If you want winter sun, easy access to golf and a resort that feels a cut above the usual, Lopesan Baobab Resort is a smart pick in Meloneras. Set on Gran Canaria's sunny south coast, it gives you quick access to El Meloneras Golf, the Maspalomas Dunes and the seafront promenade. It is a large five-star resort, but it does not feel bland or impersonal. The African-inspired design, tropical gardens and sprawling pool areas give it real personality, while the food, facilities and room choice make it easy to recommend for golf groups, couples and mixed trips.

The location works well for golfers. Meloneras sits at the southern tip of Gran Canaria, tucked between the Atlantic and the famous Maspalomas Dunes, a protected natural reserve that feels more Saharan than Spanish. The courses of Maspalomas & Anfi Tauro can be included providing a spectacular test of golf and a visual feast for the senses.

The Lopesan Baobab Resort is the kind of five-star base that makes a Gran Canaria golf trip easy to sell to the whole group. The golf access is excellent, the resort is large enough to absorb a society or a group of friends without anyone feeling on top of each other, and the food and drink operation is several cuts above what you would expect at a resort of this scale. The African theme gives the place a character that most sun-belt golf resorts simply do not have, and Meloneras as a location delivers both the natural drama of the dunes and the convenience of a proper resort strip.

Who is this for?
Golfers, couples, families and groups who want a five-star Gran Canaria base with genuine character and the facilities to back it up. Ideal for those pairing rounds at El Meloneras Golf with proper poolside downtime and a food and drink offering that goes well beyond the standard resort formula.

Who is it best for?
Golfers who want reliable winter sun and easy access to quality golf in the Canary Islands. Also a strong choice for mixed groups where non-golfers need enough to keep them well occupied while you are out on the course.

Accommodation at Lopesan Baobab Resort

The 677 rooms and suites at the Baobab are spread across a series of low-rise lodge-style buildings connected by paths that wind through the resort's tropical gardens. The African theme carries through into the interiors, with warm timber tones, earthy fabrics and carefully chosen details that give each room a sense of place. Every category comes with a private balcony or terrace, and depending on your room type, you will look out across the pool complex, the lush gardens or the surrounding resort landscape.

Room categories cover everything from classic doubles to larger family options and premium Unique by Lopesan stays, so there is genuine flexibility for different trip types and budgets. Standard rooms are well sized for a golf break, with comfortable beds, good storage, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar. Bathrooms are modern and practical, while the overall design keeps the resort's warm, earthy feel without feeling overdone. The outdoor space is actually worth using after your round, which is not always the case at resorts of this size.

The Double Family Pool rooms, at around 43 m², are a smart choice for those travelling with children or simply wanting more floor space. Pool and garden views make the terrace genuinely usable, and the extra room to spread out makes a difference on a longer stay.

For groups or couples on a special trip, it is worth thinking carefully about which room tier suits you best. Couples may prefer a quieter garden-facing room away from the busier pool areas, while a golf group travelling together will appreciate the flexibility of having multiple room types available within the same booking. If you are marking a milestone trip or simply want a smoother stay, Unique by Lopesan is worth the step up. The separate pool and solarium areas, upgraded amenities and more attentive service level make a real difference, particularly in peak season when the wider resort is at its busiest.

Across all categories, the resort does a good job of keeping the African design language consistent without it feeling like a gimmick. The rooms feel considered rather than themed for the sake of it, and the quality of the furnishings and finishes reflects the five-star rating rather than just trading on it.

Food & Drink

Food and drink is a real strength here, which matters on a golf holiday where not everyone wants to leave the resort every evening. The offering is built around a concept called the Gastro Experience, and it lifts the whole operation well above standard resort catering.

The headline venue is Ákara, serving African-inspired dishes in a setting that feels more considered than the average hotel restaurant. Bold spicing, quality ingredients and confident cooking make this a meal worth planning your evening around rather than something you fall into by default. Pili Pili is the charcoal grill, an outdoor restaurant where meat and vegetables cooked over open fire take centre stage. The setting, surrounded by the resort's African-inspired gardens under an open sky, makes it one of the more memorable spots to eat in Meloneras. The Baobab and Marula buffets handle breakfast and themed dinner services, with live cooking stations and a quality of produce that keeps the format feeling fresh across multiple visits.

The bar programme is equally well thought through. Samuel Baker draws its name from the great Victorian explorer and delivers a mixology-led experience with signature cocktails crafted using fresh fruit sourced from the Veneguera farm. Dodori and the Richard Burton bar add further options for evening drinks, while the Henry Stanley and Mungo Park pool bars keep the daytime well catered for without anyone needing to move far from the water.

Leisure Facilities

Multiple outdoor pools is the headline number and the Río & Mungo complex at the heart of the resort is the centrepiece, a vast interconnected waterscape covering over 2,000 sqaure meters that gives the resort its visual drama. Beyond the main pool area there are quieter, more secluded options for those wanting to step away from the energy of the central zone, plus dedicated children's pools for families. The Unique by Lopesan pool and solarium area is reserved for guests on the premium tier, giving those guests a noticeably more relaxed poolside experience when the wider resort is busy.

Titan Gym is well equipped with Hammer Strength kit, so if you like to keep moving between rounds, you are covered. It is a proper facility rather than a token hotel gym, which makes a difference if you are travelling for a week and want to stay sharp.

Wellness is handled through the on-site Body Care Spa, which offers a range of treatments from back massages through to more comprehensive body and skin therapies. Spa and premium access options may also be available for non-golfers joining the trip, but these are best confirmed at the time of booking as availability and packages can vary.