Renovating a holiday apartment in Gran Canaria

Renovating a holiday apartment in Gran Canaria means refitting it with durable, low-maintenance finishes, a neutral design that photographs well and a layout built for fast turnarounds between bookings. A flat renovation for this use starts at around EUR 400 per m2 (excluding IGIC) for partial works and reaches EUR 600 to 900 per m2 for a full job. Best of all, you can coordinate the entire project from abroad, even if you live off the island.

The holiday-let opportunity in the south

The south of Gran Canaria - Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Meloneras, San Agustin - draws strong tourist demand all year round. An apartment registered as a Vivienda Vacacional (holiday let) and well renovated can deliver an attractive return. See our area page on renovations in Maspalomas.

A renovated terrace adds appeal to a holiday let in southern Gran Canaria.

What to renovate for short-term rental

• Durable finishes: materials that withstand intensive use and the wear of frequent turnovers.
• Flush showers: safer, easier to clean and to maintain.
• Hard-wearing flooring: high-resistance porcelain or vinyl that copes with heavy footfall.
• Neutral design: a bright, timeless look that photographs well for listings.

Fast turnarounds between bookings

The success of a holiday let depends on being able to clean and prepare the apartment in a few hours. That is why we prioritise easy-to-clean surfaces, robust furniture and solutions that reduce maintenance between guests.

Costs and rental ROI

As a reference (excluding IGIC), a flat renovation runs from EUR 400 per m2 for partial works to EUR 600 to 900 per m2 for a full job; furnishing and equipment are quoted separately. To work out your return, the best step is a fixed quote and a read of our guide to how much it costs to renovate a flat in Gran Canaria.

The IGIC on a rental apartment

There is no VAT in the Canary Islands but IGIC, with a general rate of 7%. The reduced 0% or 3% rate applies only to a primary residence, so an apartment used as a holiday let does not benefit from it. We explain this in our guide to IGIC on renovations in the Canary Islands.

A shaded pergola terrace that photographs well for holiday-let listings.

Managing the whole project from abroad

This is our strongest point. We send weekly photos and videos of progress, you have a project manager who speaks English and German, and we work to a fixed price, so there are no surprises while you are not on the island. If you wish, we hand over the apartment furnished and ready to rent.