9 Best Hotels in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

This 17-story glass tower is a bit of an eyesore on an island where low-rises are the norm, but once inside, it's hard to hate the bird's-eye views from the guest rooms and inviting, comfy communal areas. A recent renovation gave the hotel a more minimalist aesthetic: white walls and curtains complemented by colorful textiles. The breakfast area has stunning ocean views, as does the glass-enclosed pool. 

Outstanding value in pristine surroundings is the hallmark of the Santa Rosa resort, a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and villas centered around a large swimming pool and fitness center. The accommodations are sparse and antiquated but comfortable, and the kitchenettes have all you need for cooking basic meals. The on-site restaurant provides buffet-style breakfasts and dinners at economical prices. Long-stay deals are available in the winter.

For a good, all-inclusive deal in tropical surroundings, this is one of the best bets in the area for families. Built around attractive and verdant gardens with four pools, the cuboid whitewashed blocks hold one-bedroom apartments furnished in simple pine and cozy reds. The apartments sleep two adults and two children or three adults. There's nightly entertainment and children's clubs for kids ages 6 months to 14 years. Beaches and amenities are a short walk away.

Tucked behind one of Lanzarote's typically green front doors is an oasis of calm where all you'll want to do is curl up in one of the loungers and take in the views of Fuerteventura and the Isla de Lobos. Named after the embajador (ambassador) who bought the property to rent rooms to the island's first tourists, this small hotel oozes colonial charm and style with parquet floors, cane furniture, and Moroccan details in the tiles and lamps. It recently unveiled a sleek infinity pool (and consequently upped its rates). Rooms are intimate, and all have ocean views. A "secret" door takes you to the seaside promenade, from which you can easily reach the bustle of Playa Blanca.

Sprawling gardens and serene pools await guests at this modern hotel, just south of Puerto del Carmen in the Puerto Calero marina. The blocky, corporate-looking exterior belies spacious and luminous communal spaces that exude a tropical kind of calm. The grounds are protected from the fierce northeast winds (rare on this side of the island) and come to life with 260 different palms and four large (unheated and often chilly!) pools.

Facing the attractive Playa del Reducto, this is a good budget option for a quick overnight. The reception area empties into a cozy Moroccan-style lounge. Rooms are basic and passé in style but comfortable nonetheless—ask for a room with beach views. A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant, which directly overlooks the beach.

Travelers looking for accessible luxury and all-inclusive pampering should look no further than this Iberostar outpost, a chic yet unpretentious oceanfront resort that was renovated in 2017. With separate family-friendly and adults-only areas, the hotel caters to travelers of all ilks. Rooms are large and minimally decorated in whites and blond woods; all have balconies. There are seven outdoor pools to choose from as well as an indoor spa and pool area; the beach and boardwalk are right out the back door.

It might be big, but this sprawling white hotel still manages to feel luxurious. From the glass of cava served at check-in to the exceptional ocean views and manicured tropical gardens, a stay here is a first-class experience. Spaciousness rules here: there's a lofty and verdant lobby, six massive pools, and generous rooms, most of which are suites. Dining is also big—choose from one of the eight restaurants, including Isla de Lobos, which serves award-winning and organic "slow food."

César Manrique disciples were behind this giant colonial resort, where the tropical gardens, wooden balconies, and cane furniture all evoke old-school Havana. The soaring lobby atrium continues the tropical theme—you half expect parrots to be flying around—and the outdoor area has four pools, several shaded bars, and white villas with cobalt trim, softened by ruby bougainvillea. The large, comfortable rooms have blue patterned accents, and their balconies overlook the garden, pool, or beach. Be sure to visit the Canary Museum here, which has displays of traditional implements and costumes. There's a nude zone on the grounds.