Best Beach Hotels on Lanzarote

Of all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has the steadiest climate, offering over 300 days of sunshine a year. Not surprisingly, it is a hugely popular holiday destination, especially for families or anyone wanting a quick sunshine fix. Add in beautiful beaches, fantastic water sports and a steady control over high-rise developments, and it makes a perfect fly-and-flop holiday choice, and the best beach hotels on Lanzarote cater for exactly this type of visit.

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The island’s west coast is wilder and rockier - great for surfers keen to catch the swells - while the best beach hotels on Lanzarote tend to be on the eastern and southern coasts. Here you’ll find long stretches of pale-white or sunshine-gold sand and generally shallow waters; perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

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• Playa Grande at Puerto del Carmen, just south of Arrecife, the capital, is the island’s longest-established beach resort, and has everything you could wish for, against a promenade of palm trees and hibiscus.
• In the south, Playa Blanca is an attractive modern resort and close to the lovely coves of Punta del Papagayo.
• If you want a bit of action, Costa Teguise, to the north of Arrecife, is a great choice for windsurfing, although it also offers a safe, sandy beach.
• Surfers will appreciate the breezes at Playa de Famara on the north-west coast,
• while, if you’re feeling adventurous, there are some lovely, white-sand, coves on the rugged north-east coast.

Our choice of the best beach hotels on Lanzarote ensure you’re never far from some of the island’s best sands.

For a luxury resort

• The magnificent Princesa Yaiza Suite Resort Hotel, at Playa Blanca, offers five-star luxury from the balconied contemporary-style rooms and eight restaurants to the large spa, sports facilities and six pools.
• Paradisus Salinas is an adult's only resort in Costa Teguise, set in attractive lush grounds, steps from the beach. It's got every facility you can think of and there's a VIP wing for those who like their holidays more exclusive.

For families

• Arrecife Gran Hotel enjoys the perfect location right on the El Reducto beach. Rooms are spacious and smart and many boast stunning sea views.
• Eco Finca de Arrieta is perfect for families: there's a wide range of accommodation from luxury yurts to eco villas, there's loads of on site activities and it's just 300m from the beach.
• Aqua Suites is a stylish contemporary property in Puerto del Carmen. Its spacious suites are ideal for families, and you're right on the seafront.
• La Isla y El Mar works for both families or couples. It's a relaxing haven with cool contemporary interiors and great facilities including two restaurants and a deluxe spa. And you're just 400m from Playa Chica beach.

Adults Only

• Barcelo Teguise Beach is a stylish contemporary property in Costa Teguise. Chic rooms, and minutes from both beach and nightlife.
• Smart and sophisticated accommodation is what you'll find at Villa Vik. Plus a lovely pool area, great food and those all important sea views.
• Lani's Suites De Luxe is a stunning modern hotel with just twenty five suites. The location is fabulous with direct access to the beach and there's an excellent gourmet restaurant.

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Written by Helen Pickles

posted Wednesday, 8th November 2023