Hotel vs Villa..... What´s The Best Choice For You?

Private villas are hugely popular across Lanzarote, especially in resorts like Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.

Most villas come with:

• Private swimming pool
• Outdoor terrace and BBQ
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Multiple bedrooms
• Living and dining areas
• WiFi and entertainment systems

1. Privacy and Quiet

A villa gives you your own space without crowded pool areas, noisy corridors, or fighting for sunbeds at 8am.

This is ideal for:

• Couples wanting a romantic escape
• Families wanting stress-free evenings
• Groups of friends
• Long-stay visitors
• Digital nomads

2. Better Value for Groups

For larger families or groups, villas can work out cheaper per person than booking several hotel rooms.

For example:

• A 3-bedroom villa sleeping 6 people may cost €180–€350 per night
• Equivalent hotel rooms could easily exceed €450–€700 per night during peak season

3. Flexible Dining

Self-catering means you can:

• Cook breakfast at your own pace
• Save money on meals
• Eat out when you choose
• Cater for allergies or dietary needs

This is especially useful in Lanzarote where local supermarkets are excellent and restaurants are affordable compared with many European destinations.

4. Authentic Lanzarote Experience

Staying in a residential villa area often feels more authentic than being inside a tourist resort all week.

You can explore:

• Local markets
• Traditional Canarian restaurants
• Hidden beaches
• Village fiestas
• Rural areas away from mass tourism

1. More Responsibility

You’re responsible for:

• Cooking
• Cleaning up
• Grocery shopping
• Organising transport

Some travellers love the freedom. Others simply want to switch off completely.

2. Car Hire Is Often Recommended

Many villas are slightly outside resort centres. While taxis are affordable in Lanzarote, hiring a car gives you much more freedom.

3. No Hotel Facilities

Most villas won’t include:

• Kids’ clubs
• Daily entertainment
• Restaurants on-site
• Spa facilities
• 24-hour reception

Hotels remain the most popular option for many tourists visiting Lanzarote, especially first-time visitors.

Options range from:

• Budget apartments
• Adults-only boutique hotels
• Family resorts
• Luxury 5-star hotels
• All-inclusive resorts

1. Stress-Free Convenience

Hotels are designed to make holidays easy:

• Reception support
• Daily housekeeping
• Organised excursions
• Restaurants and bars
• Pools and entertainment

You simply arrive and relax.

2. All-Inclusive Can Save Money

For families with young children especially, all-inclusive hotels can offer excellent value.

Meals, snacks, drinks, and entertainment are included, which helps avoid constantly budgeting during the holiday.

This works particularly well for:

• Families with toddlers
• Parents wanting convenience
• Travellers who stay mostly in the resort
• Winter sun package holidays

3. Great Facilities

Many Lanzarote hotels offer:

• Kids’ clubs
• Water parks
• Evening shows
• Gyms and spas
• Beachfront locations

Families often appreciate having everything in one place.

4. Central Locations

Hotels are often located close to:

• Beaches
• Restaurants
• Shops
• Nightlife
• Marina areas

This is useful if you don’t want to hire a car.

1. Less Privacy

Shared pools, busy restaurants, and crowded communal areas can reduce relaxation for some travellers.

2. Can Feel Touristy

Some all-inclusive resorts create a “holiday bubble” where visitors barely experience the real Lanzarote outside the complex.

3. Extra Costs Add Up

Unless you book all-inclusive, hotel extras can become expensive:

• Drinks
• Snacks
• Poolside food
• Upgraded rooms
• Excursions

Self-catering apartments are extremely popular in Lanzarote because they combine affordability with flexibility.

They suit:

• Couples
• Independent travellers
• Budget-conscious visitors
• Long stays
• Remote workers

You usually get:

• Small kitchen
• Living space
• Resort pool access
• Central location

Prices typically range from:

• €60–€140 per night depending on season and location

For many travellers, apartments offer the best balance between hotel convenience and villa independence.

All-Inclusive Hotels

Why?

• Kids’ entertainment
• Easy meal times
• No cooking stress
• Family pools
• Everything nearby

Parents can relax more without planning every meal or activity.

If you want:

• Romance
• Quiet surroundings
• Private pool
• Sunset dining
• Flexible schedules

…a villa is often unbeatable.

However, luxury adults-only hotels also work well for couples wanting spa facilities and fine dining.

Shared villas are usually:

• More sociable
• Better value
• More spacious
• Better for BBQs and evenings together

Cooking some meals yourself can massively reduce holiday costs.

Lanzarote supermarkets are affordable and well stocked with UK and European products.

Hotels often make a first visit easier because:

• Excursions are simple to book
• Staff provide local advice
• Airport transfers are easier
• Everything feels organised

Villas

• Budget villa: €120–€180 per night
• Mid-range villa: €180–€350 per night
• Luxury villa: €400–€1,000+ per night

Hotels

• Budget hotel: €70–€120 per night
• Mid-range hotel: €120–€220 per night
• Luxury hotel: €250–€600+ per night

Self-Catering Apartments

• Budget apartment: €60–€90 per night
• Mid-range apartment: €90–€140 per night
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Prices rise significantly during:

• School holidays
• Christmas
• Easter
• Winter sun season (November–March)

There’s no single “best” option in Lanzarote — only the best option for your style of holiday.

Choose a villa if you want:

• Privacy
• Space
• Flexibility
• A more independent experience
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Choose a hotel if you want:

• Convenience
• Entertainment
• Easy family travel
• No cooking or planning
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Choose self-catering apartments if you want:

• Affordable travel
• Freedom
• A balance between both worlds
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The great thing about Lanzarote is that the island works brilliantly for all three options. Whether you’re relaxing beside a private villa pool in Playa Blanca or enjoying cocktails at a beachfront hotel in Puerto del Carmen, you’ll still experience Lanzarote’s year-round sunshine, volcanic scenery, and laid-back atmosphere.