Gran Canaria · Meloneras · Spain
Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras
Multiple outdoor pools, including infinity · best Morning for lounging, late afternoon for a quieter swim
- Heated
- Outdoor
- ocean and garden view
- 2 pools
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 2 shared swimming pools.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 13.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 10.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
94/100
Heated pool check
Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 2 documented pools
- Swimming pools documented
- 2
- Infinity pool
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
2 shared pools.
At least one pool is confirmed heated — heating does not apply to every pool below.
Outdoor pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Infinity pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heated · Season not confirmed
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 2 shared swimming pools.
- Pool type
- Multiple outdoor pools, including infinity
- Pool size
- Five large pools and one children's pool.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Morning for lounging, late afternoon for a quieter swim
- View from the pool
- ocean and garden
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
94/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7★ | 3,951 | 58% | 55/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.7★ | 3,475 | 42% | 39/100 |
Editor's note
The Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras offers an impressive array of five swimming pools, suggesting a strong focus on aquatic leisure. The presence of an infinity pool adds a touch of luxury and visual appeal, indicating a good aesthetic vibe. However, issues with overcrowding around the infinity pool suggest that lounging space and overall guest experience might be compromised during peak times. The availability of a pool bar enhances convenience, but the general impression is that while the pools are a highlight, the experience can be marred by practical issues like securing a spot.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
The pool areas had lots of sun beds so no need to get up early although the infinity pool area did get busy quite early.
The hotel , pools and grounds are immaculate. It was so relaxing around the pool , no day time music so it was perfect for a snooze .
The location is perfect, view from the infinity pool is stunning. You can lie by the pool and look out across the ocean.
Full transparency
Every pool comment we found
All 2 substantive guest comments about the pool at Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras — praise and criticism alike, unedited and linked to their source.
Positive · 1
“The location is perfect, view from the infinity pool is stunning. You can lie by the pool and look out across the ocean.”
— Tina SheppardGoogle ↗
Critical · 1
“The pool areas had lots of sun beds so no need to get up early although the infinity pool area did get busy quite early.”
— Dreamer05249905938TripAdvisor ↗
Comments are grouped automatically by tone and shown verbatim. We never remove negative feedback. 1 further comment was too short or too generic to quote and are not shown.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras features six pools, including an adults-only infinity pool with sea views. There is a children's pool available for younger guests. Some pools are heated during the winter. The extensive grounds offer ample lounging space with many sunbeds.
Why it's not higher
The exact opening hours for the pools are not specified. While some pools are heated in winter, it is not clear if they are heated at other times of the year. The adults-only infinity pool area can become busy early in the day.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: riu.com/en/hotel/spain/gran-canaria/hotel-riu-pa ↗
- Second source: tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g230095-d237098- ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
Google Places and The Telegraph confirmed 5 pools, with The Telegraph adding a kids' pool, totaling 6. TripAdvisor and The Telegraph confirmed an adults-only infinity pool, which TripAdvisor and a guest review confirmed has sea views. The Telegraph confirmed heated pools in winter. Travelocity mentioned 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool. YouTube also mentioned a children's pool and a jacuzzi. The Telegraph confirmed all pools are open to families except one.
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