Apartments La Peñita Lanzarote

“Good but some issues”

Our stay didn’t start off the best as we came with Jet 2 and got dropped off at the Casino which is quite a walk with heavy cases through the streets. We roughly knew where the hotel was but did struggle to find the entrance as it was poorly signposted. We reached a metal gate that was locked with … more

Our stay didn’t start off the best as we came with Jet 2 and got dropped off at the Casino which is quite a walk with heavy cases through the streets. We roughly knew where the hotel was but did struggle to find the entrance as it was poorly signposted. We reached a metal gate that was locked with no instructions to enter and pressed a buzzer. A message was read out in Spanish which we could not understand and we started to panic as to where we would stay that night. We tried a few times then the gate finally opened, nobody came to the gate to meet us which we would have expected reception to do based on the time and our obvious struggles to get in. Once we got in it was very dark and we could not find reception, having to disturb guests to ask where it was. Once we got past that setback the apartment was very clean and spacious. We loved the location and the numerous gates so we could use different ones to go to different places. Only criticisms are the walls are so thin, we could hear the next door neighbours “bedtime activities”, toilet habits and the upstairs neighbours nightly catwalk shows in noisy shoes. Didn’t get a good sleep all week as the room was so hot as the fan did not work and the beds were squeaky and quite uncomfortable. All in all as a base it was good and we would probably return.

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“Interesting stay....good location”

Ww returned today from our first week at La Penita. After reading rave reviews about it we decided to give it a go. Location wise its good, straight onto main strip through bottom gate. Pool area large and had heard there was no reserving of sunbeds which is always a bonus! However....0750 our firs… more

Ww returned today from our first week at La Penita. After reading rave reviews about it we decided to give it a go. Location wise its good, straight onto main strip through bottom gate. Pool area large and had heard there was no reserving of sunbeds which is always a bonus! However....0750 our first morning loads of sunbeds reserved with towels! Some people didnt sit on loungers until after 11am! Always got a lounger which was good but if they say no reserving they should sort it. On our fifth day all hotel rooms received letter in room saying towels would be removed....and they started this the following morning. Anyway...pool area was good and pool bar nice. Happy hour 12-1 was good pint of estrella €1.50! Apartments were a good size and clean. Cost €15 to hire safe for a week. Beds left alot to be desired mine squeaked every time I moved and the bedrooms were boiling! Dont expect anything you do in the bedroom to remain private! Walls are paper thin, cant say we enjoyed our neighbours carnal activities at night lol. Also heard the neighbours toilet habits. Would recommend as a base though and would return for the location

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“Great what the sunbeds ”

Another great stay in Sept it was 30+ but the 2 fans were enough didn't need the air con pool bar food is lovely bingo 2 days a week apartments nice clean u can hire beach towels €10 each a week u get that backonly problem again and it's a joke in the last 3 visits we werw told if u leave towel on … more

Another great stay in Sept it was 30+ but the 2 fans were enough didn't need the air con pool bar food is lovely bingo 2 days a week apartments nice clean u can hire beach towels €10 each a week u get that backonly problem again and it's a joke in the last 3 visits we werw told if u leave towel on sunbed for 45 mins or more towel will be removed by the lifeguard who starts at 11 so people get up at 5am put towels out then come to pool about 10.50 so the people who want to lay by pool from 8 am as we and others did there werw Jo sunbeds jn the sun left the reception staff when they come in at 9 should move all towels that arent being used at 9am I understand u want to reserve a bed but use it feom 8 8.30 it's a joke some people have 2 on top which is fine I understand they r very low so people use 2 there are plenty but fab apartments and they r closed in April poss may for refurb

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“Sunbed mania”

Ok troops here we go, had a week here recently and although the appartments were very clean and tidy with them situated perfectly for main strip etc the sunbed wars ruined it for us. So appartments first, very good with huge balcony overlooking pool, clean,tidy and well maintained, staff at comple… more

Ok troops here we go, had a week here recently and although the appartments were very clean and tidy with them situated perfectly for main strip etc the sunbed wars ruined it for us. So appartments first, very good with huge balcony overlooking pool, clean,tidy and well maintained, staff at complex very friendly and bar etc good , access via several points around complex so no trouble if mobility an issue . So onto the sunbeds, omg, I can honestly say it was unreal to witness the greed of people, not only did it start with towels being put down the night before but they actually placed beds on top of each other to raise height, prob cause their poor knees couldnt bend that far, and at 0600 it continued, so if its a bed by pool then beware, an early riser you must be in this place. A week at Pineta in Del Carmen we had Some lovely sun mmm this cant be bad Apartments were great with a nice chilled feel A nice place for a drink and a good cooked meal Then out of the shadows they suddenly came Greedy old pensioners without any shame Armed with their towels and big pegs in hand Preparing for positon like Custers last stand And when the morning sun did appear Their work became evidently clear So heed this warning and dont be a fool You need to do night shift to lie by this pool !!!

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“Ruined by sun-bed warriors”

We love this hotel and have been here a few times but this year the rush for sunbeds was unnecessary and ignorant. Many people put towels on the beds early morning and then aren’t seen for hours! The best sun is at 8 in the morning and most mornings we sat by the pool looking at empty sun-beds til… more

We love this hotel and have been here a few times but this year the rush for sunbeds was unnecessary and ignorant. Many people put towels on the beds early morning and then aren’t seen for hours! The best sun is at 8 in the morning and most mornings we sat by the pool looking at empty sun-beds till gone 10. In some cases it was midday before the towel occupants arrived. There was no lifeguard here as mentioned in previous reviews so nothing is done about it. There were lots of kids all screaming and running around the pools with water guns. Pool full of inflatables - kids dive bombing and screeching. As I’ve said we love this place but despite already booking for next year we are changing our booking and won’t be returning. It needs some serious reviewing.

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