5 Best Luxury Hotels in Lanzarote

Luxury in Lanzarote looks different from luxury anywhere else in the Canary Islands. Thanks to César Manrique, the artist who persuaded the island to protect its landscape in the 1970s, there are almost no high-rise towers on the coast. Instead, the best hotels are low, whitewashed and built around gardens, pools and sea views, and most of them cluster in three resort towns: Playa Blanca in the south, Puerto del Carmen on the east coast and Costa Teguise further north. Rather than crown a single "best hotel" and hope it fits your trip, we've picked our top recommendation in each of the five categories that matter most when you're paying for five stars, so you can jump straight to the one built for the holiday you're actually planning. For every budget beyond the luxury tier, our best hotels in Lanzarote guide covers the full range, and our where to stay in Lanzarote guide breaks down each resort town in detail.

The first decision is really about location. Playa Blanca has the widest choice of five-star hotels, the calmest beaches on the island and the unspoilt Papagayo coves on its doorstep, but it's around 35 minutes from the airport. Puerto del Carmen is only 15 minutes from arrivals and has the island's longest stretch of golden sand, with a livelier strip of restaurants behind it. Costa Teguise is smaller and quieter, and the best base for exploring the north, where most of Manrique's great works are found.

It's also worth knowing that "luxury" means different things at each of these hotels. Two of them, La Isla y el Mar and Paradisus Salinas, are adults-only; the other three welcome families, and Princesa Yaiza in particular is one of the best family hotels in the Canaries. We've flagged the policy in each review, so you'll know exactly who else will be around the pool.

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Best Overall & Grand Resort: Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort

If you only read one section of this guide, make it this one. Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort sits right on Playa Dorada, at the eastern end of Playa Blanca's seafront promenade, and it's the most complete five-star resort on the island. Its 385 rooms are some of the largest in Lanzarote — even the standard superior rooms are around 55 square metres, and the suites stretch to 75 — and the grounds are wrapped around lush tropical gardens, four outdoor pools and a saltwater pool that guests rave about. It's a genuinely grand hotel, and the one we'd recommend to most first-time visitors looking for five stars.

The dining alone would justify a stay. Seven restaurants cover everything from Italian at Don Giovanni to Japanese at Kampai, plus two beach bars where you can have lunch with your feet almost in the sand. The Thalasso and Spa Centre is one of the largest on the island, with 50 treatment rooms, seawater hydrotherapy and couples' suites. Families are exceptionally well looked after, with a free kids' club, family suites and a children's pool, yet the scale of the place means couples can still find quiet corners, and the "Relax" room categories are designed with couples in mind.

Playa Blanca is the natural base for the south of the island. The golden Papagayo coves are a short drive east, the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park are about 30 minutes north, and ferries leave from the town's harbour for Corralejo in Fuerteventura, which makes a day trip to Lobos Island surprisingly easy. Our 5 days in Lanzarote itinerary shows how to combine all of it with plenty of pool time.

Best Beachfront: Hotel Fariones

Hotel Fariones was one of Puerto del Carmen's very first hotels — it opened in 1968, when the town was little more than a fishing village — and after a complete renovation it's now the most elegant beachfront address on the east coast. All 213 rooms have sea views and balconies or terraces, the palm-filled gardens run straight down to the sand, and guests use a private gate to reach Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen's main beach. Few hotels in the Canaries manage to feel this calm while sitting in the middle of a busy resort.

The hotel has three restaurants: the Bella Lucía buffet for breakfast and dinner, Erizo, which focuses on Macaronesian cooking from the Atlantic islands, and Kaori for Asian dishes. The infinity pool sits among the palms just above the beach, and the rooftop pool terrace is one of the best spots in town for an evening drink with a sea view. It's one of the highest-rated hotels on the island, and guest reviews consistently single out the staff, who make a large hotel feel personal. Children are welcome, although the atmosphere is noticeably grown-up.

Puerto del Carmen is the most practical base on the island: the airport is 15 minutes away, the old harbour and its seafood restaurants are a pleasant walk along the promenade, and the central location makes day trips in any direction easy. It's also a good starting point for the La Geria wine route, whose volcanic vineyards begin just inland. For the best stretches of sand nearby, see our best beaches in Lanzarote guide.

Best Marina Setting: LIVVO Volcán Lanzarote

LIVVO Volcán Lanzarote is the most characterful luxury hotel on the island. Built to look like a traditional Canarian village — complete with whitewashed houses, a church and even a replica volcano — it sits right beside Marina Rubicón, the yacht harbour that has become Playa Blanca's most attractive corner. Its 251 rooms are spread across low, two-storey buildings around a series of lagoon-style pools, and many have views across the strait to Fuerteventura. The atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly Lanzarote, and it's the hotel we'd pick for couples who want a sense of place as well as five-star comfort.

