Built in 1983, the Revoli was renovated in 2011 and relaunched as the modern, holiday complex it is today. Passing through a relatively unassuming entrance off a quiet road, guests will find the lobby located at the highest point of the hotel. The rooms cascade down six floors, and the pool and restaurant are situated on the ground level. The Revoli is a family-friendly hotel centered around a busy swimming pool, though the ambience is relaxed and quiet except for the noise that the hotel's entertainment program generates. Many guests are vacationing families on package tours, especially during the summer, while couples traveling independently predominate in the winter.

The hotel is located toward the bottom of a mountainside that overlooks Puerto Rico Bay in the southwest area of Gran Canaria. Unlike many hotels farther up the hill, this property offers easy access to the town center and sandy Amadores Beach, which is within a five-minute walk, but its downhill position means the views are not quite as stunning as those of the more elevated hotels. Gran Canaria Airport is about 30 miles away.

The hotel has 181 apartments, all of which are clean and bright with simple Ikea-style furnishings. All include a lounge area with a sofa and flat-screen TV, but TV service comes with a fee. Wi-Fi also costs extra. Apartments include kitchenettes with up-to-date appliances (microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges) and large furnished balconies, many of which offer sea views -- some ground floor apartments have small terraces instead. Bathrooms are modern with walk-in glass showers, and no toiletries other than a pink dispenser of liquid soap mounted to the wall.

The large freeform pool is surrounded by a sun terrace and comfy loungers, though there can be a shortage during peak season. The poolside bar serves cocktails and snacks. Entertainment is energetic during the day and popular with kids, but the hotel can get a little noisy at night. The hotel restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner every day, and barbecue every week. There's a mini-market on-site for self-catering supplies. For kids, there's a kids' club with supervised activities and a separate kids' pool. Coin-operated laundry is a convenient feature.