Seaside Hotel Sandy BeachPlaya del Ingles, Gran Canaria

As the name suggests, this place is right by the beach. It’s also got a rather stylish pool.

This chic hotel is 2-minutes' from the beach and the centre of Playa del Ingles. There’s a first-rate buffet restaurant, 3 bars and all sorts of sports, from scuba diving to tennis.

The main pool is heated so it’s good for year-round swimming. And 6 nights a week, live entertainment is put on including dancing, cabaret and live shows.

This place is really family-friendly – the big pool comes with a separate section for kids. Little ones have also got their own play area and kids' clubs. Elsewhere, there's a handful of bars, an al fresco gym, and an after-dark line-up that includes live music, dancing and shows.

Sports & Activities - There’s plenty to do in the way of sports, from aqua aerobics to scuba diving. There’s also an artificial grass tennis court with floodlighting for after-dark matches.

There are 7 golf courses on the island – including Spain’s oldest – and guests here get discounted green fees at all of them.

Tennis*, Scuba diving*, Outdoor play area, Table tennis, Pool table*, Darts, Daytime activity programme, Aqua aerobics

Food & Drink - The food here is a cut above your average buffet fare. Meat and fish are made to order at show cooking stations, and there’s a huge range of fresh salads, pasta dishes and desserts, plus a separate menu for kids.

Snack bar*,Lounge bar, Pool bar*,Kids' dining (In the buffet restaurant), Main buffet restaurant

Health & Beauty - The 10th-floor spa has panoramic views out to sea. It also has a sauna, a steam bath and a long menu of beauty treatments. If you want to admire the ocean views while you work out, head to the outdoor gym.

Spa and wellness centre*, Private terrace with Jacuzzi, Hairdresser*, Open-air gym, Massage*, Thalassotherapy treatments*

Entertainment

There’s live entertainment in the main bar 6 nights a week, with dancing, cabaret acts and more.

You can make your way to one of the hotel’s bars for coffee, cocktails or whatever nightcap takes your fancy.

Pool

The outdoor pool is heated all year round and comes with a kids’ pool on the side, as well as 2 separate sun terraces. On the 10th and 11th floors, you can hire out a private terrace with its own a whirlpool bath.

As well as serving drinks and snacks all day, the pool bar puts on a tea party every afternoon where you can try the hotel’s homemade cakes, biscuits and waffles.

Rooms - Spacious and welcoming, rooms here come complete with a satellite TV, air-conditioning seasonally and a balcony or terrace. You can choose to upgrade to a pool view your view from your balcony or terrace for just a little extra. Single rooms are also available.

Other facilities, - Reception, Lounge, TV room, Launderette, Money exchange, Free Wi-Fi zones

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Seaside Hotel Sandy Beach is located in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 06/11/2014