You can not knock this place at all.. Yes the rooms are a 3 maybe 3 and a half standard.. But the food is fanatastic and the staff are amazing.. The grounds are wonderfull with staff looking after them every day.. Well worth the 4 star ratings as everything else is fantastic. We have now stayed here twice and i... More

Together with few of my Fellows, we went for some Party Weekend to Gran Canari and booked us for a couple of Days this Hotel. We had two Double rooms and both Rooms had been good and with a usual Average Standard. There was Breakfast and Dinner included and we liked it. Many good Choices of Entertainment nearby and also... More

We did spend one Week at Gran Canaria - during June 2012 - and did choosed this Hotel, because we have been there already two Years ago. It is a good Gotel with the typical RIU Standard. Especially we have to say, that the Food was really good and tasty (large Breakfast Buffet and large Dinner Buffet). Swimmingpoolarea was clean... More

I moved here in time for new year after a 'Holidays from Hell' accommodation experience elsewhere in Playa Del ingles. I'm am indebted to the staff for working so hard to get my friend and I into the hotel a day earlier than our booking, because our previous apartment was literally making us Ill (it was that filthy). All the... More

After reading some of the reviews I had high expectations of this hotel, however my experience couldn't be more different. RIU Papayas is another 4 star establishment in Gran Canaria that provides 2 star comfort in the bedroom. Its former 4 star glory expressed in 70's/80's style is still evident but only in communal areas. Riu Papayas is located in... More

nice hotel food exellent nice location.cleaned room every day towels etc. half board very good value.drink prices could have been a lot cheaper.our only let down.very well managed .would go back again .

was put here after daughter had operation in Gran Canaria by my insurance company. hotel lovely but no English stayed there. Staff unfriendly and made to feel like a free loaded when my daughter was ill. otherwise room excellent and food very good. wouldnt book this hotel out of choice

We just returned from 4 days/3 nights at the Riu Papayas as part of a LuxAir Tour. The hotel has 4 stars, but it is a little dated looking. That said, it was immaculately clean. The lobby and gardens were inviting. The pool area was very nice. In our room we had plenty of toilet paper (I am always amazed... More

Nice hotel, probably built end of the eighties (decor and furniture are a little dated), without wellness and fitness. Hotel is connected to the Riu Flamingo apartments, pool and restaurant have to be shared. The busy time was at dinner (18h00 or 20h00). It's a very well managed and clean Hotel, hardly seen so helpful, kind and pleasant personnel at... More