
Gran Canaria · Meloneras · Spain
African-themed resort pools with lazy river · best All year
Pool score
8.6/10
Meta rating
90/100
Behind the numbers
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
8.6/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 9.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 9.0/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 8.5/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 9.0/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 6.0/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
90/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 8,506 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.4★ | 10,679 | 42% | 37/100 |
Editor's note
The Lopesan Baobab Resort boasts multiple large, heated pools with an outstanding African-themed design, featuring lush vegetation, waterfalls, and even a lazy river. The atmosphere fully transports guests, with ample lounging space to accommodate many visitors without feeling overcrowded. The sheer number of diverse pools and the immersive theming make the pool experience a true highlight.
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What guests say about the pool
The pools are lovely and the large variety caters to whatever mood you fancy if ya don’t like busy places there few quieter pools with only few people daily are very busy kid friendly fun pools all with amazing scenery
The decoration and lush vegetation are stunning, with beautiful gardens, heated pools, birds and even turtles that make the whole experience unique.
highly recommended, stunning decorated, with incredible attention to details, attentive staff from reception to room service, excellent food and lots of places to sit by the pools or swim in the canal around the facilities, very relaxing.
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