Sol Lanzarote All Inclusive

Fantastic location very close to the local shops and the beach just across the road. The staff were all very friendly and happy to help, especially Nathan who had us involved in all the activities having a laugh.

⭐ Avoid – nowhere near a 4-star all-inclusive experience

We stayed at Sol Lanzarote for 14 days and, unfortunately, this has been one of the most disappointing all-inclusive experiences we’ve had.

The food is by far the biggest problem. The quality and choice are extremely poor and nowhere near what I would expect from a 4-star all-inclusive hotel. For much of our stay, the only thing we have found reasonably edible has been the desserts. We have genuinely gone hungry rather than eat much of the food being served. After paying for 14 days of all-inclusive, that is completely unacceptable.

You would honestly be better off renting a villa and cooking your own food. At least then you could enjoy decent meals rather than paying for an all-inclusive package and struggling every day to find something you actually want to eat.

Another important point that we were not aware of when booking is the beach is public and not a private hotel beach. The sunbeds on the beach are not included in the all-inclusive package and cost around €14 per day for two. We did not see this made clear when we were deciding whether to book. Over a 14-day holiday, that is a significant additional expense if you want to use beach sunbeds regularly.

The pool situation isn’t much better. Guests are reserving sunbeds from very early in the morning, so if you don’t join the daily race, you can struggle to find somewhere to sit. A 4-star resort should manage this properly.

Cleanliness is also disappointing. The floors don’t appear to be properly swept or cleaned regularly. Basic cleanliness should be a given at a hotel claiming a 4-star standard.

The entertainment is overwhelmingly aimed at children. Even much of the supposed adult entertainment feels like children’s entertainment, so adults looking for a decent evening programme may be disappointed.

There is also a €10 deposit per pool towel. It may be refundable, but it’s another detail guests should be aware of.

We’ve stayed at all-inclusive resorts before and know the level of food, service and facilities that a good all-inclusive can provide. Sol Lanzarote simply doesn’t come close to that standard.

Between the terrible food, cleanliness, sunbed situation, disappointing entertainment and additional beach costs, we would not return. For what we paid, renting a nice villa and buying and cooking our own food would have been a far better holiday.