The Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort and Thalasso is excellently situated on the sea front on the south part of Gran Canaria, very close to Meloneras beach (300m) and just a few minutes on foot to the lighthouse and the dunes of Maspalomas Nature Preserve (800m). The 56,340m2, 5 star hotel’s construction reflects some of the most common characteristics from the canary Island traditional architecture and presents a similar structure to that of a welcoming town on the island, with a central square, gardens and charming stately homes with hanging wooden balconies. The spectacular reception is an authentic adaptation of one of the oldest churches on Gran Canaria, with two main towers, a bell tower and central dome. The hotel goes from two floors up to a maximum of six. Is perfectly communicated by 10 lifts and has 561 bedrooms, of which 521 are double rooms and 40 are suites. Very spacious and recently furnished, they have bathroom with bathtub, an independent shower, lounge, a separate dressing room, a sofa bed, a hairdryer, air conditioning, desk, satellite television with national and international channels, Wi-Fi Internet access (at an extra charge), direct line telephone, mini bar (with charge), safe to rent, furnished balcony and garden or sea views (according to category). The suites also have a separate bedroom and lounge, a hydrotherapy shower, two plasma television sets and DVD player and free WIFI Internet access. The senior suites, are bigger, they have hammocks in the balcony and sea views. There are 5 Standard double rooms adapted for people with disabilities. The hotel’s large gardens have a huge variety of sub tropical and native plants and surround the magnificent pool area. There are 5 swimming pools (one of which is saltwater and 3 are heated in the winter), 3 Jacuzzis, a children’s swimming pool (heated), an artificial beach and various terraces with hammocks and parasols. The Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort has 5 stupendous restaurants which offer an excellent and select gastronomy. The half board accommodation, which includes breakfast and dinner, is served in La Plaza Restaurants hot and cold buffet. The buffet includes tasty dishes characteristic from regional, national and international cuisine, as well as different types of products for those on diets. If you wish to have dinner, the hotel offers at your service two alternatives: the Ovo Club Restaurant specialized in Mediterranean creative dishes, and the Italian Restaurant “The Patio”, specialized in fresh pasta. The use of long trousers for men is obligatory during dinner. You can have lunch in the Alpendre Salt Grill Restaurant, which complements its extensive menu with a splendid salad buffet, or in The Patio Snack Café which includes a delicious assortment of ice creams, cakes and crêpes, if you want something lighter to eat. To help with your daytime and nighttime needs, the hotel has 6 lively bars, each with very different environments. The Akoran Lobby bar, located in the hall, is a perfect meeting point. In the central square of the complex you can find the Zythum brewery and the Patio snack bar, with coffee and tea being its specialty, and an Internet Café (at extra charge). Next to the swimming pools, in the solárium area, the Alpendre pool bar and the Azotea Bar are located; they provide take away snacks and drinks. In the main building, the Tizziri lounge (open at night) has a dance floor and a pleasant and spacious summer terrace. Without a doubt one of the best attractions of The Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort and Corallium Thalasso is its extraordinary Thalasso therapy Centre Corallium Villa del Conde (at an extra charge). Well situated on the edge of the sea, just under the promenade, it enjoys some sensational views to the ocean. Equipped with 1.200m of modern and well lit facilities, the Corallium Thalasso offers, besides the traditional seawater treatment, an innovative offering of special treatments for groups or for couples called "Ocean View Suites". These suites, surrounded by water, have their own underwater massages pools and a relaxation terrace. Sport lovers can use the hotels gymnasium, artificial and quartz sand tennis courts (at an extra charge), tennis classes (at an extra charge), volleyball, ping-pong, a putting green, bowls, darts, billiard tables (at an extra charge). Close to the hotel you can also do activities such as horse riding, sailing, windsurf, water skiing, diving, Padel and squash. Golf lover can also benefit from interesting discounts on green fees at the Meloneras golf course (1km) and Maspalomas golf course (less than 3km). A free shuttle bus is provided to travel to these golf courses. To complete this sports offering, the hotel’s entertainment team organizes different activities given in various languages, and for 6 days a week. Children from 4 to 12 years have their own mini-club, with shows especially created for them. For families with small children an optional babysitting service also exists (at an extra charge and subject to petition). At night, in the hotel’s central square, nighttime entertainment is celebrated, with an orchestra and professional shows. Very close to the hotel (500m), The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort casino can be found, it is open all year round. The casino includes fruit machines, a poker games room, blackjack and American Roulette, a restaurant and an auditorium.