Get to know us

At Servatur Hotels & Resorts we have been working for more than 45 years with enthusiasm and with the continuous aim of offering you the best holiday experiences in the Canary Islands, in top locations, with the exceptional climate of the islands, and with passion and dedication, anticipating your needs so that you can enjoy the holidays you deserve to the maximum. Our DNA? We pursue excellence, we create value, we innovate in an effort to become increasingly more efficient and effective, and to become a benchmark organisation in the labour market.

We seek to boost productivity and innovation in the Canary Islands, growing sustainably and generating value for both investors and society with an ambitious, motivated professional team that is in constant evolution. Continuous improvement is a fundamental pillar in our organisation, and we are continually rethinking the optimisation of all our processes, always in the pursuit of excellence. We are a flexible organisation, a fact that allows us to expand and grow in a controlled manner.

Early days and expansion

Discover the history of Servatur Hotels & Resorts, from our beginnings to the present day:

1976

Servatur is founded, created by a group of Norwegian and Spanish investors dedicated to managing tourist accommodations in Gran Canaria.

1980

The first in-house construction project is completed: Servatur Montebello, in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria.

1990

In this decade, Servatur grows and begins to establish a strong presence in Gran Canaria, managing eight tourist resorts such as Servatur Green Beach and Servatur Terrazamar & Sunsuite, among others.

2000

Servatur establishes a strategic alliance with Ving to primarily cater to Nordic and European tourists at its hotels.

2010

From this decade onwards, Servatur enters a new phase of expansion and growth, marked by the acquisition of new complexes such as Servatur Waikiki, Servatur Casablanca Suites & Spa, and Servatur Puerto Azul.

2013

Norwegian real estate entrepreneur Kai Mikaelsen acquires Servatur Hotels & Resorts.

2017

Anders Lindvall is appointed new CEO of Servatur Hotels & Resorts.

2020

Fredensborg, a European real estate investment company worth 30 billion euros, acquires 50% of Servatur Hotels & Resorts.

2021

From 2021 onwards Servatur Hotels & Resorts expands its business with the acquisition of new hotels and apartments in the Canary Islands, including Servatur Caribe, being the first complex to open in Tenerife, or Servatur Alameda de Jandía, in Fuerteventura. In addition, Servatur Don Miguel, Servatur Hartaguna and Servatur Carlota are incorporated on the island of Gran Canaria.

Among the numerous refurbishment projects designed to update facilities and services in a variety of complexes, including Servatur Casablanca Suites & Spa and Servatur Hartaguna, among others, the comprehensive refurbishment of Servatur Puerto Azul, the largest in the history of Servatur Hotels & Resorts, stands out.

2023

Servatur Puerto Azul reopens its doors after a comprehensive renovation spanning several years, transforming it into a unique product in the area.

A change in the company’s leadership appoints Michael Lund Jensen as the new CEO, highlighting his knowledge and experience of over 7 years as Commercial Director and Bussiness Development Manager of the company.

2024

During this year, 7 new hotels join Servatur: Servatur Playa Bonita, Servatur Altamar, Servatur Altamadores, Servatur Edén & Buganvillas, Servatur Riosol, and Monte Feliz powered by Playitas. The latter is the first sports hotel in Gran Canaria introduced under the new brand, Servatur Sport Hotels.

 

Servatur acquires 2 new establishments in Gran Canaria: Servatur Playa Bonita, located in Playa del Inglés, and Servatur Monte Feliz, a unique complex focused on sport facilities in the destination.

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Today

Today, at Servatur Hotels & Resorts, we oversee hotels, apartments and holiday homes in the best locations in the Canary Islands. We currently have a presence in Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Tenerife.

We continue working towards the same goals and with even more enthusiasm than the first day in an effort to offer you unforgettable experiences. And we’re not stopping here. Our aim is to continue growing and to design the best products and services with you in mind. To achieve this we have created a variety of brands and products in order to be able to offer you a wider range of experiences.

Our brands

Discover Servatur Hotels & Resorts, Servatur Holiday Resort, Servatur Holiday Apartments and Servatur Adults Only.

Where fun meets the sun!

