Paradisus by Melia Salinas Lanzarote

Incredible week-long stay at this hotel. Beds were amazingly comfortable, like no hotel bed I’ve ever experienced. The hotel is a concept hotel designed by famous Lanzarote artist Cesar Manrique and the wonderful Dalyne explained the history to us. The open-topped foyer is spectacular and when it’s sunny it’s bright in the hotel, when it rains it rains into the lush plants and waterfalls they have. The buffet was incredible and I’ve read reviews saying repetitive but I’d disagree. We had sushi nights, amazing seafood nights, local cuisine nights, roast meat nights… So much choice. Always fresh fruit, always lots of salad, meat, fish, veg. Vegetarians are happy, I’m dairy-free and there was plenty for me to enjoy. Fizz station at breakfast for anyone starting early! The staff could not be friendlier, the pool bar measures are very generous and all the brand names. Cocktails were delicious and quick. The pool is stunning (if cold, but I hear they are installing solar heating). Minutes from the pool is a beautiful beach and we took our coffee down there after breakfast every morning. Gorgeous. There are lots of activities on offer and all align with Manrique’s idea of embracing Lanzarote so yoga and meditation are on a palm-lined area by the beach where you can feel the sun and hear the sea. Pilates was on floating platforms on the pool. Lots of people engaged. For €15 per person you can privately enjoy the spa (jacuzzi, sauna, steam) for an hour with a beautiful view of the gardens. Lovely a la carte restaurants. We enjoyed Samira and it’s very very good food. Shops and longer stretches of beach are minutes walk. The hotel is a short distance from the airport. Every night there is live music and often everyone is up dancing - if you want to! This hotel was a total treat and poolside is calm and peaceful, no banging music. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. We read good reviews and I’m happy to add to that. We were relaxed, happy, well-fed and well looked after :)

Truly a 5 star hotel, the nicest I’ve ever stayed in. Unfortunately our trip was cut short by the flooding and we had to relocate to another hotel, however we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Paradisus. The room was small but cleaned well every day. Amazing food and cocktails and always plenty of sun loungers. It is a pricey stay but worth the money if you want relaxation and luxury. The staff are all fantastic as well, minus a few grumpy ones but then they work so hard so can’t blame them! The hotel manager was phenomenal when we had the power cut from the flooding, he spoke to everyone individually and stayed up overnight to help everyone! Will definitely be returning when I am able.

We always struggle to find a hotel that meets our expectations after staying at Ikos resorts across the summer. Last year we stayed in the reserve at Paradisus Gran Canaria so I will be comparing both resorts. The resort itself is cleverly designed in a traditional Lanzarote style with an open to the elements centerpiece surrounded by waterfalls and many different cactus plants. Staying in Reserve meant our own dedicated reception desk, separate pool/bar luncheon area and most importantly for me padded sunbeds. The non reserve beds looked awfully uncomfortable and for this reason alone I had to choose Reserve. We chose a Junior suite ocean view with whirlpool tub and spent many happy evenings having the full sun on our balcony sharing a glass of bubbles listening to the various entertainment coming from the beach bar. There are 3 speciality restaurants - La Graciosa ( Tapas at lunch and Canarian set menu of fish/meat/veggie) in the evening. Capella - Italian and Samira - Middle Eastern. These restaurants can only be booked when you check into your room - being in reserve the first three nights our concierge did this for us but you can also book via the app. Included in the reserve concept was a choice of two free organized trips with transport. We chose the El Grifo vineyard tour - the guide was most informative en route and even showed us local sights including a photo opportunity at Timanfayo. My only real gripe was the Reserve pool - this was much bigger than the Gran Canaria reserve pool but oh my it was bracing, I do love a dip but fairly sure I turned blue on entering! The Gran Canaria reserve pool was beautifully heated. At this point I must mention a very special member of staff named Jonathan who works in the reserve pool bar. His attention to detail and overall enthusiasm for his job shone through. He is an absolute credit to the Melia group. I would like to steal him to work at Ikos Resorts! All of the staff appeared happy and welcoming. Thank you for Chandrini in reserve for booking us in. Evenings were spent in the Ginger bar watching the entertainment and sipping cocktails / playing cards. I did notice that this was the only bar open in the evening unlike Gran Canaria which also had the Sports bar. This would have been more suited to those guests who didn’t particularly want to enjoy the evening entertainment and wanted to chat loudly through a candlelit piano performance. Food quality in the buffet is in front of The Gran Canaria resort with piping hot plates and food at the correct temperature. We had an issue with cold food in the buffet at Gran Canaria but could see they have made an effort here. We loved the Tapas lunch specials in La Graviousa, the reserve pool restaurant was delightful and we also ate lunch in the buffet. We tried all of the restaurants and had a fantastic meal at La Graciosa both opting for the meat option however on returning a few nights later the veggie option was quite poor .

