran Canaria the last years and found them to be remarkably better value for money.

William DiOrio

Pretty good. And I don’t mean that from a bad perspective; it’s actually a pretty good place to stay. So, to be clear, I would definitely stay here again. As usual, I’m traveling on business, and I chose this hotel based on recommendation from people I met on the last project in Madrid. Grand Canary seems to be a massive tourist destination for Germans and British. I’ve heard about all-inclusive hotels over the years, but I’ve never actually stayed at one, simply based on what I thought they’d be like. But based on a recommendation from my customer on my last job, I chose this hotel. When booking online, I chose the all-inclusive option. I work long hours and when I come home, I just want to get something to eat and go to bed if there’s nothing really to do. The rooms are just big enough for me, with all rooms looking over the pool and leisure areas, including the Breeze bar and the restaurant. Housekeeping is hit or miss though with the first 3 days being pretty poor, and now the last few days being spot on. I guess it depends on the housekeeper versus a hotel standard. Doesn’t matter, I’m not a slob so, ok fine. All meals are great: there is so much food, the first thing that it reminded me of was a cruise. Beer & wine included with my all-inclusive package, and three squares a day. If you missed a meal, there’s always some nook or cranny to find a snack, cold drink or espresso. After work, I always passed by the Breeze bar for a few draft beers before dinner. Good luck with finding a sunbed by the pool, as the usual European offenders throw their towels on the sun beds at eight in the morning and leave them there all day long - all English & German tourists. Beyond that, the hotel is a good one to stay at. Not a 5* hotel by any means, but it doesn’t market itself to be one. So, value for money - I got what I expected. Again, I would stay here again no doubt.

Terisa Maddison

Small walk to beach just under 2km. Hotel nice but didnt warn us that we were not allowed in certain areas. Gym equipment poor or dangerous. Sun loungers reserving was terrible. Had to be by the pool by 9.30 to get one. Food was good but poor for vegetarians and vegans. Nice and clean and rooms spacious. Snack bar and trolley at reception were great.

elaine feltham

Stayed with a friend at Barcelo Margaritas April 2025, All inclusive, lovely hotel, and a brilliant stay. Pool (1 of 3) by the breeze bar nice and warm, pool towels are provided, we did not try the family pool up the steps. Pool entertainment staff, Deya, Maya, Savana lovely girls got everyone joining in with different nationality guests with different games every day, bingo, etc. Bar staff Diego, Josh, Alexander, all lovely. Snack bar breeze had hot dogs, burgers, toasted sandwich, salad, pasta, ice creams, very good selection. Restaurant good selection of hot food, themed nights, i.e. chinese, mexican, plenty of fresh fruit, pastries etc. Again all staff at cooking stations very attentive, soft drinks and wine. free bus to the beach, walking distance to main shopping area, but only 3.95 euro taxi if you need. Room: We were on floor 7 lovely views, but lifts to each floor, if you can not manage stairs. Spacious room, toiletries in bathroom, Cleaners/maids very good will change anything you ask and provide a very good service. Evening entertainment some very good and some not so good, but after lounging by the pool and eating all day my very comfortable bed was calling my name. I would say this hotel is more for couples rather than families with children. Would I stay again: Absolutely, you will not be disappointed.

Nikki Long

Second time in 6 months staying here. The hotel is lovely, clean and well maintained, our housekeepers did an amazing job throughout the week always leaving our room perfectly clean. Only niggle is the fridge in room does not get very cold which was an issue for my medication that had to be kept cool. Food is ok with a wide variety to choose from, desserts let it down as most have cream all over them and they seem to be the same every day. The pool is lovely and warm Staff all friendly and professional especially the young man that checked us in, he is an asset to the hotel. We even got the room we asked for! Great location, good ambience we will be back in September.