10 Best Hotels
Lanzarote pairs black volcanic fields with white villages, sheltered coves and vineyards planted in ash. Timanfaya shows the island at its starkest, while César Manrique’s houses, gardens and cave spaces reveal a different way of living with the landscape. Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise provide coastal bases; Teguise and Haría offer smaller town stays. Head inland for La Geria’s wines, then north for cliff views and the ferry to La Graciosa.
César Lanzarote
La Asomada, Spain
White walls, volcanic stone and open terraces give César Lanzarote a strong sense of place. This restored Manrique family house sits above the coast in La Asomada, with vineyards and volcanic scenery around it. Rooms look towards gardens, volcanoes or the Atlantic, while pools and outdoor spaces encourage time at the hotel. Local produce shapes the restaurant. Choose it for a quieter inland stay with thoughtful design and room to unwind between island excursions.
Design among vineyards
Lani’s Suites de Luxe
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Lani’s keeps the Atlantic close: its white suites and pool sit beside the shore in Puerto del Carmen. The adults-only setting suits couples who want a small seaside hotel with restaurants and the resort promenade nearby. Sea views are central to the accommodation, while the restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cooking. Compare the suite categories carefully if a private hot tub matters to your stay; it is a feature of selected suites rather than every room.
An intimate seaside escape
Hotel Fariones
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Mature palms and tropical planting soften Hotel Fariones’ position beside Puerto del Carmen’s beaches. Sea-facing rooms, art-filled interiors and direct beach access give it a more established character than a simple sun-and-pool resort. Dining ranges from Asian cooking to Canarian and international dishes, with produce supplied by Finca de Uga and local growers. There is a wellness centre on site, while the separate Fariones sports centre adds another reason to pack more than swimwear.
Gardens beside the beach
Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort
Playa Blanca, Spain
Princesa Yaiza stands directly beside Playa Dorada, with the waterfront of Playa Blanca close at hand. Its courtyards, balconies and neo-colonial architecture give a substantial resort a recognisable Canarian character. Families have a children’s club, outdoor play areas and several pools, while adults can use the spa and thalassotherapy facilities. A broad choice of restaurants includes Isla de Lobos. It suits travellers who want beach access, organised activities and dining options gathered around one base.
Families wanting a full resort
Hotel Palacio Ico
Teguise, Spain
Palacio Ico occupies a restored seventeenth-century house in Teguise, where stone walls, wooden balconies and a courtyard preserve the building’s character. Individually designed rooms combine original proportions with restrained contemporary furniture and natural materials. Art, books and a vinyl collection make the hotel feel personal, while its restaurant provides a good reason to stay in for dinner. Choose this small town house for architecture and evenings in Teguise, with beach days planned as separate outings.
A historic town stay
Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote
Costa Teguise, Spain
The architecture of Fernando Higueras and César Manrique gives this Costa Teguise resort a distinctive setting for an adults-only holiday. Gardens and a lagoon-style pool balance its substantial scale, with beaches close beside the hotel. The all-inclusive stay incorporates dining and advertised cultural activities, though inclusions vary by package and room category. It is a strong choice for travellers who want resort convenience while retaining a connection to the island’s design history and landscape.
An adults-only architectural resort
La Isla y el Mar Hotel Boutique
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Stepped terraces and contemporary suites give La Isla y el Mar an open outlook towards the Atlantic. This Puerto del Carmen hotel sits above the waterfront rather than directly on the beach, with outdoor pools, a wellness centre and places to linger over drinks. Suites include furnished terraces and separate sitting space, making them useful for longer stays. Choose it for modern design and poolside relaxation, allowing for the walk or transport down to the harbour and beaches.
Contemporary suites with sea views
Kamezí Boutique Villas
Playa Blanca, Spain
Kamezí combines the independence of a villa with the services of a hotel on the coast near Playa Blanca. Each villa has its own pool, and the different layouts suit couples, families and friends who want more space than a conventional room. The wider property adds a restaurant, bakery, market and wellness facilities beside the sea. It works particularly well for travellers who like to alternate self-catering evenings with a carefully planned restaurant dinner.
Private pools with hotel services
Finca Malvasia
La Geria, near Tías, Spain
Finca Malvasia offers self-catering apartments and suites among the volcanic vineyards of La Geria. Whitewashed buildings, sheltered outdoor spaces and a lagoon-style pool reflect the owners’ design background and their interest in César Manrique’s work. A separate villa offers more privacy and its own pool. This is a rural base for independent travellers who enjoy shopping locally, making breakfast on their terrace and exploring the island by car, rather than relying on a full resort programme.
A vineyard retreat
La Casa de los Naranjos
Haría, Spain
In Haría’s palm-filled valley, La Casa de los Naranjos occupies a restored nineteenth-century house with an orange garden, library and quiet courtyard. Antique furniture, original materials and individual rooms preserve the scale of a private home. Breakfast is served à la carte in the dining rooms or courtyard. It is a pleasing base for the island’s northern villages and Manrique sites, especially for travellers who value a distinctive small hotel over a resort’s extensive facilities.
A small historic house