Gran Hotel Luna de Granada Review: Family Room & Pools

Gran Hotel Luna de Granada Review: Our Family Stay

We landed in Granada on an early flight from Barcelona and were at Gran Hotel Luna de Granada long before check-in. By 11am it was already 32°C. Reception stored our bags and let us straight into the pools, and that set the tone for the three days we stayed with our two boys, then 6 and 3.

We stayed in June 2019 as part of a collaboration with the hotel, back when it was Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada. It now belongs to deLuna Hotels. The opinions are ours, and I’ve updated the practical details for 2026.

The short version

• What it is: a large 4-star hotel (365 rooms) in the modern part of Granada, run by deLuna Hotels (formerly Sercotel).
• Best for: families who want a pool to come back to after sightseeing. For Granada in summer, that’s a big deal.
• Pools: an indoor heated pool open all year (10:00–22:00) and outdoor pools for adults and children.
• Room: our family room had a separate bedroom for us and a sofa bed for the kids in the sitting area.
• Not for: anyone who wants to walk out of the door into the old town. The Alhambra is a bus ride away.
• Parking: €18.95 a night, or €15.95 a night for 3+ nights (2026).

Where is Gran Hotel Luna de Granada?

The hotel is at Plaza del Guitarrista Manuel Cano 2, in the modern part of the city south of the historic centre. The hotel says the old town is a ten-minute walk away. For the Alhambra and the Albaicín, we took the bus every time. With our Granada City Card the rides were included, and we never missed having a car.

From the airport: we took the airport bus, about 30 minutes, and it stops very close to the hotel.

Check-in: how the stay started

We arrived hours before check-in time. Tatiana at reception stored our luggage while the room was prepared and told us to use the pools in the meantime, which, with two kids who had been up since dawn, was exactly the right call. Check-in itself was quick. She also gave us a short overview of Granada and a few restaurant recommendations, and the reception team stayed that helpful for the whole stay.

Our family room

This is the part that sells the hotel to parents. The family room had:

• a sitting area with a sofa bed for the kids
• a separate bedroom with a queen bed for us, so we could stay up after they fell asleep
• plugs everywhere, including by the bed
• one TV

The beds were very comfortable, which matters when you’ve spent the day walking the Alhambra with a 3-year-old on your shoulders.

The bathroom

It had a bathtub rather than a walk-in shower, which is easier for bathing small children. Toiletries were provided.

The pools at Gran Hotel Luna de Granada

We used the pools every day, sometimes twice, and getting the boys out was the hardest job of the trip. There are three:

• an indoor heated pool, open all year from 10:00 to 22:00
• an outdoor children’s pool
• an outdoor adults’ pool

Granada is very hot in summer. A pool to come back to at 5pm, after a morning of monuments, is what made the city work for us with kids.

Kids’ area and activities

There’s a children’s play area with staffed entertainment. We preferred to stay with our boys, but they used the play area a lot. In 2026 the hotel lists the kids’ entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings and the evening before public holidays (17:00–23:00). If it matters to you, check the schedule for your dates.

Breakfast and food

Breakfast was a buffet included in our rate. The choice was wide enough that both boys always found something, and honestly I would have been happy to pay for it separately. Lunch and dinner were available on request in 2019; the hotel now has a gastrobar and a seasonal outdoor snack bar.

What else the hotel has in 2026

• Spa with massage rooms and a gym
• Free Wi-Fi
• Parking with EV charging (€18.95 a night; €15.95 for 3+ nights)
• Pet-friendly: cats and dogs up to 30 kg

Is Gran Hotel Luna de Granada good for families?

Yes, if you want a comfortable base with pools more than a room in the old town. The family room, the pools and the kids’ area are the reasons to book it.

Book somewhere else if:

• you want to walk everywhere. You’ll need buses or taxis for the Alhambra and the Albaicín.
• you’re after character. It’s a large modern hotel, not a boutique stay.

For us, with two small boys in June, it was right. The Alhambra day was long and hot, and the pool afterwards was what they remember.

More Granada: Granada Card review and our 3-day itinerary · Alhambra with kids

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gran Hotel Luna de Granada still a Sercotel hotel?

No. The hotel was Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada and now belongs to deLuna Hotels. It’s the same 4-star hotel at Plaza del Guitarrista Manuel Cano 2 in Granada.

Does Gran Hotel Luna de Granada have a pool?

Yes. It has an indoor heated pool open all year from 10:00 to 22:00, and outdoor pools for adults and children.

Does Gran Hotel Luna de Granada have family rooms?

Yes. Our family room had a separate bedroom with a queen bed and a sitting area with a sofa bed for the children.

How far is Gran Hotel Luna de Granada from the Alhambra?

Too far to walk comfortably with children. The hotel is in the modern part of the city, so take a bus or taxi to the Alhambra. The hotel says the old town is about a ten-minute walk.

Does Gran Hotel Luna de Granada have parking?

Yes. In 2026 parking costs €18.95 a night for 1–2 nights and €15.95 a night for 3 nights or more, with EV charging points.