Servatur Holiday Resorts offer everything you need for a fun holiday in the sun. Choose to spend your days enjoying a wide range of exciting activities and entertainment for all ages, get fit in our Servatur Fitness, relax in our adults-only Servatur Wellness area or join the kids in the splash pool Aquaviva. Our 24h all-inclusive Servatur service ensures that the nearest bar and restaurant are never far away.

All inclusive
The perfect choice for couples and friends
Mini club, playground and splash pool
Entertainment day and night
Bars and restaurants
Wellness
Fitness
A choice of pools
Feels like home – just better!

Is your preference for a holiday done just the way you like it? In a Servatur Holiday Apartment you will find the perfect accommodation for your self-catering holiday, with a well-equipped kitchen and a supermarket either in the complex or nearby. The apartments are ideally located for discovering the destination or, if you prefer, simply enjoying your days by the pool or on your private terrace or balcony with sun loungers or reclining chairs.

Excellent locations
The perfect choice for couples and friends
Solarium with pool and bar.
Parking
Well-equipped kitchens
24h reception
Furnished terraces and balconies
Supermarket
It’s all about you!

Truly, it’s all about you! Everything from the cosy rooms with comfortable beds and room service, to the Wellness Centre, the fully-equipped gym, the bars, restaurants, pools, hot tubs and kingsize sunbeds. It’s all there, and all for you. At a Servatur Adults Only resort the focus is on relaxation, wellness and a healthy lifestyle, but above all, the focus is on you.

Adults only
The perfect choice for couples and friends
Romantic packages
Entertainment day and night
Bars and restaurants
Room Service
Wellness
Gymnasium

Our products

Learn more about Sleep Well, Connect, all inclusive, wellness, fitness and Club Servatur. Quality products and seals of approval by Servatur, to ensure the best holiday experience.

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Our team

Servatur Hotels & Resorts employs more than 500 people. A professional team of different disciplines and nationalities, ambitious, constantly evolving and working with passion. Let us introduce you to the board of directors and the management.

Management Board

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Kai Mikaelsen | Owner, Chairman of the Board and President

  • Owner and Chairman of the Board since 2013
  • A real estate developer with extensive experience in various European countries.

Ivar Tollefsen | Owner and Board Member

  • Owner since 2020 and Board Member since 2023
  • Founder, owner, and CEO of Fredensborg AS.

Santiago Fernández Caballero | Board Member

  • Hotel Management, MBA, and PADE (IESE)
  • Board member since 1976 and 40 years as CEO of Servatur.
  • 12 years as an associate professor at ULPGC (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) in the Faculty of Economics and Business.

José Manuel Soria | Board Member

  • Board member since 2021, advisor since 2020
  • Lawyer and Economist
  • Former Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1995-2003)
  • Former Minister of Industry, Energy, and Tourism of Spain (2011-2016)

Miguel Ángel Barber Guerra | Board Member

  • Economist, insurance actuary, auditor, financial and tax advisor
  • Board member since 1976
  • Former CFO of Caja Canarias. Former General Director of Hijos de Francisco López Sánchez, S.A. (LOPESAN)

Salvador Cuyás Jorge | Board Member

  • 15 years as a legal advisor at BBVA
  • Owner of Cuyás y Asociados, S.L

Board of directors

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Michael Lund Jensen | CEO and Managing Director

  • CEO since 2023
  • 7 years as Commercial Director and Head of Development and Expansion of the company
  • 15 years as a manager at the tour operator TUI

Carlos Sotelo | Director of Operations

  • Over 30 years at Servatur Hotels & Resorts as a director
  • Responsible for the daily management of all hotels in the chain.

Raquel Suárez | Financial Director

  • Over 10 years of experience in the finance department of Servatur Hotels & Resorts
  • Responsible for the group’s finance, accounting, and procurement
  • In charge of managing treasury and financing
  • Supervising and validating the group’s management control: planning, budgeting, and reporting

Partnerships and recognitions

We work with the aim of providing you with maximum satisfaction. These are some of the recognitions we have been awarded and partnerships we have established with collaborating entities in order to ensure you the best experience.