Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort

We have just returned from our family stay here. If I could I would give it 3.5/5. Overall it was a good hotel and we enjoyed ourselves, although we have stayed in better all inclusive hotels for the same or a lower price. If it wasn’t as expensive we would probably return but at a warmer time of year. Pro’s: Nice reception area with sparkling wine and orange juice available most of the day Modern room, especially the bathroom Fusion restaurant which alternated between Mexican and Chinese was excellent Animation team were excellent and so were the shows Breakfast food selection was good Food and drink was always available even throughout the night Cons Weather in April wasn’t that warm and often very windy (obviously no fault of the hotel) Quite a few missing/cracked tiles in the pool areas The view from our room was metal fencing/CCTV/Barron land Sun beds not particularly clean Food in the main buffet restaurant was almost exactly the same every day Only outdoor jacuzzi was in the adults only area

Usually go to Hotel Costa Calero when we go to Lanzarote but decided to have a change and glad we did. On arrival you can help yourself to a glass of prosecco as you book in, good service at reception and very helpful, we upgraded to Royal Elite and very glad we did. Separate areas for eating and drinking and great choice of food and drink, lovely balcony area to sit and enjoy the views. The food is varied and hot; breakfast really good, we had a meal at the Chinese but average at best. Did not try Mexican or Italian. Room was excellent with a lovely view, all areas very clean, prosecco in room on arrival, nice touch. Plenty sun beds and adult only pool areas which is a good idea. Can’t comment on the entertainment as we did not attend any of the shows, would be better if they played better music in the various lounges as the music played was very bland. I would recommend this hotel, only downside is they don’t enforce the rules that they have regarding sun beds (left for hours unattended with towels) and dress codes, at dinner people still come in with shorts and flip flops that they have worn all day!!!! I would say the Royal Elite upgrade is well worth the extra cost, as pool bar and green bar are very poor.

Third time here in one year Three reasons. 1. Close to some of the nicest beaches in the world. The Papagayo beaches. Several of them. All non commersial. 2. Excellent food and drinks (Royal elite). In spite off al inclusive. 3. Nice rooms and view. And good service.