Gran Canaria · Las Palmas · Spain
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Rooftop and ground level outdoor pools · best Afternoon
Pool score
7.0/10
Meta rating
93/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
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.
7.0/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 7.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 7.5/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
93/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7★ | 2,449 | 58% | 55/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.6★ | 2,040 | 42% | 38/100 |
Editor's note
The Santa Catalina boasts two distinct pool experiences: a serene ground-level pool and a more exclusive rooftop option. Guests appreciate the architectural beauty surrounding both, with the rooftop pool offering an elevated perspective. The pool staff are consistently lauded for their attentiveness, ensuring a relaxing and well-serviced environment with readily available towels and friendly bar service. The atmosphere across both pools leans towards calm and sophisticated, aligning with the hotel's overall elegant charm.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 2
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Garden/Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Outdoor
- Heated
- No
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- Yes
- Amenities
- Poolside food
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
Two lovely pools Super restaurants Two of which are Michelin starred Breakfast is amazing and staff are lovely, helpful and friendly, super food Rooms Well appointed Comfortable Well maintained Staff Office staff very helpful Friendly Pool bar staff Yeray , Silvio They are Fantastic,friendly,helpful Hector who manages the pool is so nice sorts out towels Always there to be helpful Friendly
We enjoyed both the rooftop and ground level pools, with their respective bars/dining.
Added inducements include an oceanview infinity pool, a stylish rooftop bar, a state-of-the-art spa, and a one-MICHELIN-Star restaurant called Poemas.
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
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.
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