The five star Melia Tamarindos Hotel is situated on the shoreline, in San Agustin, some three kilometres from Playa del Ingles, on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, and about 30 kilometres from the airport.

The accommodation, at the Melia Tamarindosl, comprises 278 twin rooms and 42 suites, each having a private bathroom and shower, and a balcony or terrace (with sea views). They are equipped with air conditioning, two telephones, a mini bar, free safety deposit box, television and a hair dryer.

The facilities at this Riu hotel include an a la carte restaurant, a buffet restaurant with Chinese and Italian cooking, a lunch buffet restaurant, a bar, a pool side bar, two swimming pools (one heated in winter), surrounded by a sun terrace with sun beds and parasols, a children's pool, a health spa, a hairdressers, a cyber café, conference rooms, 24 hour room service, tennis and squash courts, a mini golf course, a discotheque, and a casino. A programme of entertainment is provided including a mini club for the younger children.

Board basis available at this hotel is bed and breakfast, half board or all inclusive.