Iberostar Lanzarote Park
Arriving at Lanzarote at lunch time was fantastic especially with a private transfer which takes 30 min to the hotel . Again a value you can’t miss . The security checks were straight forward and didn’t take too long . The line for families was longer as they can’t go through the electronic machines .
The check in process was very smooth and straight forward . Very friendly staff with a minimum of 3 languages - English , Spanish , German and some even French .
Our family room was not ready yet but we went to have lunch at the buffet , which starts at 1pm every day. There is plenty to choose from at all 3 meals for kids and adults a like . There are 2 meal time setting for each meal that you have to pick at check in but they can be changed during the stay if you want . 7:30 am or 8:30 for breakfast , 1:00 pm or 1:45 pm for lunch and 6:30pm or 7:15 pm for dinner. Each evening has a different theme .
The hotel has 3 different circles - the star prestige section- which is adults only . The main circle above reception , which also has all the action happening during the day and the evening entertainment outside as well inside which unfortunately means it can be quite loud in the evening. Something to bear in mind if you are travelling with younger kids . The mini disco starts at 8pm for 45 min and then either live music outside or inside show until about 10:30pm every night . It gets quiet after that relatively quickly.
The last circle is around the kids pool area all 3 areas have the same room types available. The ground floor rooms have walk out terraces in the kids pool area . The sea view rooms are usually on the 3rd floor with a balcony with chairs . Some sea-side view rooms are on the 1st floor with big balconies that have sun loungers on . Something to think about and request depending on your preference . The preferential location rooms are on the corner of each circle and have massive balconies . You can also get interconnected rooms . The hotel has 1 restaurant for all 3 meals and the star prestige guests have the same restaurant but with a separate sitting area !
Drinks are available all day around some cocktails are not on the list but just ask. Ice coffee with baileys was definitely my favourite during the day followed by sangria and mojitos as well as strawberries frozen margaritas. The kids cocktails such as a Sam Francisco was a hit in our family . Lots of pool and other activities if you fancy it around the main pool such as Water polo, water gym, water spinning , bingo , cocktail making classes , dart . There is a pool table by the main pool that can be used but costs €1 per game .
Pool towels are available at the hotel but you only get 1 per person, so if you prefer more, you should consider bringing your own.
You can opt for all Inclusive, half board or just breakfast . There is a lovely soft sand beach about 5 min walk along the promenade . That promenade has restaurants and supermarkets and shops along the way. It’s stretches in one direction about 4km, a lovely morning hilly run with a lighthouse at the end and about the same the other direction with a marina , shops , restaurants and another 2 beaches the other way, which is nice and flat . The marina has ferries that cross over to Fuerteventura and take about 35 min . A fantastic way to explore another island during your stay . The cost varies between £20 and £30 pp one way depending on the ferry times . They run about every hour. You can either just walk around Corralejo/Fuerteventura or hire a car for a day . There is a rental station right by the port . You can explore a few things on your own. Walking up the crater of Vulcano Calderon Hondo as a first stop, then onwards to the piscinas naturales and the lighthouse . After a stop here head towards el Cotillo for a coffee or lunch break with a little stroll through the village before heading to restaurant Don Pepe via la Olivia for some lunch or afternoon ice cream stop. And before heading back to Lanzarote spend some time at one of the beaches along the Dunas de Corralejo. There is a BP fuel station just before the port to fill up. Couple of other restaurants around La Olivia are restaurant casa Marcus or restaurant El Horno
Another fantastic day out is the aqua lava water park - it has salt water - so be sure to rinse down when you stop for a break. Book your tickets ahead of time and get there for 10 am as that’s the quietest time . Minimum height for the big slights is 1.20 m. Food prices are ok . It’s a lot of fun and 15 min walk from Hotel .
There are lots of day excursions you can do on Lanzarote . You can rent a car for a day and drive up north to the mirado del Rio viewing point and stop on route at the jardín de cactus , which is amazing and the restaurant is lovely for a light lunch . You can also visit the national park timanfaya with a lovely stop on a beach nearby . The alternative option is to do organised group tours that are either half day or full day tours .
On our departure date, we had an early lunch time flight which meant a pick up at 10 am, once again a private transfer made all the difference. The hotel does have a departure lounge that you have access too with A/C and nice chairs and coffee/tea. They can also keep your luggage at the luggage storage area if you want to continue enjoying the pool area. It is always worth asking for a late check out which of course cannot be guranteed