Just home from an incredible stay. I travelled on my own and am so glad I chose this beautiful hotel. I was I was so sad to leave. This hotel offers the perfect mix of relaxation, entertainment and culture. The architecture and decor is beautiful. It’s clear that it’s a beautiful place and the attention to detail is second-to-none but it’s the staff that make this hotel what it is. They’re so warm and welcoming. From the moment I stepped inside, everything was perfect. The service throughout was incredible, from the Reserve check-in, to the restaurants and bars, the cleaning, turndown service and beyond. Special shout out to Chandni in the Reserve who gave me a tour on check in. She was incredible. I highly recommend booking the Reserve package. The check-in process was exceptional. I arrived early to a glass of bubbles in hand and could avail of the lounge while I waited a short amount of time for my room to be ready. You’ll be personally escorted to your room where your bags are waiting for you. The a la carte breakfast at Reserve also deserves a mention - Lovely to enjoy the first part of your day on the private terrace at Samira The Reserve pool area is an oasis of tranquility. Gorgeous space to relax in. Jonathan at the bar is the master of cocktails. Absolutely delicious - make sure you try a violet piña colada! Carolina and Noemi were incredible too. The local handmde soaps and creams with a card as a parting gift was a lovely touch and I appreciated the late check out. Another special shout out to the entertainment team- Carlos, Hoda, Barbara, Armando, Raquel to name a few. They were so warm and welcoming and bring a great energy to the hotel. I signed up for lots of activities because of them. They really made the trip memorable. The mix of activities at the hotel is perfect. From art, to wine tasting and sampling of local jam and cheese, to beach volley, to yoga pilates and spin by the beach, and excursions to local attractions like El Grifo Winery in La Geria -there is something for everyone. The team makes you feel very included. The variety of live music was also a standout. From the candlelight piano session Rock and Latin dance in Ginger, to DJ and guitar in Alula, it was all so enjoyable to sit and enjoy a drink to. All the bar and waiting staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for you. The food options were great. I really enjoyed all the options, especially the Italian- Cappella and tapas lunch at La Graciosa. The main buffet had a wide selection of foods any time I went. I never felt like I needed to leave the hotel, but the beach-front location made it perfect for a walk along the coast. All in all I had an amazing trip and I can’t wait to visit again. This is a special place.

Excellent hotel. We stayed in a reserve room and enjoyed the little extras, like the separate pool, lounge area and breakfast room. The food was excellent and we had no problems booking the restaurants on the app. Great location too. Our room was lovely and all the service we had was great.

We arrived during the morning so obviously our room wasn’t ready. We were offered a courtesy room so we could change out of our travel clothes, which was great. We upgraded to a suite which was lovely, literally double the size of a standard room. Whirlpool bath on the balcony and lots of extras. The staff are all lovely, food amazing and branded drinks included. The area around the hotel is not that great but we wanted to chill on our sun loungers so it didn’t matter to us. Pool is cold but so refreshing and no problem getting a lounger in the mornings. Such a peaceful resort, large hotel but it never felt busy.