In a nutshell
- We’ve rounded up our 11 favorite places to stay on Lanzarote — from beachfront hotels to boutique fincas and luxury resorts. There’s something for every travel style here.
- Want to wake up right on the sand? We recommend the Hotel Lancelot in Arrecife — beachfront location, modern rooms, and a rooftop terrace.
- For something with real personality, the Magma Rooms is a seriously cool boutique hotel in Playa Honda with just five individually designed rooms.
- Pro tip: Booking your flight and hotel separately is almost always cheaper than a package deal — use our comparison links below to get the best rates.
What’s the Best Way to Book Your Lanzarote Stay?
Before we dive into our Lanzarote hotel tips, here are a few booking pointers to help you plan your trip.
Book a Lanzarote package deal or book everything separately?
When you take a vacation on Lanzarote, you can either book your flight and hotel separately or go with a package deal that bundles everything together. Both options have their pros and cons.
A package deal is incredibly convenient — not just when booking, but also once you’re there. Meals and airport transfers are usually included. These trips are especially well-suited for families with kids who want to travel as stress-free as possible.
On the other hand, booking your hotel and flight separately gives you much more flexibility and independence. And as a rule, you’ll end up paying less than with a package deal. That said, it does require more planning on your part.
Tips for booking independent travel
If you prefer traveling independently, you’ll probably be booking three things: a place to stay, a flight, and a rental car. There are countless providers for all of these on Lanzarote, and it gets even harder to keep track. That’s why we use comparison sites for these too:
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Book a hotel or vacation rental on Lanzarote?
Looking for a bit more privacy, more freedom, or just want to feel at home? Then a vacation rental on Lanzarote is the right choice for you.
You usually get more space for your money with a vacation rental. Especially as a larger group, you can often rent a big finca with a pool and still come out cheaper than at a hotel.
On the flip side, you’ll have to give up certain amenities: there’s no breakfast or entertainment program, and no one comes by to clean.
Vacation rentals and fincas on Lanzarote
Our Lanzarote Hotels Map
Before we introduce our top 11 Lanzarote accommodations, we’ve put together a map showing all the hotels covered in this article.
The yellow dots show you where some of the key attractions on Lanzarote are located.
Lanzarote Hotels Right on the Beach
If you want a beach vacation on Lanzarote, you’ll definitely want a hotel right on the sand. These are our favorite Lanzarote beachfront picks:
Hotel Casa de Embajador
The Casa de Embajador is a 4-star hotel situated so close to the water that you can practically count the fish from your room.
The hotel has only a handful of rooms, so you’ll enjoy a quiet, intimate atmosphere — even though the lively Playa Blanca is just around the corner.
The hotel also features a landscaped garden with lounge chairs and a pool. From the garden, you have a direct view of the open sea and can even spot the neighboring island of Fuerteventura.
A hotel in Playa Blanca is right for you if you:
- love to party
- want to soak up the sun on the beach
- enjoy shopping and dining out
Hotel Lancelot
The Hotel Lancelot is also located right on the beach in Arrecife — the Playa del Reducto. So you can enjoy your first cup of coffee in the morning with your feet in the sand at sunrise.
The rooms are very modern, bright, and decorated in a nautical style. There are also large suites that are especially well-suited for families with children.
The Lancelot has pretty much everything you could want from a place to stay on Lanzarote: a beautiful pool, a rooftop terrace, a café, a restaurant, and a fitness center.
It’s located right in the island’s capital, Arrecife, where you’ll find plenty of options for shopping and nightlife.
A hotel in Arrecife is right for you if you:
- are looking for a modern vibe
- are culturally curious
- are a city person
Lanzarote All Inclusive Hotels
Aequora Lanzarote Suites
What’s the most exciting part of all-inclusive for us? The food, of course! And at the Aequora, you’ve got quite a few options: a buffet restaurant with show cooking, an adults-only restaurant, and an à la carte spot serving classic Spanish dishes. Plus, there are three different snack bars.
If you’re traveling to Lanzarote with kids, they’ll love the hotel. There’s a dedicated kids’ swim area with water slides and an aquatic playground.
For relaxation, you can add a massage or work on your tan at one of four additional pools. If you’re in the mood for something more active, there’s also a gym and a tennis court.
A hotel in Puerto del Carmen is right for you if you:
- are looking for a lively vacation spot
- are traveling with kids
- want a beach vacation
Seaside Los Jameos
Looking for an all-inclusive hotel on Lanzarote, but not a fan of the typical massive resort complexes? Then the Seaside Los Jameos is exactly what you’re after.
It has kept its Canarian-Mediterranean ambiance and feels much more like a village than a giant hotel block.
In the afternoons, you can relax under the palm trees by the pool area or take a stroll along the beach right in front of the hotel.
For adults, there’s a lovely spa area with a bio-sauna and Turkish bath. For kids, there’s a mini club and a children’s pool. And whether you’re young or old, there are plenty of activities available like volleyball or mini golf.
The restaurant has a great atmosphere with a terrace, and BBQ nights are held regularly. There’s also the Belingo Bar, where live music plays and guests hit the dance floor.
A hotel in Puerto del Carmen is right for you if you:
- are looking for a lively vacation spot
- are traveling with kids
- want a beach vacation
Adults Only Hotels on Lanzarote
La Cala Suites Hotel
Kids are wonderful, but sometimes you just need time for yourself. Whether it’s a girls’ trip, a romantic getaway for two, or solo travel — an adults-only hotel like La Cala is the perfect fit.
