Our roundup of the top male-only clothing-optional resorts in Gran Canaria, including gay bungalows to rent and all-inclusive gay hotels.
What if we told you there’s a place where the sun shines 300 days a year, Speedos are practically mandatory, and the local nightlife feels like a never-ending Pride afterparty?
Welcome to Gran Canaria…aka gay Disneyland, but with fewer churros and more shirtless men 🙂
We’ve been coming back to this island so often, we’re considering applying for residency. From the golden sands of Maspalomas to the chaotic fabulousness of the Yumbo Centre, Gran Canaria just gets us.

There’s something for every gay traveller here, whether you’re into sunset hikes, day drinking by the pool, dancing until dawn, or just lying horizontal in a hammock with a sangria and a stranger’s number. And don’t even get us started on the food. Or the spa days. Or the men…
So grab your sunscreen, pack that tiny swimsuit, and let us show you our top picks for the best gay hotels in Gran Canaria. Note that for ease of reference, we've sorted these in order of proximity to Yumbo Centr,e starting with the closest at #1 and ending with the one furthest away.
Be sure to also check out our detailed gay guide to Gran Canaria for the latest info on the island's gay scene, and also read why we rate Spain as one of the gayest countries in the world.
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AxelBeach Maspalomas
hetero-friendly and adults-only

Why we love it
- Adult-only and hetero-friendly
- 92 apartments spread across 4 floors
- 5 mins walk from Yumbo
- Famous for its epic gay pool parties
If Gran Canaria is Europe’s gay playground, then AxelBeach Maspalomas is the main swing set…and trust us, everyone’s taking a turn.
This adults-only, gay men-focused (“hetero-friendly”) resort is the place to stay if you want to be close to the action. We’re talking a casual 5-minute strut to Yumbo.
The 92 apartment-style rooms are spacious and practical, but let’s be real: the real star of the show is the Sky Bar, a sexy sun-drenched pool party spot that basically turns into a runway by 2 pm. Poolside tapas, thumping beats, bodies glistening in the sun… It’s a vibe.
When we weren’t mingling, we snuck off to the Lounge Garden, a shady little oasis with hammocks, palm trees, and just enough calm to recover before the next round of hedonism.
AxelBeach is fun, flirty, and full of fabulous energy. Come for the parties, stay for the hammocks… and maybe a poolside flirtation or three… Heads up, during big events like Maspalomas Pride in May or Winter Pride in November, look out for the epic pool parties hosted here.
Heads up: be sure to read our guide to the best Axel Hotels in the world, a brand we admire for what they are doing and offering to the gay travel community.
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Bungalows Adonis
adults-only pool

Why we love it
- Yumbo Center: 10-minute walk
- Gay Beach: 15-minute walk
- Adults-only pool: no kids
- Spacious bungalows: privacy guaranteed
Welcome to Bungalows Adonis, where dreams come true, hangovers are inevitable, and your dignity might not make it past day two.
We landed here expecting a cute little gay hideaway, and honestly, it did not disappoint. This place has more charm than your ex sliding into your DMs after three tequila shots.
The bungalows? Spacious enough to fit our egos and Seby’s overpacked suitcase. There’s a kitchenette, but let’s be real, we didn’t come to cook, we came to recover from Yumbo Center’s nightly debauchery, which is officially a 9-minute walk or a 5 mins power mince.
The private patio was ideal for morning coffee or dramatically dissecting the previous night’s adventures while dodging side-eye from fellow guests.
The pool is the main event: perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and scouting the talent (yes, we saw you flexing by the deep end, sir). And if you’re here for the Yumbo madness, it’s close enough to crawl home barefoot if necessary, but far enough to give your liver a breather.
The gay beach that lies beyond the dunes is also within walking distance, which makes Adonis one of the top pics in this list if you want to be located close to both Yumbo and dunes/beach fun. Honestly, Bungalows Adonis didn’t just meet our expectations, it smirked, winked, and left us with stories we wouldn't dream of sharing in the group chat.
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Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas
separate areas for adults-only

Why we love it
- Comfortable spacious rooms
- Located right by the Maspalomas dunes
- Two adult-only pool areas
- Around 15-20 mins walk to Yumbo Centre
The Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas provides everything we could ever want to feel like Goddesses on the gay ol' Isle of the Gran Cans.
It's located right by the entrance to the infamous dunes where many a gay gets lost along the way to play…en route to the gay beach.
Location-wise, if you're in town for Maspalomas Pride, then you're in luck: the parade starts right outside the main entrance of the Riu Palace. In terms of distance to Yumbo, it's around 15 minutes gay walk.
We love the restaurants inside – several to choose from. The more romantic setting of the pool restaurant or the more lush fine dining experience at the Krystal Fusion restaurant. Breakfast is a buffet affair with one of the largest selections of foods I've ever seen at a hotel.
The rooms are spacious and have everything you'll need to host a fabulous chill(!). There are two large pool areas (adult-only!) to choose from to nurse the day's comedown hangover, and there's even a gym to get a pump in before hitting the Yumbo gay bars. It's not the best hotel gym we've encountered, but it has the basics you need for a quick gym session.
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Club Torso Gay Hotel and Resort
men only and clothing-optional

