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  • Gran Canaria Holidays
  • Puerto Rico
  • Riosol

Riosol

TripAdvisor Review
Spain, Europe
Puerto Rico

This excellent hotel boasts breathtaking views over the harbour, the bay and out to the open sea from its elevated position in Puerto Rico on the southwestern coast of the holiday island of Gran Canaria. It features 2 outdoor pools, a sports centre, kid's club, restaurant and various bars. The Europa Shopping Centre is situated right next to the hotel; the next beach is within walking distance.

Facilities

  • Car park*
  • 24-hour reception
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wired Internet*
  • Wi-Fi*
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hire*
  • Transfer service*
  • Airport Shuttle*
  • Launderette*
  • *Some facilities may incur an additional fee

Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

The Local Area

Tripadvisor Reviews

Trip Advisor
3.5 Very Good3,021 reviews
Excellent
33%
Very Good
30%
Average
16%
Poor
9%
Terrible
11%
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TripAdvisor Review
Not recommended

Honestly the only positive thing about this hotel is the location & the views you get. Unfortunately my stay here was not great. We had multiple issues with our room, bathroom ceiling was leaking, didn’t have hot water in the kitchen then we didn’t have cold water in the shower. There is a serious problem with ants inside the apartments & flies in the bathroom. We raised concerns to the hotel about the bathroom ceiling leaking which we were advised we would have to move room ( Also the shower was hanging off the wall) We got placed at the very bottom of the hotel & I explained to staff how this did not suit us due to personal issues & other reasons. Staff brushed this off and kept repeating this is your new room, no other rooms available. This was then another red flag if any other guests experienced what we did and they had to move room where would they place them if there was no other rooms? Anyway the Sun loungers are a joke & the pool is always busy meaning if you want to have the chance at getting a Sun lounger or a swim you either have to up at 7am and Que or pay €25 to utilities the adult pool which is beyond crazy. Charging staying customers so they can have the chance to enjoy a swimming pool and Sun lounger is just wow. To top this all off we were offered no compensation in regards to the issues we faced at the hotel, not even a drink at the bar unfortunately the staff shrugged there shoulders & genuinly gave a don’t care attitude. Overall would not recommend & will not be back

TripAdvisor Review
We will not be returning

Firstly we arrived at night around 10:30 and we got shown our room by the receptionist highlighting our way to the room, we struggled to find the room, the rooms were all over place and resulted in carrying cases up and down flights of stairs which we didn’t need to. Since we arrived late at night the buffet was closed but we got handed hard sandwiches which was left from the snack bar though the day. The first morning I went out to the balcony and got locked out the room, the receptionist only gave us one door key and my partner was still in bed. When I eventually got in I went for a shower which was freezing and the shower tap was coming out the wall we complained to reception and they sent maintenance and we were told to push the tap back in the wall to get hot water also the shower drain was blocked and running onto the bathroom floor which is a slip hazard.
On our 3rd day we got our beds changed and new towels which were the only clean towels and bedding we got for the full 10 days we stayed, the balcony we not cleaned the duration out our holiday and still had remains of previous holiday makers and was covered with hair. We only got sunbeds round the pool 3 days due to everyone rushing at 7:30 in the morning. Entertainment was very poor and if your not at the front at the stage you won’t see anything location of the entertainment is terrible. We complained to reception with our issues and he wrote them all down and said the manager would be in touch which we never heard anything, when we checked out we were asked about our stay and said we have already highlighted our issues and the receptionist said they have no record of it. We felt very unsafe in the hotel due to people hanging around at the entrance which we were told by one of the staff not the leave the hotel and there was constant security walking round the hotel.

TripAdvisor Review
Great experience from start to finish

Great hotel and staff were amazing. Entertainment at the pool was brilliant for all ages. It is at the top of the mountain and it’s 1 minute walk from Europa Centre and around €7-9 euro in a taxi to Gran Canaria shopping centre and Mogan shopping centre.

Pool side food is really delicious and fresh 🙏.

Only down fall is there is no air conditioning just a fan , the hotel needs to get all rooms facilitated an air conditioning systems.

Review by 932robynp Dublin, Ireland
TripAdvisor Review
Amazing Holiday

Was a little worried after seeing negative reviews prior to coming to the Riosol. We had nothing to worry about. As a family of four we booked the Premium Two Bed Apartment. Was a lovely big apartment with huge private terrace. It was cleaned most days except Wednesdays and Sundays with fresh towels every couple of days. Location was perfect for us, pool, reception & Spar shop nearby.
Pool was very clean. The views were amazing from every angle of the Riosol, staff were always lovely and polite, entertainment staff around the pool were lovely. Europa Centre a five minute walk from hotel with plenty of bars/shops and entertainment - even crazy golf.
Puerto Rico beach is gorgeous, you do have to walk down a lot of steps so probably not ideal for someone with mobility issues but that would be standard for a lot of the hotels towards the top. We would walk down and get a taxi back up (cost around 7 euros). We were self catering so cannot comment on food/drink but there is the restaurant and also an outside bar/food place around the pool area. Overall we had the best time and really enjoyed our holiday at the Riosol

TripAdvisor Review
Absolutely shocking

One of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. The rush for sunbeds at 7.30/8 every single day is ridiculous and the signs saying that belongings will be moved after 30 minutes are pointless. You aren’t allowed to take your own inflatables but it’s perfectly okay for you to purchase pool noodles of rubber rings from the shop. The staff are miserable at the pool bar and the lifeguards too couldn’t hurt to crack a smile once in a while, the animation team have no personality. The rooms are in a shocking condition absolutely filthy covered in mould and when complaining they come and paint over it. There is obviously no air conditioning but 1 fan between 2 rooms isn’t enough I asked for another but it never materialised. I haven’t ever been so desperate to return home from a holiday in my life. The lifts are awful and constantly breaking down. Really struggling to find anything positive to say about this hotel avoid at all costs

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