For an extra dose of relaxation, there’s a lovely spa area with a steam room, a jacuzzi, and indulgent massages.
During the day, you can unwind by the pool with ocean views, stretch out on the white sun loungers, and sip a cocktail at the pool bar every now and then.
La Cala is quietly located in Playa Blanca, so you can enjoy complete peace and quiet. But the nearest shops and restaurants are also just a short stroll away.
A hotel in Playa Blanca is right for you if you:
- love to party
- want to soak up the sun on the beach
- enjoy shopping and dining out
Los Lirios Hotel Rural
The Los Lirios Hotel Rural is also adults-only and a true haven of tranquility.
Here you’ll find a piece of traditional Lanzarote, as the hotel is housed in an old 18th-century country manor.
Solid wood meets lava stone, tropical palms and cacti grow on the terrace, and the entire property is decorated with incredible attention to detail in the traditional style of the Canary Islands.
In the mornings, you can enjoy a variety of treats from an à la carte breakfast.
Los Lirios is located near Tías, a rural town about ten minutes by car from the airport. Tías itself is very quiet, but the resort town of Puerto del Carmen is also just a few minutes away by car.
A hotel in Tías is right for you if you:
- want to attend local events
- want to try authentic Canarian cuisine
- and want to take day trips to the beach and nearby towns
Boutique Hotels on Lanzarote
We’re not fans of large hotel chains and have always preferred staying in small, one-of-a-kind boutique hotels. If that sounds like you too, take a look at these Lanzarote boutique picks:
Magma Rooms
Magma Rooms has just five rooms, each with its own unique design and color scheme: all in blue with paddles on the wall, or green with botanical motifs — every room is stylish yet functional.
The small hotel has a very private and intimate atmosphere. Manu and Axel are also happy to share some local recommendations for excursions around Lanzarote.
They’re also glad to help with tour reservations. Plus, you can rent bicycles right at the hotel for a small fee — perfect for riding down to Playa Honda beach.
Magma Rooms also offers room service, so you can enjoy breakfast in bed.
A hotel in Playa Honda is right for you if you:
- want to spend long days at the beach
- stroll along what is arguably the most beautiful boardwalk
- and want to explore the surrounding area on day trips
Boutique Hotel Palacio Ico
The Palacio Ico in Teguise is really more of a work of art than a hotel. The building dates back to 1960 and is a true landmark of traditional Canarian architecture, with its wooden balconies and lava stone walls.
Even Lanzarote’s most iconic architect, César Manrique, mentioned the Palacio Ico in one of his books.
In the hotel’s common areas, there’s also a library with more than 300 books about art. While you browse, you can even put on one of the vinyl records on the turntable.
A cool blend of tradition and modernity!
A hotel in Teguise is right for you if you:
- are interested in culture and history,
- want to do plenty of sightseeing
- and appreciate charming cafés.
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Finca Isolina Hotel Boutique
The Finca Isolina is a 5-star design hotel styled after a traditional Canarian manor house.
The property is set in a secluded location in the village of Mácher, from where you can enjoy views of both the surrounding mountains and the sea at the same time. And if you’re in the mood for a bit more action, the resort town of Puerto del Carmen is only about a five-minute drive away.
The décor is rustic, with African influences woven in here and there — such as tiles from Morocco — and many of the furnishings are one-of-a-kind pieces.
In the garden, you can indulge in some exclusive treats like homemade ice cream, goat cheese, or wine from Lanzarote. Yum!
A hotel in Mácher is right for you if you:
- love the countryside and mountains
- don’t mind a bit of seclusion
- but still want to reach a larger town quickly
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Luxury Hotels on Lanzarote
La Isla y el Mar
La Isla y el Mar is a 5-star luxury hotel with every imaginable extra, located in the popular resort town of Puerto del Carmen.
For relaxation, there’s an adults-only wellness area where you can treat yourself to a wonderful massage or beauty treatment. Outside, there are also two pools with ocean views.
The hotel is ultra-modern and elegantly designed. Surrounded by palm trees and white canopy beds, you can unwind in true luxury.
The hotel’s own restaurant, the Kentia Club, serves exquisite gourmet cuisine with exotic dishes — from delicate small bites to grilled fish, paired with a fine selection of wines.
A hotel in Puerto del Carmen is right for you if you:
- are looking for a classic resort town
- want a swimming vacation
- love leisurely strolling through town
Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park
This 5-star hotel is also great for families: there are various family rooms, three pools exclusively for children, and the Star Club, which offers an exciting entertainment program for a range of age groups.
So while the kids are having a blast, you can treat yourself to a day at the spa for an extra fee. A sauna, steam room, and whirlpool await you there. There are also four more pools for adults — from an indoor pool to a pool with ocean views.
Had enough of the pool? No problem — the hotel is right in Playa Blanca, and the nearest beach, Playa Flamingo, is only a five-minute walk away.
Foodies will also be well taken care of: in addition to the two restaurants, you can snack your way from one snack bar to the next. There’s even a hotel-run food truck — how cool is that!
A hotel in Playa Blanca is right for you if you:
- love to party
- want to soak up the sun on the beach
- enjoy shopping and dining out
