Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Just home from an incredible stay. I travelled on my own and am so glad I chose this beautiful hotel. I was I was so sad to leave. This hotel offers the perfect mix of relaxation, entertainment and culture. The architecture and decor is beautiful. It’s clear that it’s a beautiful place and the attention to detail is second-to-none but it’s the staff that make this hotel what it is. They’re so warm and welcoming. From the moment I stepped inside, everything was perfect. The service throughout was incredible, from the Reserve check-in, to the restaurants and bars, the cleaning, turndown service and beyond. Special shout out to Chandni in the Reserve who gave me a tour on check in. She was incredible. I highly recommend booking the Reserve package. The check-in process was exceptional. I arrived early to a glass of bubbles in hand and could avail of the lounge while I waited a short amount of time for my room to be ready. You’ll be personally escorted to your room where your bags are waiting for you. The a la carte breakfast at Reserve also deserves a mention - Lovely to enjoy the first part of your day on the private terrace at Samira The Reserve pool area is an oasis of tranquility. Gorgeous space to relax in. Jonathan at the bar is the master of cocktails. Absolutely delicious - make sure you try a violet piña colada! Carolina and Noemi were incredible too. The local handmde soaps and creams with a card as a parting gift was a lovely touch and I appreciated the late check out. Another special shout out to the entertainment team- Carlos, Hoda, Barbara, Armando, Raquel to name a few. They were so warm and welcoming and bring a great energy to the hotel. I signed up for lots of activities because of them. They really made the trip memorable. The mix of activities at the hotel is perfect. From art, to wine tasting and sampling of local jam and cheese, to beach volley, to yoga pilates and spin by the beach, and excursions to local attractions like El Grifo Winery in La Geria -there is something for everyone. The team makes you feel very included. The variety of live music was also a standout. From the candlelight piano session Rock and Latin dance in Ginger, to DJ and guitar in Alula, it was all so enjoyable to sit and enjoy a drink to. All the bar and waiting staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for you. The food options were great. I really enjoyed all the options, especially the Italian- Cappella and tapas lunch at La Graciosa. The main buffet had a wide selection of foods any time I went. I never felt like I needed to leave the hotel, but the beach-front location made it perfect for a walk along the coast. All in all I had an amazing trip and I can’t wait to visit again. This is a special place.

We’ve previously stayed at Melia Salinas in the Presidential Villa before the refurbishment and rebrand to Paradisus Salinas, and initially had some doubts about returning since the change to an all-inclusive resort. Our preferred Villa was not available on our short notice travel dates, however there was a Garden Villa available for the duration of our stay. I’m pleased to say the quality of the offering from the hotel has not suffered since the switch to all-inclusive, and we had another excellent stay here. We don’t enjoy buffets so I can’t comment on the current quality of the buffet restaurant. We alternated our evenings between the a la carte restaurants at the hotel and local restaurants nearby. We were pleased with all of our dinners at the hotel, especially at La Graciosa. Breakfasts we had delivered each morning as room service, so again I cannot comment on the restaurant breakfasts. One thing which I feel is important to note is that both the swimming pools are salt water. Some guests we spoke to had specifically chosen the hotel for this reason, however for me personally I found the pool to be incredibly salty and impossible to enjoy a proper swim, The gym area can be confusing, as only part of what appears to be the whole gym is actually for hotel guests as it is all privately operated. A female member of the gym staff was incredibly rude to me when I was in the non-hotel part of the gym, despite there being no signs to indicate which part was for hotel guests. A simple sign would rectify this matter. It was very clear from her attitude that she was not a member of hotel staff, as they were all great and would absolutely not treat a guest in that manner. I would particularly like to call out the excellent customer service provided by Carina on The Reserve desk. We will certainly return to Paradisus Salinas in the future.

We have just had a great 9 days holiday at this hotel . It’s is one of the best hotels I have ever been too . The food the rooms and the staff are all fantastic . The animation team are great too . We did crafting and aquagym , and had a lovely time . A big shout out to Surea and Barbara and Marcos the lovely barman . We were here for New year and had fireworks , music , dj , dancing . Delicious food . We can’t wait to come back again ! See you soon