I stayed here for seven nights, half-board, in August 2024. It is a beautiful hotel, we especially enjoyed the entertainment and the swimming pool. Sunbeds were always available, though it might have been because we usually approached the pool in the late afternoon, when most of the other guests had vanished. The restaurant boasted a dinner menu of impressive variety. At breakfast, I prefer to confine myself to cereal, but the cooked items were plentiful and meticulously arranged. Our daughter, who has food allergies, found support in the attentions of Maria and Pablo, who were extraordinarily helpful in accommodating her needs. We learned it was best to consult them a day in advance, and in accordance with the changes in the menu. The commonly encountered music in Lanzarote was noticeably different to the other parts of Spain I have visited. I mean this not as a criticism as it is probably understandable for those more familiar than I, but if you anticipate the vibrant, haunting melodies of Spanish guitar and the rhythmic pulse of flamenco then this is the exception. Expect plenty of English pop songs; invariably 30 to 50 year old relics from a bygone era. Like many British supermarkets, Lanzarote has anchored its music in a distant past. Prior to our arrival, we had requested a refurbished family room, complete with a large, roofless balcony, for an additional ten euros per night, to be paid upon arrival. We were, indeed, pleased with the room, which had a good shower, ample storage, and a commodious bedroom and living room. Located on the third floor, it was perpetually windy, and each morning, when we opened the door, the sea breeze hit us with an energising force. Make sure to wedge the door hanger into the doorway as you close it lest it will blow away! Beneath the kitchenette worktop was a fridge freezer alongside a bin cupboard. Two matters required careful consideration. Firstly, we kept all the internal doors closed at night, particularly the bin cupboard door and the doors to the kitchenette. Secondly, the kitchenette worktop was not suitable for food storage or for keeping anything used in the preparation of meals. It is strictly a place for washing up. Within a short walking distance, there were numerous supermarkets — such as Hyperdino Express and Spa. As for excursions outside the hotel, several places stood out for us: • Portobello, a family-run Italian restaurant just two minutes away, really helpful when it comes to allergies • Jungle River Crazy Golf - four-minute walk away. • Playa de Cucuras, six minutes away, a beautiful beach, and a promenade that ran alongside it with restaurants and shops, ideal for twilight strolls. • Playa del Jablillo an 18-minute walk as we took a scenic route — a path that required passing through Playa de Cucuras. A small sandy beach, surrounded by rocks, where fish swam fearlessly around our feet, untroubled by our presence. • Aquapark, a five-minute drive away, was accessible via a tax
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