Gloria Thalasso & Hotels

In southern Gran Canaria, Gloria Thalasso & Hotels began with an idea that set San Agustín apart at the time: pairing a beach vacation with thalassotherapy. The company dates its start to 1988, when Gloria Palace San Agustín opened, and describes how that first property led to more coastal locations and, later, a hotel in Lanzarote. Today, the brand brings several properties together, but it is not one resort with identical amenities: each hotel has its own setting and character.

On Gran Canaria, the group includes Gloria Palace San Agustín, Gloria Palace Amadores, and Gloria Palace Royal. The fourth property, Gloria Ízaro Club Hotel, is in Puerto del Carmen on Lanzarote. San Agustín faces the Maspalomas resort area; Amadores and Royal sit on the Mogán coast. That spread lets travelers choose between two islands and different stretches of shoreline without changing hotel groups, though categories, amenities, and terms differ. Compare and book by individual property.

Wellness is the connecting thread. The company lists thalassotherapy centers at San Agustín and Amadores, along with Wellness & Spa Gloria at Royal, offering seawater circuits and treatments. Its website brings together nearly 7,000 square meters devoted to thalassotherapy and relaxation on Gran Canaria. Access should not be assumed to come with every room booking: services, age limits, and extra charges depend on the center and selected stay.

Dining changes with the setting, too. Gorbea, at San Agustín, serves Mediterranean and international cuisine from a panoramic terrace; Kaia, at Gloria Palace Royal, offers à la carte dining near Playa de Amadores. All four hotels also have buffet restaurants, bars, and terraces, though the specific choices vary. The group’s appeal lies in choosing a coastline, pace, and wellness offering within one brand. For a sound comparison, review the selected hotel’s own details instead of assuming another property has the same amenities.