Why we love it
- A 24/7 basement of fun, fun, and more fun!
- 12 Bungalows available to book
- Reduced rates at an open-air sports centre
- Around 20 mins walk to Yumbo Centre
Oh Club Torso… where the sun’s hot, the pool’s hotter, and the basement? Let’s just say we’re still emotionally recovering.
This gay men-only, clothing-optional boutique resort is not for the shy or faint of heart. With just 12 private bungalows, it feels like a naughty little secret you’re lucky to be in on. And yes, we said clothing-optional—though within 30 seconds of arriving, we noticed “optional” wasn’t the vibe most of the boys were going for.
Now, let’s talk about that basement. Open 24/7, it's not your grandma’s cellar unless your grandma was into leather and mood lighting. We popped down ‘just to peek' – for research purposes, you understand 🙂 …and came back up three hours later grinning like Cheshire cats in jockstraps.
The saltwater pool is heated, and the bar serves everything from detox smoothies to re-tox sangrias. And if you're somehow still feeling energetic, they offer discounted access to a nearby open-air gym. Yumbo is a 20-minute strut away (or 10 if you’re late for drag bingo).
Torso isn’t just a hotel, it’s a lifestyle choice. A sweaty, scandalous, utterly fabulous one.
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Rainbow Golf Bungalows
men only and clothing-optional

Why we love it
- The most awarded gay resort ever!
- An infrared sauna to chill out in
- Located in a quiet, pedestrian neighbourhood
- 20 mins walk to Yumbo
We weren’t planning to fall in love with Rainbow Golf Bungalows, but then again, we also weren’t planning to spend half our holiday swanning around naked in an infrared sauna whispering “this is my Roman Empire”… and yet, here we are.
Nestled in a quiet pedestrian-only neighbourhood (aka blissfully scooter-free), this clothing-optional gem felt like our own private slice of gay zen.
There are only 21 bungalows, so it never felt crowded. Just calm, quiet, and low-key flirty. The staff made us feel like part of the family. Everything was spotless, even Seby, who insisted on walking barefoot everywhere because “the ground energy was calling him”.
We spent our days lounging by the heated pool, our evenings sweating out our sins in their infrared sauna, and our nights star-gazing in the garden, wondering how a place could feel this peaceful and still be just a 20-minute walk from Yumbo.
If you’re craving something boutique, chilled, and unapologetically gay, Rainbow Golf is the vibe. We left feeling zen, sun-kissed, and just smug enough to consider it our new Maspalomas home base.
What to do in Gran Canaria?
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Villas Blancas Gay Men's Resort
men only resort

Why we love it
- Heated pool right outside of the on-site restaurant
- Newly refurbished villas
- Located 29 mins walk west of Yumbo
- Sociable and very welcoming
Villas Blancas is one of Gran Canaria’s longest-standing gay resorts, and after staying here, we get why it’s become such a classic. It’s gay-owned, all-male, and packed with everything you need for a proper recharge.
The villas have all been recently refurbished, so everything feels fresh, modern, and super comfortable. You can tell they care about keeping things up to date: no faded curtains or squeaky sun loungers here. We were genuinely impressed by how spotless and stylish the whole place felt.
We quickly fell into a daily rhythm of eating, swimming, napping, and repeating, helped by the fact that one of the heated pools is steps from the restaurant. We'd polish off a plate of grilled octopus or Canarian potatoes, then slide straight into the pool like the elegant sea otters we are. The food was genuinely great, the staff super friendly, and the overall vibe? Relaxed, flirty, and full of fellow gays just looking to unwind. No party pressure, just good energy.
Between the sauna, 14-man jacuzzi, sun terraces, and tropical gardens, we found ourselves slipping into full holiday mode within hours. Villas Blancas is that kind of place: easygoing, comfortable, and just the right balance of fun and relaxed.
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Seven Hotel and Wellness
gay men only

