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    Rio Playa Blanca

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    InPlaya Blanca, Lanzarote, Spain

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    Based on 2070 reviews

    ABOUT THE HOTEL

    • Official Rating
    • Free Wi-Fi

    This hotel serves up some stellar sea views – you'll even be able to catch a glimpse of the islands of Lobos and Fuerteventura.

    The Rio Playa Blanca lifted the lid on a fresh new look in November 2018 – and this goes for the rooms, as well. It's scooped up a top-notch location. It's right by the sea, just 10 minutes' walk from a golden-sand sweep, Playa Flamingo. Plus, the town's main strip's a 15-minute stroll away, where you'll find a bunch of bars and restaurants.

    The hotel's made up of lots of little chalk-white bungalows – they're dotted around the grounds, along with plenty of palm trees.

    • Rooms: 196

    Things you'll love

    • Refurbished in November 2018
    • Themed restaurants
    • Lots of activities
    • Free Wi-Fi

    Location

    • 300m from Playa Flamingo Beach
    • 1km from the shops, bars and restaurants at the harbour
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    FOOD & DRINK

    All Inclusive

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
    • Snacks

    Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Selected local-brand alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Snacks at set times.

    Facilities

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    • Outdoor pool

      The lagoon-style pool is a decent size and it's lined with sunbeds and thatched parasols. You won't have to go too far for a drink either, as there's a bar nearby.

    • Buffet restaurant

      This restaurant puts on buffet spreads with dishes from around the world - it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    • Gym

      The small gym is kitted out with a handful of exercise machines and free weights.

    Rooms

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    • 2 Bedroom Suite with Garden View, Terrace and Jacuzzi

      These suites have a garden view and a Jacuzzi on the terrace. They also come with Wi-Fi, a flatscreen TV in the lounge area and bedroom, air-conditioning, a safe*, mini-fridge, a washing machine, tumble dryer, a kettle and a hairdryer. They sleep up to seven with a pair of twin rooms and sofa-beds for three in the lounge.

    • Twin Room with Garden View and Terrace

      These twin rooms are kitted out with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air-con, a safe*, a mini-fridge, a kettle and a hairdryer. The terrace is furnished with a table and chairs, too. They sleep up to three adults and a child with twin beds and a sofa-bed for two.

    Try a different hotel
    02 May , 2019 Michael A, 652121
    We stayed at this hotel over the new year, there was only one bar staff so the queue was always massive and the pools were freezing. On one night in the bar watching the 'entertainment', one of the waiters dropped a tray of glasses and bottles over us, entirely by accident I might add, but all the same it cut my wife and one of my friends and it smashed the screen on my phone. The management promised to cover the cost of the repair but after numerous calls and e-mails I still haven't been reimbursed some five months later. An absolute disgrace!
    Not what you would expect from a HV
    13 May , 2019 ruwa_12, 186605
    I was blocked for the Facebook page of this resort for posting the photograph comment. Here is my response I have been following this page and have noticed that anyone with less then a positive comment is discredited very quickly. I question this as from a holiday maker i wanted to hear both negative and positive points to the resort. I would question some motives of those so quick to comment to discredit these posts and what the real agenda is here especially as just as my post went up one person commented that they remembered my post from earlier that day and one i could not find funny enough. Plus someone commented to delete my post and someone else weighting in saying dont and it wasnt hmmmmm....anyways to be transparent I am a holiday maker and wish to give the resort a fair and honest opinion. And I wanted to give the tui staff over here a shout out even though I'm a disgruntled holiday maker they are excellent and so good at their jobs. They are doing their utmost to make this resort a success and for them I would like to give a balanced view it's the least they deserve. I would recommend that anyone who booked their room based on the artist impression to revisit the site it's not what you get. If you have holidayed at another HV you will be disappointed if you are expecting the same variety of food. The quality of food is very good but its basically the buffet restaurant morning noon and night. I'm not sure how the auditorium is going to work in high season for a family with young children wanting to also enjoy the evening and entertainment. I now believe this page is being monitored heavily by TUI and is not reflecting the true opinion of paying customers/holiday makers. I will leave this page gracefully now and will post on Trip advisor which is an independent site and post all my previous comments and any further ones in the future. Adios
    Good value family holiday
    07 May , 2019 Karen H
    We went for a family holiday, upon arrival the reception is a bit basic but the rooms were great. We had a superior twin room and it was lovely. The whole place was spotless and we loved the open shower, it was a treat in Itself. The staff were friendly and the managers would help serve at mealtimes, food was good but they could do with more staff. That said everyone worked flat out and we were more than able to get up and get our own cutlery when they were busy. Drinks were good and plentiful. The kids entertainment was basic but we didn’t use it anyway we prefer our own. It was quiet at first but became busier the second week, we preferred the large quieter pool at the side of the new entertainment venue. Lots of sun beds, good cleaning service, towels and water provided. To be honest we wouldn’t come back in high season but that is because we like a less busy stay, that being said it was a lovely break, just what we needed and definitely recommended for families. We thank all the staff and wish them well for the coming season.
    Fantastic week with the family
    10 May , 2019 Natjones1985
    We have just returned from a fantastic week at Holiday Village lanzarote. It was the first week as a holiday village and we were really pleased. The first choice holiday village staff are second to none. The entertainment was the best We have seen out of the 3 we have stayed in before. The team are led by Davey and are fantastic and make such an effort with the children. In particular alex, Georgia, jake, Adam, dani, Barney and in particular Rhys from Football academy was brilliant with our lad. We have a 5 year old and 18 month old and both had the best time. If you are looking for a family holiday with lots of activities and enjoy family shows then you will love it. If you’re looking for a quiet tranquil holiday then it won’t be for you. The hotel itself. The pool is very cold, but I assume once weather is warmer it will heat up. It’s quite deep for Children. The rooms are good, spacious, clean and new. No baths though which we found a little difficult with the children but we managed. The food is good, can become repetitive but I think that can be the case with all inclusive. The two themed restaurants weren’t up to much, it was like eating in the buffet again but in another part of hotel. If they were a little more themed with more character in decor etc I think would make all the difference. The splash park was good for younger children but you cannot sunbathe around the area as it shows in brochure. Waiting, bar and reception Staff around the hotel were friendly and helpful Playa flamingo beach was lovely and only 5 minutes walk. Perfect for the children as is in a little cove. Would we return, absolutely but at The right price
    It's Butlino's in the Sun, read on or book in peril.
    03 May , 2019 Andy W
    I have never hated a holiday resort this much. We were desperate to leave. If Ruth Madock was there calling hi de hi over the public address you could be in Maplins ! I need to say the Hotel staff are lovely kind and helpfull and I feel sorry for what is happening to them. The food in all three restaurants is very good and the choice wide. The accommodation is all new modern and very clean. When we arrived we thought it was just perfect. But part way through the holiday things were changing. Over night signs appeared everywhere and towards the end dozens of purple shirts with holiday village had taken the resort over dressed in ridiculous costumes and going out of their way to make noise with constant babble over the address and in the evening behaving like teenagers on crack. The finale of the day was the most hurendous out of tune singing and a self excitable guy full of his own importance on the stage in the new purpose built theatre. It is also worth pointing out that meal time in the main restaurant is so dreadful that you have to build yourself up to go in there. It's not because of the great food it's because of the young families in there. Kids out of control and parents not much older with no manners and no respect of others. It's head down barge in grab and go. If your a young family with infant school age children on a budget then this is for you it has everything. But if your like us with grown up children then avoid this place like the plague.
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