My requirements for a very last minute holiday in March 2016:…read more 1. Sunny. Vitamin D+. 2. Kid-friendly. 3. Nice pool. 4. Within Europe, 5 hours flight time max. 5. Nothing to do but relax, no temptation to sight see or be adventurous. Relaxation. As much as this is possible when traveling with a 2 year old. They don't relax well, as it turns out. And the result: Princesa Yaiza, arguably the nicest hotel in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote that allows (and loves!) kids. Done and done, we booked in for the Family Package (my how times have changed!) and were set to go in 10 days. The Family Package included: *3-course dinner at Lobos (fine dining) with 2 hours babysitting included. Score! *2 spa circuits for adults. *3-course lunch at Italian onsite restaurant (Don Giovani) *late checkout at 5pm -- came in handy! *private luxury transfer to and from the airport. Kid-friendly to the extreme! Our toddler loved this place, I'm pretty sure he feels quite disappointed with real life right now. He particularly LOVED the indoor soft play, which is very nicely done. The outdoor Kikoland is also a hit with separate areas for different age groups. Kids over 3 years old can stay with the play attendants but under 3 the parents need to stay with them in both areas. Bring socks for soft play! Both are open pretty long hours in peak season as well. BREAKFAST: A treat. It's about as nice of a buffet breakfast as one could want is is included in the room rate. It's a very nice spread. My recommendation is to wait til 9am when the Hacienda opens and sit open air to enjoy your tea, coffee and breakfast. At the time I went (pre-Easter) it was mainly families with very young children and very old people. For me, this was perfect. Especially since it was a population of older people who genuinely seemed to like the younger kids, as opposed to be constantly annoyed by them. The staff caters to both populations and it seemed that everyone lived together peacefully the week I was there. I was happy to be departing before school holidays/half term where all the school aged children invade! But if you have school aged kids, again -- you probably are cool with that, so to each their own! MEALS: I liked that Princesa Yaiza was NOT all inclusive. It meant we were able to explore along the boardwalk and marina for a few dinners and lunches and not feel tied to the resort. Having said that, one improvement would be to have a little light lunch area to pick things up -- there were a few days where I needed to eat something and so did my toddler, and it didn't need to be a full sit down experience but it was that or the grocery store which didn't seem that fun either. A light lunch bar would've been great, and I would've been happy to pay for it. The buffet dinners are overpriced and underwhelming. I'd skip them. The meal we at at Lobos was LOVELY. It's pricey and more fine dining but was excellent, and great views right along the beach. Highly recommended -- and the free babysitting to go enjoy a real meal with just my husband was lovely! THE POOL -- highlight. Great pools, easy towel service, comfy beach chairs, multiple areas for adults and kids, really covered all the bases. SPA -- enjoyed a wonderful massage! Def book in for the free circuit for some sauna/pool time, and for a few treatments. Very nice. Our room was great, tons of storage. It was a bit cold but that's the season and I'm sure it's great in the summer when the temps are crazy high to have a cool place to retreat to. Our balcony only got sun for 1-2 hours in the afternoon but again, that's the way things are in winter! Proximity to the beach, boardwalk, marina and the lovely staff made this a truly enjoyable week. HIghly recommended!

The Princesa Yaiza Hotel really is lovely. The staff are impeccably trained and all were so very…read morepleasant to deal with. Our suite was excellent. Really really nice, I was delighted with it. We were both delighted with it. So much storage, which pleased me no end. There was also a bottle of cava and a plate of strawberries and chocolate sauce upon our arrival to the room, as were on our honeymoon. How wonderful! The poolside was heaven. I could have sat there all day everyday if my husband would have let me. With a steady supply of clean towels and table service, what more could you want. Very nearby was the beach, Playa Dorada, which you could access via the back gate onto Maritime Avenue. Here the beach is sheltered by two artificial rock walls where the water is teaming with fish and crab and other sea life. We had a ball snorkeling here almost every day. The downside was the evening food. Or rather the food in the Mexican buffet. It was very mediocre for the price, 38 EUR. It's all you can eat, but that's not much use if you didn't want eat the food. That said the breakfast here at the Yaiza was amazing. There was so much choice, you really could have nothing to complain about at breakfast time. I went for the smoked salmon most of the time. There was also a great array of fruit and cheese that I also went for. And the odd glass of cava - why not I say, I'm on my honeymoon :) Recommended.

Well located, comfortable ADULTS-ONLY hotel sited between the strip (10mins walk) and the beach…read more(5mins walk) in lovely gardens with two pools, plenty of sun beds, helpful, professional and friendly staff - it's definitely worth a try if you want to pamper yourselves. And the spa is fab - excellent massages, in/out pool facilities with sauna and steam room and a labyrinth of showers to stimulate your senses. Poolside activities, should you want to join in, and a well-appointed gym and fitness centre for those who want to keep fit. Oh, and did I mention it's adults-only?? Fab!