Why we love it
- Lounge chairs inside the pool!
- Extremely modern rooms with stunning views
- Offers activities like windsurfing and sailing
- Around 30 mins walk to Yumbo Centre
Think luxury villa meets sexy spa retreat: a saltwater pool, deliciously minimal clothing, and enough eucalyptus in the wellness centre to cleanse every bad decision we made at Yumbo. The vibe? Relaxed, flirtatious, and 100% unapologetically queer.
A glance at its opening date of 1997 might make you gag. It’s super easy to assume a hotel this old will have fallen by the wayside…but wait!
When you arrive at your room and see the chic, crisp interiors and the gorgeous, mountainous view right outside your window, you won’t be able to stop yourself from screaming, “Oooooh, honey!” Seven Hotel may be old, but that just means she's experienced…she’s still got it for her age!
This queen’s crown is supported by her lovely staff, who treat the guests with the utmost care. The size of the hotel is smaller than most, but that’s honestly part of what makes Seven Hotel and Wellness so endearing. You go there for a peaceful vacation, but you leave with tons of new friendships.
We loved the pool. Not only is it heated, but it also has these incredible built-in lounge chairs. It’s something you’ve honestly got to see to believe. Having the warm, gentle water of the pool lap at your legs while you’re soaking up that bright, Canarian sun is absolutely to die for!
In terms of location, it's around 30 minutes walk west of Yumbo Centre or a short taxi ride.
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Vista Bonita
male-only

Why we love it
- Just 20 rooms available to book
- Easy to rent cars and bikes
- Expansive pool area
- 45 mins walk to Yumbo Centre or 7 mins cab ride
Vista Bonita is that rare unicorn: part romantic retreat, part basecamp for adventure, and 100% gay men only. With just 20 rooms, it feels more like a sexy secret hideaway than a hotel.
The vibe? Understated but fab. No over-the-top chandeliers or gold-leaf nonsense. Just clean, minimalist charm that lets the island’s natural beauty (and your Speedo collection) do the talking.
It’s a little removed from the chaos of Yumbo (45-minute walk or a 7-minute cab if your heels are too high). During the day, we were zipping around the island with rental bikes that the staff arranged for us. Windsurfing? Diving? Hiking? Bowling?! Vista Bonita has more extracurriculars than me as a gay teen at drama school.
But evenings? Pure bliss. Picture this: the pool glowing with candlelight, soft music playing, a glass of wine in hand… and someone cute singing Beyonce's Halo to me in the outdoor library. (Okay, that last part might’ve been Seby.)
It’s tranquil, welcoming, and totally dreamy. The perfect mix of explore and exhale.

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Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia
gay friendly

Why we love it
- Stunning views of the ocean and the dunes
- An amazing tub inside the huge rooms
- A welcome luxurious break from Yumbo partying
- Yumbo Centre a 10 minute cab ride away
If luxury had a postcode in Gran Canaria, it’d be the Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia. Nestled just south of Maspalomas, this place is giving refined desert oasis meets coastal sugar daddy fantasy.
We stayed here on our first ever trip to Gran Canaria many many many moons ago(!) when we wanted a nice luxurious break from Yumbo Centre craziness for a few days.
Yumbo Centre is just a short 10-minute cab ride away (or an hour’s walk if you're feeling brave, barefoot, and beachy). But honestly? We barely left.
Each of the 94 rooms is tucked into a chic Spanish-style villa, with private terraces or balconies perfect for a sunset wine moment. We lucked out with an upper-level room: dreamy ocean views and a bathtub big enough to swim laps in (which Seby may or may not have done…).
The saltwater pool is heavenly, the bi-weekly BBQ buffet is scandalously good, and the overall vibe? Peaceful, elegant, and just the right amount of bougie. Perfect for honeymooners, hopeless romantics, or tired gays who just need a nap in style(!)
Hot tip: bring your best kaftan. This place deserves drama 🙂
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Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
for something unique and romantic

Why we love it
- An exhilarating contrast to the other gay hotels in Gran Canaria
- Located in the middle of the island, an hour's drive north of Maspalomas
- The infinity pool!
- A refreshing chance to disconnect from Yumbo Centre partying
For something unique, different, and super romantic…THIS!
Parador de Cruz de Tejeda is located right in the heart of Gran Canaria, over an hour's drive north of the craziness of Maspalomas.
Despite being known for its beaches and dunes, Gran Canaria also has many hiking trails surrounded by impressive views of cliffs and ravines.
The Parador de Cruz de Tejeda is a natural paradise set deep in the mountains, located around 4,920 ft (1,500 meters). The rooms supply a grand view of a caldera, which is a hollow spot formed by a volcano and carved out by water. The hotel also has the most beautiful infinity pool. I have no idea what heaven might look like, but swimming while surrounded by a vast pine forest…I mean!
The town of Tejeda offers its own unique opportunities that can’t be found elsewhere on Gran Canaria. Tejeda is deeply entrenched in its art and culture, with museums and galleries like the Bentayga Archaeological Park and the Abraham Cardenes Sculpture Museum.
The Parador de Cruz de Tejeda is without a doubt a hidden gem in Gran Canaria. While it deeply contrasts the party culture of Maspalomas, we rate it as a romantic getaway spot or even a gay honeymoon.

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