The rooms are large, most around 38 to 44 square metres, with separate sitting areas and furnished balconies. The four restaurants range from Italian at Il Commendatore to Japanese and a traditional Canarian tavern, and evenings bring live entertainment, including flamenco shows. The hotel welcomes families, but the Club rooms and suites are reserved for adults and come with their own lounge and extra services — the best way to enjoy the hotel if you're travelling as a couple. The marina's bars and restaurants are a few minutes' walk away.

The location is ideal for exploring the south. The Papagayo beaches are a short drive east, the salt pans of Janubio and the green lagoon at El Golfo are on the way to Timanfaya, and the Fuerteventura ferry leaves from the nearby harbour. Our Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura guide is worth reading if you're tempted to add a few days on the neighbouring island.

Best Boutique & Adults-Only: La Isla y el Mar Hotel Boutique

La Isla y el Mar is Lanzarote's answer to the design boutique hotel. Opened in 2014 on the hillside above Puerto del Carmen, it has just 81 suites spread across nine low buildings, with volcanic stone, dark timber and sharp contemporary lines that feel inspired by the island's landscape. It's strictly adults-only, from 18, and it's the quietest and most intimate stay in this guide — the one we'd book for a honeymoon or an anniversary.

Every room is a suite of around 50 square metres, most with partial ocean views, and the top-floor Excellence Atlantic suites and lofts are worth the upgrade. The pool has a swim-up bar, the grotto-style Gruta de las Flores spa has a sauna and steam room, and the Gourmet Club restaurant focuses on local produce, with a wine tasting room that showcases Lanzarote's volcanic wines. Breakfast is included in most rates, and golfers will find an 18-hole course close by.

Being slightly above the seafront means the hotel is peaceful at night, while the beach at Playa Chica and the restaurants of the old harbour are a short walk downhill. It's an easy base for exploring the whole island by car — our getting around Lanzarote guide covers car hire and the best routes — and for more couples-only choices, see our best adults-only hotels in Lanzarote guide.

Best Design & All-Inclusive: Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote

For travellers who want their hotel to feel unmistakably of the island, Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote in Costa Teguise is the standout. Its architecture and gardens carry the influence of César Manrique, whose whitewashed, volcanic-stone aesthetic shaped modern Lanzarote, and its seawater lagoon pools, framed by black basalt and tropical planting, are among the most photographed in the Canaries. It's adults-only and all-inclusive, which makes it the easiest luxury stay in this guide to budget for.

Four restaurants cover Canarian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Italian cooking, all included in the rate, with live music in the evenings and sunrise yoga on the beach. Guests who book The Reserve gain access to a private pool and pool bar and a dedicated concierge, which is worth the premium for a special occasion. Costa Teguise is the quietest of Lanzarote's three main resorts, and its promenade and beaches are pleasant for an evening stroll.

The location is ideal for exploring Manrique's legacy. The César Manrique Foundation, built inside five volcanic bubbles, is a short drive inland, and the Jameos del Agua caves and the Mirador del Río viewpoint are within easy reach in the north. Our best hikes in Lanzarote guide covers the Famara cliffs and other walks nearby.

How to Choose Where to Stay for a Luxury Trip to Lanzarote

Beyond picking the right category of hotel, a few practical questions decide whether a luxury trip to Lanzarote goes smoothly: how far you're happy to travel from the airport, whether you'll hire a car, and how much of the island you want to see. Lanzarote is compact — you can drive from end to end in about an hour — but its best sights are spread out, and each resort town has a very different feel. The grid below covers the basics that apply whichever hotel you choose.

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Our Honest Verdict

There's no single "best luxury hotel in Lanzarote", because the island rewards matching your hotel to the trip you want rather than chasing a star rating. Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort is our top overall pick for its beachfront setting and sheer range of facilities, and Hotel Fariones is the most elegant way to stay right on the sand in Puerto del Carmen. Couples who want character should look to LIVVO Volcán beside Marina Rubicón, those who want privacy and design will love La Isla y el Mar, and anyone who wants Manrique's Lanzarote with everything included should book Paradisus Salinas.

If you're still weighing up the wider hotel scene, our best hotels in Lanzarote guide covers every budget, our best adults-only hotels in Lanzarote guide focuses on couples-only stays, and our Lanzarote island guide is the best place to start planning the rest of your trip.

For everything else — from the lava fields of Timanfaya to the La Geria vineyards and the Papagayo beaches — the practical grid above links to every guide you'll need, and our 5 days in Lanzarote itinerary shows how to structure a week around whichever hotel on this list you choose.