I was in Fuerteventura for work and stuck at this hotel for almost 2 months. Most of the people…read morethat work there are great. But I'm sorry to say this place is not as advertised. First off the Wi-Fi is slower than dial up and that's if you can get a signal. Not only that, it's all unsecured so anyone can grab your info with a basic scanner setup. Bartenders are great and very friendly. Jenni at the buffet is great. Some of the wait staff at the buffet is great, some not so good. Some of the front desk people are great too. But here are the things that kill this place. Housekeeping sucks. More than once I found dirty/stained sheets on my bed. The toilets were still dirty several times I came back from work. The maids would open my curtains and then remove the card and cutting off the room power. So I would come back from a hard days work to a ungodly hot room that took hours to cool down. The food is absolutely bland. Virtually no taste most of the time. For breakfast I would typically have a couple of glasses of orange juice and that's it. I'd stop on the way to work at Super Dino market and pick up something to eat. You know it's gotta be bad when someone passes on a free meal and would rather pay somewhere else. Never ate lunch at the hotel but heard from others it was just as bad. Dinner was hit or miss. Some nights they have fresh grill meat, that was good. But most everything else is bland and tasteless. I watched a cook drop a squeeze bottle of oil on the floor, pick it up, put it on the food prep surface and then prepare a burrito. Ewww. Also, they changed their dress code on my last night staying at the hotel. Did they email us? Nope. Did they put a flyer or notice in our room like they do before you check out? Nope. The only warning they gave was putting a note in the elevator. Well, I only took the elevator when I first arrived. I always take the stairs since I'm only on the second floor and the elevators take forever and make some really strange noises. I'd rather walk than get stuck thank you very much. On top of that, when I tried to have dinner wearing non-appropriate attire they forced me to enter from the side entrance like I was a second class guest. They can take my bosses money but treat me like dirt. The lady at the entrance claimed to be the manager and created a scene. It was my last night and it wouldn't have hurt anyone if I wore shorts. But apparently baseball hats, flip flops and shorts with holes in them is considered appropriate dress code. From the pics online, this place looked very nice, but when we arrived we saw that there are huge cracks in the walls, and painted over windows. This place definitely needs some work. Also, be prepared to line up like cattle in the morning to stake your claim on a chair by the pool. It's quite comical watching everyone jockey for position to get their favorite spot. But don't expect to be able to walk down to the pool and find a spot to lay out. They are all taken within minutes of taking the ropes down. Also, don't plan on coming back from the beach to dip in the pool. It closes way too early and I'd roped off. If you happen to get one of the rooms directly above the reception area be prepared to hear horrible cover bands every night until well past 11. I had to change rooms because the music kept me up all night and if the music didn't, the screaming and yelling from the guests at 2 am did. Overall I can't really recommend this place to anyone unless you like overpaying for subpar amenities and having rules changed on you mid stay with horrible, insecure Wi-Fi. So after leaving this review the next day my internet was mysteriously cut off. I guess the manager lady not only likes to make guests at the hotel for almost 2 months like they are second class but also want to try and prevent anyone of spreading the word of her failures. Well honey, you have failed miserably. Like I wrote before, most of the employees are super friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Hopefully upper management can get rid of the lady that claimed to be the manager last night and correct a major flaw. With a little work to this place and better food it could be really nice.

I recently stayed at RIU Oliva and came away with mixed feelings. The experience started very well…read more After arriving from the airport, I was greeted by warm and welcoming staff and checked into my room within about 15 minutes. The room was very clean, and overall cleanliness throughout the hotel was excellent. However, the hotel itself feels dated. The furniture looks like something from the 1970s, the beds are extremely firm, the room phone did not work, and the Wi-Fi signal inside the room was almost nonexistent. I often had to sit on the balcony just to get a connection. The location is one of the hotel's strongest points. The beach is only minutes away, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. The pools were also clean, although colder than expected. Corralejo is only a short taxi ride away, and for around €10, you can reach downtown, where you'll find plenty of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. As for the food, it was acceptable but not particularly memorable. There was always something to eat, but nothing stood out. One thing I found unusual was that condiments such as ketchup and mustard were placed in shared bowls. If you weren't among the first guests served, it wasn't the most appealing setup. Drinking water was only available in cups, and there were no complimentary water bottles in the rooms, although a nearby store made this less of an issue. The staff were inconsistent. Some employees were exceptionally kind and helpful, while others came across as rude and unpleasant. At one point, I was asked to leave the cafeteria during lunch because I had not been given a wristband, which was frustrating since that was not my mistake. Another downside was the operating hours. Most facilities, including the gym, did not open until 8:00 AM. As someone who likes to work out and have coffee early in the morning, this was disappointing and disrupted my routine. Overall, RIU Oliva offers an excellent location, outstanding cleanliness, and some very friendly staff. On the other hand, the aging facilities, unreliable Wi-Fi, inconsistent service, limited operating hours, and average food keep it from being a truly great experience. It's not a bad place to stay, but there is definitely room for improvement.

Why only 3 stars? Because for sure this building needs a renovation. Rooms and all other parts are…read morejust old also there is no pool with heated water for kids as it was mentioned in hotel information provided by Tui. It was one of the reasons why we choose this place. We wanted that our little one could have a fun but unfortunately the water was to cold for him. Anyway everything else was perfect. The stuff working in the hotel is extremely nice and helpful. We got help every single time we asked for. Also cleaning stuff very friendly. Not a bad food. Everyone can find something. Keanu changed every day so we could to try different things. Rooms are old but clean. Hotel has a to view form the balconies and one is sunny other not what can cause a little cold during night. The view of the dunes beautiful and definitely worth to stay in this hotel at least one time. The main problem is transportation. With a little kid you need or rent a car, or use taxi, bus to get to Corralejo. It's more for staying at the resort area. The was some activities like yoga or volleyball. I'm not a huge fan of all inclusive but in this place everything works good. Most of the guests are elder German, British and some Italian and Polish families. For parents with kids I recommend bungalow because it happened to us that German old woman was complaining about our baby crying in the main building. It was bit surprising because it's family hotel not adults only. But bungalows area looks more kids friendly also restaurant. As I said the view and location for people who doesn't want to go anywhere is amazing. Also beach is breathtaking. Quality is equally to the price. In November the hotel is going to be renovated as we were informed before leaving. The wifi is only in the lobby, restaurants and by the pool. No wifi in the rooms.

Familiar older appartement hotel with friedly personal and good service. Thank god no animation and…read morenot groups of loud beer drinking groups. A nice quiet place for couples and family to relax. Beach and supermarket nearby. Perfect holidays in the sun! :-)