# Basement Apartments Maspalomas — Full Content

> Gay-friendly boutique self-catering apartments in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain.
> Hosted by Philip and Henry (Managing Owners). Book direct for best rates and exclusive perks.

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## Site facts

- Canonical domain: https://basement.apartments/
- Also available in German: /de/ URL prefix
- Address: Calle Tenderetitos 17, San Fernando, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, ES-35100
- Phone / WhatsApp: +34 654 999 527 (landline) · WhatsApp +44 7746 230881
- Email: harryball@hotmail.co.uk
- Hosts: Philip and Henry, Managing Owners
- Check-in: 15:00 · Check-out: 11:00
- Price range: £59–£79 per night (varies by room type and season)
- Currency charged: EUR
- Three room types: Studio Apartment, Double Room, Twin Room — each with private entrance, air conditioning, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, full kitchen, and private bathroom
- Book-direct perks (not available via Airbnb/Booking.com): free pool access at Basement Studios, free entry to Kiki's nightclub (Yumbo Centre) for the entire stay
- Guest reviews (verified, screenshotted directly from each platform):
  - Google: 5.0★ average, 6 reviews
  - Booking.com: 9.1/10 "Superb", 54 reviews
  - Airbnb: Studio listing 5.0★/67 reviews, Double listing 4.89★/46 reviews, Twin listing 4.90★/31 reviews (all three are Airbnb "Guest Favourite" listings)
  - Blended average across all 204 reviews on all three platforms: 4.84/5
- Listings: Airbnb Studio (airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1104626072546709911), Airbnb Double (airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1104640800346711860), Airbnb Twin (airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1101360326515245958), Booking.com (booking.com/hotel/es/basement-apartments.en-gb.html)

## Home — https://basement.apartments/

Most hosts hand you a key. Philip and Henry hand you Gran Canaria. From the
moment you arrive, they'll know which bar has a special on tonight, the
quietest stretch of beach, and what time the Dunes look best in the light —
and they'll tell you all of it, unprompted.

Basement Apartments is a small, carefully run collection of private studios
and rooms in the heart of Maspalomas. Every unit has its own entrance, air
conditioning, a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, full kitchen, and private
bathroom — everything needed to feel genuinely at home.

Within easy reach of the Yumbo Centre, Playa del Inglés beach, and the
iconic Dunes of Maspalomas. Book direct and Philip and Henry include free
pool access at Basement Studios and free entry to Kiki's — Yumbo's biggest
nightclub — for the entire stay.

### The Philip & Henry difference
- They know the island: real local knowledge on bars, restaurants, and the back route to the Dunes that skips the crowds.
- They go the extra mile: guests consistently describe them as going above and beyond.
- They sort the extras: free pool access at Basement Studios, free entry to Kiki's for the whole stay.

### Rooms
- **Studio Apartment** — self-contained studio, one double bed, private entrance, air conditioning, kitchenette, private bathroom. Sleeps 2.
- **Double Room** — spacious double room, private entrance separate from the main house, private bathroom, full kitchen. Sleeps 2.
- **Twin Room** — two single beds in a bright, spacious room with its own private entrance. Sleeps 2.

### Homepage FAQ
- **What do I get when I book direct with Philip and Henry?** Free pool access at Basement Studios and free entry to Kiki's — Yumbo's biggest nightclub — for the entire stay, on top of the best available rate.
- **Is Basement Apartments gay-friendly?** Yes — Maspalomas is Europe's leading LGBTQ+ destination, and Basement Apartments is proudly gay-friendly.
- **How fast is the Wi-Fi?** High-speed fibre broadband independently tested at 200 Mbps download and 230 Mbps upload.
- **What is included in every apartment?** Private entrance, air conditioning, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, full kitchen, and private bathroom.
- **How close is Basement Apartments to the Yumbo Centre and the dunes?** Within walking distance of the Yumbo Centre, Playa del Inglés beach, and the Dunes of Maspalomas.

## Facilities — https://basement.apartments/facilities

Basement Apartments is designed around comfort and freedom — from in-room
essentials to exclusive extras only available when you book direct.

**Sunny Roof Terrace & Spa** — a sun-drenched roof terrace with panoramic
views over Maspalomas and a private, jet-powered spa. Sun terrace, heated
spa/hot tub, panoramic views.

**In every apartment**: Free WiFi, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, Netflix,
satellite TV, safety deposit box, private entrance, air conditioning, bed
linen & towels, private bathroom with shower, kitchen/fridge/kitchenware.

**Book direct only**: free pool access at Basement Studios, free entry to
Kiki's nightclub — included for the entire stay when booking direct.

## Cycling — https://basement.apartments/cycling

Gran Canaria is one of the world's top destinations for a cycling holiday —
legendary climbs, 320 days of sunshine, and smooth tarmac that pro teams use
for altitude training and winter training camps. Basement Apartments is your
ideal base.

