Gran Canaria has no shortage of hotels, but most of them are on the beach. Salobre sits above all of that — literally. Perched in the hills above Maspalomas in the island's south, the resort looks down over a valley of golf fairways and across to the dunes and the Atlantic beyond. With 312 rooms and suites spread across a resort designed around golf, wellness, and the view, it's a quieter, more focused kind of holiday than the coastal resorts nearby — and for golfers and wellness seekers, that's precisely the point.
Arrival & First Impressions
The drive up to Salobre is the first indicator that this is a different kind of resort. The road winds above the coastal sprawl, and by the time you arrive, you feel genuinely removed from the tourist zone below. The hotel itself is a clean, contemporary build — not Canarian-traditional in style, but the design makes the most of the elevated position with large windows, terrace spaces, and that signature semicircular pool that appears to float above the valley. First impressions: calm, space, quality.
The Rooms
Rooms are arranged across Deluxe, Premier, and Junior Suite categories — 312 in total. The Junior Suites with private terraces are worth the upgrade: having that open-air space in the Canarian sunshine, looking out over the golf course and valley, is one of those simple pleasures that makes a holiday feel genuinely restorative. Bathrooms are well-appointed and stocked with Be Aloe products, the resort's own spa brand. Interiors are in soft neutral tones throughout — a calming palette that fits the wellness proposition well.
The Golf
Salobre Golf offers 27 holes across two distinct courses, giving a proper week's golf real variety.
The Salobre Old Course was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and follows the natural contours of the volcanic landscape. It rewards placement over power — dry, firm conditions and natural rough give it a links-feel despite the Canarian setting. This is the more demanding and more characterful of the two layouts.
The Salobre New Course was designed by Ronald Fream and is the more modern layout: wider fairways and more generous landing zones, but with technical greens that make scoring difficult. The right course when you want to play freely without being overwhelmed.
The on-site golf academy offers lessons with English-speaking professionals. The clubhouse and practice facilities are well-organised, and tee time management means the courses rarely feel crowded.
The Spa & Wellness
Be Aloe Wellness is the resort's spa, and it's a serious facility. Named after the aloe vera that grows abundantly across Gran Canaria, the thermal circuit includes a hammam, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, ice fountain, jacuzzi, and an outdoor vitality pool with therapeutic jets. The treatment menu makes extensive use of aloe-based products alongside volcanic stone therapies — there is a clear connection to the island rather than generic spa-hotel fare. After several holes in the Canarian sun, the circuit functions less as a luxury add-on and more as a daily necessity.
The Sunset pool area is reserved for adult guests and includes an infinity pool positioned for the valley view and direct access to the Sunset bar. For those who want a quieter option away from the main pool, it's the right answer.
The Dining
Salobre has distinct venues rather than one catch-all restaurant. Restaurant Sidecar is the main evening option — Mediterranean à la carte, the place to book for a proper dinner. Sens Kitchen handles more relaxed all-day dining. La Palmera is the poolside restaurant for lunches and lighter meals. The S Club Bar covers lobby drinks and snacks, and the Sunset bar is adjacent to the adults-only pool — the right destination as the evening starts and the valley view catches the light.
Breakfast is a full buffet with good coverage of local fruits, Canarian cheeses, and freshly baked bread.
The Overall Stay
Salobre works beautifully for couples where both people want different things from a holiday. One plays 27 holes of serious golf and uses the practice facilities; the other works through the Be Aloe thermal circuit and claims a sunbed at the Sunset pool. By evening, you meet at Restaurant Sidecar with a glass of something cold and realise this was the right decision. It's not a party resort, it doesn't try to be, and the guests reflect that — a peacefully focused atmosphere that puts you in the right frame of mind from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What golf is available at Salobre Hotel?
- Two courses totalling 27 holes. The Old Course, designed by Severiano Ballesteros, is the more characterful layout — strategic, dry, following the volcanic terrain, with a genuine links feel in the firm Canarian conditions. The New Course, by Ronald Fream, is a more modern design with wider fairways and technical greens — easier to score on but still demanding. Both are at excellent standard. The on-site golf academy offers tuition with English-speaking professionals, and the practice facilities — range, putting green, short game area — are sufficient for a proper warm-up or a dedicated session.
- What is Be Aloe Wellness like at Salobre Hotel?
- Be Aloe is the resort's own spa and wellness brand, named after the aloe vera that grows extensively across Gran Canaria. The thermal circuit includes a hammam, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, ice fountain, jacuzzi, and an outdoor vitality pool with therapeutic jets. The treatment menu uses aloe-based products and volcanic stone therapies alongside more standard sports massage and body treatments. For golfers who've played in the Canarian heat, the circuit is effective recovery infrastructure rather than an optional extra.
- Is there an adults-only area at Salobre Hotel?
- Yes. The Sunset pool area is reserved for adult guests — an infinity pool with views down the valley, adjacent to the Sunset bar. The main resort and principal pool areas are open to all guests. Salobre itself is not an adults-only hotel, but the Sunset area gives those who want it a quiet, children-free space.
- Which restaurant should I book at Salobre Hotel?
- Restaurant Sidecar is the evening option for a proper sit-down dinner — Mediterranean à la carte, the best cooking the resort does. La Palmera is the poolside choice for a long lunch. Sens Kitchen covers more relaxed all-day dining. The Sunset bar is the destination for pre-dinner drinks if you're using the adults-only pool area. Book Sidecar in advance at peak season — it fills up.
- How far is Salobre Hotel from the beach?
- Approximately 10 to 15 minutes' drive from Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. For a stay centred on golf and wellness, the distance from the coast is largely irrelevant — most guests find the separation from the beach-resort atmosphere is one of the hotel's genuine advantages. The beach and the amenities at Maspalomas are easily accessible when wanted, but the default mode of a Salobre holiday is the courses, the spa, and the pool.