All-inclusive hotels in Lanzarote: laid-back luxury in the Canaries

Soak up the spirit of the Canary Islands at Hotel Costa Calero, which overlooks the peaceful Puerto Calero marina and its luxury yachts. While the bustling town of Puerto del Carmen is just 3km away, the hotel’s tranquil tropical gardens – filled with 2.75 hectares of indigenous plants – will make you feel miles from anywhere. You’ll also find four outdoor pools overlooking the ocean, including one seawater pool.

The hotel’s restaurants celebrate Canarian specialities as well as international cuisine. La Magdalena Restaurant uses sumptuous dark wood and warm red walls to create a welcoming atmosphere. Help yourself at the buffet and eat al fresco on the sea-view terrace. After dinner, head for the Piano Bar and watch the sunset, with live music four nights a week.

Your room is a cosy haven, with warm tones and richly patterned upholstery. Choose between a view over the hotel’s colourful gardens or the beach; you’ll be able to see right across to Fuerteventura and Lobos islands. On honeymoon? Opt for a suite with corner Jacuzzi or hydro-massage bathtub. Double rooms with connecting doors keep everyone together when holidaying as a family.

Hotel H10 Rubicón Palace takes all-inclusive to a luxurious new level. Take your pick out of 14 bars and restaurants, from an American-style steakhouse to a dazzling dinner show venue. Rooms here are inspired by the natural palette of Lanzarote, showcasing shades of emerald green and ocean blue for a fresh and vibrant feel. Double rooms feature deep bathtubs with eco-friendly Earth Collection toiletries, as well as a spacious balcony.

On a family holiday? Children up to the age of 12 can make new friends at one of the kids’ clubs. They can join in the fun with activities including arts and crafts, sports and scavenger hunts. Plus, the kids’ pool has slides and a pirate ship.

The local area of Playa Blanca is well worth exploring too, with its golden beaches and classy Rubicón Marina. Or you can take some time out at the Despacio Thalasso Centre. Massage your feet on the pebble walkway in the seawater pool, hydrate sun-kissed skin in the water mist booth or simply relax out on the terrace on one of the ultra-soft Balinese beds.

Located in bustling Costa Teguise, the HD Beach Resort places you in the heart of the action, close to family-friendly attractions like Lanzarote Aquarium and Playa de Las Cucharas beach. The hotel is also perfect for families looking for an activity-packed getaway, offering its very own water sports centre with windsurfing, stand-up paddle-boarding and canoeing all available.

Worked up an appetite? The hotel has two internationally-inspired buffet restaurants, La Geria and Restaurant Gourmet, as well as an outdoor bar with barbecue. Relaxation’s on the menu too, at the HD Spa. Treat yourself to pampering massage or lounge in the indoor pool or sauna. The Turkish bath creates a quiet, soothing ritual for both body and mind.

Kids are spoiled for things to do here. A fun-packed disco takes place every night, and there are also quizzes, theatre shows and four pools to splash around in. When it’s time to turn in, retire to your room of fresh whites and aqua blues. Snuggle in super-soft and comfortable beds, then take your morning coffee out on the balcony.

You’ll find the Aequora Lanzarote Suites Hotel in the popular coastal area of Puerto del Carmen, just 200m from Los Pocillos Beach. With its golden sand and clear, calm water, it’s the perfect place to take a book and while away the afternoon. Back at the hotel, you can get involved with organised sports and games while the kids have fun in the mini club. The two buffet restaurants, Neptuno and Poseidon, put on live cooking to keep the family entertained.

Most of the rooms are spacious suites. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, choose the top-floor Superior Junior Suite. Modern interiors feature fresh whites with splashes of vibrant red. On your private terrace overlooking the sea, you’ll find sunbeds and a bottle of crisp Spanish fizz.

Take the pace down a notch or two at the Sanus Wellness Centre and enjoy a host of pampering treatments. Soothe your skin with a hydrating aloe vera facial, tone muscles with a firming massage that uses bamboo sticks, or awaken your senses with a vanilla, cinnamon and Argan oil body wrap.

Welcome to Lanzarote Village, a four-star, family-friendly hotel complete with a spacious outdoor relaxation area. Lounge in the heated outdoor pool (kids have one of their own), sunbathe on the terrace and allow your muscles to melt in the open-air Jacuzzi.

You’ll find this relaxing hotel in the Puerto del Carmen area, perched on the southeast coast. If you’re holidaying with the family, keep everyone entertained at the Rancho Texas Park, an animal park with water slides and bird shows. You can also go snorkelling in the calm waters of Playa Chica Beach or take a stroll around the Old Town harbour.

At the hotel, you’ll find both local and international cuisine at the all-inclusive buffet restaurant. There’s a choice of room types too, with sophisticated Junior Suites as well as family rooms. These have just that little bit more room so everyone has plenty of space. Wake up to the rolling waves, or opt for a room with a view over the hotel’s colourful gardens.

There’s no shortage of fun things to do on your family holiday at Floresta Hotel. There are plenty of hands-on sports to try, including water polo, mini golf, darts and volleyball. You can also hire bikes and explore. Children between four and 12 can join in the activities at the kids’ club, in the playground and at the mini disco. Plus, the hotel lays on lively entertainment in the evenings.

Water babies will be in their element too as the hotel has its own private section of Los Pocillos Beach for afternoons spent snorkelling and sunbathing. There’s also a heated saltwater pool, while the kids have two pools of their own.

This hotel has one and two-bedroom apartments which have airy balconies or terraces, as well as kitchens and lounge-dining rooms for hosting family mealtimes. Start every day with a fresh espresso from your in-room coffee maker, or curl up with a movie in front of the satellite TV before bed.

Resort Occidental Lanzarote Mar takes sports facilities to a new level: you can go swimming in an Olympic-sized pool and ride at a professional cycling centre. Plus, there are three large pools for adults and two for children. You’ll enjoy a quiet position on the Costa Teguise, with lots of attractions nearby such as the San Gabriel Castle, which is located on its own island and can only be accessed by causeways.

Rooms are bright and colourful and come with luxurious extras like raindance showers – perfect for refreshing your skin after a day in the sun. Family rooms offer generous space, with an open living room and bedroom complete with bunk beds. Balcony views either overlook the Atlantic or the hotel’s lush gardens.

Take your pick from two fab restaurants here. Las Palmeras offers buffet dining influenced by local cuisine, while the Mediterranean restaurant is a more refined setting where you can linger over hearty fare. After dinner, head for evening cocktails at the Timanfaya entertainment bar, where you can also catch live music shows.

Rest and relaxation come first at Elba Premium Suites. Mark a special occasion by treating yourself to a suite, complete with an open terrace overlooking the hotel gardens. Rooms are decorated in coastal-themed whites and blues with touches of modern art, for a light and airy feel. Sit back in your private lounge area with a fresh espresso from your Nespresso machine – after a great night’s sleep in your sumptuous king-size bed.

When you stay all-inclusive, you can dine at the Restaurant el Mirador for breakfast and dinner, enjoying panoramic views of Playa Blanca from the terrace. Lunch is at Restaurant Yaiza, and you can also get drinks and snacks at the Jameos Pool Restaurant.

Pamper yourself at the Thalasso Spa. Indulgent rituals like facials and massages make use of locally grown ingredients, and there’s also a thermal water spa and serene relaxation area. If you fancy a workout, head to the state-of-the-art gym or take a dip in the outdoor pool before rewarding yourself with a little siesta on one of the poolside Balinese beds.