### For cyclists, by cyclists
- Secure cycle storage — dedicated, locked storage on site.
- Overnight laundry — hand over kit in the evening, clean and ready by morning.
- 320 days of sunshine — reliable year-round riding weather.
- Cycling groups welcome — three apartments sleep up to 7 riders, ideal for a group training camp.

### Gran Canaria's cycling pedigree
- 1,949m — Pico de las Nieves, highest point on the island, reachable by road.
- 22°C — average year-round temperature in the south.
- 800+km — of signposted cycling routes across every terrain and gradient.
- 320 — sunshine days per year.
- UCI WorldTour teams including INEOS Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates, and Visma–Lease a Bike have chosen the island for pre-season training camps.
- The island hosts the Gran Canaria Bike Week (annual cycling festival) and the Vuelta Ciclista Gran Canaria (professional stage race running past Maspalomas).

### Why Gran Canaria
- World-class climbs: sea level to 1,949m at Pico de las Nieves; iconic routes include Roque Nublo, Cruz de Tejeda, Artenara.
- Year-round riding: warm enough for shorts in January, cool enough at altitude in summer.
- Perfect start point: Maspalomas sits at the southern tip, where most of the best routes begin.
- Recover in style: rooftop hot tub, pool at Basement Studios, sun terrace.

Maspalomas is Europe's leading LGBTQ+ destination, and Basement Apartments
is proudly gay-friendly to all cyclists — solo, group, or club trips.

### Cycling FAQ
- **Do you have secure bike storage on site?** Yes — dedicated, locked cycle storage every night.
- **Can you wash my cycling kit overnight?** Yes — handed over in the evening, washed, dried, and ready for the next morning's ride.
- **How fast is the Wi-Fi?** 200 Mbps download / 230 Mbps upload, independently tested.
- **Can a cycling group book all three apartments?** Yes — sleeps up to 7 riders; message Philip and Henry for group rates.
- **What is the riding weather like year-round?** Gran Canaria averages 22°C with 320 days of sunshine.

## Remote Workers — https://basement.apartments/remote-workers

Your digital nomad base in Gran Canaria — year-round sunshine, superfast
fibre, and hosts who go the extra mile to make working from Maspalomas
effortless.

### Why it works
- Superfast fibre internet — 200 Mbps down, 230 Mbps up, independently tested.
- Proper desk, chair & workspace — full-size leather-topped desk, ergonomic chair, warm ambient lighting.
- Weekly housekeeping — fresh linen and a tidy apartment every week.
- Private entrance & total quiet — come and go on your own schedule.
- Year-round sunshine — 22°C average, 320 days of sunshine per year.
- Rooftop spa & terrace for after work.
- Paid gym 5-minute walk away; cafés & restaurants within 10 minutes on foot.

### Flexible stays
Long-stay rates are designed for remote workers and digital nomads —
preferential monthly rates for longer visits. Minimum stay: 2 weeks.
Monthly rates available; all utilities included.

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (Visado para Nómada Digital) lets non-EU remote
workers live and work legally in Spain for up to five years. Gran Canaria is
a popular base for applicants. Official info:
https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/nomadas-digitales

### Location facts
- 22°C average year-round temperature
- 320 sunshine days per year
- 40 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport
- 3 km to Playa del Inglés beach

### Remote Workers FAQ
- **How fast is the Wi-Fi?** 200 Mbps download / 230 Mbps upload.
- **Is there a dedicated workspace in every apartment?** Yes — full-size leather-topped desk, ergonomic chair, warm ambient lighting.
- **What is the minimum stay for remote workers?** Two weeks minimum, with preferential monthly rates for longer stays.
- **What is included in the monthly rate?** Superfast fibre Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping, all utilities (electricity, water, air conditioning), bed linen and towels, rooftop spa and sun terrace access.
- **Is there a gym nearby?** Yes — paid gym 5-minute walk; cafés and restaurants within 10 minutes on foot.

## Gallery — https://basement.apartments/gallery

Authentic interior photos of all three room types — Studio, Double, and
Twin — taken by Philip and Henry without staging or post-processing.

## Review — https://basement.apartments/review

Links to leave a review on Google, Airbnb, and Booking.com for guests who
have stayed.

## Legal pages

- Privacy Policy — https://basement.apartments/privacy-policy — GDPR-compliant privacy policy for EU/UK visitors.
- Site Notice — https://basement.apartments/site-notice — legal imprint / Impressum.

## Key topics

- Gay-friendly / LGBTQ+ accommodation in Maspalomas
- Self-catering apartments: Studio, Double Room, Twin Room
- Maspalomas and Gran Canaria tourism
- Book-direct perks vs Airbnb/Booking.com
- Cyclist-friendly stays and Gran Canaria's professional cycling pedigree
- Remote work, digital nomad stays, and Spain's Digital Nomad Visa
- Roof terrace and heated spa
- Nightlife proximity (Kiki's nightclub, Yumbo Centre)