Rating8.0
Rating7.9
Rating8.1Good
Based on 4.3k reviews
Modernity and Design
Guests consistently praise the hotel for its beautiful, modern facilities, elegant design, and new complex, creating a visually appealing environment.
Exceptional Staff
The staff receives frequent commendation for being incredibly kind, helpful, attentive, and making guests feel welcome throughout their stay.
Outstanding Pool Area
The resort features a huge, varied pool area including an infinity pool, a heated section, and a pirate ship children's pool, offering ample space for all guests to relax and have fun.
High-Quality Buffet Dining
The main buffet restaurant is highly rated for its excellent, varied, and high-quality food, particularly for breakfast and dinner with popular show cooking stations.
Prime Location
The hotel's excellent location near Playa Dorada beach, Marina Rubicon, and shopping areas, coupled with a pleasant coastal promenade, is a significant highlight for guests.
Room Comfort and Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as spacious, modern, spotless, and comfortable, featuring good pillow options and amenities like mini-bars, contributing to a pleasant and restful stay.
A La Carte Booking Difficulties
Guests frequently report issues with the booking system or limited availability for the themed à la carte restaurants, often requiring advance planning or incurring an extra cost even for all-inclusive guests.
Open Bathroom Design
The open-plan bathroom concept, integrating the shower and sink within the main room area, can compromise privacy for some guests who prefer more enclosed facilities.
Lack of Room Heating
Travelers during winter months have noted that rooms can be cold due to the absence of a dedicated heating system, requiring extra blankets for comfort.
Noise from Evening Entertainment
The volume of evening shows can be disruptive for guests in nearby rooms, with some describing it as 'unbearable' and impacting their ability to relax quietly.
Windy Pool Area
Due to the hotel's open layout, the pool area can experience significant wind, which some guests find uncomfortable, though the hotel cannot directly control the climate.
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The Barceló Playa Blanca is a brand new 4-star all-inclusive resort by Barceló Hotels, officially inaugurated on February 2, 2024, following its soft opening in December 2023. As the largest hotel on Lanzarote, spanning 100,000 square meters, it is ideally situated on the seafront in Playa Blanca, just 100 meters from the beautiful Playa Dorada beach. Being a new build, it has not undergone any major renovations. Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is conveniently located approximately 28-29 km away, with a drive time of 28-30 minutes.
This resort pioneers a "hotel within a hotel" concept with the Barceló Playa Blanca Royal Level Adults Only (18+), offering exclusive facilities like a private restaurant, bar, and heated infinity pool. Its elegant design is inspired by Lanzarote's volcanic landscape and local artist César Manrique. The resort features 720 new rooms, including 132 Royal Level rooms, contributing to its total of over 770 rooms.
Dining options are extensive, with two buffet restaurants (one for Royal Level guests), two themed à la carte restaurants specializing in Mexican and Asian cuisines, and four bars, including "Champs" sports bar and pool bars. Royal Level guests also enjoy an exclusive buffet, the "Magical Restaurant," and their own "Magical Pool Bar."
For relaxation, the Wellness Centre offers a full-service spa with 5 treatment rooms, a thermal circuit, and a modern gym. The resort's aquatic features are a highlight, centered around an impressive 180-meter partially heated main infinity pool. A dedicated children's pool with a pirate ship and slides ensures family fun. Royal Level guests benefit from their own exclusive heated infinity pool, and select swim-up rooms provide access to semi-private pools.
Highly family-friendly, Barceló Playa Blanca includes a "Barcy Club" kids' club with an innovative Happy Minds program. Guests have direct access to Playa Dorada beach, known for its breathtaking sand and turquoise waters. A comprehensive schedule of daily activities caters to all ages, from pool foam parties and culinary tastings to inflatable challenges. Evenings feature a mini disco for children and diverse entertainment at a large outdoor arena, ensuring a vibrant stay for all.
