Club Del Carmen

Just returned from a brilliant week at Club del Carmen. Travelled as a couple with our teenage boy and girl and needed accommodation where they didn’t have to share a room. We were in Villa 1 with two bedrooms downstairs and a large double sofa bed upstairs in the living room. There was also two bathrooms with showers and a bath. It had everything you need for self catering and the air con was excellent, which was needed. Staff were all brilliant and they keep in touch with you via whatsapp so answered any questions. The villa also had a sea view, which was lovely, although it did face onto the road. We arrived on a Saturday and noticed noise from the road but barely heard it the rest of the time. The downstairs patio beds faced onto the road so very little privacy but didn’t use them much anyway. The reviews mention the sunbed bookings and this didn’t bother us as we don’t tend to lie around the pool but it might restrict you if you’re not wanting to keep to the time slots. The first couple of days we got a bed later into the time slots ok but it got busier and we then kept forgetting to book. We did have friends at Hotel Lanzarote so spent time there. They offer a later check out to 12pm, if available, for 20 euros which we used and also stored our luggage with a shower room available should you need it. Baileybar is excellent with two happy hours, great food and brilliant staff. The location for us was perfect but might not be if you want to be just off the strip. We loved how quiet it was and only a 10 minute walk to the start/end of the strip at Spoons. Lots of lovely bars and restaurants at that end which didn’t feel overly crowded. Loved our stay and so glad we booked.