Maspalomas is big, sprawling and not very attractive. That said, this apartment is located in the best part, next to the lagoon, dunes and beach. Hundreds (it seemed like thousands) of holidaymakers converged on this area every day because other parts of town don't have much to stay for.
There are many hustlers in town which gets tiresome, especially when you just want to chill out and maybe get a meal. Once you've managed to shake off the hastle, sit down and order your food, the quality was often surprisingly good.
We got out by bus into the mountains most days which felt much more comfortable. It felt more like the genuine Gran Canaria. The apartment is well placed for the bus station as well as the beach.